Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) A group of lawmakers, including Indian-American Pramila Jayapal, has introduced a Congressional resolution condemning hatred, xenophobia, and racism against South Asian, Sikh, Arab, Muslim and Mid-Eastern communities in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Vijayawada, Sep 10 (IANS) TDP supremo and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was being shifted to Rajahmundry Central Jail from Vijayawada by road on Sunday night after a city court sent him to 14 days judicial custody in the alleged skill development scam.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A 5-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on Monday on the question if the apex court's earlier judgment, which had struck down immunity given to senior public officials against arrest in corruption cases, will have retrospective application.
Prayagraj, Sep 10 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has held that a boy or girl, who has become major, is free to marry or live with a person of his/her choice and no one, including his/her parents, or anyone on their behalf can interfere in their right to freedom of choosing a partner which emanates from right to life and personal liberty, guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.
Patna Sep 9 (IANS) Patna High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Lalu Prasad's younger brother-in-law and former RJD MP Subhash Yadav in a land grab case.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Additional Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Sub Zone, Ranchi to pay a compensation of Rs 8 lakh to a man who was falsely implicated in a NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) and remained in jail for about 8 years for a crime he did not commit.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR against former Air India pilot Arvind Kathpalia for alleged violations of aircraft rules, including evading a breath analyzer test and forgery.
Los Angeles, Sep 9 (IANS) Actor Danny Masterson’s wife, Bijou Phillips is fearful that, her husband may get killed in prison over his rape convictions, given their gravity. Married to Masterson for over 12 years, Philips has consistently refuted the rape claims.
Los Angeles, Sep 9 (IANS) Hollywood star couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have written in support of the rape accused actor Danny Masterson, ahead of his sentencing, vouching for his character.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has observed the importance of embracing modern technology and allowing virtual appearances in criminal trials, provided that such proceedings do not compromise the fairness or integrity of the trial.
