Top Law News NHRC seeks response on unauthorised drug trial March 20, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The National Human Rights Commission has asked the union health ministry and the Andhra Pradesh government to respond within six weeks on its demand for reports into unauthorized clinical drug trials on people and warned of action if it failed to do so. According to NHRC official, the commission can summon the authorities – as […] Read more » National Human Rights Commission unauthorised drug trial
Criminal Law News Pakistani virologist Chisty released : Supreme Court March 20, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court was told Monday that Pakistani virologist Mohammad Khaleel Chishty, undergoing life term in Ajmer jail for murder, was back home after he was granted clemency by the government. A bench of Justice P. Sathasivam and Justice J. Chelameswar was told that Chishty has been granted clemency and deported back to Pakistan. Chishty, […] Read more » Justice J. Chelameswar Justice Katju Justice Katju Justice P. Sathasivam Pakistani virologist Chisty Pakistani virologist Chisty Supreme Court
Criminal Law News Supreme Court wants details of Abu Salem case proceedings March 20, 2012 / March 20, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file an affidavit stating details of proceedings before Portugal’s constitutional court where the agency had challenged their high court order quashing the extradition of underworld don Abu Salem. A bench of Justice P Sathasivam and Justice J Chelameswar asked senior counsel Gopal […] Read more » Abu Salem case Justice J. Chelameswar Justice P. Sathasivam Supreme Court
Criminal Law News Supreme Court notice on plea to summon Modi before riots panel March 20, 2012 / March 20, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the Gujarat government and Nanavati Commission on a plea seeking the summoning of Chief Minister Narendra Modi regarding his role during 2002 riots in the state. A bench of Justice D.K. Jain and Justice Anil R. Dave issued notice on a plea by Amrish N. Patel, of NGO […] Read more » 2002 Gujarat riots Chief Minister Narendra Modi Justice Anil R. Dave Justice D.K. Jain Supreme Court
Top Law News Supreme Court to rule if states can appeal acquittals in CBI cases March 20, 2012 / March 20, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court will examine whether states could file an appeal challenging the acquittal in a criminal case, probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), if the agency was dragging its feet on the matter. A bench of Justice Altamas Kabir and Justice S.S. Nijjar Monday issued notice to the central government and Congress […] Read more » acquittal in a criminal case Justice Altamas Kabir Justice S.S.Nijjar Supreme Court
High Profile Cases Rajasthan High Court dismisses case against Narendra Modi March 19, 2012 / March 19, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Rajasthan High Court today rejected a petition against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the latter’s reportedly remarks against the first Prime Minister Pundit Jawahar Lal Nehru. The High Court Single Bench of Justice Mahesh Chandra Sharma rejected the appeal filed in this connection by one Charmesh of Bundi district challenging the […] Read more » Justice Mahesh Chandra Sharma Narendra Modi Rajasthan High Court
Criminal Law News Clash after Indo- Pak cricket match in Bareilly March 19, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment A clash broke out between two communities here last night over celebration of the win of India over arch rival Pakistan in the Asia Cup in Bangladesh. Timely intervention of the police brought the situation under control. Both sides pelted stones at each other and some people sustained minor injuries. Police said the clash took […] Read more » Clash after Indo- Pak cricket Indo- Pak cricket match Kotwali police station
Criminal Law News 3 Pak intruders shot: 22 kg heroin seized March 19, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment Border Security Force (BSF) jawans shot dead three Pakistani intruders and seized 22 kg heroin in Amarkot area of Bhikhiwind sector in Tarn Taran district early this morning. BSF 45 battalion jawans shot dead the Pakistani intruders and recovered 22 kg heroin from their possession in Amarkot area. The price of the seized contraband is […] Read more » 22 kg heroin 22 kg heroin seized 3 Pak intruders shot Border Security Force (BSF)
Criminal Law News Pakistani nabbed with fake passport in UP March 19, 2012 / March 19, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment A Pakistani citizen was arrested by the Anti-Terrorist Squad(ATS) of Uttar Pradesh in Sitapur today. According to police sources, the Pakistani, staying in Sitapur Kotwali area identified as Mohammad Hanif, was arrested along with a fake passport. ATS was interrogating the accused. Read more » fake passport Pakistani nabbed UP
High Profile Cases Tamil Nadu okays Kudankulam n-plant March 19, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment Tamil Nadu Monday gave the green signal for the Kudankulam nuclear plant, with an activist saying that 10 people opposing the project have been arrested. The state cabinet met Monday under Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and decided in favour of the Kudankulam plant. “The government studied the reports of various expert panels and has come […] Read more » Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Kudankulam nuclear plant Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL)
Top Law News India to vote against Sri Lanka: PM March 19, 2012 / March 19, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Prime Minister said today in Parliament that India is inclined to vote against Sri Lanka at a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. A resolution against the Sri Lankan government for alleged war crimes and human rights violations has been moved by the US, Norway and France. “We do not […] Read more » Dr Manmohan Singh Foreign Affairs Minister SM Krishna Nations Human Rights Council Sri Lanka
High Profile Cases High court quashes proceedings against Microsoft India March 19, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment The Delhi High Court Monday quashed charges of hosting objectionable content against Microsoft India and set aside a trial court order for initiating criminal proceedings against the company. Justice Suresh Kait accepted the company’s plea that Microsoft was not providing a platform to people to interact with each other and post or publish their views, […] Read more » Delhi High Court Justice Suresh Kait Metropolitan Magistrate Sudesh Kumar Microsoft India