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FDI proposals cleared

Based on the recommendations of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in its meeting held on 24th June, 2008, Finance Minister, Shri P. Chidambaram has approved 28 Proposals of Foreign Direct Investment amounting approximately to Rs. 1327.7251 Crore. The proposals relate to Ministries/Departments, namely Chemicals & Petro-chemicals, Industrial Policy & Promotion, Information & Broadcasting, Urban Development, Tourism and Economic Affairs.

Judiciary cannot allow the outsourcing of its work at any level, says Madras HC:
The judiciary cannot allow outsourcing of any of its work at any level, a division bench of the Madras High Court told Home Secretary S Malathi.

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UK Bar Council slams BBC drama; series writer responds:

A row has broken out between the Bar Council and a television writer over the BBC courtroom drama, Criminal Justice.

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MHAA alleges harrasment by CBI, moves Madras High Court:
The Madras High Court Advocates Association has filed a case against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for "harassing" the advocates, who give legal opinion to banks on immovable properties for the purpose of advancing loans.i.

European Commission introduces settlement procedure for cartels:

The European Commission has introduced a settlement procedure for cartels which will allow the Commission to settle cartel cases through a simplified procedure.