Gunmen have abducted a High Court judge in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.

Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan is set to be reprimanded again for plagiarism after the Judiciary flagged substantial copying in his work. This marks a repeated instance of disciplinary action against the judge.

Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan has been accused of plagiarizing a judgment for the third time, with a plaintiff alleging he copied parts of a previous ruling.

A judge of the Allahabad High Court has filed a petition challenging the denial of exemption for statutory allowances under Section 22D of the High Court Judges Act, as per the new tax regime.

The Lawyers Action Committee (LAC) in Pakistan has rejected the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) process for appointing high court judges, calling it "horse trading" and announcing a nationwide movement.

A Federal High Court judge is reportedly considering recusing himself from the contempt case involving the Inspector General of Police, which concerns the disappearance of John Chukwuemeka Anozie.

Two former police officers are currently on trial, charged with wilfully attempting to obstruct the course of justice in connection with the 1985 murder of Arthur Easton.

A High Court judge in Ipoh, Malaysia, reprimanded the police for delays in locating Muhammad Riduan Abdullah, the ex-husband of Indira Gandhi, and granted an additional six months for the search.

A Belfast high court judge stated that 'racist, thuggish behaviour' involved in riots should lead to severe sentencing, denying bail to a man allegedly involved to avoid sending the wrong message.

A review by retired High Court Judge Paul Davison KC regarding the Mount Maunganui landslide, commissioned by the Tauranga City Council, has been delayed until the end of July.

The Superior Council of Magistracy in Romania highlighted that entry-level magistrates in the country have some of the lowest salaries in Europe, placing even High Court judges at the bottom of the European ranking despite conflicting official reports.

India's Supreme Court has condemned threats received by retired Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel, which were related to a 2024 judgment.

The daughter of former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel was physically assaulted and received death threats at her London home, with the threats linked to a 2024 judgment on the Dawoodi Bohra spiritual leader succession.

Bengaluru has gained the dubious distinction of having the highest number of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases in Karnataka, with over 6,700 reported, prompting a warning from a high court judge.

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has sworn in Justice Christine Ende as a Judge of the Benue State High Court, emphasizing that her appointment will boost the state’s justice system.

A Karnataka High Court judge has sparked debate with strong remarks on crime deterrence, suggesting 'chopping off a leg or a hand' for compliance, while refusing bail to a rape accused.

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia are set to participate in the excise policy case after a Delhi High Court judge recused from the matter, which is now listed for hearing on July 16.

The Supreme Judicial Council of Pakistan has requested explanations from two High Court judges regarding allegations of misconduct.

Former Gujarat High Court judge B A Vaishnav has officially taken charge as the new Lokayukta for the state of Gujarat.

Malaysia's anti-corruption chief, Azam Bak, is ending his term, with former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman set to replace him. Bak highlighted the crucial role of courage for graft-busters.

Justice Yashwant Varma continues to serve as a High Court judge despite his resignation, amidst a controversy involving cash recovery.

A High Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge brought by rival airports concerning the operation of private jets at RAF Northolt, rejecting claims of unfair disparity in safety standards.

A High Court judge adjourned the defamation action brought by conservative commentator John McGuirk against Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave, sharply criticizing McGuirk's lawyers for seeking an 11th-hour postponement. The adjournment came after a request from the plaintiff's legal team.

A lawyer has filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court challenging the recent transfer of three Islamabad High Court judges to other provinces, along with the relevant constitutional provisions.

A Judicial Commission of Pakistan meeting, ostensibly about routine administrative matters, evolved into a discussion on the transfer of high court judges under Article 200 of the Constitution.

Seeking to quash the case, Karti Chidambaram has alleged in the high court that there was a "gross delay" in registration of the "illegal" FIR on January 1, 2025.

A High Court judge has decided to refer most aspects of a contentious family dispute over the control of the O’Callaghan Collection hotels group to arbitration.

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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.

The Union government has approached the Supreme Court, requesting a 'purposive' interpretation of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, to allow retired Supreme Court and high court judges to adjudicate fresh cases in existing water tribunals.

An Allahabad High Court judge strongly condemned corruption, particularly regarding the theft of donations for the Ram Temple, stating that nothing can shame those unfazed by such acts and calling for amendments to the law to include the death penalty for such offenses.

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) considered the confirmation of additional judges, extension of tenures, and nominations for vacant high court positions.

A convicted sex offender, described as a 'danger to young girls' by a High Court judge, has been sentenced to 11-and-a-half years in prison for the rape of a teenage girl.

Justice Siddharth Mridul, who later became Manipur CJ, allegedly operated an LPG distributorship while serving as a judge, potentially violating judicial ethics. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has issued notices regarding the alleged contract violation.

A High Court judge has ruled that several major car manufacturers were not found to have installed devices designed to cheat emissions testing.

Montenegro's Agency for Prevention of Corruption (ASK) found that a High Court judge did not declare a Glock pistol and approximately 440 euros in 2020, but did not violate regulations.

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved new rules governing interviews for judicial appointments, while deferring performance evaluation rules for high court judges.

Former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel has spoken out following an attack and threats, stating that 'bad guys won't win.'

A High Court judge presiding over Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1MDB criminal trial issued an 809-page judgment, describing the scale of the 1MDB looting as so immense it made 'Attila the Hun look like a choirboy'.

UK police are providing security to a former Bombay High Court judge and his family in London.

A financial services company, previously ordered not to sack a shareholder, is now seeking to be wound up, prompting a High Court judge to request an affidavit explaining the decision to go into liquidation.

The Bombay Bar Association has condemned threats and violence against the family of former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel in the UK. The threats are reportedly linked to a 2024 judgment concerning the Dawoodi Bohra community, prompting calls for intervention from the Ministry of External Affairs.

A High Court judge has ruled that a Lithuanian teenager, who was brought to Ireland without his mother's consent, can remain in the country. The decision was made despite the mother's existing custody rights.

A High Court judge has discontinued an order for activists to vacate a former Liberties pub in Dublin, granting a week's adjournment for the group occupying the property to seek legal advice.

The Jaffna Bar Association in Sri Lanka has called for an investigation into the transfer of a High Court Judge.

Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) has referred changes to the penal legislation concerning the preliminary chamber procedure to the Constitutional Court (CCR). This decision follows a meeting of all High Court judges to challenge a recently passed parliamentary law.

A High Court judge clashed with lawyers representing Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, during proceedings for alleged illegal mining activities.

Entrepreneurs Neil and Donna Sands have pledged to continue their legal battle after a High Court judge in Belfast overturned their £300,000 libel damages award against a gossip website.

An Andhra Pradesh High Court judge ordered a lawyer into 24-hour police custody, prompting the Chief Justice of India to seek a report and the Bar Council of India to write a letter of protest. The incident has drawn significant attention from legal bodies.

John McGuirk was criticized by a High Court judge after his libel action against Paddy Cosgrave, alleging defamation in 2021, was adjourned.

Thirteen high court judges in Bangladesh have been assigned to monitor the operations of subordinate courts, aiming to enhance judicial oversight.

A High Court judge has given Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia "one more last opportunity" to file their responses by Saturday in a case, after the judge previously rejected Kejriwal’s recusal plea.

Lawyers' bodies in Islamabad have sharply reacted to the transfer of three judges from the Islamabad High Court, with the Islamabad Bar Council raising concerns over the lack of transparency in the move.

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.

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.

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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.

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 Hong Kong High Court judge, previously disciplined for plagiarism, has again been found to have plagiarized nearly 95 percent of a judgment, resulting in an appeal court ordering a retrial.

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the meager compensation provided to retired High Court judges and has requested the Union government to form a committee to establish uniform guidelines.

Claims of judicial bias have surfaced in the Sh3 billion Bungoma ghost workers case, leading petitioners to request the Nairobi High Court judge handling the matter to step aside. The allegations cast a shadow over the ongoing legal proceedings.

High Court Judge Ilir Panda has resigned from reviewing the case related to Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, leading to the appointment of a new judicial panel to examine Veliaj's appeal.

A High Court judge expressed concern after a man involved in a child abduction case published details of proceedings in another country, reportedly because his wife refused to engage.

Judges and lawyers have been encouraged to draw inspiration from the courage, fairness, and integrity of three murdered High Court judges to ensure justice is dispensed impartially.

Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a judge of the High Court, has passed away at the age of 59.

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is seeking nominations for new High Court judges, while PTI lawmakers have boycotted the commission's meeting over procedural rules.

The Supreme Court of India has stepped in after four judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court recused themselves from hearing a plea filed by a former judicial officer.

Mumbai Police have registered a case following threats made against former Bombay High Court Judge Gautam Patel.

The family of a retired Bombay High Court judge is reportedly living in fear in London following a home invasion, assault, and death threats.

Lawyer bodies have condemned threats made to a retired Bombay High Court judge and his family, following a violent attack on his daughter in the UK, related to a 2024 Dawoodi Bohra verdict.

A retired Bombay High Court judge and his family in the UK are reportedly facing threats and attacks stemming from his 2024 judgment concerning the spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community.

High Court judges in Kenya have ruled that former Chief Justice Maraga's advisory to dissolve Parliament over the gender rule is unconstitutional, effectively quashing the recommendation.

A Federal High Court judge has withdrawn from a $42.48 million fraud case involving a Briton and two Indian nationals, citing a petition filed against him.

Proceedings in the Buffer Stock case were stalled after a High Court judge rejected unsigned witness statements filed by the prosecution, marking another setback for the state.

A satirical online project, the "Cockroach Janta" political party, has become a viral sensation in India, serving as an outlet for youth anger and frustration. The movement began after a high court judge controversially compared unemployed young people to cockroaches.

A High Court judge has strongly criticized a barrister for engaging in an 'abuse of process' by launching a 'torrent of litigation' against her former employer, financial software firm Ion Trading Ireland.

A High Court judge has ruled that doctors can refrain from providing invasive care to a 78-year-old patient suffering from severe depression, despite the likelihood of an early death, as he has long refused to engage with clinicians.

Justice Ernest Pascal Gemadzie, a High Court Judge, has proposed structured educational visits for young people to courts and prisons as a method to reduce crime and foster law-abiding behavior.

A High Court judge in Ireland has requested information regarding an allegation that a senior garda shared a photograph taken inside a courtroom of a whistleblower and three companions.

This article profiles Justice Paul Rotich, detailing his journey from surviving a terror incident to becoming a High Court judge.

The leader of Dagestan has stepped down, prompting President Putin to name a High Court judge as his successor. This major reshuffle comes weeks after deadly floods ravaged the North Caucasus region.

The Lahore High Court Bar Association has filed a challenge in the Supreme Court against the transfer of Islamabad High Court judges. The association argues that these transfers pose a threat to judicial independence.

A Bombay High Court judge has posted a defamation suit for a July hearing, a day after initially deferring the case beyond 2046.

AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal have written a letter to Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating their refusal to appear in the excise policy case due to a perceived lack of hope for justice and potential conflict of interest.

Rekha Gupta commented on Arvind Kejriwal's letter to a Delhi High Court judge, in which he raised concerns about the fairness of ongoing legal proceedings, stating that if innocent, he should prove it in court.

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.

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.