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world1 day ago
Kenyan High Court Denies Rastafarian Exemption From Marijuana Laws
The Nairobi court ruled that the community failed to prove cannabis use is essential to religious practice. Judge Bahati Mwamuye called for a national debate on drug policy while upholding current prohibitions.
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kpbs.orgpolitics1 day ago
Federal judge blocks California recycling symbol law
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting a California law that restricts use of recycling symbols on packaging. The 2021 statute was scheduled to take effect October 4.
news18.compolitics2 days ago
Judge Allows Rana to Transfer JPMorgan Lawsuit to Federal Court
A Manhattan judge ruled Tuesday that Chirayu Rana can move his case from state to federal court. The order requires Rana to pay related legal fees and disclose witness identities while allowing separate defamation claims by Lorna Hajdini to proceed independently.
The Guardianworld2 days agoUpdated
Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay S$460,000 in Damages to Two Ministers
Singapore's High Court ordered Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei to pay S$460,000 to two ministers over a 2024 article on property transactions. Each minister receives S$170,000 in general damages and S$60,000 in aggravated damages.
middleeasteye.netpolitics3 days agoUpdated
Sudanese court sentences Rapid Support Forces commander to death in absentia
A Sudanese court has sentenced the commander of the Rapid Support Forces to death in absentia. The court found him responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in West Darfur.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics4 days ago
Nigerian Court Limits Police Lawyers to Prosecution and Orders Legal Officers in Every Division
The National Industrial Court ruled July 11 that officers who are lawyers but not appointed as legal officers may only prosecute cases. The decision followed a 2025 suit by the Nigerian Bar Association against the police and related bodies.
abcnews.go.comworld6 days ago
Kenya High Court to rule on Rastafarian cannabis petition July 15
Kenya's High Court will issue a ruling on a petition seeking legalization of cannabis for religious use. The case centers on the tension between recognized religious practice and existing narcotics statutes.
Fox Newsworld6 days agoUpdated
Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois Semiautomatic Weapons Ban, Reversing Lower Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on Thursday upheld Illinois' 2023 law banning semiautomatic weapons and large-capacity magazines in a 2-1 decision. The ruling reverses a lower court finding that the measure was unconstitutional.
upi.comworld8 days ago
Argentine Court Convicts One Former Naval Chief, Acquits Three Others in 2017 Submarine Disaster
An Argentine court convicted Claudio Villamide on July 8 for aggravated negligence in the ARA San Juan implosion that killed 44 crew. He received a suspended sentence and a six-year ban from public office while three other officers were acquitted.
nypost.compolitics8 days ago
Arizona Supreme Court Ends Appeals Stay, Orders Return of Recorder’s IT Staff Under New Protocol
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday dissolved a stay on an April ruling that ordered the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to return election personnel and systems to Recorder Justin Heap. The decision accepts an interim protocol for upcoming primary elections.
vox.comworld9 days ago
Federal appeals court strikes down part of Florida law on race and gender instruction
A federal appeals panel ruled 2-1 that the higher-education section of a 2022 Florida statute restricting how professors may discuss race and gender violates the First Amendment. The decision upholds a 2022 district-court injunction and follows a similar 2024 ruling on the law's…
finance10 days ago
French Court Bars Politician From Public Office for 45 Months
A French court ruled a politician ineligible to hold public office for 45 months, suspending 30 months of the ban. The court also ordered payment of a 100,000-euro fine.
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Yonhapworld10 days ago
South Korea Supreme Court Allows Live Broadcast of Yoon Verdict, Rejects His Objection
The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will permit live coverage of its July 9 ruling in the obstruction case against former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The decision rejects objections from Yoon's legal team and marks the court's first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law de…
israelnationalnews.comworld10 days ago
French Court to Rule on Political Candidate Eligibility
A French court will issue a verdict on Tuesday regarding a political candidate's eligibility to run in next year's presidential election. The ruling will determine whether the candidate can participate when the party holds its strongest position in recent cycles.
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washingtonpost.compolitics14 days ago
National Parks Allowed to Keep Removing Signs Administration Calls Inappropriate
A court ruling permits continued removal of signs from national parks that officials have labeled inappropriate or "woke." The decision supports administration efforts to review park materials.
yardbarker.comworld14 days ago
Florida Judge Approves Release of Hospital Records in DUI Case
A Florida judge has approved an agreement allowing prosecutors to review medical records tied to a March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest. The ruling covers records from a hospital and a pharmacy.
world14 days agoUpdated
Court of Appeal Raises Two 15-Year-Old Boys' Rape Sentences from Non-Custodial to Four Years Each
The Court of Appeal raised the sentences of two 15-year-old boys convicted of raping two girls in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, from non-custodial terms to four years' detention each. The court ruled the original sentences unduly lenient after more than 18 months. A victim's family w…
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world14 days ago
Federal judge blocks Philadelphia rule restricting masked federal agents
A federal judge has halted a Philadelphia ordinance that barred federal immigration officers from wearing masks while conducting enforcement. The ruling addresses a challenge filed by the U.S. government.
catholicnewsagency.comscience14 days ago
Federal Judge Blocks Colorado Price Cap on Amgen Drug Enbrel
A federal judge halted Colorado's first state-level payment limit on the arthritis drug Enbrel. The ruling found Amgen would likely suffer significant harm if the cap took effect.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics16 days ago
Kenya High Court Orders Cabinet Gender Balance Fixed Within 120 Days
The High Court ruled on July 1 that President William Ruto's Cabinet violates the constitutional two-thirds gender principle. It directed corrective action within 120 days after a petition challenged the appointments for failing to meet gender equality standards.
theconversation.comworld17 days ago
Uganda Government Paid 3.1 Billion Shillings to Daily Monitor Over 2013 Closure
The government settled a 2018 High Court judgment in full during 2025, paying Daily Monitor approximately 3.1 billion shillings for the 11-day shutdown of its newspaper and radio outlets. The payment covered damages, interest, and legal costs after authorities declined to appeal…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics17 days ago
Federal Judge Expands Professional Degree List for Higher Student Loan Caps
A federal judge blocked the Education Department's narrow definition of professional degrees, allowing more graduate programs including nursing to access up to $50,000 in annual federal loans. The ruling affects borrowing limits set by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that took eff…
rt.compolitics18 days ago
Russian Court Jails Three for Organizing Activities of Banned LGBT Movement at Orenburg Nightclub
@Independent reported that a court in Orenburg sentenced the owner and two staff members of the Pose nightclub to prison terms of up to seven years. The Monday ruling found them guilty of organizing activities of an extremist organization.
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The Guardianworld18 days ago
Judge rejects subpoena for documentary footage ahead of Queensland rape trial
A court set aside a subpoena seeking all footage from a documentary featuring a complainant in a rape case. The ruling found the material had no current relevance to the upcoming trial.
al-monitor.comworld20 days ago
Swedish Court Sentences Man to Prison for Terror Group Ties
A Swedish court sentenced a 20-year-old man to 1.5 years in prison after convicting him of participating in a terrorist organization linked to the Maniac Murder Cult. The conviction also cited involvement in a neo-Nazi group.
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Nprworld21 days ago
South Korean Court Sentences Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee to Seven Years for Bribery
The Seoul Central District Court on June 26, 2026, sentenced Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison after convicting her of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for favors. The ruling ordered confiscation of specific items including jewelry and artwork.
Yonhapworld20 days agoUpdated
Seoul Court Sentences Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee to Seven Years
A Seoul court on Friday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for favors. The ruling came in a case involving luxury gifts received during her husband's presidency.
foxnews.compolitics22 days ago
Judge Blocks Narrowed Professional Degree Definition for Student Loan Caps
US District Judge Beryl Howell issued a temporary order Wednesday night blocking the Department of Education's narrowed definition of professional degrees. The ruling pauses limits on advanced nursing and healthcare programs while allowing higher borrowing caps to take effect Jul…
thequint.compolitics24 days ago
Chilean Court Sentences Three Former Agents to 15 Years for 1976 Washington Bombing
A Santiago court convicted three former agents of Chile's secret police in the 1976 car-bomb murder of Ronni Karpen Moffitt. The ruling closes a case reopened in 2012 after earlier convictions covered only the death of Orlando Letelier.
Abc Newspolitics24 days ago
Judge Blocks State Bans on Candy and Soda Purchases With SNAP Benefits
A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department cannot approve state waivers restricting what SNAP recipients may buy. The decision affects restrictions in 23 states and applies to five states that had challenged the limits.
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Suwon Court Sentences Former Gyeonggi Vice Governor to Four Months for Perjury
The Suwon District Court convicted Lee Hwa-young of giving false testimony about a 2024 parliamentary hearing. He is already serving a separate seven-year-and-eight-month term.
manilatimes.networld27 days ago
Court Orders Minister to Remove Flotilla Video from Social Media
A senior court justice directed a government minister to delete a video of a flotilla incident from all accounts. The order was issued on Friday.
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thecanary.cofinance27 days ago
Scottish Court Bars Housing Male Offenders in Women's Prisons
Edinburgh judges ruled that prison guidance allowing male prisoners who identify as women to be held in female facilities conflicts with legal requirements for separate accommodation by biological sex. The decision follows a judicial review brought by a women's rights group.
thehindubusinessline.comworld28 days ago
Indian court upholds temporary Telegram ban over exam leaks
A New Delhi court rejected Telegram's appeal against a temporary ban imposed after officials said channels on the app sold leaked undergraduate entrance exam questions. The ruling follows the app's removal from Indian app stores earlier this week.
winnipegfreepress.comworld28 days ago
Cambodia Supreme Court Upholds Incitement Conviction of Opposition Politician
Cambodia's Supreme Court on Friday upheld the incitement conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun while suspending the remainder of his sentence. The ruling keeps him out of prison but bars him from politics for five years.
nypost.compolitics30 days ago
Judge Limits Enforcement of Idaho Restroom Law Criminal Penalties
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday preventing enforcement of criminal penalties against transgender people using Idaho public restrooms matching their gender identities. The order leaves other parts of the March law intact while the case proceeds.
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theverge.compolitics30 days ago
Judge Orders OpenAI to Produce Documents in Musk Lawsuit
A federal judge directed OpenAI to turn over internal documents for a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk. The order came days after Musk's net worth reached one trillion dollars. OpenAI stated it does not want to release anyone's trade secrets.
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thecanary.copolitics31 days ago
Police Arrest 117 at Protest After Court Upholds Ban on Palestine Action
London police arrested 117 people outside the Royal Courts of Justice on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation. The Court of Appeal ruled the Home Secretary's decision to designate the group as a terror organisation was lawful.
South China Morning Postai33 days ago
Hangzhou Court Says AI Cost Savings Alone Do Not Meet Legal Standard for Firing Worker
A Hangzhou court ordered a fintech firm to reinstate worker Zhou after it tried to replace him with AI. The ruling sets precedent on how Chinese courts should treat AI-driven job changes.
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics38 days ago
Kenyan Court Upholds Gachagua Impeachment
A Kenyan court on Monday upheld the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, barring him from holding public office. The court awarded him 50 million shillings in compensation but affirmed the appointment of his replacement.
winnipegfreepress.comworld39 days ago
Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Court Upholds 12 Refugee Seats for Assembly Elections
The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir ruled that 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan are constitutionally protected. The decision removes legal uncertainty ahead of next month’s vote for the 45-member Legislative Assembly.
catholicnewsagency.comworld42 days ago
Colorado Court of Appeals reverses paramedics' homicide convictions in 2019 death
The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the criminally negligent homicide convictions for the two former paramedics. Both men will face a new trial on that charge. The court upheld one paramedic's second-degree assault conviction.
americanbanker.combusiness42 days ago
Agency Can Collect Ill-Gotten Gains Without Showing Victim Loss
A federal court ruled that an independent financial regulator may recover money obtained through violations even when no victim loss is proven. The decision was issued unanimously.
citizen.co.zaworld45 days ago
Kenyan Court Suspends Plan to Use Air Base as Ebola Quarantine Site
Hundreds of residents gathered outside Laikipia air base in Nanyuki on Monday to protest U.S. plans to house American Ebola patients there. The Kenyan High Court later suspended the arrangement following a legal hearing.
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Al Jazeeraworld45 days ago
Kenya High Court Orders Disclosure of US Ebola Facility Agreement at Air Base
The court extended orders blocking any Ebola quarantine or treatment site and required the government to release the full agreement and health assessments for the proposed 50-bed facility at Laikipia Air Base.
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upi.compolitics45 days ago
Kenya Health Secretary to Brief Parliament on Ebola Preparedness, U.S. Quarantine Arrangements and Court Challenge
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will appear before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health to address Kenya's Ebola Bundibugyo virus response and any Kenya-U.S. quarantine agreement. The briefing follows a court order and local protests.
deccanchronicle.comworld45 days ago
Kenya Court Halts U.S.-Funded Ebola Isolation Center at Laikipia Airbase
A Kenyan High Court order has kept the planned Ebola isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase closed while the government must disclose full project details. Two people were killed during related protests in nearby Nanyuki.
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Utah Judge Denies Defense Request to Close Pretrial Hearing in Charlie Kirk Killing Case
Judge Tony Graf denied a defense motion to exclude media from Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing. The ruling came during a televised proceeding on June 1, 2026.
pakistantoday.com.pkworld46 days ago
High Court Approves Mossad Chief Appointment
The High Court rejected petitions against the incoming Mossad director in a majority decision. The appointment takes effect Tuesday.
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channel4.comworld46 days ago
UK Defeats Rwanda's £100m Claim Over Scrapped Asylum Deal at Hague Court
An international court ruled the UK does not need to pay Rwanda after the UK pulled a deal between the two countries. The Rwandan government had sought to sue the UK for more than £100m.
japantimes.co.jppolitics48 days ago
Turkish Court Annuls 2023 CHP Congress for Violating Party Bylaws
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.
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BBC Newsworld48 days ago
South 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.comworld48 days ago
Federal 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.comworld49 days ago
Indian 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.comworld49 days ago
Ontario 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 24finance55 days ago
Thousands 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 Newspolitics56 days ago
Turkish 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…
ipolitics.caworld56 days ago
Federal Court Extends Party Membership Deadline to September 2026
A Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that political parties have until September 2026 to submit membership registers for the 2027 elections. The decision nullified an earlier INEC guideline that set a May 10 deadline.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld56 days ago
Court 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.orgworld57 days ago
Pakistan 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.
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