No narco-test for Vanzara: Judge Defence advocate representing the policemen claimed that the tests have been rejected on three grounds that includes a consent of the accused for the tests, the right of the accused under article 20(3) to remain silent where he cannot be forced to speak and the lack of a legal provision for carrying out such scientific tests.
Tiger's foster-sister sentenced Two of the three women convicts of the 1993 Mumbai serial bombings case were sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment (RI) by the special TADA court . The women were Mobina Bhiwandiwala, who is the foster-sister of the prime accused Tiger Memon, and Zebunissa Qazi.
Court pulls up Sanjay for interview Special TADA judge P D Kode pulled up Dutt after special public prosecutor Ujwal Nikam told the court that in an interview to a TV channel one of the convicts on bail had alleged that the presiding officer of the TADA court was partial to him while he was found guilty.
LOSS OF FACE
HC rap for Mission Munnar "We tend to doubt the intentions of the government in Munnar. We are ashamed that we supported the government in its apparent efforts to recover government land from the land mafia," said Justice Sirijagan on Thursday while disposing of a petition, which interestingly, was not connected with Munnar.
Poll-effect: Modi smiles on nutrition kits too While cutouts of Modi throughout highways in Gujarat and at significant locations in urban areas in Gujarat is a common sight, lately even health kits with condoms for family planning, school bags for children and other paraphernalia adorns the face of the chief minister.
The Karnataka Government is planning to send 250 legislators to China for a study tour. Will the tour help in the development of the State? We invite our readers to express their views in about 100 words. Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday.
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