Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) granted its first early release to convicted war criminal from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The convict was guilty as an accessory on count of crime against humanity (murder) and four counts of war crimes (murder, attacking
Nestle India Ltd is yet again in news with the food regulator FSSAI has moved to the Supreme Court against the order of Bombay High Court which has lifted the ban on Maggi noodles in the country. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
The Supreme Court of India (SC) refused to change a word of its earlier order and warned that contempt notice would be issued if its order on levy of Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) ranging from Rs 700 to Rs 1300 on commercial vehicles entering Delhi
Many years ago, a junior partner in a law firm was sent to a far-away state to represent a long-term client accused of robbery. After days of trial, the case was won, the client acquitted and released. Excited about his success, the lawyer messaged the
At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting Lawyer attacked a witness. “Isn’t it true,” he bellowed, “that you accepted Five Lakh dollars to compromise this case?” The witness stared out the window, as though he hadn’t heard the question. “Isn’t it true
An Islamic Politician, a Hindu Priest, and a Lawyer are in a car. They run out of Petrol, and are forced to stop at a farmer’s house. The farmer said that there are only 2 extra beds, and one person will have to sleep in
The old man was critically ill. He called his lawyer. “I want to become a lawyer,” he said. “How much for a quickie law degree?” “About Rs.1,50,000,” the lawyer said, “But why you need law degree?” “That’s my business. Get me the course.” Four days
One afternoon a wealthy lawyer was riding in the back of his limousine when he saw two men eating grass by the roadside. He ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate. “Why are you eating grass?” he asked them. “We don’t
There is much talk of progress and success nowadays. What does it really entail? For argument’s sake, let us confine ourselves to make it mean: Advancement in career and money making prospects. This then presupposes that every- one would always be striving to improve one’s
A thief, a teacher and a lawyer die and when they get to heaven they are stopped by an angel who says, “Sorry, heaven is getting crowded so you need to answer a question correctly before you can get in.” He looks at the teacher