The Karnataka High Court refused to halt a criminal investigation against the daughter of a suspended former Karnataka Public Service Commission chairman, with the petitioner withdrawing her plea after court questioning.

Petitioners in Kenya are calling for a fresh forensic audit of the Sh9.6 trillion public debt accumulated under former Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto, seeking to hold officials personally liable for alleged unlawful borrowing.

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.

The Lahore High Court quashed a case against a petitioner in Mian Channu, ruling that the addition of new offences cannot validate an initially illegal First Information Report (FIR).

The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling that declared the Bhojshala complex a temple, declining to stay the order. Muslim petitioners argue the ruling ignored historical evidence.

India's Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning the alleged encroachment of three historic water bodies in Darbhanga, Bihar, with petitioners accusing the state government of threatening the lakes through a beautification project.

High drama unfolded in the Supreme Court as a petitioner used cuss words for the Chief Justice of India and 'ordered' the bench to take action. The incident caused a stir in the courtroom.

The Lahore High Court has issued a stay order on the Ring Road service road project, following appeals that challenge an earlier single-bench ruling in favor of petitioner Mazhar Rahim.

Six petitioners from Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nandom Constituency have accused the party's Appeals Committee of procedural breaches, claiming they were denied access to crucial appeal documents for their election dispute.

A petitioner lost his entire claim for back pay and other benefits despite proving that his job dismissal was flawed, due to procedural delays.

The Gujarat High Court dismissed a petition seeking an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of the Somnath Temple, imposing a fine of Rs 2 lakh on the petitioner.

A probe panel in Nigeria's House of Representatives has suspended its investigation into the Director-General of NILDS, citing insufficient documentary evidence from petitioners to substantiate claims of his participation in the APC primary election.

A group has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) regarding a judgement on the deregistration of the ADC party. The petitioner urged the NJC to investigate the judge for 'possible judicial misconduct' and sanction him if found unethical.

The 'Black Cube affair' has moved to the Slovenian Constitutional Court, which has begun reviewing the first of many appeals from petitioners claiming that foreign forces influenced the last parliamentary elections.

A petitioner is seeking court orders to compel Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) to disclose all contracts signed by Philip Mainga, challenging his continued leadership.

Petitioners from the book industry have called on the Supreme Court to declare the 12 percent value-added tax imposed on digital books and other online published works as unconstitutional, arguing it violates government assurances.

A court in Tanzania has dismissed an election petition for the Tunduru South constituency, citing failures in legal compliance by the petitioners.

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A petitioner has challenged the three-month summer vacation period for schools in the Lahore High Court, seeking a reduction of the holidays to six to eight weeks.

Three members of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC) have called for a review of the age restrictions imposed on aspirants seeking regional youth leadership positions within the party.

India's Supreme Court has addressed the distinction between circumcision and female genital mutilation (FGM) during a hearing. Petitioners opposing FGM highlighted that the practice is performed on young girls, causing irreversible bodily changes.

The Calcutta High Court denied relief to a Bangladeshi Hindu woman who had overstayed in India, stating that the onus of proof lay with the petitioner. The ruling addresses her plea regarding her immigration status.

A petitioner has informed the court that there is insufficient evidence to support the impeachment proceedings against Gachagua.

The Madras High Court has rejected a plea seeking a 1 lakh rupee reward for providing a tip-off about luxury car smuggling, stating the petitioner was "barking up the wrong tree."

Petitioners have accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen, along with Sudi and Kururia, of involvement in a Sh20 billion land grab in Runda, alleging protection of those who invaded the land.

The Union Territory administration has extended the deadline for the Dadumajra clearance to May, while a petitioner has raised concerns about false documents being submitted.

A petitioner has approached the High Court in Kenya, seeking to have mandatory minimum sentences for sex crimes declared unconstitutional.

The Karnataka High Court has imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on petitioners who made allegations against Minister Madhu Bangarappa regarding his statement on changing SSLC Hindi rules.

The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea challenging an order to remove defamatory content related to Hardeep Puri's daughter. The court asked the petitioner to file an application for vacating the single judge's earlier order.

A video discussion explores the implications of the Constitutional Court's ruling on the use of the Russian language in Latvian media, featuring the court's chair, the Minister of Culture, and a petitioner.

The Israeli High Court has ordered a new Knesset vote on the transfer of NIS 98 million in funding for haredi schools, following petitioners' demands for full data before approval.

Petitioners and consumer groups in the Philippines are once again pressing the Supreme Court to act on a petition seeking to halt 'unconstitutional' NAIA fee increases, which stem from a concession deal and contribute to rising costs nationwide.

A petitioner is seeking to prevent Winnie Odinga's endorsement as deputy party leader of the ODM, aiming to halt her pursuit of leadership within the party.

The Madras High Court has slammed an 'eccentric' plea for an 'indefinite' protest until a 'World War' ends, imposing a Rs 50,000 fine on the petitioner.

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to halt the screening of the film 'Dhurandhar 2' in Tamil Nadu, with the petitioner arguing that its political content violates the ongoing Model Code of Conduct.

Fewer people signed petitions in Luxembourg in 2025, a trend attributed to the Chamber's decision to increase the required number of signatures to 5,500, which petitioners are reportedly struggling to meet.

A Thai court has accepted a petition challenging the legality of ballot papers, with the petitioners claiming that barcodes and QR codes on the papers could potentially reveal voters' choices.

The court also permitted the petitioner to avail the services of a recognised assisted reproductive technology clinic

NAT tests are more expensive but more accurate in detecting HIV, Hepatitis B, C viruses in the blood; petitioner sought to protect thalassemia patients who require frequent blood transfusions and are at risk from infected blood

India's Supreme Court has advised a petitioner challenging exemptions in Muslim gift law to instead approach the Law Commission, an expert body tasked with reviewing and recommending changes to laws.

Characterising these hoardings as ‘visual pollution’, the petitioner says this amounts to infringement of the right to the environment

The Kerala High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the state government's practice of sending bulk messages on its 'achievements' to employees and others, which petitioners alleged was an unauthorized use of personal data ahead of elections.

The petitioner claimed the State Transport Minister had improperly displayed the tricolour on the bonnet of a vehicle during a yatra in Narsinghpur on August 11, 2024

Civil society leaders and clergy who filed the second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte will formally withdraw their case today, saying they will now give their “full support” to the third complaint. “We believe that the impeachment process must proceed at the earliest possible time, free from procedural limbo and unnecessary legal delays

Airport renamed: Petitioner hails Mahama’s ‘legacy decision’  Graphic Online

The High Court has ordered a CBI probe into allegations of corruption at Madurai Kamaraj University, following a petitioner's claims of serious irregularities brought to light by students and staff.

The High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Save India Foundation, challenging a Waqf notification 46 years after its issuance, labeling the petitioner as 'habitual'.

A bunch of petitioners whose names were left out of the voter list following demolition of their homes in Lucknow, have been told to consult their local election officials.

The Delhi High Court has set aside a rape FIR, ruling that the relationship between the petitioner and the complainant was consensual and the charges arose after its breakdown.

The Peshawar High Court has temporarily stopped the deportation of a petitioner named 'Quaid-e-Azam' and instructed him to appear before the National Database and Registration Authority's (Nadra) verification board. A two-member bench issued the directive.

The FCC has addressed Imran Khan's 'release force' case, with a senior law officer suggesting that both the FCC and the petitioner may have misunderstood Khan's statement.

Petitioner withdraws plea, LHC division bench disposes of petition

JUI-F chief Fazl-ur-Rehman is facing criminal cases after petitioners sought legal action against him over remarks he made regarding 'martyrs' in a recent speech.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a directive prohibiting the filing of new civil suits unless petitioners present sufficient legal grounds and reasoned orders.

High drama unfolded in the Supreme Court as a petitioner used cuss words for the Chief Justice of India, 'ordered' the bench to take action, and threw papers during a hearing, causing a stir in the courtroom.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear petitions on July 13 requesting a CBI investigation into alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram temple. Petitioners are also seeking a forensic audit of the Trust's finances.

The Lahore High Court has disposed of a petition challenging the appointment of the PCB chairman after the petitioner withdrew the case, suggesting a challenge to the chairman's Senate membership instead.

A domestic violence case has reached Pakistan's Supreme Court as a petitioner seeks to overturn the Islamabad High Court's acquittal of an accused individual from February 2026.

The Allahabad High Court has criticized and fined a petitioner Rs 50,000 for filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to recall the bail of a murder convict.

A court in Meru, Kenya, has issued an order to stop the construction of a State lodge in Imenti Forest. Petitioners argued that the proposed development poses a threat to a crucial water catchment area.

A district court in Krakow dismissed a protest challenging the validity of the May 24 referendum to recall the city's president, ruling that the petitioner failed to prove that materials published during the referendum silence period influenced the outcome.

Montenegro's Constitutional Court is set to decide on an initiative challenging a decision that mandates pediatricians to work night shifts, with petitioners arguing it imposes unconsented overtime and leaves children without daytime doctors.

An Indian high court has ordered a CBI probe after an 'illiterate' petitioner was found to have an English signature, raising suspicions about the authenticity of the documents.

A petitioner has asked the Philippine Supreme Court to rule on the validity of the Senate's quorum of 12, seeking clarification on the legal standing of the legislative body's proceedings.

Petitioner Yogendra Yadav reacted to the Supreme Court's decision upholding the Election Commission's SIR (Special Summary Revision) exercise, stating that the BJP will now decide who can vote and who cannot.

Israel's High Court is set to hear a petition concerning the recognition of soldiers who died by suicide after war service, with petitioners arguing that mental wounds from combat should not categorize families lower.

Following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's ruling recognizing Dhar's Bhojshala complex as a Goddess Vagdevi temple, Hindu petitioners have filed new pleas demanding free entry for devotees, further excavation, and the opening of a locked room.

The appointment of Adan Mohammed as the Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General is being challenged in court, with a petitioner arguing he has exceeded the public service retirement age.

The Karnataka High Court has rejected a plea challenging the increase of 10,000 rupees in Haj pilgrimage fares, stating that the petitioners had 'no locus standi'.

Petitioners have informed a court that the impeachment proceedings against Gachagua were politically motivated, aimed at managing Mt Kenya politics, and accused the Ruto administration of a political purge.

A dispute has arisen in Kenya between the state and petitioners regarding the allocation of funds from the Railway Development Levy Fund. The petitioners are challenging the use of this cash to finance the Ngong–Riruta railway line project.

Women in Israel were left waiting for Rabbinate exams, leading to accusations that the Rabbinate is defying a court order. An organization is working to provide food for the waiting women.

The Supreme Court registrar has raised objections to a plea filed by Imaan Mazari, with the petitioner expected to file an application to set aside these objections shortly.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing a threat of civil jail after petitioners argued that he was fully aware of and had been served with court orders.

In Bengal, India, petitioners at tribunals are facing a time crunch, with concerns raised that time is running out for them.

The Indian Supreme Court has advised a petitioner, who had filed 25 Public Interest Litigations, to first approach relevant authorities rather than immediately rushing to court.

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to prevent the release of the film 'TN 2026', with the petitioner arguing for consistent application of standards.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that no prior permission is required for home prayer meetings as long as no laws are violated, quashing police notices issued to petitioners.

The civic body informed the High Court that the Dadu Majra garbage dump has been nearly cleared. However, the petitioner has accused the civic body of concealing facts regarding the actual status of the dump.

A court has declined to issue an order to halt the recognition of Atwoli as the Cotu boss, despite petitioners claiming the union's polls were conducted prematurely.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has strongly criticized a petitioner's father for attempting to contact his family in a medical college admission case, questioning his authority to dictate terms.

Petitioners are seeking the nullification of the March 14 poll, marking the fourth legal case filed against Atwoli's re-election as the Cotu boss.

A former university student's lawsuit against Chuka University for using his photo on its website was dismissed by the court due to the petitioner's inability to clearly identify himself.

Transgender petitioner goes on hunger strike, seeks gender recognition  the-star.co.ke

The petitioners had sought a direction to increase the supply of domestic LPG cylinders to meet the requirements of local consumers

The court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition without entertaining his oral plea for protection against any coercive action for now

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea seeking broad directions, questioning if the petitioners expected the court to govern the entire country.

A petitioner in the Mbeere North election case faced intense cross-examination in court, where claims of ballot box tampering and agents being kicked out during vote tallying were heard.

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) it deemed 'dubious' and imposed a Rs 10 lakh cost on the petitioner who alleged encroachment of a protected mosque.

With little other recourse, a centuries-old system offers the downtrodden a chance to make their case

A 44-year-old homemaker from Bhagabangola village in Murshidabad district, Mostari Banu, who was the first person from West Bengal to move the Supreme Court against the ECI’s SIR of electoral rolls, finds herself awaiting adjudication in the post-SIR final rolls.

An advocate appearing for the petitioners claimed Section 152 reintroduces Section 124A (sedition) of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code.

A pivotal ASI report submitted to the Madhya Pradesh High Court concludes the Kamal Maula Mosque at Bhojshala was built using ancient temple parts, reigniting a decades-long dispute. The findings have energized Hindu groups demanding a Vagdevi temple, while Muslim petitioners reject the report, vowing to challenge it. The court has set March 16 for further hearings.

Petitioners in the Kerala High Court continue their plea against 'The Kerala Story 2', claiming defamatory content, while the CBFC references other films.

Court says petitioner-advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay should take his apprehensions that fake Aadhaar cards are manufactured on an “industrial scale” in the border areas to the Union Government

Petitioners want the Sh80 billion deal suspended.

The Supreme Court declined to hear pleas for an FIR and SIT probe against Himanta Biswa Sarma concerning a controversial video, directing petitioners to the Gauhati High Court. Justices questioned the bypass of lower courts, deeming it an "undermining" of their authority and a concerning election-eve trend. The bench urged constitutional restraint.

A Kenyan court has declined to halt the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) eLogbook rollout. Petitioners had argued that the system was introduced without adequate legal safeguards.

The issue of 'chemical submission' is back on the political agenda in Switzerland, with petitioners demanding the country join Europol's Project Medusa to combat online forums dedicated to rape, following a high-profile case.

The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a plea challenging the denial of Public Distribution System (PDS) services to individuals excluded from the electoral roll. The court advised petitioners to approach the high court for deprivation of other services.

A court has rejected a petition seeking to nullify the registration of Gachagua's DCP, with petitioners accusing the former Registrar of Political Parties of procedural shortcuts.

Petitioners, including Physicians for Human Rights Israel, have asked the High Court to order a medical update on Hussam Abu Safiya, a detained Gaza doctor. The request comes in response to the state's motion to dismiss the petition.

An incident occurred in the Supreme Court where a petitioner verbally abused the Chief Justice and threw papers, sparking discussion on social media about the bench's composure.

A plea has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking the return of 'Satluj' to an OTT platform. The petitioners question whether citizens can be deprived of artistic and historical expression.

Israel's High Court justices Yael Willner, Ofer Grosskopf, and Khaled Kabub have proposed canceling Eliyahu’s appointment to the Israel Land Authority, giving the state, Eliyahu, and petitioners 48 hours to respond.

A document containing the names of members of a prosecution inquest panel in Yamaguchi, Japan, was mistakenly sent to a petitioner, leading to a leak.

Prague City Hall commissioned a legal analysis asserting its correct procedure in permitting billboards, though petitioners against visual pollution argue the city is violating the law.

Senator Mark Villar was not among the signatories of a Supreme Court petition filed by the Cayetano bloc to nullify Senate proceedings that appointed Senator Sherwin Gatchalian.

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a plea requesting an online hearing for a Right to Information (RTI) appeal, questioning the petitioner's ability to provide a substantial sum.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has dismissed a taxpayer's petition challenging the legality of a Senate session that led to a leadership reshuffle, citing the petitioner's lack of legal standing.

Petitioners have criticized the Supreme Court's verdict on the electoral bonds scheme, stating that it has authorized the disenfranchisement of millions.

Kenya's Inspector General Kanja and the police commission are being sued over the dismissal of pregnant recruits, with petitioners seeking a court declaration that the dismissals are unlawful.

Adan Mohamed was sworn in as the new Commissioner-General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), despite petitioners having sought to block his appointment. His swearing-in proceeded following the attempts to challenge his selection.

A petitioner has filed a challenge against the appointment of Adan Mohamed as the Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Petitioners have challenged the appointment of the Deputy President, arguing it was irregular and unlawful due to a lack of required IEBC clearance.

India's Supreme Court, during arguments in a Sabarimala-linked case, emphasized that diversity is the country's strength, with Justice BV Nagarathna highlighting the court's concerns while hearing petitioners defending the 2018 landmark verdict.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put on hold a plea challenging an anti-sacrilege law, with the court questioning the credentials of the petitioner.

India's Supreme Court has refused to stay demolitions in Gurgaon, instead directing the petitioners to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

The Supreme Court of India advised petitioners challenging exclusions from a Special Investigation Report (SIR) concerning West Bengal election duty to approach relevant tribunals. During the hearing, the court also emphasized the power of voting in deterring violence.

The Chief Justice of India issued a warning to a petitioner, threatening to ban their entry for repeatedly filing similar pleas related to 'Netaji' that had already been rejected by the court.

India's Supreme Court has warned against the risk of 'dividing society' if access to temples is restricted based on caste or sect, stating that such practices are detrimental to Hinduism.

Petitioners have asked the High Court to enforce its ruling in the Ras Ein al-Auja case after the state missed a deadline to report on measures for residents' return.

A discussion was held on the future of the Russian language in Latvian media following a Constitutional Court ruling, featuring the court president, culture minister, and a petitioner.

A petitioner in an inheritance case has found screenshots of her private WhatsApp conversations, which are now impacting the legal proceedings.

The Allahabad High Court has upheld the eviction of a mosque in Lucknow, ruling that the petitioners had "no title, no right" to the property.

Trans woman activist and NALSA petitioner Zainab Patel shares her perspective on identity, stating she is now recognized by the system rather than by her self-identification.

A petitioner's father reportedly called the brother of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant regarding a court order, prompting the CJI to question why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him.

Slovenia's Supreme Court found evidence of illegal propaganda by medical and religious organizations during a campaign but upheld the referendum's validity, as petitioners failed to prove the violations influenced the outcome.

MANILA, Philippines — One of the petitioners seeking a full ban on the implementation of No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) in Metro Manila has opposed the joint motion by five local governments…

A petitioner, Dayashankar Pandey, brought a foetus into a courtroom during a ₹200 crore embezzlement case against Maruti Suzuki, alleging he and his family faced attacks after exposing the fraud.

Petitioners have filed a case in court challenging the re-election of Francis Atwoli as the Cotu boss, seeking to have the election results declared null and void.

The High Court has directed the State to file a status report on a petition seeking a CBI probe into the murder of a Class XII girl in Thoothukudi, with the petitioner also requesting an SIT and compensation.

Petitioner says due to the conflict in West Asia, fishing activities have been stopped and the fishermen are stranded without employment, income, adequate facilities for food, shelter and medical…

ODM has reached out to the petitioner requesting mediation.

Three additional petitions have been filed against Kenya's NTSA instant fines system, with petitioners arguing that the technology requires clear legal safeguards.

Counsel for Anthropic India has argued in court that the Indian entity is distinct from its U.S.-based counterpart, with a court allowing an amendment to the petitioner's plaint.

Petitioner-NGO says right to safe blood transfusion is a fundamental part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution; it says NAT is a safer testing mechanism to ensure the supply of…

Advocate for a petitioner says contempt plea will not be moved against film’s producer as the movie has not been released and ticket sales are being refunded

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea to ban or alter the title of the film 'Yadav Ji ki Love Story'. Justices Nagarathna and Bhuyan found no negative portrayal of the Yadav community in the title, deeming the petitioner's concerns 'wholly unfounded'.

During the hearing, the counsel for the petitioner argued that while they do not oppose inter-community marriages, the film’s portrayal of a woman was unacceptable

Albania's Constitutional Court has concluded its review of the TikTok ban, with petitioners arguing the decision is unconstitutional.

Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya has asked the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People’s Party over allegations that it was connected to Spectre C Co, a media company accused of running illegal information operations.

A Kenyan court has ruled that the hiring process for the KTDA chief can proceed, directing the petitioner to serve court documents to all parties involved.