Gujarat HC upholds constitutionality of Lokayukta appointment by governor, dismissing state government’s plea opposing governor Kamla Beniwal. Modi government to approach apex court [Indian Express]

Ministry of defence today filed caveat in SC against ex-army chief’s writ contesting the ministry’s dismissal of his plea stating his correct birthdate [Deccan Herald]

Advani, Sibal, Digvijay Singh and others pile onto Katju’s remarks calling journalists thick [Deccan Herald]

Commerce department proposes canalisation of Indian iron ore exports to curb illegal mining. Higher duties to be imposed on ore with greater than 55% ferrous content. [Indian Express]

Chambal fertilisers opts out of tonnage tax scheme for evaluation from 1 April 2012, creating deferred tax liability worth Rs 1.24 crore [Mint]

SC slams Tamil Nadu government for banning screening of CBFC-certified film Dam-999 on Mullaperiyar dam controversy. Hearing on 9 February 2012 [Deccan Herald]

Yes, today is SOPA day on the web. Wikipedia, Reddit and a bunch of other sites are offline to protest radically oppressive US anti-copyright-infringement bills SOPA and PIPA. What is SOPA? [Gizmodo]