An Indian court sentenced former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison for raping a former colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal in a decade-old case.
An Indian court has convicted former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal of raping a former colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal. He faces a minimum prison sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life imprisonment.
The Bombay high court convicted former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal of rape and outraging modesty, overturning his 2021 trial court acquittal in a 2013 case.
An 86-year-old former Catholic priest, Neville Joseph Creen, faces trial for alleged child sexual abuse in the 1970s. The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict after a three-day trial in the Townsville District Court.
A Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and suspended WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, following a trial that examined 32 witnesses.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced that women wrestlers will challenge the Delhi court's decision to acquit former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. Phogat expressed disappointment, asserting the legal battle will continue in a higher court after the Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Singh and Vinod Tomar.
A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers, a verdict Singh welcomed as a "happy day." The high-profile case, which sparked nationwide protests, saw charges framed under IPC sections 354, 354A, 354D, and 506(1), with a separate POCSO case previously closed.
A Delhi court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers, concluding a high-profile legal battle that sparked national protests.
The Munich Regional Court ruled that US-based Suno AI violated copyrights by training its models on unlicensed music, ordering damages and disclosure of illicit revenues. Germany's licensing agency GEMA initiated the lawsuit, which is a globally significant test of copyright law for AI music. Suno plans to appeal the decision.
US President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are appealing to the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation verdict awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault in 1996. Trump claims presidential immunity and protection under the Westfall Act for statements made during his presidency.
US military personnel in the UK accused of rape are often charged with lesser offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), causing further trauma to British victims due to differing legal definitions and an unfamiliar justice system.
Paramount and Warner Bros' $110bn merger is paused until June 2027 due to US legal challenges from 12 states and the WGA, despite European approval, as opponents argue it would harm competition and consumer choice.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was found guilty by the Seoul Central District Court of violating the Political Funds Act, receiving a 10 million won fine and 21 million won forfeiture for unlawfully commissioning opinion polls. Oh plans to appeal, and the verdict prompts calls for broader reforms in election financing and polling transparency.
Actor Charlotte MacInnes plans to appeal her failed defamation case against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, with a solicitor suggesting the judge's interpretations could potentially lead to a retrial or a different verdict. MacInnes sued Wilson over social media posts she argued damaged her reputation concerning a sexual assault claim.
A legal challenge by four plaintiffs against the Coroner's Court verdict on the 2012 Lamma IV sinking, which killed 39 people, has ended in Hong Kong's High Court. The plaintiffs withdrew their application after the Legal Aid Department rejected their funding request.
Google faces delays with its Gemini 3.5 AI model, impacting its market position, while Chinese startup Moonshot releases a free, open-weight model, intensifying US-China AI competition. Simultaneously, Silicon Valley workers are taking collective action, including lawsuits and petitions, to protect their jobs from AI automation amidst the industry boom.
TikTok creator Hullo (Mason Hull), charged with 15 counts of child sexual abuse material possession, has resumed posting videos, prompting debate over social media policies for accused individuals, despite his case being unresolved.
Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey, securing their second title with a 106th-minute goal by Ferran Torres. The match was marked by Spain's dominance and Argentina's controversial conduct, including two red cards and post-match altercations.
A Seoul district court is set to deliver its verdict on former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly accepting illegal donations in the form of free opinion polls from a self-proclaimed power broker. Yoon and the broker were indicted for violating the Political Funds Act.
UK High Court largely dismisses 'dieselgate' claims from 1.6 million car owners, finding most "defeat devices" were not prohibited. Some Mercedes and Peugeot-Citroën tech deemed defeat devices, with appeals considered.
L'Arcom a sanctionné France Télévisions pour avoir confondu les professeurs Samuel Paty et Dominique Bernard dans ses journaux télévisés. Le syndicat des journalistes dénonce des dysfonctionnements internes.
Actor Rajpal Yadav has been sentenced to three months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.05 crore per case for defaulting on a loan. The court dismissed his cases and upheld the Sessions court's order, citing repeated violation of undertakings. His wife, Radha, was also fined Rs 5 lakh per case.
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict next week on corruption charges against former first lady Kim Keon Hee. She faces charges including stock manipulation, bribery, and violating political fund law.
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict next week on corruption charges against former first lady Kim Keon Hee. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Thursday, following appeals against a Seoul High Court ruling that sentenced her to four years in prison for stock manipulation and bribery.
