The High Court has reduced exemplary damages for four former Don Dale Youth Detention Centre inmates affected by a 2014 tear gas incident from $200,000 to $50,000. The court found exemplary damages applicable but deemed the initial award excessive.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a divorced wife cannot seek an increase in maintenance after her husband's death. However, she can still claim arrears and lifetime maintenance from his estate.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging the assembly poll result for the Bhabanipur constituency, where she lost to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by 15,105 votes.
A jobless man, Ng Ka-sing, is on trial for murdering his girlfriend, Yip Tsz-ching, in Hong Kong four years ago. He claims he accidentally beat her to death while trying to keep her awake for weight loss, a plea of manslaughter prosecutors rejected. He is also charged with illegal body disposal.
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori expressed confidence in overturning the group's terrorism ban, vowing victory in courts or "on the streets." The Court of Appeal upheld the ban, reversing a High Court decision. Ammori criticized the ruling and highlighted the "political" nature of the case.
A 46-year-old Hong Kong private tutor, Yu Hey-tsit, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of indecent assault and four of making child pornography. He admitted molesting five boys and filming some offences out of curiosity and to keep "mementos". The crimes were revealed after a 12-year-old boy confided in his grandmother.
A 46-year-old Hong Kong tutor, Yu Hey-tsit, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of indecent assault and four of making child pornography. He admitted molesting five boys and filming some offences out of curiosity, with crimes coming to light after a 12-year-old boy confided in his grandmother.
Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition at the Calcutta High Court, challenging the Bhabanipur assembly seat poll result where she was defeated by BJP's Suvendu Adhikari. The vote counting occurred on May 4.
Mamata Banerjee has filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging her surprise defeat in the Bhabanipur assembly election to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Banerjee lost by 15,105 votes, a significant setback in a constituency considered her stronghold for over a decade.
Punjab and Haryana high court grants a woman 100% family pension, rejecting the state's claim that her share should be capped at 50% as the second wife. The court ruled the pension belongs to the family, not the government to divide.
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that only a civil court can decide a property dispute between a deceased man's son and stepbrother. Police have been directed to take custody of the house keys until the civil court resolves the matter.
The Court of Appeal has ruled the ban on Palestine Action lawful, overturning a previous High Court decision. This means over 3,000 individuals arrested since the ban could face prosecution, sparking anger and fear among protesters who view the ban as a "grave misuse of sweeping counter-terrorism powers."
Ein Berufungsgericht in London hat das Verbot der propalästinensischen Gruppe "Palestine Action" durch die britische Regierung für rechtens erklärt. Die Richter stuften das Verbot als "gerechtfertigten und verhältnismäßigen" Eingriff in die Meinungsfreiheit ein, obwohl die Gruppe angekündigt hat, weiter dagegen vorzugehen.
The Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court's ruling, upholding the ban on Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws. This decision reverses a previous finding that the proscription of the direct action group was unlawful, offering relief to the government amid ongoing civil disobedience campaigns.
The Telangana High Court has ruled that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) cannot recover Rs 2.5 crore in PF dues from a retired employee, J.V. Nrupender Rao. The court stated that the EPFO may pursue legal action against the company and its PF trust instead, citing violations of the EPF Act and principles of natural justice.
Cathy Allen and Justin Kenrick are challenging their arrests for supporting Palestine Action in Scotland's High Court. They argue the proscription violates freedom of expression and assembly, potentially setting a precedent for the UK. Figures show a high number of terrorism charges linked to the group in Scotland.
The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the state government not to deport a Pakistani Sikh family residing in Dehradun on a long-term visa, unless they pose a threat to national security. The court is hearing a petition challenging a government directive for the family to leave the country within 24 hours.
Singapore's High Court has granted a stay on a six-month jail sentence for Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran, who was convicted of contempt. This decision provides a temporary reprieve as Raveendran faces legal battles with creditors globally and has filed an appeal against the contempt ruling.
Lord Ranger, a British Indian Tory peer, is suing the UK government in the High Court over the revocation of his CBE. He claims the decision, advised by PM Keir Starmer, was unlawful and violated his freedom of expression rights.
The Kerala High Court has ordered a new investigation into alleged fund misappropriation by Travancore Devaswom Board employees concerning the sale of sacred ghee. The court found the initial report inadequate, deeming it to minimize the loss and seeking a senior officer to re-evaluate for corruption charges.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to appear before the state CID by 6 pm today. The order is in connection with an investigation into alleged forgery of signatures of two party MLAs on a resolution.
Shareholders are taking Commonwealth Bank to Australia's High Court seeking damages for inflated share prices following a $700 million fine for anti-money laundering breaches. The bank argues shareholders haven't proven the link between its conduct and their losses.
Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez, imprisoned for nearly five years, has been granted bail in a "terror funding" case by the Delhi High Court. However, he remains in jail over a separate case, with his lawyer hoping for his release in the coming months.
One Nation Senator Tyron Whitten may have breached Section 44 of the Australian Constitution due to his family company's contracts with Snowy Hydro. Constitutional expert Prof Anne Twomey suggests a potential disqualification, referencing precedent from the Bob Day case, though Whitten's argument for eligibility is considered strong.
