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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Are we such a weak country that a film...', Kerala Story 2 makers demand to lift the ban

The makers of 'The Kerala Story 2' are appealing against a court order that temporarily bans the film's release for 15 days, questioning the grounds of the injunction.

Feb 26 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis on wiretapping: I will continue the fight until the end, everyone will be held accountable, no matter how high they are

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis asserts his commitment to fighting against abuses of power and calls for accountability following a recent court decision on surveillance practices.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

At least 1800 companies demand customs refunds from the USA

At least 1800 companies are taking legal action to reclaim tariffs imposed on goods imported into the USA.

Feb 26 • 12:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court adjourns Bauchi finance commissioner’s trial indefinitely

The Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the trial of Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi State's Commissioner for Finance, who is facing allegations of terrorism financing.

Feb 26 • 12:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dispute Over Prayer Shed Near Mumbai Airport... Government Says There Are 3 Mosques Nearby

The Bombay High Court heard a case regarding the removal of a prayer shed for Muslim drivers near Mumbai Airport, with the government stating that there are sufficient nearby mosques for worship.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

First Tripartite Consultation in the 11th Re-trial Request for the Nabari Poisoned Wine Incident

The 11th retrial request for the Nabari poisoned wine incident led to its first tripartite consultation involving the Nagoya High Court, the Nagoya High Public Prosecutor's Office, and the defense team.

Feb 26 • 12:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion

Thomas Goldstein, a prominent Supreme Court litigator and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, was convicted of tax evasion related to millions earned from high-stakes gambling.

Feb 26 • 12:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reemployment and Significant Salary Reduction Considered 'Unreasonable'; Payment Order Issued to Driving School Following High Court Review

A high court in Nagoya deemed the significant salary reduction for reemployed former driving instructors unreasonable and ordered the school to pay the difference, marking a key decision in employment law regarding post-retirement employment.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Asaram granted bail by Gujarat court

Asaram has been granted bail by the Gujarat High Court for six months on medical grounds, with his sentence temporarily suspended during this period.

Feb 26 • 11:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The Kerala Story 2' Release Halted, HC Scolds Censor Board

The Kerala High Court has halted the release of 'The Kerala Story 2' pending an appeal against its censorship certification.

Feb 26 • 09:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Eight Tigers Died in Just Two and a Half Months, 50% Have Similar Death Patterns

A recent report from the Madhya Pradesh High Court has revealed that eight tigers died in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve between November 21, 2025, and February 2, 2026, raising serious concerns about wildlife conservation efforts in the state.

Feb 26 • 08:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Clash Between Himachal and Delhi Police... High-Voltage Drama Continues All Night

A clash occurred between the Himachal Pradesh and Delhi police overnight regarding the arrest of Youth Congress workers, leading to heightened tensions and a court intervention.

Feb 26 • 05:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Jail or Bail? Hearing on Avimukteshwaranand's Anticipatory Bail Petition Tomorrow

The Allahabad High Court is set to hear Swami Avimukteshwaranand's anticipatory bail petition tomorrow following allegations under the POCSO Act.

Feb 26 • 04:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court to rule on Pastor Okafor’s suit against Doris April 16

An Ikeja High Court is set to deliver a ruling on April 16 regarding a legal suit filed by Pastor Chris Okafor against actress Doris Ogala and two others.

Feb 26 • 02:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shepherdess faces huge six-figure bill after mad row with neighbour over a GATE

An elderly shepherdess has incurred a significant court bill after losing a long-standing legal dispute with her wealthy neighbour over a gate.

Feb 25 • 23:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Home secretary granted permission to challenge ruling on Palestine Action ban

The UK Home Secretary has been authorized to appeal against a high court ruling that deemed the ban on Palestine Action unlawful.

Feb 25 • 19:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT defends voting in the Chamber on a project that regulates extra payments and high salaries

The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) plans to request the Chamber of Deputies to vote on a bill regulating high salaries and additional payments amid a Supreme Court push for legislative regulation.

Feb 25 • 19:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Court Shifts DSS Bid to Arraign El-Rufai On Alleged Cybercrimes to April 23

A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on cybercrime charges to April 23 after he was unable to appear due to an ongoing investigation by the ICPC.

Feb 25 • 15:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Principal annulled matriculation exams without sufficient evidence - court overturned decision

The Helsinki Administrative Court has overturned a decision by the principal of Tuusula High School to invalidate a student's matriculation exams without adequate proof of cheating.

Feb 25 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin will not face sanctions over byelection leaflet error

Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin will not be sanctioned for a leaflet error due to a high court ruling, which found the omission of the party's imprint was an inadvertent mistake.

Feb 25 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK suspension of refugee family reunion scheme to be challenged in high court

A legal challenge is set to occur against the UK Home Office's decision to suspend the refugee family reunion scheme.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Marius's father in court

Marius Borg's father supported him in the courtroom during a significant trial while emotions ran high due to witness testimonies.

Feb 25 • 12:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The reduction of livelihood protection standards is 'illegal,' instructs the city to withdraw - Sendai High Court

The Sendai High Court ruled that the government's cuts to livelihood protection standards from 2013 to 2015 were illegal and ordered the city to reverse its decisions.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gonda: Lawyer of High Court Beaten to Death, Mourning in the Village, Know the Case

A High Court lawyer was brutally killed in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, during a land dispute, prompting arrests and community unrest.

Feb 25 • 10:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rulings Against Judges and Officials in Burkina Faso on Corruption Charges

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced four judges and three customs officials to prison for corruption in a high-profile case since the military took power in 2022.

Feb 25 • 08:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Mother is not the killer', after 98 days in jail, justice served in son's murder case

Alka Jain, mother of the deceased 15-year-old Abhyuday Jain, was acquitted by the High Court after spending 98 days in jail, as the court ruled that the criminal proceedings against her were based solely on suspicion without evidence.

Feb 25 • 08:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Court Rejects Thabo Bester's Bid for Laptop

The Free State High Court has denied Thabo Bester's request for improved jail conditions, including access to a laptop and more legal consultation time.

Feb 25 • 03:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'That was love...' When the court settled a devastated family, the strictness of law outweighed 'empathy'

The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a POCSO case against a man, emphasizing that his actions were born out of love rather than lust, following his marriage to the victim and the birth of their child.

Feb 25 • 01:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rupert Lowe fails in effort to block investigation by MPs’ watchdog

Independent MP Rupert Lowe's attempt to block a parliamentary investigation into complaints against him has been dismissed by a high court judge.

Feb 24 • 14:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'My wife was forcibly converted to Islam and married in Pakistan', Indian seeks petition in Lahore HC

An Indian citizen has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court to annul his wife’s alleged marriage in Pakistan, claiming her conversion to Islam was forced and that their marriage under Indian law still stands.

Feb 24 • 14:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'People have forgotten duty for a few bucks, what should we do?' says HC on Goa nightclub incident

The Bombay High Court criticized the lack of professional ethics and civic duty following a fire at the Birch nightclub in Goa that claimed 25 lives, emphasizing the need for intervention to prevent such incidents in the future.

Feb 24 • 14:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Boss Culture' Proved Costly! Court Imposed Ban on Sending Messages to Employees

The Kerala High Court has ordered the Chief Minister's Office to immediately stop sending messages to government employees, questioning the legality of accessing their personal information.

Feb 24 • 10:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CBI told High Court to dismiss FIR against Reliance

The CBI has urged the Bombay High Court to dismiss a petition that sought the registration of an FIR against Reliance Industries Ltd, stating that action can only be taken if requested by ONGC or the government.

Feb 24 • 10:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Avimukteshwaranand reaches High Court to avoid arrest, seeks anticipatory bail

Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciple Mukundanand have filed for anticipatory bail in Allahabad High Court to avoid arrest following a complaint lodged against them under the POCSO Act.

Feb 24 • 08:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Superstars Are Not Above the Law': Ranveer Singh Scolded by HC in Kantara Controversy

The Karnataka High Court reprimanded actor Ranveer Singh for his comments during the International Film Festival of India regarding the film Kantara, emphasizing that no individual has the right to offend religious sentiments under the guise of talent.

Feb 24 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Widow of Marielle says that the trial of the masterminds in the STF can serve as an example against impunity

Mônica Benício, the widow of Marielle Franco, expresses high hopes for the upcoming trial of those responsible for the murder of Marielle and Anderson Gomes at the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Political fight brewing over future of WA's child sex abuse laws

The WA government is facing political pressure to extend new child sex abuse laws to include more than just religious institutions following a controversial High Court ruling.

Feb 24 • 02:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bombay High Court Takes a Tough Stance on Dismissed Mumbai Police Officer Riyazuddin Qazi

The Bombay High Court has stated it will thoroughly review the dismissal of former Mumbai Police officer Riyazuddin Qazi, involved in the Antilia bomb threat case.

Feb 23 • 16:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First physical relations, then the excuse of 'horoscope'... now refusing to marry will have serious consequences

The Delhi High Court has ruled that if someone engages in physical relations under the pretext of marriage and later retracts citing horoscope issues, they can face charges under Indian law for deceptive sexual relations.

Feb 23 • 13:50 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Calcutta High Court: "If the state cannot do it, then the paramilitary will have to...", the High Court is annoyed with the state's role in wetland reclamation, what comments did Justice Amrita Sinha make?

The Calcutta High Court expressed frustration over the West Bengal government's inaction regarding wetland reclamation in East Kolkata, suggesting that paramilitary forces may need to intervene if the state fails to take action.

Feb 23 • 12:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Anil Ambani Gets Setback in Bank Fraud Case, HC Rejects Four-Week Extension

Anil Ambani has suffered a setback after the Bombay High Court dismissed a single bench order that had halted proceedings in a bank fraud case against him.

Feb 23 • 09:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: High Court Acquits Self-Proclaimed 'King Munhumutapa' for 'Undermining' Mnangagwa

The Zimbabwe High Court has acquitted a man who claimed to be the traditional monarch 'King Munhumutapa' after overturning his conviction for undermining President Mnangagwa's authority.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] Yoon Suk-yeol's 'Obstruction of Arrest' Appeal Assigned to Seoul High Court's Treason-Focused Division

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol's appeal regarding the obstruction of arrest case has been assigned to the treason-focused division of the Seoul High Court.

Feb 23 • 03:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The judge of the National Court investigating the envelopes in Ferraz and the public works rigging asks for reinforcement for the first time

The judge investigating public works corruption in Spain has requested additional support due to the high workload from multiple ongoing cases.

Feb 23 • 01:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders improvements on Assis Chateaubriand Highway in the interior of SP

A Brazilian court has ordered highway maintenance and safety improvements on the Assis Chateaubriand Highway following a request from the São Paulo Public Ministry due to high fatal accident rates.

Feb 22 • 21:52 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The High Court instructed the Attorney General of the Ministry of Justice to transfer the handling of the case to a party in the Prosecutor's Office

Israel's High Court mandated that the Attorney General inform which department in the Prosecutor's Office will take over the case involving former military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi within a week.

Feb 22 • 20:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A teacher from Alytus high school is being dismissed and will appeal to the court, the community is invited to come support her

A teacher dismissed from Alytus high school plans to take legal action against the decision, which she deems unjust, while the community organizes support for her.

Feb 22 • 20:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Coles in court: the high-stakes battle over the price of your groceries – podcast

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles over allegations of providing misleading discounts on everyday products, as the supermarket maintains its innocence in court.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Immensely heartened’: Sally Rooney hails Palestine Action high court ruling as victory for UK civil liberties

Sally Rooney has praised a high court ruling that deemed the ban on Palestine Action unlawful, viewing it as a win for civil liberties in the UK.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

U.S. Supreme Court's Brake on 'Trump Tariffs'... Blue House: 'We Will Ensure Export Conditions to the U.S. Are Not Damaged'

The South Korean government assured it would protect export conditions to the U.S. following a Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs, while evaluating the ruling's ramifications in a high-level meeting.

Feb 21 • 08:17 UTC

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