INDIA to QUESTION PAK OVER lAKHVI’S BAIl
New Delhi: India is likely to ask Pakistan as to how Mumbai terror attacks accused Zakiur Rehman lakhvi was released from jail on bail in violation of the United Nations norms as his outfit lashkar-e-Taiba was a designated terrorist group. New Delhi is expected to send a diplomatic note to Islamabad seeking reply on how lakhvi submitted two bail bonds worth Rs1 million each for his release and who stood for the surety
Bill on cheque bounce cases introduced in lS
New Delhi: A Bill seeking to prevent piling up of cheque bounce cases in various courts and help the payee in the case of default, was introduced in the lok Sabha on Wednesday. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introduced the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015, which would help in "ensuring" a fair trial of cases under Section 138 that deals with cheques being not honoured, keeping in view the "interests of the complainant".
US SlAMS MODI GOVT OVER ACTION AGAINST ngOS
New Delhi: The US on Wednesday hit out at the Modi Government for the punitive action against scores of NGOs, saying those who act peacefully to seek change are not anti-Government and not trying to weaken national security. US Ambassador Richard Verma further said citizens have a "inalienable right" in a democratic society to argue peacefully and ask questions or challenge laws.
RS: bill passed to reduce Delhi HC’s workload
New Delhi: A Bill which seeks to reduce workload of the Delhi HC by transferring thousands of civil suits valued up to Rs2 crore to the 11 district courts in Delhi was passed in RS on Wednesday. The passage of The Delhi HC (Amendment) Bill, 2014 will not only reduce the burden from Delhi HC but lead to "speedy" disposal of cases helping the litigants, law Minister Sadananda Gowda said.
Members oppose juvenile justice amendment bill
New Delhi: Several members in the lok Sabha on Wednesday opposed a Bill that provides for treating boys aged 16 and above at par with adults for punishment for heinous crimes like rape. Rehabilitation and not retribution should be the policy, said many members while expressing concern over amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014.