NCERT Textbook to Include Graft and Backlog in Judiciary
A new NCERT textbook for Class 8 students will cover challenges within the judiciary, including corruption, massive case backlogs, and judge shortages.
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A new NCERT textbook for Class 8 students will cover challenges within the judiciary, including corruption, massive case backlogs, and judge shortages.

Varaždin Mayor Neven Bosilj maintains his innocence and claims the indictment against him is politically motivated, sharply criticizing the Croatian judiciary after the indictment council confirmed the charges.
Bojana Savović, a public prosecutor known for criticizing pressure on the judiciary in Serbia, received a threatening letter with the message: 'Watch what you do for the next 40 days.'

An alliance of parties from the Left to the CDU in Sachsen-Anhalt plans to amend the constitution to protect itself from the AfD, following experiences in neighboring Thüringen with increased AfD attacks on the judiciary.

A Union Minister has claimed the unauthorised presence of a former Bengal Chief Secretary at a Supreme Court-mandated SIR meeting, demanding a probe and arrest, and accusing the TMC government of trying to influence the judiciary.

Judge Wenzu Mintoff, a former Labour MP, has sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary, accusing the Prime Minister of interfering with the judiciary and being 'compromised,' sparking a serious confrontation.

The Supreme Court has instructed the Calcutta High Court to deploy more judicial officers, suggesting borrowing from neighboring Odisha and Jharkhand, for the SIR hearing.

Italian Minister Nordio has again attacked magistrates, accusing them of attempting to 'mortgage politics.' He warned that a 'no' vote would increase the judiciary's conditioning of political parties.
Panthers star Nathan Cleary had his two-match suspension overturned at the NRL judiciary, with his father Ivan Cleary acting as his legal counsel.

Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio stated that if the 'No' vote wins in the upcoming referendum on judiciary reform, an extreme wing of the judiciary would 'mortgage' politics.

Speaking about the state of the judiciary, Borivoje Borović said that it is a historical moment and assessed that the current situation is more difficult than in the nineties.

CJN Kekere-Ekun, NJC chairperson, had pledged sweeping reforms aimed at promoting judicial excellence, transparency, and effective administration of justice. The post EXCLUSIVE: Tension in Nigerian Judiciary as NJC begins probe of top Judges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is reportedly turning the suspension of Balluku into a 'personal battle' against the judiciary, despite previously presenting justice reform as a cornerstone of Albania's European integration efforts.

Ghana's Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, announced a new comprehensive system combining newly established Specialised High Court Divisions with afternoon sittings to address the persistent problem of case delays in the judiciary.

Jasmin Emrić, a representative in the BiH Parliament, stated that the judiciary lacks adequate independence and capacity to resolve disputes, speaking at a session on 'Captured institutions undermining the constitutional-legal order of the state of BiH'.
Penrith's Nathan Cleary will risk missing the first three games of the NRL season if his challenge against a high tackle ban at the judiciary is unsuccessful, potentially impacting his availability for round one.

A 'March for Justice' involving judges, prosecutors, lawyers, and other judiciary employees concluded with a walk to the Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office, where they were met with applause.

The probe is centered around allegations that the Argentine football boss withheld tax deposits and social security contributions La entrada AFA president Claudio Tapia summoned for questioning by the

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 20 - Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said Friday that the government would challenge two recent rulings against it and in favour of the German Sea-Watch migrant-rescue NGO. This week a court in Catania ordered the release of the NGO's Sea-Watch 5 migrant-rescue ship after the Italian authorities temporarily impounded it for allegedly breaching the rules for such operations, while judges in Palermo ordered the Italian State to pay 76,000 euros in compensation to it for illegally detaining another of its ships, the Sea Watch 3, in 2019. On Wednesday Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed indignation about the latter decision, saying it was an example of how elements within the judiciary are seeking to thwart the government's efforts to halt illegal immigration. "Up until now we have challenged these types of rulings, using the three-level judicial system (in Italy), and we will continue to do so," Piantedosi said at the opening of a new police office at Rome's central Termini train station. "We have challenged them whenever possible, so we will do the same in this case as well". (ANSA). Read article...

Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni both emphasized the importance of the judiciary's self-governing body, CSM, remaining free from political interference.
A Bloomberg report indicates that Mexico's business sector is criticizing the country's new judiciary, describing it as 'in disarray' and biased just five months after judges were sworn in.

The US federal judiciary's policymaking body has written to Congress, requesting control over courthouses, citing slow repairs by the General Services Administration.

US Ambassador Bill White has verbally attacked the Belgian government, accusing its judiciary of antisemitism and sparking heated discussions.

A Tehran revolutionary court has reportedly sentenced Mohammad Abbasi to death on charges of 'enmity against god,' a ruling not yet confirmed by official Iranian judiciary sources.

The president and his aides vilify the judiciary with brutal rhetoric, hoping to delegitimize a co-equal branch of government When Donald Trump attacked several supreme court justices as “fools”, “lap

An opposition initiative to hold a control hearing before the parliamentary Committee for Political System and Judiciary regarding the election of the Mayor of Kotor failed to gain support, as all majority members abstained.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attacking the anti-corruption prosecutor's office following an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, sparking a power struggle.

Harold Rogers, interim CEO of e-commerce giant Coupang Corp., attended a closed-door House hearing in Washington on Monday, as the US-listed firm has been under investigation in South Korea over a massive data leak. Rogers did not respond when asked by reporters if he had anything to say to South Korean consumers, as he appeared for the hearing, which was hosted by the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee. His appearance came after R
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced rapid-fire questions about Epstein files before her explosive House Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week.
Former Constitutional Tribunal judge Ewa Łętowska describes the Polish president's proposed judiciary bill as a 'legal Polexit,' intended to intimidate and freeze judges ahead of elections for the National Council of the Judiciary.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Justice Minister Carlo Nordio said Monday the government's reform of the judiciary, which will be put to a referendum on March 22-23, does not limit the independence and autonomy of the judiciary amid opposition claims it may pave the way for prosecutors coming under executive control. "In this debate, everyone has their own voices, all respectable. I would like to know where they draw the conclusion that we want to limit the autonomy of the judiciary or subject it to ...

The Serbian Bar Association has declared a three-day strike to protest the recent introduction of new judiciary laws that have met with significant opposition.
A new presidential bill on the judiciary in Poland has sparked controversy after it was revealed that one of its co-authors is Bartosz Lewandowski, a lawyer who defends politicians from the ruling PiS party.

Despite judiciary restriction, structural changes in global trade by high tariffs are unlikely to be easily reversed

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is criticized for signing laws that allegedly undermine judicial independence, drawing strong opposition from Brussels and potentially jeopardizing Serbia's EU integration.

N1 reporter Žana Bulajić, covering the 'March for Justice' protest, noted the rare public appearance of judiciary employees and suggested that the legal profession in Serbia has begun to awaken.
Nathan Cleary will either be available to play Brisbane in round one or will miss the opening three rounds after Penrith decided to challenge his high tackle ban.
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Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), has been summoned by the judiciary for questioning amid allegations of withholding tax deposits and social security contributions.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a key judicial reform bill aimed at restoring the independence of the National Council of the Judiciary, a central project of Donald Tusk's pro-European government.
Iran's judiciary has declared the European Parliament’s anti-Iran resolution to be legally baseless.
The Albanian Prime Minister is attempting to prevent the judiciary from suspending government ministers.
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts reports that deteriorating conditions in courthouses nationwide are causing safety and health issues, prompting a request for control over these properties.

An initiative by the opposition in Montenegro to hold hearings for officials like Dukaj and Jokić did not pass the competent Committee for Political System, Judiciary, and Administration.

Miodrag Majić discusses whether the judiciary and Serbian society as a whole are at a turning point, and the challenges of being judged by tabloids without trial.

Montenegrin MPs continued their parliamentary session, with several legislative proposals on the agenda concerning the judiciary, including amendments to laws on the Constitutional Court, Judicial Council, judges, and the Constitutional Court.
The Kenyan Judiciary has invited members of the public to submit tributes ahead of a memorial sitting for Justice Ibrahim.
An NCERT textbook outlines key challenges facing India's judiciary, including corruption, a significant case backlog, and a shortage of judges.

A new Class 8 textbook by NCERT lists 'corruption in judiciary' and 'massive backlog' as significant challenges facing the Indian judicial system.

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment in an insurrection trial, a verdict that has caused emotional dissonance among citizens.

Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio asserts that the government's proposed judicial reform, set for a March referendum, does not undermine judicial independence, despite opposition concerns. He warns that a 'No' vote could allow an extreme wing of the judiciary to influence politics.

Lawyers in Serbia are debating the effectiveness of work stoppages and the need for more radical action by united lawyers, judges, and prosecutors to address the serious crisis in the country's judiciary.
Polish MEPs Dariusz Joński and Krzysztof Brejza have strongly criticized President Karol Nawrocki's draft law on the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS), calling it an 'authoritarian system' and 'pathological'.

Serbian lawyers are discussing a work stoppage, with some arguing that it's insufficient and a more radical approach involving united lawyers, judges, and prosecutors is needed to save the judiciary.

N1 reporter Žana Bulajić covered the 'March for Justice' protest, highlighting that judiciary employees rarely speak publicly. Separately, the High Prosecutorial Council is set to review decisions on assigning prosecutors to organized crime and war crimes.

Manasievski accused former Prime Minister Zaev and the SDS party of being the 'main judges' in the country, claiming institutions were politicized and judicial appointments based on obedience rather than merit.

Lawyers in Serbia are set to begin a three-day work stoppage, following a decision by the Serbian Bar Association, citing concerns that state authorities have not addressed issues within the judiciary.

The Chief Justice indicated that the judiciary is considering expanding the newly launched Special Corruption High Court, currently in Kuala Lumpur, to other states nationwide.
The image and integrity of Uganda's judiciary are reportedly under scrutiny, raising concerns about public perception and trust in the judicial system.

Fabio Pinelli, vice president of the Italian judiciary's self-governing body the CSM, stated that an institutional role requires sobriety and a sense of limits.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is reportedly turning the suspension of a deputy into a personal battle against the judiciary, with proposed legal amendments seen as a blow to anti-corruption efforts and EU accession.

Readers have responded to billionaire Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s remark that 'the UK is being colonised by immigrants,' stating that his words have sullied the club's reputation.

The Court of Bologna granted subsidiary protection to a Bangladeshi man, a case that had previously fueled a heated controversy involving Premier Meloni and the judiciary.