High Court

A judge described reporters as 'honest, credible, careful, and impressive' during a High Court trial. The remarks highlight the court's acknowledgment of the reporters' professionalism.

A judge praised reporters as 'honest, credible, careful, and impressive' during a High Court trial. The comments highlight the court's acknowledgment of the reporters' work in the trial context.

The High Court has permitted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to question the accused in a custodial death case in Vijayawada. The case involves legal proceedings related to the death of an individual in custody.

Kochi City police informed the High Court that there is no unrestricted right to hold DJ parties.

The High Court warned that public officials who violate court orders may face civil damages suits, citing risks of anarchy and societal breakdown. This follows the government's declaration that a June court ruling was invalid.

Ikom lawyers in Cross River State raised N18m to rebuild a dilapidated High Court that has been neglected by the state government. The courtrooms suffer from leaking roofs, cracked walls, and deteriorated infrastructure.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung is expected to plead guilty to conspiring with a fugitive former lawmaker to collude with foreign forces. The High Court has scheduled a plea and sentencing hearing for him on September 2.

The High Court has reserved its orders on Bandi Bageerath's bail plea in a case under the POCSO Act.

Minister Miki Zohar asserts the prime minister will comply with the High Court ruling and that the government resolution aims to prevent a constitutional crisis. Bennett warns that ignoring the court's decision could lead to chaos resembling the 2,000-year exile.

Prince Harry is traveling to the UK for charity engagements, with media speculation about whether his wife Meghan and children will join him. The decision hinges on UK government approval of security measures for his family, as Harry argues their royal status makes them targets. A High Court ruling on his privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail is also pending.

The article discusses the Israeli government's refusal to comply with a High Court ruling on commercial broadcast media, raising questions about a potential constitutional crisis. Legal correspondent Jeremy Sharon examines the implications of this defiance.

Ministers' declaration against a High Court ruling on a media regulation body is seen as symbolically undermining the rule of law, despite having little legal impact. The government's defiance is described as 'crossing the Rubicon' in terms of legal precedent.

Israeli President Herzog, Attorney General, and opposition leaders criticize the government's decision to disobey the High Court. They warn that this could weaken democratic norms and lead to anarchy, with the Israel Bar Association chair stating Israel's survival is at risk if unchallenged.

The government has declared a High Court ruling allowing a key broadcast media regulator to operate without a quorum as 'unlawful,' vowing to disobey it. The opposition accuses the government of 'violating the rule of law,' raising concerns about a constitutional crisis.

A wife's comment suggesting her husband was worthless led to her being killed, with the court ruling it as 'grave provocation.' A man's life sentence was reduced by the High Court based on this justification.

A war veteran has filed an urgent High Court application to stop the certification of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No.3 (CAB3), alleging the parliamentary vote was unlawfully influenced by gifts from Wicknell Chivayo. The applicant claims these gifts tainted the legislative process.

Aminul Hoque, a daily-wage labourer, submitted 15 documents including a 1973 land purchase deed, a school certificate, and a 1951 National Register of Citizens copy but failed the citizenship test in the High Court.

The Kerala cashew import scam involves the government informing the High Court that the state will sanction CBI prosecution of a former KSCDC chairperson and managing director. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in cashew imports.

The UK Court of Appeal upheld the government's proscription of Palestine Action, overturning a prior High Court ruling that deemed the ban unlawful. The case highlights flaws in the terrorism discourse, linking it to racialized anti-Muslim assumptions and colonial histories that frame resistance as irrational violence.

The High Court in Kenya upheld President William Ruto's reappointment of Cabinet Secretaries who were dismissed during the 2024 Cabinet shake-up, ruling their removal did not disqualify them for future appointments.

Kenya's High Court ruled that President William Ruto's Cabinet does not comply with the constitutional two-thirds gender principle and has ordered him to correct the imbalance within 120 days.

Detained opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye accuses the State of undermining his right to a fair trial by allegedly intimidating his legal team, following a High Court decision to not halt the proceedings against him.

Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has called for Donald Trump to pay $5.8 million following the failure of a high court appeal.

TMMK protests a High Court order that removed a quota for individuals who converted to Islam. The organization's president, M.H. Jawahirullah, urges the State government and Chief Minister to take legal action to overturn the verdict.

The High Court has directed the inclusion of a Finance department official in meetings of the Sabarimala panel. This directive aims to ensure financial oversight in the panel's proceedings.

The High Court in Gambia has expressed concern over a growing surge in knife-related violence among young people, warning that offenders will face the full force of the law as the country addresses escalating deadly street confrontations.

A former Hong Kong prosecutor lost a judicial challenge against his dismissal for emails that questioned police integrity and referenced a June 4 Tiananmen Square vigil. The High Court ruled the civil service had valid grounds to terminate William Wong Wa-fun and remove his pension entitlements for violating public servant conduct standards.

The High Court ordered the state to conduct a rapid investigation into the underfunding of secular public schools. The petition claims religious state schools receive more funding than secular and Arab-sector schools, while the Education Ministry acknowledges a funding gap but denies discrimination.

The government argues that international climate agreements require 'continuous effort' rather than binding emissions reduction targets, responding to the country's first court petition challenging its climate policy.

The Collector informed the High Court that 85% of the city canal desilting work has been completed. The update highlights progress on infrastructure maintenance.

The Judicial Selection Committee ended an 18-month hiatus by appointing new judges to magistrate, family, traffic, and youth courts following legal pressure from the High Court on Justice Minister Levin.

SIT is investigating Sai Krishna's custody trail from Markapuram to Vijayawada, questioning Task Force personnel, Krishnalanka police staff, and senior officers regarding an alleged custodial death and evidence destruction. The High Court will hear a habeas corpus petition on Monday.

The High Court criticized the process used to elect the state comptroller, suggesting it may intervene. The court deputy president questioned whether the word 'secret' should be removed from the state comptroller law, while the government argued that MKs who recorded their votes acted within legal bounds.

The survey sketch for Pariyathukavu rehabilitation is ready and will be handed over to seven families and the High Court on Monday, as announced by the Collector.

The High Court has ordered the Telangana Dairy Federation to restore power and water supply to ensure a school operates smoothly. The directive aims to address essential service disruptions affecting the educational institution.

A High Court set aside a memo that had rejected a war veteran's prayer for a house site. The decision overturns the previous administrative rejection, allowing the veteran's request to proceed.

BJP is seeking the cancellation of oaths taken by Kannur Corporation councillors, citing a High Court verdict related to Thiruvananthapuram councillors. The reference to the HC decision suggests a legal precedent is being used to challenge the validity of the oaths.

The High Court has directed the Gujarat government to decide on Mohammad Ashgar Ali's remission plea for the Haren Pandya murder case. Ali submitted his application in 2025 after serving 14 years in prison, but the state government had not taken a decision.

A High Court has stayed the return of abused dogs to their owner. The decision prevents the immediate return of the animals until further legal review.

Suspended CI Nagaraju has been remanded to judicial custody until July 8. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) informed the court that prima facie evidence suggests a custodial death, while the High Court postponed a hearing on a plea for a CBI probe to July 6.