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The Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of an advocate for an abuse victim, who had received less compensation than claimed. The advocate's complaint against the formalistic approach of lower courts was upheld.
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the path for Texas to enforce its 'App Store Accountability Act,' requiring minors to obtain parental permission before downloading most applications, as legal challenges continue in lower courts.
Lower courts have found Alabama's proposed method of execution, using nitrogen, to be a cruel and unusual punishment, leading to its blockage.
Alex Murdaugh has filed a lawsuit against a former court clerk whose actions led to his murder convictions being vacated. The lawsuit follows allegations of jury tampering and improper conduct by the clerk during his trial.
The Czech Ministry of Justice is proposing an amendment that would remove the ability of appellate courts to bind lower courts to specific decisions. While an attorney claims current practice aligns with the Constitution, the Chamber states the change is not due to the Babiš case.
Portugal's Supreme Court has refused to hear a case regarding gender identity in a school, where parents alleged the school supported their non-binary child without informing them, violating parental rights. Lower courts found the school's conduct lacked constitutional gravity.
Lower courts have blocked the Trump administration's efforts to deport Haitian immigrants, a move that has raised concerns among nursing homes facing workforce shortages, with the Supreme Court set to hear the case this month.
Middle-Schoolers' "Let's Go Brandon" Sweatshirt Case Goes To Supreme Court Authored by Dave Huber via The College Fix, Lower courts have ruled school can ban wearing such apparel as…
Justice Kasher says the case does not warrant third-instance intervention after lower courts faulted state for filing too late; Bild restrictions remain on a separate track.
The Supreme Court has upheld an 18-month prison sentence for Korean rapper Lee Dong-heon, known as Keith Ape, for marijuana use, local media reported Wednesday. Lee was convicted of violating the Narcotics Control Act. The top court rejected his claim that the sentence was excessive. Prosecutors accused Lee of smoking cannabis and vaping liquid cannabis five times at music studios in Seoul’s Gangnam and Mapo districts between February 2023 and January 2024. Lower courts sentenced him to 18 month
Montenegro's Constitutional Court has overturned a previous ruling in a high-profile case involving a baby swapped at birth. The court determined that the lower courts had not sufficiently addressed the matter.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has advised lower courts to interpret real estate agreements in light of current economic realities when adjudicating property disputes, amidst soaring prices.
The Supreme Court of Montenegro has rejected a request for legal protection, ruling that the Supreme State Prosecutor's Office's claims essentially challenged the factual findings of lower courts, particularly regarding evidence assessment and conclusions on intent.
The Supreme Court has directed lower courts to re-examine two specific voting rights cases. This decision could have significant implications for future electoral processes.
The Res Iudicata Association has warned Hungary's prospective Justice Minister that mere leadership changes are insufficient for judicial reform. They highlighted a legal loophole allowing former high-ranking judges, including five constitutional judges, to continue serving in lower courts after their leadership terms end.
Hong Kong's top court has made a significant development in tort law, clarifying that 'annoying' behavior can be considered harassment. This decision follows years of debate in lower courts and impacts the legal definition of harassment.
India's Supreme Court has instructed lower courts to promptly address and "nip in the bud" cases involving unlicensed money lenders. This directive aims to tackle the issue of illegal lending practices.
An opinion piece celebrates the judiciary's quiet efforts in standing up for democracy by restraining former President Trump, drawing parallels to federal trial court judges in the American South in the late 1950s.
Turkey’s Constitutional Court ruled that the conviction of a woman accused of membership in the Gülen movement violated the principle of legality in criminal law, stating the acts cited by lower courts did not clearly establish a criminal offense.
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The High Court has issued a notice to the Centre regarding a petition that seeks to declare the Taj Mahal as 'Tejo Mahalaya'. Lower courts had previously rejected requests for a scientific evaluation and physical survey of the monument's premises.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that employees must update their permanent address with employers, restoring the dismissal of an employee who claimed non-receipt of a disciplinary notice due to an outdated address.
The Supreme Court has directed lower courts to reexamine their decisions in several voting rights cases, including one specifically concerning Native American voting rights. This action sends the cases back for further review.
A recent Supreme Court decision on voting rights has prompted swift action to redraw voting maps in Louisiana and Alabama, with the court instructing lower courts on the matter and sparking protests, placing the court in the midst of a contentious fight over redistricting across the South.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria is emphasizing ethical conduct in lower courts, which serve as the primary interface between the judiciary and society for most Nigerians.
Bangladesh's Law Minister has revealed that more than 4 million cases are currently pending in the country's lower courts, highlighting a significant backlog in the judicial system.
Hamza Ahmad Khan, a Canadian national and Pakistani PhD scholar, has approached the Lahore High Court for post-arrest bail in a cybercrime case after his previous bail petitions were dismissed by lower courts.
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a man in a road accident case, ruling that high speed alone cannot establish rash driving and that the lower courts erred in convicting him without sufficient evidence of negligent driving.
South Korea's National Assembly has passed a bill that allows the Constitutional Court to review rulings made by lower courts, a significant change to the judicial system.
The Supreme Court declined to hear pleas for an FIR and SIT probe against Himanta Biswa Sarma concerning a controversial video, directing petitioners to the Gauhati High Court. Justices questioned the bypass of lower courts, deeming it an "undermining" of their authority and a concerning election-eve trend. The bench urged constitutional restraint.