Indians vote like cattle: Markandey Katju

Last Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 18:23

India is not a full-fledged democracy as 90 percent of its people vote like sheep and cattle, Press Council of India chairman Justice Markandey Katju said here on Saturday.

Katju appeals President to pardon Dutt, Zaibunissa

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 21:01

Press Council of India chairman Justice Markandey Katju on Thursday sent a written appeal to President of India seeking pardon for the Bollywood star.

Katju should not act like a spokesperson of a party: JD (U)

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 17:47

With PCI Justice Markandey Katju making a pitch for pardoning actor Sanjay Dutt, Janata Dal (United) on Thursday said he should not act like a spokesperson of a political party.

Will continue to seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt, says Katju

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 13:09

Press Council of India chairman Justice Markandey Katju on Thursday said he would continue to appeal for a pardon for Sanjay Dutt despite the actor``s decision to surrender.

1993 Mumbai blasts: Sanjay, Zaibunnisa deserve mercy, says Katju

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 13:47

Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markandey Katju on Wednesday raised his voice to seek mercy for Zaibunnisa Kazia, a co-accused in the 1993 bomb blasts case who was sentenced to five years imprisonment.

Jethmalani raps Katju, says Gov lacks power to pardon Dutt

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 20:15

The Maharashtra Governor lacks power to pardon Sanjay Dutt, senior lawyer and BJP leader Mahesh Jethmalani on Saturday said criticising Press Council Chairman Justice Markandey Katju

Will explore every option to seek clemency for Sanjay: Priya Dutt

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 20:00

Congress MP Priya Dutt on Saturday said that their family would explore all the options to seek clemency for her actor-brother Sanjay Dutt.

Guv will use discretionary powers if Dutt appeals: Minister

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 17:11

With Press Council chief Markandey Katju asking Maharashtra Governor to pardon film star Sanjay Dutt in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, government on Friday indicated that the matter will be looked into.

Katju appeals to Maharashtra Governor to pardon Sanjay Dutt

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 22:10

Following the upholding of the sentencing of film star Sanjay Dutt to five years imprisonment by the Supreme Court in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, Press Council of India chief Justice Markandey Katju.

Minimum qualification for journos needed: Katju

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 16:18

Suggesting that absence of a proper eligibility criterion was affecting the quality of reportage, PCI chairperson Justice (retd) Markandey Katju has set up committee to recommend minimum qualification to become a journalist.

Reinstate Mirza in DRDO if no evidence against him: Katju

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 15:39

Katju has demanded that the government reinstate DRDO scientist Aijaz Ahmed Mirza who was arrested on terror charges.

Reinstate Mirza in DRDO if no evidence against him: Katju

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 14:36

Katju said that if there is no evidence against Mirza, he should be reinstated and given adequate compensation, besides an open apology by central and state governments.