Defamation of Drifters' Nakamoto Koji's Wife: ShinchΕsha Ordered to Pay 1.1 Million Yen
The Tokyo District Court ordered ShinchΕsha to pay 1.1 million yen to Nakamoto Koji's wife for defaming her in an article that labeled her a 'monster wife.'
Coercion of Witness in Detention Center: Tokyo District Prosecutors Indict Lawyer and Inmate
Tokyo prosecutors have indicted a lawyer and an inmate for allegedly attempting to coerce a fellow inmate into changing his testimony in a court case.
The Maternal Protection Law Prohibiting Sterilization is "Constitutional"; the Ban is Also "Lacking in Reasonableness"
The Tokyo District Court ruled that the Maternal Protection Law, which largely prohibits sterilization procedures, does not violate the constitution, despite finding the requirements for such procedures to be lacking in rationality and deserving of reconsideration.
Intercepting calls with family members continues to be 'not illegal': Tokyo District Court, experts criticize
A Tokyo District Court ruled that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police's continued interception of calls unrelated to criminal charges, including those with family members, does not violate the wiretapping law, sparking criticism from legal experts.
Taxation of Foreign Survivors' Pensions Does Not Violate Equality Principle, Tokyo District Court Dismisses Claim
The Tokyo District Court ruled that taxation on foreign survivors' pensions does not violate the principle of equality, dismissing a claim from beneficiaries opposing the taxation.
Transfer after returning from childcare leave is 'invalid', male employee wins lawsuit against workplace in Tokyo district court
A Tokyo court has ruled that the transfer of a male employee from an outside sales position to an inside position after returning from childcare leave is invalid, awarding him compensation for damages and unpaid allowances.
Prosecutor from Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors Office Dies by Suicide, Country to Pay 194 Million Yen After Settlement in Tokyo District Court
The Japanese government has agreed to pay 194 million yen to the family of a prosecutor who died by suicide in Hiroshima, acknowledging inappropriate behavior from his superiors prior to the incident.
"Return Home Project" Family Traveling to North Korea: "Don't feel sorry for me. Itβs my decision."
A recent Tokyo district court ruling recognizes that the North Korean government's actions during the 'Return Home Project' amounted to illegal conduct, compensating North Korean defectors and their families who felt deprived of their lives due to the project.
Former Chief Physician of National Cancer Center Acquitted: 'No Intent to Bribe' - Tokyo District Court
A former chief physician of the National Cancer Center was acquitted by the Tokyo District Court, which stated there was no intent to commit bribery related to receiving payments from a medical device manufacturer.
Former Chief Doctor of National Cancer Center Acquitted of Bribery Charges Related to Medical Devices
A former chief doctor at the National Cancer Center's East Hospital in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, was acquitted by the Tokyo District Court of bribery charges for receiving cash in exchange for using medical devices from a Tokyo manufacturer during surgery.