Gatwick airport will begin developing its £2.2bn second runway after the court of appeal dismissed a legal challenge from local campaigners, allowing around 100,000 more flights a year.
A high court judge has ordered the Home Office to return an alleged trafficking victim forcibly removed to France under the 'one in one out' scheme, in a first-of-its-kind ruling that quashed a policy denying reconsideration of trafficking claims.
Four former Hong Kong warehouse workers have been sentenced to up to seven years in jail for conspiring to steal over 800 unsold Chanel handbags and wallets, valued at HK$8.7 million, from a Tsing Yi warehouse between 2016 and 2017.
Despite over Rs 9,800 crore invested since 2011 in court infrastructure and technology, Indian courts face a massive backlog of cases, with thousands pending for decades. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal attributes delays to judicial vacancies and the judiciary's failure to set disposal timeframes, while the government has enacted new laws to reduce pendency.
The Gujarat High Court ruled in favor of the family of late Smt Trivedi, who faced a tax dispute over the valuation of land sold in 2009. The court found the Income Tax Department's reassessment invalid, citing the pre-2012 Section 55A(a) which did not permit questioning a taxpayer's higher valuation.
Hyderabad homebuyer Mettu secured a Section 54F tax exemption from the Telangana High Court, overturning the Income Tax Department's denial. The court ruled that Mettu should not be penalized for a four-year delay in villa construction caused by a builder dispute, emphasizing that delays beyond a taxpayer's control do not invalidate the exemption.
A UK High Court rejected a challenge by the Royal Mint Court Residents' Association (RMCRA) against the approval of a new Chinese 'super embassy' in central London. The RMCRA and Hong Kong activists raised concerns about terrorism, dissident targeting, and diplomatic immunity, but the court found insufficient evidence. RMCRA plans to appeal.
A UK High Court judge dismissed a legal challenge, allowing King's College London's 'Pathways' trial for puberty blockers on 11-16 year olds to proceed from August 1. Campaigners, including detransitioner Keira Bell, argued potential harm, but the court found no realistic chance of success, citing careful participant assessment and regulatory approval.
Peter Waddell, founder of Big Motoring World, was ousted as CEO in 2024. A High Court judge ruled his dismissal for gross misconduct was valid, but also found private equity firm Freshstream orchestrated his removal to gain control without paying for shares via a call option.
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge, allowing King's College London's Pathways trial for puberty blockers in gender-questioning children to proceed. The study, commissioned after a review found weak evidence for the drugs, will recruit over 220 children aged 11-16 from August 1st to assess benefits and risks.
The Bombay High Court criticized Indians for littering public places at home while adhering to cleanliness rules abroad, calling for strict action against offenders. The court emphasized cleanliness as a fundamental duty and directed the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to take corrective steps within a week regarding waste handling.
Prince Harry, Doreen Lawrence, Elton John, and four others face a potential £18.3m shortfall after losing their privacy case against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), with their £16.2m insurance cover falling short of ANL's £34.5m costs.
Mitch Winehouse loses High Court claim against Amy Winehouse's friends Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay, ordered to pay nearly £1M after judge rules he knew of item sales and pursued claim aggressively.
The Supertech Twin Towers in Noida were demolished in 2022 after the Supreme Court upheld their illegal construction. Four years later, the legal dispute continues, now focused on refunding homebuyers amidst Supertech's insolvency, with a Supreme Court plea postponed to July 2026.
The Delhi High Court declined a PIL seeking an NIA or CBI probe into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' march over the NEET paper leak, stating authorities are competent. This decision comes as the Centre continues talks with CJP regarding their demands.
The Gujarat High Court invalidated a marriage due to the absence of essential Hindu rites and ceremonies, emphasizing that registration alone cannot constitute a valid marriage without solemnization.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won's divorce from Roh So-young could become South Korea's most expensive, with a Seoul High Court ruling potentially awarding Roh a significant portion of Chey's US$5.6 billion fortune, boosted by SK Hynix's AI chip success.
Former Coronation Street actor Qasim Akhtar will receive "substantial" damages and legal costs from The Sun's publisher, News Group Newspapers, to settle a High Court libel claim. The newspaper falsely alleged Akhtar backed an Islamic cleric, was linked to extremism, and trained with guns in Pakistan.
The Delhi High Court initiated a suo motu PIL to oversee the Supreme Court's directions on stray dog management in the national capital. It issued notices to the Delhi and Union governments and MCD, seeking a status report by July 31, citing public trouble and dog bite incidents.
The Bombay High Court rejected a woman's plea for Rs 1 lakh monthly interim maintenance from her estranged husband, ruling that her high income of USD 8,700 monthly and professional qualifications in the US negate the claim, despite arguments of high living costs abroad. The court emphasized that maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act is for financially weaker spouses.
The Supreme Court ruled that High Court bail grants should be considered final, discouraging state appeals to reduce the SC's burden and uphold individual liberty. The bench expressed concern over lengthy bail orders and states' focus on interlocutory relief over securing convictions, citing a case involving Chaitanya Baghel.
The High Court heard arguments regarding the Home Office's decision to house up to 540 asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex. Community group Crowborough Shield claims the Home Office acted without openness and wrongly invoked emergency planning powers, a claim the Home Office disputes.
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.
A 66-year-old Vadodara widow moved Gujarat High Court to revert to her Christian maiden name, citing difficulties in securing housing in non-Muslim localities due to her current Muslim name. The HC issued notices to state authorities, seeking a reply by Aug 27 on why her name change request was declined.
