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'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

With his appointment as AG, the many Constitutional law matters that are pending before the Supreme Court will receive specialised attention. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

Pillai knew of changes in Ishrat affidavit: Probe panel

The one-man inquiry committee, which probed the issue of missing files in the controversial Ishrat Jahan encounter case, has claimed that former Home Secretary G K Pillai was in know of the changes......

Why no amendment brought in drink driving cases: HC to Centre

The Bombay high court on Thursday granted four weeks time to the Union government to respond to a petition seeking amendments in law to enhance punishment for offenders in drink driving cases and......

Former attorney general Vahanvati passes away

Former attorney general of India Goolam Essaji Vahanvati, the first Muslim to become the top law officer of the country, died in Mumbai on Tuesday following a heart attack aged 65. Vahanvati is......

AG Vahanvati, SG Parasaran tender resignations

The country's two top law officers Attorney General Goolam Essaji Vahanvati and Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran have tendered their resignations following the change in the government at the......

Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

The Supreme Court judgment will hopefully ensure that those in power and authority will hesitate before allotting precious natural resources that belong to each and every citizen of the country in......

S Africa for selling more goods to BRICS partners

South Africa wants to sell more value-added products to its BRICS partner countries rather than just exporting primary products to address structural trade imbalances, Trade and Industries Minister......

Govt sets aside Rs 617 crore tax demand on Satyam

The government on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it will set aside its order directing scam-hit information technology firm Satyam Computer to pay Rs 617 crore (Rs 6.17 billion) as income......

AG asks I-T not to delay tax appeals

Concerned over the rise in instances of delay in filing appeals by the Income Tax Department, Attorney General of India Goolam Vahanvati asked the Central Board of Direct Taxes to move towards a......

SC asks CBI to probe S-Tel's 2G issue

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the CBI to probe the restoration of 2G spectrum licence to Chennai-based telecom operator S-Tel after its cancellation earlier on grounds of threat to national......

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

IMAGE: The first FIFA World Cup in a Muslim country makes them happy. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters As noon approached, muezzins across Qatar called Muslim soccer players, fans and officials to......

Four South African cricketers banned for match fixing

Four South African crickets, including former test wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile, have been banned for between seven and 12 years for attempting to fix matches, Cricket South Africa announced on......

Gibbs is irresponsible and defamatory: Cullinan

Daryll Cullinan is enraged with Herschelle Gibbs for claiming that he leaked the story of a marijuana-smoking session involving the South African opener and has described the controversial......

BCCI approaches Advocate-General on WADA clause

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has written to Attorney-General Goolam E Vahanvati and former Chief Justice A S Anand to get clarity on the controversial "whereabouts" clause in......

Afro-Asia Cup set for low-profile start

Devoid of some top stars, the second edition of Afro-Asia Cup series is all set to beginin Bangalore on Tuesdayeven as weather gods pose a major threat to the battle of continents. The series has......

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