Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga surrendered to authorities in Manila after a Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch issued an arrest warrant. He broke his silence a day after turning himself in.

A trial court has dismissed $12 million money laundering charges against the Oshodins, finding holes in the EFCC's case linked to the NSA office.

The Yanson family feud has intensified after a Bacolod Regional Trial Court judge branded four siblings as 'fugitives from justice,' stripping them of their right to seek court relief unless they surrender.

The courtroom for the Tempi train tragedy trial has undergone significant renovations, increasing its size by 80 square meters, following protests and political debate over its initial capacity and layout.

Builders are rushing to enlarge the Tempe train crash trial courtroom in Greece, as the proceedings continue amidst concerns about 'creative accounting' and transparency.

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis addressed various topics, including the suitability of the Tempi train crash trial courtroom, Middle East developments, minimum wage, and wiretapping.

Nikos Plakias expressed outrage over the limited capacity of the courtroom hosting the Tempi train crash trial, calling for ministerial resignations and deeming the situation disrespectful to grieving families.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has urged the Delhi High Court to expunge adverse remarks made against it by a trial court in connection with the alleged liquor policy 'scam'.

The Delhi High Court has scheduled M.J. Akbar's appeal against Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case for a final hearing on September 24, with Akbar contending the trial court's decision was based on conjecture.

The Delhi High Court has deemed the trial court's observations regarding the CBI in an excise case as 'erroneous' and has stayed the trial court’s February 27 order until March 16.

The Karnataka High Court has set aside a trial court's order, ruling that prisoners, including Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, can only be given home-cooked food if medically advised.

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Kano has declined an ex parte application filed by five former Kano State commissioners seeking to prevent the state government from retrieving their official vehicles.

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday restored the bail of journalist Sohrab Barkat in the last remaining case registered against him by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), setting aside a trial court’s order that had cancelled his post-arrest bail. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition filed by Barkat challenging a decision by the trial court revoking his bail. After hearing arguments, the IHC nullified the impugned order and directed the authoritie...

MANILA, Philippines — A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Pampanga has dismissed for insufficiency of evidence an estafa or fraud case against Globe Asiatique founder Delfin Lee and four others, in connection with the alleged P6.6 billion housing scam.  In a decision promulgated by the San Fernando, Pampanga RTC on February 25, 2026 and penned

The agency said that the trial court ignored and inadequately considered several points at the level of framing of charges.

The Madras High Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's appeal against the acquittal of nine aides of forest brigand Veerappan in the 2000 Kannada actor Rajkumar abduction case. A trial court

Judge Alfonso Cinco IV of the Regional Trial Court in Catbalogan City, Samar, is suspended for taking his oath without disclosing a pending terrorism financing case

Kiko Barzaga was released after posting a P384,000 bail before the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 147 on Monday, April 13, for cyberlibel charges.

EFCC told the Court of Appeal that the trial court erred in law and failed to properly evaluate the evidence presented during the trial. The post EFCC appeals Omatsuli, firms’ acquittal in N3.6bn…

The High Court has upheld a trial court order, meaning eight police officers will face murder charges in connection with the death of Agnelo Valdaris.

The Ministry of Justice has released new footage of the courtroom where the trial for the Tempi tragedy will take place tomorrow, following recent modifications, as police implement strong security measures for the event.

Justice A S Oka (Retd) stated that individuals entitled to bail must receive it from trial courts and should not be compelled to spend more time and resources pursuing it in higher courts.

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) announced it has filed asset forfeiture cases before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, targeting assets linked to a flood control scandal.

An opinion piece celebrates the judiciary's quiet efforts in standing up for democracy by restraining former President Trump, drawing parallels to federal trial court judges in the American South in the late 1950s.

ILOILO CITY—For Iloilo City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Elijo Sharon R. Herrera-Bellones, justice is not merely an abstract ideal written in statutes and rulings—it is a responsibility she…

Delhi HC chief Justice DK Upadhyaya rejects Kejriwal’s plea to transfer CBI appeal against trial court order discharging him and others in excise policy case

ISLAMABAD: In a significant step to protect witnesses from abusive cross-examination practices and physical hardship, the Supreme Court on Friday directed trial court judges to act as vigilant supervisors rather than silent spectators, ensuring that court proceedings are not used to scandalise, insult or annoy witnesses. “The courtroom must remain a place where justice is administered not only with authority but with humanity,” obse­rved Justice Salah­uddin Panwhar in a judgement he authored,...

A trial court is set to deliver its judgment on March 23 in the 2020 Sattankulam father-son custodial deaths case.

The Indian Supreme Court has taken serious note of a trial court's reliance on AI-generated 'fake' verdicts, stating it will examine the matter thoroughly and issuing notices to the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and the Bar Council of India.

Trial court’s decision not only a setback to BJP but also to Congress that helped the BJP for vested political interests, he says

In its plea, the Government further contended that the trial court did not consider many digital evidences pertaining to the case

A Madhya Pradesh woman was acquitted of her son's murder by the High Court, which cited misinterpreted evidence by the trial court that had rejected a special investigative team's report concluding the son died by suicide.

Sacked Nytil workers’ case referred to Industrial Court  Daily Monitor

The Supreme Court of India has refused to quash the First Information Report (FIR) against Lalu Prasad in the land-for-jobs case, though it granted him an exemption from appearing before the trial court.

The Delhi High Court has affirmed a trial court's decision to label UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a 'fugitive economic offender' in a money laundering case, dismissing his appeal.

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Karnataka High Court to challenge a trial court's decision. The decision accepted the 'B' final report filed by the Lokayukta Police in a land allotment case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

A valuable historical courtroom from the Austro-Hungarian period, where the trial against Gavrilo Princip took place, has officially been transferred to the Museum of Sarajevo.

Presenter Andreas Mikroutsikos strongly reacted to Nikos Manesis's comments regarding the capacity of the Tempi train crash trial courtroom and his remarks about the Olympic Stadium.

The Ministry of Justice announced that the Tempi railway disaster trial venue will remain unchanged, with 20 additional seats to be added to the country's largest courtroom.

CALAPAN CITY—A class suit filed by fisherfolk seeking accountability for the 2023 oil spill in the Verde Island Passage (VIP) had moved forward after the Regional Trial Court (RTC) here had…

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza are facing three cases for graft, malversation, and falsification before Quezon City Regional Trial Courts, stemming from alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the CBI regarding a petition filed by RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, challenging a trial court's order to frame corruption and criminal conspiracy charges against him and his family in the alleged land-for-jobs scam.

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea challenging a trial court order that discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, indicating it will be decided alongside the CBI's appeal.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a second appeal by a road accident victim against a trial court's acquittal of the accused is not maintainable.

The National Industrial Court in Kano has rejected an application by former Kano commissioners who sought to keep their official vehicles after resigning from their positions.

SC takes cognisance of trial court relying on AI-generated 'fake' verdicts

The CBI has appealed the Delhi High Court against a trial court's decision to discharge all 23 accused, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, in the Delhi excise policy case. The trial court found no prima facie case of conspiracy or criminal intent, criticizing the prosecution's reliance on conjecture. The High Court will hear the CBI's challenge on March 9.

The Kerala government has moved the High Court to challenge the trial court's verdict acquitting actor Dileep in the 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case, also seeking a review of other acquittals.

"The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to appeal in the high court against the judgment of the trial court immediately since several aspects of the investigation have either been…

MANILA, Philippines – The Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 297 has dismissed the petition filed by contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya as it affirmed the Senate’s authority to cite him in contempt. In a decision promulgated February 23, the court said Discaya failed to provide evidence that the Senate committed grave abuse of discretion in

The Supreme Court has restored a five-year jail term for Siddharth Reddy in the Prathyusha death case, concluding a 24-year legal battle. The apex court rejected Reddy's plea against his conviction for abetting the actress's suicide, upholding the trial court's original sentence after her mother's persistent pursuit of justice.