RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said the decision of the Patna High Court on the caste survey in the state is in the interest of the poor and that it will benefit all sections of society. Rejecting a bunch of petitions challenging the caste survey, the court upheld it as “perfectly valid”… Continue reading Victory of poor, says Lalu on High Court upholding Bihar caste survey
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Minor not opposed to closure report in case against WFI chief, court told
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh The minor wrestler, who accused outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, on Tuesday did not oppose the Delhi Police’s closure report in court, the public prosecutor said. The alleged victim and her father, who recorded their statement before Additional Sessions Judge Chhavi… Continue reading Minor not opposed to closure report in case against WFI chief, court told
California counties scramble ahead of CARE Court launch
In four months, the gavel will fall, and the state’s first CARE Courts will be in session. Seven counties opted for an Oct. 1 rollout of the law that orders each county to create special courts, whose judges have the authority to order treatment plans for individuals with untreated schizophrenia and related disorders. Even though… Continue reading California counties scramble ahead of CARE Court launch
L.A. criminal court program diverts mentally ill offenders from prosecution
The defendant talked about her struggle overcoming anger and accepting her need for mental health treatment. When she was done, the judge led the courtroom in applause, stepping down from the bench and posing with her for photos. Five times that day, Judge Theresa R. McGonigle and two colleagues repeated that ritual, offering personal salutes… Continue reading L.A. criminal court program diverts mentally ill offenders from prosecution