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japantimes.co.jpTurkish Court Annuls CHP's 2023 Congress, Reinstates Kilicdaroglu as Leader
A Turkish court ruling on May 21 annulled the CHP's 2023 party congress and reinstated Kemal Kilicdaroglu as chairman. Ozgur Ozel addressed tens of thousands of supporters in Ankara on May 30 and led a march to Ataturk's mausoleum.
BBC NewsSouth Korea Court Ends 34-Year Ban on Non-Doctor Tattoo Artists
South Korea's top court overturned a 1992 ruling that classified tattooing as a medical procedure. Lawmakers had already passed legislation in September allowing non-medical professionals to perform tattoos.
nationalpost.comFederal Judge Strikes Down 2024 New Hampshire Citizenship Law
A federal judge ruled that a 2024 state law requiring new voters to prove citizenship violates voting rights. The decision allows new voters to use a sworn affidavit instead.
winnipegfreepress.comIndian Court Rejects Pernod Ricard's Request to Sell Liquor in New Delhi
A court in India denied Pernod Ricard's application to sell liquor in New Delhi. The ruling marks another regulatory obstacle for the company in the capital.
680news.comOntario Court Limits Encampment Removal Without Housing Alternatives
A judge ruled that a regional government cannot clear an encampment without offering residents another site or a tenting protocol. The decision has drawn criticism from provincial officials who say they may appeal or use other measures.
France 24Thousands Protest in Turkey After Court Removes Opposition Leader
Demonstrators gathered in Ankara and Istanbul on Friday following a court decision that removed the leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP party. The rallies responded to the verdict in Turkey's two largest cities.
BBC NewsTurkish Appeals Court Voids 2023 CHP Leadership Election
An appeals court in Ankara overturned a lower court decision and declared the 2023 Republican People's Party leadership election null and void. The ruling replaces party leader Özgür Özel and the entire executive with former leader Kemal Kilicdaroğlu. The opposition has announced…
The Sydney Morning HeraldCourt Rules on Dispute Over Body Stored in Funeral Home for Over a Year
A family dispute over the handling of a deceased man's remains has reached court after more than a year of storage. The wife seeks further examination while the children support cremation as originally requested.
jurist.orgPakistan Court Sentences Man to Death for Murder of 17-Year-Old Influencer
A Pakistani court sentenced a man to death for murdering a 17-year-old influencer after she rejected his advances. The killing occurred last year and prompted widespread public reaction.
thenarwhal.caSaskatchewan Appeal Court Upholds Man's Conviction for Parental Child Abduction
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has dismissed a man's appeal of his conviction and sentence for taking his daughter to prevent a COVID-19 vaccination. The court ruled the trial judge correctly refused to allow a necessity defense.
citizen.co.zaCourt Dismisses Claims Over Secret Recording by Media Group
A federal judge ruled that a conservative media organization's use of false identities and secret recordings during a 2024 operation did not violate federal wiretap law or support related tort claims. The plaintiff, a security consultant with top secret clearance, alleged profess…
Al JazeeraCanadian Prime Minister Visits Alberta After Court Rejects Separatist Referendum Signatures
The prime minister traveled to Alberta on Friday to announce a preliminary agreement for a crude oil pipeline with the provincial government. The visit follows a court ruling that blocked a separatist group's petition for an independence referendum on procedural grounds involving…
thehindu.comU.S. Judge Temporarily Blocks Sanctions on U.N. Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration's 2025 sanctions on Francesca Albanese violated the First Amendment by punishing her speech. The decision halts enforcement against Albanese and her husband, whose property and U.S. connections were targeted.
BBC NewsAustralian Federal Court Doubles Damages to AU$40,000 in Appeal Over Exclusion of Transgender Woman from Female-Only App
Australia's Federal Court dismissed Sall Grover's appeal on Friday and ruled that Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, was directly discriminated against when removed from the Giggle for Girls app. The court doubled the original compensation to AU$20,000, equivalent to $14,000 or…
nypost.comJudge Orders $625,000 Returned to Michael Jackson Estate
A Los Angeles judge ruled that $625,000 in bonus payments made in 2018 to the executors of Michael Jackson's estate must be returned. The decision follows an objection filed by Paris Jackson in June 2025. Court documents state that Paris Jackson is entitled to an award of reasona…
techcentral.co.zaEast African Court Issues Interim Injunction on Tanzania’s Excise Tax on Kenyan Safety Matches
The East African Court of Justice issued an interim injunction stopping Tanzania from collecting a Tsh400 per kilogram excise levy on Kenyan-made safety matches. The order, issued in Arusha, halts enforcement pending a full hearing of a case brought by Match Masters Limited over…
abcnews.go.comItalian Court Recognises Two Fathers and One Mother for Four-Year-Old Child
An Italian appeals court has ruled that a four-year-old child born in Germany has two legally recognised fathers and one mother. The final decision overturns an earlier rejection by local authorities who had suspected surrogacy. The ruling was publicised this week as Italy marked…
freepressjournal.inSouth African President Ramaphosa Says He Will Contest Report on 2020 Farm Robbery
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated he would contest a report that criticized his handling of a 2020 robbery at his farm. The nation's top court issued a ruling that revived public attention to the incident. Ramaphosa rejected calls for him to stand down.
uctoday.comGerman Court Awards Man Compensation After Sunbed Towel Reserving on Kos Package Holiday
David Eggert sued his tour operator after spending 20 minutes daily hunting for sun loungers at a Greek resort that banned towel reservations. Judges ruled the company had an obligation to ensure a reasonable ratio of sunbeds to guests. Holidaymakers have since shared similar exp…
asiaone.comU.S. Trade Court Rules Against 10% Global Tariff on Narrow Grounds
The Court of International Trade found that a 10% global tariff imposed in February under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 is unlawful. The ruling applies only to two businesses and the state of Washington. The administration said it is reviewing legal options.
The VergeJudge Orders DOGE to Restore $100 Million in Canceled NEH Grants
US District Judge Colleen McMahon ordered the restoration of more than 1,400 federal grants canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency after it used ChatGPT and keyword searches targeting protected characteristics. The 143-page ruling, issued May 8, 2026, found violation…
middleeasteye.netIsraeli District Court Rules Taxpayers and Tax Authority Must Adhere to Assessment Agreements
An Israeli district court has ruled that both taxpayers and the Israel Tax Authority must comply with terms in assessment agreements, even if they later seek to change their positions. The decision came in a case involving a couple who signed agreements limiting allocation of ren…
foxnews.comDanish High Court Finds Authorities Violated Indigenous Rights in 2024 Removal of Greenlandic Woman’s Newborn
Western High Court found authorities breached Keira Alexandra Kronvold's rights under the 1989 ILO Indigenous and tribal peoples convention by using outdated FKU tests. Zammi, now 18 months old and living with a Danish foster family, was taken at two hours old in November 2024. T…
GB NewsFrench Court Convicts Two Passengers Over Ryanair Flight Disruption
A French court found two passengers guilty of causing major disruption on a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza on May 17, 2025. The Toulouse Criminal Court sentenced them to suspended prison terms of up to ten months and ordered combined penalties exceeding €10,000. The…
abcnews.go.comSeoul Court Sentences Ex-Marine Division Commander to 3 Years Over 2023 Troop Death in Flooded Stream
The Seoul Central District Court convicted Lim Seong-geun of failing to uphold safety obligations during a search operation in Yecheon that killed Cpl. Chae Su-geun. A special counsel team had sought a five-year term. The court also sentenced Park Sang-hyun to 18 months without f…
foxnews.comFederal Judge Authorizes Expedited Deportation of Parents of Terminally Ill Teen
A federal judge in Arizona authorized the expedited deportation of Isidoro González Avilés and Norma Anabel Ramírez Amaya so they could reunite with their 18-year-old son Kevin González, who has terminal Stage 4 colon cancer in Mexico. The parents had been detained after crossing…
ReasonWhite House Border Czar: Alligator Alcatraz Facility May Close
White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday there is discussion about closing the Florida-run immigration detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz. An appeals court ruled in April that the facility is not under federal control and does not need to comply with federal en…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJudge Rules ICE Arrests in Washington Violated Court Order on Warrants
A federal judge determined that immigration agents continued to make warrantless arrests in the District of Columbia in violation of a prior court order. The administration has followed January guidance that allows agents to conduct broad arrests without probable cause. The rulin…
Al Jazeera**Seoul High Court Reduces Former PM Han Duck-soo's Sentence to 15 Years in Martial Law Case**
South Korea's Seoul High Court on May 7, 2026, cut former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's sentence from 23 years to 15 years for rebellion tied to Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law decree. The court upheld convictions on multiple charges but cited his long public service in m…
Al JazeeraSouth Korean Appeals Court Reduces Former PM Han Duck-soo's Sentence to 15 Years in Martial Law Case
Seoul appeals court cut former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s prison term from 23 years to 15 years on May 7, 2026, while upholding most convictions related to ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief martial law declaration. The presiding judge cited Han’s long public service but said…
BBC NewsGerman Tourist Wins €987 Refund After Failing to Secure Sun Loungers on Greek Package Holiday
A German man who paid €7,186 for a family package holiday to Kos in 2024 has secured a larger payout from his tour operator after judges ruled the holiday was defective due to unavailable sun loungers. The Hanover district court found the operator failed to maintain a reasonable…
denverpost.comRedistricting Pressure Increases in Southern States After Indiana Map Ruling
A federal court ruling last week that struck down Indiana's congressional map has prompted officials in multiple Southern states to reexamine their own redistricting plans. The decision found that the map violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting the voting strength of Black res…
The FederalistAppeals Court Pauses FDA Mail-Order Mifepristone Permissions in Louisiana Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit granted Louisiana a stay that halts the Food and Drug Administration's mail-order distribution permissions for mifepristone. The decision follows a lawsuit citing state costs and health risks to women. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a…
manilatimes.netJudge Allows DOJ to Use Military Lawyers in Civilian Cases; Murder Suspect Freed After ICE Error
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Justice Department may employ military lawyers to prosecute civilian cases. Separately, an illegal immigrant wanted for murder abroad was released from immigration detention due to ICE's failure to disclose an arrest warrant to the Justice…
dailywire.comCourt Rules Texas Law Allowing Arrests of Migrants Is Legal
A court has determined that a 2023 Texas law permitting state and local police to arrest migrants is legal. The same court had previously paused the law. The decision is likely to be appealed.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKenyan Appeals Court Overturns Ruling on Abortion as Fundamental Right
A Kenyan appeals court ruled that abortion is not a fundamental constitutional right, overturning a 2022 High Court decision. The ruling stems from a 2019 case involving a 16-year-old girl and a clinician charged with abortion-related offenses. The Center for Reproductive Rights…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTesla Revokes $29 Billion Interim Compensation for CEO Elon Musk After Court Ruling
Tesla has revoked a $29 billion interim pay package awarded to CEO Elon Musk last year following a Delaware Supreme Court decision that restored his 2018 $56 billion compensation. The company stated in a regulatory filing that the action aligns with a no double-dip principle. The…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSeoul Court Upholds Ministry's Disciplinary Demand Against Korea Football Association Leader
The Seoul Administrative Court upheld the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's 2024 demand for heavy disciplinary action against Korea Football Association leader Chung Mong-gyu. The ruling rejected the association's lawsuit to cancel the ministry's attempt, restoring the va…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSouth African Opposition Leader Receives Five-Year Sentence for 2018 Gun Incident
A prominent South African opposition leader was sentenced to five years in prison for firing a firearm at a 2018 rally, though an appeal will keep him free for now. The ruling raises questions about his political future, including eligibility for parliament. Analysts suggest the…
C.S. Reinhart / Wikimedia (Public domain)US Court Rules Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports Illegal, No Refunds for Importers
A US trade court has ruled that tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imports were illegal. Importers who paid billions in these tariffs will not receive refunds. The decision affects millions of Americans who bore the costs through higher prices.