India   Indian Express September 4, 2007   Sensing the inevitability of mid-term elections sooner rather than later, the UPA government is believed to be working out reservation benefits for Muslims and Christians. The plan is to bring a "sub-quota" for Muslims within the existing 27 per cent OBC quota and to include Christian and Muslim Da…

India   The Hindu September 4, 2007 Bangalore: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes does not have powers to enforce reservation, says chairman Buta Singh. Speaking to The Hindu , he said an Act on reservation could help to define the functions of the commission and empower it to monitor and enforce the policy. Its civil co…

India The Hindu September 4, 2007 THENI: Social Justice and Human Rights (SJHR) wing police personnel carried out surprise raids in teashops at several villages and towns in the district last week to check whether the practice of twin tumbler system was in vogue or not. They also created awareness among people against the practice of th…

India Online edition of India’s National Newspaper:Friday, May 18, 2007   New Delhi:Observing that not only substantial questions of law but also interpretation of the Constitution are involved, the SupremeCourt on Thursday referred to a larger Bench the petitions challenging the 93rd Constitution Amendment and the quota law enact…