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Malaysia has appointed former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman as the new head of its anti-graft agency, MACC, replacing Azam Baki. This appointment comes amidst ongoing public protests and calls for investigations into alleged misconduct by the outgoing chief.
A High Court judge overturned a lower court's decision, ruling against a mother who had abandoned her son in a custody battle. The judge questioned the initial grant of custody to the mother.
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.
An Allahabad High Court judge has recused himself from hearing the dual citizenship case involving Rahul Gandhi. The judge cited that the petitioner had 'cast aspersions' on the court through social media.
European nations, led by France and the UK, are planning a multinational naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway, with Italy also expressing openness to contribute.
The Judges' Society of Serbia has condemned the reporting by Informer regarding two High Court judges in Kragujevac who rejected an appeal from the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Aranđelovac.
Justice Yahaya Adamu of the Kogi State High Court in Nigeria has passed away, prompting mourning from the state government.
A former judge of the Calcutta High Court, who served from 2013 to 2020, has been dropped from West Bengal's voters' list following an adjudication process.
An Irish landlord has denied wielding a hammer during a tenant's "peaceful and voluntary" exit, with a High Court judge noting the "sharply divergent" accounts of events from opposing sides.
Wimbledon's controversial expansion project gained significant legal support after a London High Court judge ruled that the proposed development is not subject to land use restrictions.
A death penalty sentence in a heroin case has been affirmed, with the case having been heard by the present Chief Justice when he served as a High Court Judge.
Justice Bamidele Fola Adeyeye of the Ondo State High Court has died at the age of 65. The state judiciary announced his passing, mourning the respected jur Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-high-court-judge-adeyeye-dies-at-65/
Justice Lisa Gill has assumed charge as a Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, following her transfer from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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.
According to the police, the incident occurred at around 7.30 a.m. when a truck travelling ahead of the judge’s convoy suddenly took a left turn.
The High Court has dismissed a Hong Kong press group’s legal challenge against government restrictions on media access to the vehicle registry. High Court Judge Russell Coleman handed down his judgment on Friday, rejecting the Hong Kong Journalists Association’s (HKJA) judicial review against the Transport Department. The HKJA argued that the new arrangement on media […]
A High Court judge upheld the decision to strike a teacher off the teaching register, stating the sanction was 'well merited' given the professional misconduct of the most serious kind involving consensual sex with a 16-year-old student.
An Allahabad High Court judge candidly stated 'feeling hungry, tired, physically incapacitated' as the reason for not delivering a verdict, drawing attention to the personal challenges faced by judicial officers.
In 2023, a High Court judge ruled that Wilson’s Hospital School validly had suspended Burke from his teaching role
The Speaker had constituted the committee on August 12 last year after admitting a multi-party notice for the removal of the Allahabad High Court judge, setting in motion the process of his impeachment.
Independent MP requested interim injunction preventing the ICGS from examining a complaint against him A high court judge has dismissed an attempt by the independent MP Rupert Lowe to block a parliamentary watchdog from investigating a complaint against him. Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, is taking legal action against the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS), which investigates complaints of inappropriate behaviour against MPs, after the body’s decision last July t...
A retired High Court judge stated that character references do not carry significant weight once a judge has decided on a custodial sentence, though they can be helpful in securing suspended sentences.
Bangladesh's Chief Justice has removed a High Court judge from judicial duties following the circulation of a viral video.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court provided nine reasons for not recusing herself from Arvind Kejriwal's case, citing past instances where he and his party members received relief from her court.
A Delhi High Court judge rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse herself from hearing the excise policy case, stating that his 'illusions' were not grounds for recusal. The judge emphasized the importance of not allowing politicians to dictate judicial proceedings.
The Supreme Court collegium in India has approved a proposal for the appointment of two women advocates as judges to the Kerala High Court, marking a significant step for judicial diversity.
The informal association 'Odbrana struke' (Defense of the Profession) has condemned public and media attacks on High Court judges Jelena Zimonjić and Darko Rašković in Kragujevac.
Police in Ghana have arrested a man in connection with a viral video in which he allegedly threatened a High Court judge. The arrest follows public concern over the video's content.
Former Calcutta High Court judge Sahidullah Munshi has announced plans to file an appeal after his name was struck off Bengal's voters' list, describing the incident as 'very humiliating'.
Justice Manmohan emphasized the critical need for high court judges to operate without the fear of transfer, advocating for a comprehensive debate on judicial independence and the collegium system in India.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has been blocked from investigating a High Court judge accused of corruption. The judge claims the EACC, her former employer, is harassing her.
The Supreme Court has reprimanded an Allahabad High Court judge for granting bail in an unusually high number of dowry death cases, specifically 508 out of 510 such cases within a three-month period.
A High Court judge in London has found that claimant Laimonas Jakštys was fed answers through smart glasses while giving evidence, ruling that his witness statements were prepared by others.
Natalie Walker, a prominent criminal prosecutor, has been appointed as a High Court judge in New Zealand.
Cornel Inauen, a High Court Judge in the canton of Thurgau since 2020, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 49.
A Bombay High Court judge reportedly lost Rs 6.02 lakh in a credit card scam after opening an 18MB WhatsApp file on a domestic help's phone.
A High Court judge in Auckland has affirmed a District Court ruling that nullified the results of the 2025 local body election in Papatoetoe, New Zealand.
The single-member commission of former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Justice Sushil Kumar Gupta is investigating the causes of drinking water contamination in the Bhagirathpura area, the loss of lives and medical impact on people, administrative lapses, action against those responsible and remedial measures.
An Allahabad High Court judge heard 30 cases in a single day, working until 7 pm before reserving a verdict, citing hunger, fatigue, and physical incapacity.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a petition against a Federal High Court judge, alleging that the defendants undertook transactions valued at about $9.7 million without using financial institutions.
Reform UK’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection, Matt Goodwin, will not face sanctions after a high court judge accepted that material was distributed without a legally required imprint due to an inadvertent printing mistake.
The mother and sister of jailed anti-transgender schoolteacher Enoch Burke have been ordered to appear before a High Court judge for contempt of court, with the judge warning them to be prepared for a hearing that could result in their imprisonment.
Moussa Bocar Thiam case: Orabank and a mysterious entrepreneur appear before the High Court judges - Seneweb
A Delhi High Court judge has recused themselves from hearing a contempt plea filed against Arvind Kejriwal. The plea sought action against Kejriwal for allegedly circulating court recordings.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, deeming it based on conjecture. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj subsequently accused Kejriwal of pressuring the judiciary.
India's Supreme Court dismissed a lawyer's petition challenging contempt proceedings initiated against him for making remarks against a High Court judge. The court reiterated that while fair criticism of judges is permissible, baseless allegations will not be tolerated.
CM Rekha Gupta accused Arvind Kejriwal of disrespecting democracy and questioning government agencies after he personally argued for a High Court judge to recuse himself from his case.
Former Kerala High Court judge V G Arun has been appointed to head the high-power committee overseeing the Sabarimala Master Plan in India.
A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a Bombay High Court judge of Rs 6 lakh by posing as a customer care executive and tricking the judge into downloading a malicious app.
Irish police (Gardaí) are awaiting the appearance of Martina and Ammi Burke in Castlebar, with no sign of the mother and daughter whose whereabouts have been largely unknown since a High Court judge ordered their jailing.
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An Allahabad High Court judge's practice of granting bail en masse in dowry death cases has drawn criticism, raising concerns about judicial oversight in such sensitive matters.
Lengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch's most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge.
S. Satheestharan has been appointed as a High Court Judge in Sri Lanka, as reported by Daily Mirror.
A High Court judge has temporarily blocked the removal of an Eritrean trafficking victim from the UK to France under the 'one in, one out' scheme, citing concerns for his mental health.
Singapore has announced the appointment of two new High Court judges, with their terms officially commencing on March 9.
A local board candidate in Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Chris Latham, is advocating for the abolition of postal voting after a High Court judge upheld a ruling for a new election due to 79 voting papers being cast without the rightful voters' knowledge.
The Federal Court in Malaysia is set to hear two questions of law submitted by the wife of the late Daim, following a High Court judge's decision to allow the submission.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant laid the foundation stone for the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy and a High Court guest house in Amaravati. He also inaugurated the High Court judges’ residential enclave at Nelapadu, built at a cost of ₹210 crore.
A faction of the PDP, led by Turaki, has responded to an Oyo High Court judgment concerning the party's convention, vowing to pursue all legal avenues for justice.
The committee is probing the allegations against high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence in Delhi last year
A Madras High Court Judge made a statement asserting that those who mock people for treating gurus as Gods are "fools and barbarians."
The judges were appointed following recommendations by the National Judicial Council (NJC), which at its 110th meeting held on 13 and 14 January approved 14 candidates for the Federal High Court bench. The post CJN to swear in 14 Federal High Court judges (Full list) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.