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CJI Proposes Ex-Judges Registry for ADR
Businesshindustan-times1d ago

CJI Proposes Ex-Judges Registry for ADR

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has called for the creation of a registry of former judges to serve in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, emphasizing their importance for access to justice.

Former Swedbank CEO Cleared in Estonian Money Laundering Case
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Former Swedbank CEO Cleared in Estonian Money Laundering Case

Sweden's Supreme Court overturned the fraud conviction of Birgitte Bonnesen, the former CEO of Swedbank, in a high-profile Estonian money laundering case. This decision clears her of charges related to the scandal that led to her dismissal.

Ghanaian Leaders Praise Legal Legacy of Tsatsu Tsikata
Politicsmyjoyonline11d ago

Ghanaian Leaders Praise Legal Legacy of Tsatsu Tsikata

Ghana's Vice President, Chief Justice, and former Attorney General Betty Mould-Iddrisu have lauded the significant legal legacy of Tsatsu Tsikata. They praised him as a 'rare breed' of lawyer whose work has profoundly influenced the quality of legal thinking in the country.

Mastermind Arrested in Bengal Hostage-Taking Incident, Judicial Officers Rescued Amid Electoral Roll Protests
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv24d ago4 sources

Mastermind Arrested in Bengal Hostage-Taking Incident, Judicial Officers Rescued Amid Electoral Roll Protests

The alleged mastermind behind the hostage-taking of seven judicial officers in Bengal has been arrested, with the officers rescued after an SOS to the Chief Justice. The incident occurred during protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which the advocate-mastermind claimed was the reason for his arrest.

John Roberts Calls For Restraint After Years Of Judicial Overreach
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

John Roberts Calls For Restraint After Years Of Judicial Overreach

John Roberts Calls For Restraint After Years Of Judicial Overreach Authored by David Manney via PJMedia.com, Chief Justice John Roberts, the person in charge of the Supreme Court of the United States, recently stepped forward with a familiar appeal, urging Americans to dial back personal attacks on judges and to show respect for the judiciary. The message landed with a tone of concern, almost paternal, as if the country had suddenly lost its bearings and needed a reminder about ...

Houthis Signal Readiness But Have Not Yet Joined the US Iran Israel War
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Houthis Signal Readiness But Have Not Yet Joined the US Iran Israel War

Iran's Shi'ite allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the war in the region unleashed by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. The U.S. says Iran has armed, funded and trained the Houthis with help from Hezbollah.

Indian Supreme Court Notes Illegal Sand Mining in Chambal Protected Area
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Indian Supreme Court Notes Illegal Sand Mining in Chambal Protected Area

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of illegal sand mining activities within the National Chambal Sanctuary, noting that even areas where gharials were released have been affected, and has placed the matter before the Chief Justice for assignment to an appropriate bench.

Kejriwal Refuses Court Appearance, Cites Broken Justice Hope
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+2ndtvmalay-mail6h ago5 sources

Kejriwal Refuses Court Appearance, Cites Broken Justice Hope

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has written to a High Court judge stating his refusal to appear in court, citing that his 'hope of getting justice is broken.' This development is related to his ongoing legal challenges in the liquor policy case.

Cantonment board staff not civil servants, Supreme Court rules
PoliticsDawn1mo ago

Cantonment board staff not civil servants, Supreme Court rules

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tues­­day declared that employees of cantonment boards are not civil servants and, therefore, cannot invoke the jurisdiction of the Federal Service Tribunal (FST) against disciplinary actions. A two-judge SC bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, issued the ruling while deciding a civil petition filed by the executive officer of the Sialkot Cantonment Board against the Nov 20, 2023 judgement by t...

CJI slams Supreme Court’s registry, vows ‘deeper reform’
Politicshindustan-times1mo ago

CJI slams Supreme Court’s registry, vows ‘deeper reform’

The Supreme Court’s administrative machinery came under the scrutiny on Thursday as Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant declared that he would launch a “deeper probe” into the registry for allowing similar petitions to travel to different benches despite past dismissals.

Tsatsu Tsikata Overwhelmed by Turnout at UPSA Honorific Lecture
Culturemyjoyonline5d ago

Tsatsu Tsikata Overwhelmed by Turnout at UPSA Honorific Lecture

Renowned lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata expressed being overwhelmed by the massive turnout and enthusiastic reception from students, the Vice President, and the Chief Justice at his honorific lecture and honour at UPSA. He described the experience as both stunning and humbling.

Chief Justice Urges Modern, Accessible Justice System
Politicsmyjoyonline10d ago

Chief Justice Urges Modern, Accessible Justice System

Marking the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary, the Chief Justice has called for a faster, closer, and more accessible justice delivery system. The Chief Justice emphasized the need for a modern and accessible judicial framework to better serve the public.

Kejriwal Granted Time to Reply to CBI Plea Against Excise Case Discharge
PoliticshinduTimes of Indiahindustan-times+2indian-expressndtv1mo ago5 sources

Kejriwal Granted Time to Reply to CBI Plea Against Excise Case Discharge

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have approached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court Chief Justice rejected their plea to transfer the CBI's challenge to their discharge in the excise policy case. The Delhi High Court has now granted Kejriwal time to reply to the CBI's plea against his discharge in the excise case.

Arvind Kejriwal News Live Updates: Delhi High Court to hear CBI’s revision plea against discharge in excise policy case
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Arvind Kejriwal News Live Updates: Delhi High Court to hear CBI’s revision plea against discharge in excise policy case

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia regarding the Enforcement Directorate's plea to expunge remarks made in a trial court order that discharged all 23 accused in the CBI's excise policy case.

Chief Justice stalemate set to drag on as major parties stall on anti-deadlock mechanism
Politicsthe-shift-news1mo ago

Chief Justice stalemate set to drag on as major parties stall on anti-deadlock mechanism

After tensions between the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party over the appointment of Malta’s next Chief Justice spilled into public view last month, Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg are keeping their cards close to their chest about how they intend to break the deadlock. During Monday’s plenary session in Parliament, … Continued