Oppn seeks PM`s explanation on Thomas` appointment

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 23:27

The opposition on Thursday mounted a strong attack on the government after the Supreme Court quashed the appointment of P J Thomas as CVC.

SC strikes down CVC appointment, calls it illegal

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 23:20

Cancelling Thomas` appointment as CVC, the SC observed that his appointment was not as per set norms and thus illegal.

Trinamool Congress sees SC verdict as indictment of govt

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 22:24

Trinamool Congress, a key ally of the ruling UPA, also saw the Supreme Court verdict quashing the appointment of P J Thomas as the Central Vigilance Commissioner as an "indictment" of the government.

Untraceable for 2 days, CVC Thomas found in church

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 21:53

At a time when the UPA government was making frantic efforts to make PJ Thomas quit as the Central Vigilance Commissioner of India, the corruption-accused official seems to have turned to God for help.

Bihar CM criticises Centre over Thomas verdict

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 20:12

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hailed as "historic" the quashing of the appointment of CVC PJ Thomas by the Supreme Court and said that the Centre had never faced such an embarrassment.

I respect SC`s verdict on PJ Thomas: PM

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 15:55

The Supreme Court today quashed the appointment of PJ Thomas as Central Vigilance Commissioner.

Thomas resigns as CVC after SC declares appointment illegal

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 14:13

Central Vigilance Commissioner PJ Thomas has resigned after the Supreme Court held his appointment as illegal, Law Minister M Veerappa Moily said.

SC decision on CVC a historic day for rule of law: BJP

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 13:56

BJP on Thursday said the Supreme Court decision quashing the appointment of PJ Thomas as the Central Vigilance Commissioner has helped restore the "dignity" of the constitutional post and it was a "historic verdict."

Thomas 1st CVC whose appointment quashed by SC

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 12:31

Polayil Joseph Thomas is the country`s 14th CVC and was appointed under controversial circumstances on September seven, 2010 by a three-member panel headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

SC order on Thomas not blow to PM: Congress

Last Updated: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 12:15

The ruling Congress Thursday said the Supreme Court decision to strike down the appointment of PJ Thomas as CVC was not a blow to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the party would study the order.

Palmolein case takes political turn as polls are close

Last Updated: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 12:53

Kerala`s LDF govt filed a petition seeking further probe in the Palmolein case.

Thomas dares SC, says it can`t dislodge CVC

Last Updated: Monday, February 7, 2011, 20:51

Embattled CVC PJ Thomas on Monday told the Supreme Court that his appointment as CVC cannot be subject to judicial review and that it does not get vitiated merely because of chargesheet pending against him in a corruption case.