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#India – Biotechnology Bill is Missing the purpose

Frontline, Show Caption Critics of the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill say that instead of providing a framework for regulation it seems geared to promoting biotechnology. By T.K. RAJALAKSHMI “IN their tearing hurry to open the economy to private… Continue Reading →

#India- frames rules under sexual harassment at workplace act #Vaw #Womenrights

     Agencies  | 28 Jul, 2013,     If allegations against accused turn out to be false and after inquiry the complainant may face similar penal provisions as listed for the accused.   NEW DELHI: Sexual harassment at work place may… Continue Reading →

Chithralekha arrested for filing complaint under SC/ST (PoA) Act against abusive block panchayat official #WTFnews

  Chithralekha, the Dalit woman auto rickshaw driver from Payannur (who has been fighting the CITU/CPM in her locality for a long time now), and her husband Shreeshkanth, have been picked up by the police and arrested  on july 17,… Continue Reading →

#India – Higher Judiciary Needs to Shred The Veil Of Secrecy

Appointments in the higher judiciary must be based on merit and reflect social diversity Ajit Prakash Shah There is a strong perception among various stakeholders that the appointment of judges is being dictated by extraneous considerations. Merit and competence are only… Continue Reading →

Canada -10 years in prison if you wear a ‘mask” at a protest #WTFnews

By Jeff Blagdon on June 20, 2013    Canada’s controversial Concealment of Identity Act banning the wearing of masks during riots and “unlawful assemblies” has just gone into law, carrying with it a 10-year maximum sentence, reports CBC News. The private member’s bill was introduced in… Continue Reading →

#India – Marriage officer humiliates HC woman lawyer #Vaw #WTFnews #Womenrights

Manjari Mishra, TNN | Jun 15, 2013, 7 How can you think of getting married at this age? The officer told a shocked Nirmala, who charging him with objectionable and unwarranted conduct. JABALPUR: What has age to do with marriage? Plenty, if… Continue Reading →

#India – Does law do justice to the poor & hapless?

June 9, 2013, The Hindu MATTHEW ADUKANIL The powerful are presumed innocent until proved guilty but the indigent citizen under arrest is considered guilty until he is proved innocent Learned judges toast the majesty of the law. Politicians swear by… Continue Reading →

Mumbai- A Forum to Hear complaint against Cops #Goodnews

Authority to be set up at state, district level; recommendations to be binding on force Sayli Udas Mankikar MUMBAI: Citizens who have complaints about the high-handedness of policemen, unnecessary detention, physical abuse in custody, rape or sexual harassment or corruption… Continue Reading →

Mumbai – Why this Hypocrisy? #slumdemolitions

  The demolitions in Ali talao, Kharodi, Malvani. Malad W. P north ward The background The informal settlement with about 300 households gets its name from Ali talao (a pond) situated next to the basti. Ali talao basti has been… Continue Reading →

माधुरी बहन द्वारा जमानत न लेने का असाधरण निर्णय।पुलिस की त्रुटिपूर्ण खात्मा रिपोर्ट का गांधीवादी प्रतिकार बडवानी 16 मई आदिवासी बहुल बडवानी जिले में स्वास्थ कार्यकर्ताओं पर दमन का सिलसिला बदस्तूर जारी है। आज एक नाटकीय घटना क्रम में जागृत… Continue Reading →

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