Akbayan Rep. Percival Cendaña and eight labor groups have petitioned the Supreme Court to nullify orders from the Pasig City Regional Trial Court that suspended the P85 minimum wage increase for Metro Manila workers.

The Delhi High Court upheld that a girl's choice of clothes is a personal matter and cannot be deemed to 'corrupt boys', challenging the State's appeal against an acquittal in a 2014 trial court case.

The Bombay High Court has meticulously dismantled the trial court's decision to acquit Tarun Tejpal. The article details how the higher court analyzed and rejected the previous ruling.

India's Supreme Court has acquitted a man after he spent twenty-two years in jail due to a wrongful conviction, citing flawed evidence analysis by the trial court and the High Court's refusal to hear his delayed appeal.

Eleven labor groups and unions have appealed to a Pasig City Regional Trial Court to lift its order that halted an P85 minimum wage increase in the National Capital Region. They represent workers advocating for the implementation of the pay hike.

The Philippine Supreme Court has affirmed a 2021 Malabon City Regional Trial Court ruling that declared the tracking of commercial fishing boats unconstitutional.

The Madras High Court has issued directions to expedite trials for rape and POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases, mandating a circular within four weeks to reiterate trial courts' obligation to adhere to statutory timelines.

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered the immediate reinstatement of 70 Nigerian Army personnel who were convicted in 2014 but later received a presidential pardon, also directing the army to pay their salaries from July 2022.

A large-scale field trial on integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into the justice system found that AI use resulted in an additional 1,848 cases being resolved per year. This represents an increase of over six percent annually.

A regional trial court in Benguet has ordered residents to stop blocking access roads to drilling sites of Crescent Mining and Development Corporation.

The Meghalaya government has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused in a honeymoon murder case. This appeal follows the Meghalaya high court upholding a trial court's bail order.

Dr. Anthony C. Leachon, former president of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP), has filed a petition with the Regional Trial Court in Pasig City to challenge his six-month suspension.

The court in the Tempi train crash trial rejected a request to forward the proceedings' minutes to the Supreme Court investigator. This decision impacts the ongoing legal process related to the tragic incident.

Activists in Baguio City, Philippines, have elevated their petition to remove their government-issued terrorist designation to the Court of Appeals after a regional trial court dismissed their initial case.

The Delhi High Court has vacated an interim order and dismissed a petition by activist Devangana Kalita, allowing the trial court to proceed with framing charges in a Delhi riots case.

A trial court on February 27 discharged Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders including Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case

Robert Vadra has withdrawn his plea from the Delhi High Court, which challenged a trial court order related to a land case. This development occurred as Justice Manoj Jain, who was hearing the plea, is also scheduled to preside over other prominent cases.

The Delhi High Court has delayed the appointment of an amicus curiae in the excise case involving Kejriwal and Sisodia, following a trial court's February 27 order that discharged them, stating CBI's material did not disclose a prima facie case.

Vlogger Jeffrey Luces Celiz, also known as 'Ka Eric Celiz,' surrendered to the Regional Trial Court Branch 119 in Pasay City and posted P36,000 bail for an 'unlawful publication' case related to a fake Marcos medical certificate.

A fact-check clarifies that Ramil Madriaga has been in police custody since 2023 due to a pending kidnapping-for-ransom case before a Manila Regional Trial Court, and not as a result of any recent Supreme Court order.

Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga surrendered to authorities in Manila after a Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch issued an arrest warrant. He broke his silence a day after turning himself in.

A trial court has dismissed $12 million money laundering charges against the Oshodins, finding holes in the EFCC's case linked to the NSA office.

The Yanson family feud has intensified after a Bacolod Regional Trial Court judge branded four siblings as 'fugitives from justice,' stripping them of their right to seek court relief unless they surrender.

The courtroom for the Tempi train tragedy trial has undergone significant renovations, increasing its size by 80 square meters, following protests and political debate over its initial capacity and layout.

Builders are rushing to enlarge the Tempe train crash trial courtroom in Greece, as the proceedings continue amidst concerns about 'creative accounting' and transparency.

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis addressed various topics, including the suitability of the Tempi train crash trial courtroom, Middle East developments, minimum wage, and wiretapping.

Nikos Plakias expressed outrage over the limited capacity of the courtroom hosting the Tempi train crash trial, calling for ministerial resignations and deeming the situation disrespectful to grieving families.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has urged the Delhi High Court to expunge adverse remarks made against it by a trial court in connection with the alleged liquor policy 'scam'.

The Delhi High Court has scheduled M.J. Akbar's appeal against Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case for a final hearing on September 24, with Akbar contending the trial court's decision was based on conjecture.

The Delhi High Court has deemed the trial court's observations regarding the CBI in an excise case as 'erroneous' and has stayed the trial court’s February 27 order until March 16.

The Karnataka High Court has set aside a trial court's order, ruling that prisoners, including Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, can only be given home-cooked food if medically advised.

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Kano has declined an ex parte application filed by five former Kano State commissioners seeking to prevent the state government from retrieving their official vehicles.

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday restored the bail of journalist Sohrab Barkat in the last remaining case registered against him by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), setting aside a trial court’s order that had cancelled his post-arrest bail. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition filed by Barkat challenging a decision by the trial court revoking his bail. After hearing arguments, the IHC nullified the impugned order and directed the authoritie...

MANILA, Philippines — A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Pampanga has dismissed for insufficiency of evidence an estafa or fraud case against Globe Asiatique founder Delfin Lee and four others, in connection with the alleged P6.6 billion housing scam.  In a decision promulgated by the San Fernando, Pampanga RTC on February 25, 2026 and penned

The agency said that the trial court ignored and inadequately considered several points at the level of framing of charges.

The Madras High Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's appeal against the acquittal of nine aides of forest brigand Veerappan in the 2000 Kannada actor Rajkumar abduction case. A trial court

Judge Alfonso Cinco IV of the Regional Trial Court in Catbalogan City, Samar, is suspended for taking his oath without disclosing a pending terrorism financing case

The implementation of the P85 wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) has been further delayed after a Pasig Regional Trial Court granted a writ of preliminary injunction.

The Supreme Court, through Justice Elena Kagan, has granted Apple Inc. a one-day reprieve by pausing proceedings in a California trial court regarding the company's ongoing antitrust dispute with Epic Games Inc.

The Court of Appeals affirmed the Quezon City Regional Trial Court's decision to deny Chao Tiao Yumol's motion to quash the carnapping charge related to the Ateneo shooting.

The Bombay High Court has overturned the acquittal of Tejpal, awarding him a 10-year jail term and tearing through the trial court's judgment.

The Philippine government, through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), supports calls from labor groups for the immediate lifting of a Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) order that halted the P85 wage increase in Metro Manila.

Solomon Owusu, Director of Communications for the United Party, criticized former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame's handling of the criminal case against former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe, describing his prosecution as weak and suggesting a review of the trial court.

The implementation of an P85 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila has been temporarily halted until at least August 13 by a restraining order issued by a Pasig Regional Trial Court.

A regional trial court in the Philippines has sentenced an individual for defrauding the government's Senior High School Voucher Program by submitting falsified billing statements.

Six individuals in Zamboanga City were each fined P20,000 by the Regional Trial Court for violating the Anti-Electricity and Electric Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act.

The National Industrial Court dismisses FG’s application to stay the reinstatement of Prof.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that trial courts must record testimony verbatim, emphasizing that procedural law serves as a means to achieve justice, not an obstacle.

The Delhi High Court ruled that pets are considered family, modifying a trial court's order and directing that three rescued pet dogs be returned to their adoptive owners, recognizing their emotional bond.

The Goa government has raised concerns regarding the trial court's lack of address on the alleged character assassination of the woman in the Tarun Tejpal acquittal case. This development follows the controversial verdict.

The National Industrial Court in Nigeria has directed the Federal Government to register NANTS as a new trade union for university workers. This ruling aims to resolve a long-standing dispute regarding their rights.

A National Industrial Court in Nigeria ordered a bank to reinstate its sacked employee, Tajudeen Balogun, and pay N5.5 million in damages for wrongful dismissal based on erroneous information.

Tony Meloto, the founder of Gawad Kalinga, was arrested in Angat, Bulacan, on the same day a warrant was issued by a regional trial court in Malolos City, Bulacan, on charges of sex trafficking with no bail recommended.

The President of Nigeria's National Industrial Court has emphasized that the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) must prioritize the interests of depositors in failed banks, citing the NDIC Act 2023.

The High Court has issued a contempt notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and requested the preservation of social media records, following a trial court's discharge of him in an excise policy case.

Justice Sharma is hearing the plea filed by CBI challenging a trial court order discharging the 23 accused including Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case

A lawyer advocating for impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte has questioned recent remarks by Senate leadership, raising doubts about the chamber's prompt convening as a trial court.

MANILA, Philippines — The Pasay Regional Trial Court (RTC) has rectified the charges against former broadcaster Jay Sonza and has allowed him to post a P10,000 bail following his recent arrest for…

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the Ekiti State Government to pay former Deputy Governor Dr. Sikiru Tae Lawal his monthly stipend and severance allowances dating back to 2010, also awarding N10 million in damages against the government.

Kiko Barzaga was released after posting a P384,000 bail before the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch 147 on Monday, April 13, for cyberlibel charges.

EFCC told the Court of Appeal that the trial court erred in law and failed to properly evaluate the evidence presented during the trial. The post EFCC appeals Omatsuli, firms’ acquittal in N3.6bn…

The High Court has upheld a trial court order, meaning eight police officers will face murder charges in connection with the death of Agnelo Valdaris.

The Ministry of Justice has released new footage of the courtroom where the trial for the Tempi tragedy will take place tomorrow, following recent modifications, as police implement strong security measures for the event.

Justice A S Oka (Retd) stated that individuals entitled to bail must receive it from trial courts and should not be compelled to spend more time and resources pursuing it in higher courts.

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) announced it has filed asset forfeiture cases before the Regional Trial Court of Manila, targeting assets linked to a flood control scandal.

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.

ILOILO CITY—For Iloilo City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Elijo Sharon R. Herrera-Bellones, justice is not merely an abstract ideal written in statutes and rulings—it is a responsibility she…

Delhi HC chief Justice DK Upadhyaya rejects Kejriwal’s plea to transfer CBI appeal against trial court order discharging him and others in excise policy case

ISLAMABAD: In a significant step to protect witnesses from abusive cross-examination practices and physical hardship, the Supreme Court on Friday directed trial court judges to act as vigilant supervisors rather than silent spectators, ensuring that court proceedings are not used to scandalise, insult or annoy witnesses. “The courtroom must remain a place where justice is administered not only with authority but with humanity,” obse­rved Justice Salah­uddin Panwhar in a judgement he authored,...

A trial court is set to deliver its judgment on March 23 in the 2020 Sattankulam father-son custodial deaths case.

The Indian Supreme Court has taken serious note of a trial court's reliance on AI-generated 'fake' verdicts, stating it will examine the matter thoroughly and issuing notices to the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and the Bar Council of India.

Trial court’s decision not only a setback to BJP but also to Congress that helped the BJP for vested political interests, he says

In its plea, the Government further contended that the trial court did not consider many digital evidences pertaining to the case

A Madhya Pradesh woman was acquitted of her son's murder by the High Court, which cited misinterpreted evidence by the trial court that had rejected a special investigative team's report concluding the son died by suicide.

Sacked Nytil workers’ case referred to Industrial Court  Daily Monitor

The Pasig Regional Trial Court has extended the suspension of the wage hike for workers in Metro Manila. This extension means the court order suspending the increase will remain in effect beyond its initial August 13 expiration.

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Delhi Police regarding appeals filed by Nazim and Kasim against trial court orders and their application for sentence suspension in the 2020 riots IB official murder case.

Tarun Tejpal's daughter criticized the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court's ruling as a 'miscarriage of justice,' highlighting the contrasting verdicts from the high court and the trial court.

The Supreme Court has urged Indian states to decide by September 2 on raising the retirement age of trial court judges, aiming to align it with that of High Court judges and dismissing financial considerations.

Cagayan Vice Governor Manuel Mamba has been placed under a 90-day preventive suspension as he faces trial for a graft case before the Batac City Regional Trial Court.

The Delhi High Court has refused a petition filed by Shraddha Walkar's brother to direct the trial court to conclude proceedings in the murder case within a fixed timeframe.

Bushra has sought bail from the court on health grounds and requested the suspension of her trial court sentence.

The Delhi High Court has suspended the prison sentence of Bihar BJP leader Raju Pal Singh, after a trial court had previously slammed gun culture while pronouncing the sentence.

Students have filed a petition with the Supreme Court to stop the cutting of trees in Manila for the SALEX project. This action follows the rejection of their previous bid by a regional trial court.

Work at the Bulacan regional trial court was disrupted on Monday due to a bomb threat, which was later declared a hoax by authorities. The Bulacan Police Office Provincial Explosives and K9 Unit (PECU) immediately responded to the incident.

The Supreme Court of India cautioned against the growing tendency of people to seek directions from the top court in every sensitive matter, emphasizing the need for litigants to trust the judicial hierarchy and allow statutory authorities and trial courts to handle cases.

Kakuzi is appealing a court order that mandates the company to surrender 3,200 acres of land to squatters, arguing that the trial court made an error in its finding.

The Goa government has stated that the trial court in the Tarun Tejpal case virtually established guidelines for a victim's response, a development in the ongoing legal proceedings.

The Court of Appeals has dismissed contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya's petition to overturn a trial court's decision that kept him under Senate custody for nearly nine months after a contempt citation. The CA issued its resolution on June 4.

IPOB has questioned the conviction of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, following a cross-appeal filed by the Federal Government. The group suggests the government's action weakens the conviction and raises doubts about the trial court's jurisdiction.

Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and activist Marielle Domequil have appealed a regional trial court's ruling that denied them bail after their conviction. They are urging the Court of Appeals to grant them bail following their conviction.

The Pasig City Regional Trial Court has approved the National Bureau of Investigation's cyber warrant application to examine seized gadgets belonging to Peanut Gallery Media Network founder Franco Mabanta and others.

Robert Vadra has withdrawn his plea and will now appear before the trial court in connection with the Haryana land deal case.

A Delhi court has directed Indian Bank to release ₹77,000 to a cyber fraud victim, overturning a previous trial court order that had denied the release of funds fraudulently transferred from his pension account.

Vlogger Jeffrey Luces Celiz, also known as 'Ka Eric Celiz,' surrendered to the Pasig Regional Trial Court and posted P36,000 bail in connection with an 'unlawful publication' case related to President Marcos' alleged fake medical test.

Singer Meesha Shafi has challenged a Rs5 million defamation ruling against Ali Zafar in the Lahore High Court, with her counsel arguing that the trial court's judgment was erroneous.

Nine years after their compulsory retirement, 38 Nigerian Army officers remain dismissed despite winning favorable judgments from the National Industrial Court and securing resolutions from both chambers of the National Assembly for their reinstatement.

The Supreme Court of India has refused to quash the First Information Report (FIR) against Lalu Prasad in the land-for-jobs case, though it granted him an exemption from appearing before the trial court.

The Delhi High Court has affirmed a trial court's decision to label UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a 'fugitive economic offender' in a money laundering case, dismissing his appeal.

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Karnataka High Court to challenge a trial court's decision. The decision accepted the 'B' final report filed by the Lokayukta Police in a land allotment case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

A valuable historical courtroom from the Austro-Hungarian period, where the trial against Gavrilo Princip took place, has officially been transferred to the Museum of Sarajevo.

Presenter Andreas Mikroutsikos strongly reacted to Nikos Manesis's comments regarding the capacity of the Tempi train crash trial courtroom and his remarks about the Olympic Stadium.

The Ministry of Justice announced that the Tempi railway disaster trial venue will remain unchanged, with 20 additional seats to be added to the country's largest courtroom.

CALAPAN CITY—A class suit filed by fisherfolk seeking accountability for the 2023 oil spill in the Verde Island Passage (VIP) had moved forward after the Regional Trial Court (RTC) here had…

Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza are facing three cases for graft, malversation, and falsification before Quezon City Regional Trial Courts, stemming from alleged irregularities in flood control projects.

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the CBI regarding a petition filed by RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, challenging a trial court's order to frame corruption and criminal conspiracy charges against him and his family in the alleged land-for-jobs scam.

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea challenging a trial court order that discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, indicating it will be decided alongside the CBI's appeal.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a second appeal by a road accident victim against a trial court's acquittal of the accused is not maintainable.

The National Industrial Court in Kano has rejected an application by former Kano commissioners who sought to keep their official vehicles after resigning from their positions.

SC takes cognisance of trial court relying on AI-generated 'fake' verdicts

The CBI has appealed the Delhi High Court against a trial court's decision to discharge all 23 accused, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, in the Delhi excise policy case. The trial court found no prima facie case of conspiracy or criminal intent, criticizing the prosecution's reliance on conjecture. The High Court will hear the CBI's challenge on March 9.

The Kerala government has moved the High Court to challenge the trial court's verdict acquitting actor Dileep in the 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case, also seeking a review of other acquittals.

"The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to appeal in the high court against the judgment of the trial court immediately since several aspects of the investigation have either been…

MANILA, Philippines – The Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 297 has dismissed the petition filed by contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya as it affirmed the Senate’s authority to cite him in contempt. In a decision promulgated February 23, the court said Discaya failed to provide evidence that the Senate committed grave abuse of discretion in

The Supreme Court has restored a five-year jail term for Siddharth Reddy in the Prathyusha death case, concluding a 24-year legal battle. The apex court rejected Reddy's plea against his conviction for abetting the actress's suicide, upholding the trial court's original sentence after her mother's persistent pursuit of justice.