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A LEGAL CASE AGAINST THE OPEC CARTEL

   24 June 2008 at 16:48

As the national average price of gasoline raced toward $4 a gallon and airlines laid off workers by the thousands because of rising jet fuel costs, the US House of Representatives took action: It overwhelmingly passed the Gas Price Relief for Consume ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   328 Views


No political interference in appointment of judges: CJI

   23 June 2008 at 00:51

Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan has denied any political interference in the appointment of judges and said they are appointed through routine procedure. "No Chief Minister or politician has ever approached me for any appointments," Justice ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   332 Views


Additional Judge for Madhya Pradesh High Court

   21 June 2008 at 14:30

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shrimati Indrani Datta, to be an Additional Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, for a period of two years with effe ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   300 Views


UN classifies rape as 'war crime'

   20 June 2008 at 12:53

The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded an end to persistent sexual violence during armed conflict, calling it a war crime and a component of genocide. Approved by all 15 members, council resolution 1820 "demands the immediate and complete cessa ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   258 Views


Child Labour in India

   19 June 2008 at 14:30

EVERY YEAR in June, the world community celebrates Anti-Child Labour Day. And in increasing combination, various specialised agencies and non-government organisations (NGOs) have in recent years placed child labour, especially its worst forms, high a ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   309 Views


Gujjars to get 5 per cent quota in Rajasthan

   19 June 2008 at 12:54

Jaipur, June 18 (PTI) The Gujjar community will be given five per cent reservation as a special category under an agreement reached with Rajasthan government, bringing to an end the nearly month-long agitation for Scheduled Tribe status.Addressing ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   245 Views


SC offers relief to Orissa's FTC judges

   18 June 2008 at 22:53

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that nine Additional District Judges (ADJs) of Fast Track Courts in Orissa, who were appointed on ad-hoc basis, need not appear for any fresh examination being conducted for appointment of regular judges. A benc ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   294 Views


SC to hear on June 19 petition against Gujjar agitation

   18 June 2008 at 14:25

New Delhi, Jun 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court will hear on June 19 a petition seeking direction to Rajasthan Government to ensure that people of the state are not put to hardship by the Gujjar agitators who are demanding ST status for their community.Pe ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   256 Views


Judges for Gujarat High Court

   18 June 2008 at 14:25

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint (i) Shri Justice Harshvadan Binduprasad Antani and (ii) Shri Justice Bankim Nikhilbhai Mehta, Additional Judge of the G ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   296 Views


HC directs Collector to stop illegal mining in Nilgiris

   18 June 2008 at 14:25

Madras High Court has directed the Nilgiris District Collector, who appeared on summons before the First Bench in connection with illegal quarrying and mining, to take effective steps to stop it in the hill station.Passing orders on a Public Interest ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   394 Views