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Consider ASI probe to declare Rama Setu monument: SC to Centre

   09 May 2008 at 12:50

Consider ASI probe to declare Rama Setu monument: SC to Centre The Sethusamudram project controversy took a new turn with Supreme Court asking the Centre to consider holding archaeological survey to ascertain whether "Rama Setu" can be declared 'anci ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   251 Views


TRANSFER OF CHIEF JUSTICE MADRAS HIGH COURT

   07 May 2008 at 10:01

TRANSFER OF CHIEF JUSTICE MADRAS HIGH COURT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultat ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   321 Views


Damaging Rama Setu will leave scar like Babri Masjid: SC

   06 May 2008 at 23:19

Damaging Rama Setu will leave scar like Babri Masjid: SC The govt should avoid causing any damage to the "Rama Setu" as it might leave a permanent scar in the minds of people like the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, opponents of the controver ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   329 Views


CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOR SCS AND STS

   05 May 2008 at 22:30

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOR SCS AND STS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has formulated Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers w.e.f. J ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   325 Views


No uncontrolled access under RTI

   03 May 2008 at 23:57

No uncontrolled access under RTI A parliamentary panel, disfavouring uncontrolled access under RTI to information relating to proceedings of the House has said that many legislatures across the world have no such provision. The Lok Sabha committee fo ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   246 Views


Women's reservation Bill may be tabled in ongoing Parl session

   03 May 2008 at 23:57

Women's reservation Bill may be tabled in ongoing Parl session The women's reservation Bill may see the light of the day with the government expressing its keenness to table it in Parliament in the ongoing budget session. This was told to a CPI deleg ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   260 Views


SC delivers split verdict on post Babri Masjid riots "killers"

   03 May 2008 at 23:57

SC delivers split verdict on post Babri Masjid riots "killers" The Supreme Court gave a split verdict on confirming the convictions against five persons in connection with a murder during communal riots after the demolition of Babri Masjid. In view o ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   246 Views


Additional judges for Allahabad High Court

   02 May 2008 at 10:39

n exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint (i) Shri Surendra Singh, (ii) Shri Arvind Kumar Tripathi, (iii) Shri Shashi Kant Gupta, (iv) Shri Bala Krishna Narayana, ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   278 Views


SC commences final hearing on Sethusamudram project

   02 May 2008 at 10:33

The final hearing on Sethusamudram project today commenced in the Supreme Court with opponents of the project contending that the venture was cleared without a comprehensive assessment which involved demolition of "Ram Setu" having potential of being ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   315 Views


Polling agents should not have criminal background: EC

   30 April 2008 at 21:55

In a bid to ensure free and fair assembly polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission has directed that no person with a criminal background should be appointed a polling agent of a candidate.In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnat ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   261 Views