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Geopolitics

Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan to be reprimanded again for plagiarism

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s chief justice will once again reprimand a High Court judge and require him to undergo training after he was found to have plagiarised large swathes…

Geopolitics

Relationship ending without marriage doesn't amount to rape: Uttarakhand HC

Times of India – World · India

The Uttarakhand high court quashed a rape case registered against a man. The court found the relationship began consensually through the Tinder dating app. A…

Geopolitics

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

BBC News – World · Europe

Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.

Geopolitics

Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lyingGet our breaking…

Geopolitics

Rs 2 cr demand, refusing to live with husband amounts to mental cruelty: Chhattisgarh HC

Times of India – World · India

Chhattisgarh high court upheld a family court's divorce order for a husband. The wife's refusal to live with him and her financial demand caused mental cruelt…

Geopolitics

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by co-star after bitter dispute

The Guardian – World · Europe

Judge finds Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes, lead actor in Pitch Perfect star’s directorial debut The DebFollow our Australia news live blog for lates…

Geopolitics

David Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving, could face 9-month jail term and hefty fine

Times of India – World · India

David Warner admitted to a drink-driving charge after a random breath test in Sydney. His lawyer confirmed the former Australian cricketer accepted responsibil…

Geopolitics

France passes law banning under-15s from social media

BBC News – World · Europe

The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

Geopolitics

British woman jailed for 6 years in Hong Kong over £100,000 rape‑claim blackmail

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a British woman to six years in prison after convicting her of blackmailing a compatriot for £100,000 (US$134,060) over rape al…

Geopolitics

BCI draft bill hikes advocate enrolment fee, overhauls legal education

Times of India – World · India

The Bar Council of India has proposed raising the statutory advocate enrolment fee from Rs 750 to Rs 22,500 through the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026.…

Geopolitics

Dhurandhar lawyers must ensure punishment for paper-leak accused: PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

'Dhurandhar lawyers', P 14

Geopolitics

Appeals court reverses decision that released pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi

The Guardian – World · Europe

The second circuit overturned the previous decision, saying the judge overstepped authority by intervening before it moved through the immigration court system…

Geopolitics

Mamdani says New York City does not have legal authority to arrest Netanyahu

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mayor had said he was reviewing ability to execute arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Israeli prime ministerZohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, acknowle…

Geopolitics

SC reluctant to take up PIL on paper leaks; asks what and how much can courts do

Times of India – World · India

- Supreme Court expresses reluctance to handle PIL on curbing question paper leaks in competitive exams. - PIL seeks court intervention to address leaks, ens…

Geopolitics

No legal aid to accused, SC orders fresh trial in 30-year-old blast case

Times of India – World · India

- India's judiciary emphasizes verdict legitimacy through fairness of processes, not punishment severity. - New Delhi-based court highlights procedural justi…

Geopolitics

US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.

Geopolitics

Bombay HC grants Rs 20,000 maintenance to educated, unemployed wife

Times of India – World · India

The Bombay High Court enhanced a wife's monthly maintenance payment. An educated wife cannot be denied support simply for possessing qualifications. The court …

Geopolitics

France’s parliament approves social media ban for children under 15, in EU first

South China Morning Post – World · China

France’s parliament on Tuesday approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from…

Geopolitics

Detaining man on way to protest is gundagardi: HC

Times of India – World · India

The Uttarakhand High Court strongly criticized police for detaining activist Prabhat Dhyani. The court questioned the police's authority to stop citizens exer…

Geopolitics

French lawmakers approve social media ban for children

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Lawmakers in France gave the green light to a social media ban that could come into effect by the start of the new school year in September, becoming the first…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong clerk says normal life ‘ended’ after taxi hit her during 2019 protest

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong kindergarten clerk who was seriously injured by a taxi during the 2019 anti-government protests has told the High Court she has been unable to resu…

Tech & Startups

After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case

TechCrunch · US

TikTok recently settled its portion of the case with the plaintiff ahead of a jury trial that starts next week in Los Angeles. YouTube has also reached a deal,…

Geopolitics

Internet personality ‘Mr Ho’ jailed for 2 months over stabbing wife several times

South China Morning Post – World · China

An elderly Hong Kong man known on the internet as “Mr Ho” has been jailed for two months for stabbing his much younger wife upon learning she was returning to …

Geopolitics

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

BBC News – World · Europe

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).

Geopolitics

Retrial ordered after Hong Kong judge caught plagiarising again in ruling

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong High Court judge previously reprimanded for plagiarism has been found to have done so again, after an appeal court determined that almost 95 per ce…

Geopolitics

Malaysia cracks down on cybercrime with new rules for digital space: ‘necessary reset’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia is close to overhauling its nearly 30-year-old cybercrime law and giving authorities long-sought tools to pursue online fraud, digital impersonation a…

Geopolitics

Tate brothers to fight extradition to UK, says lawyer

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Andrew and Tristan Tate's lawyer said that the brothers are victims of a "political witch hunt." He has vowed to challenge their extradition to the UK.

Geopolitics

Qatar Airways denied boarding to infant despite issuing pass; court awards Rs 10 lakh

Times of India – World · India

A Kerala consumer commission ordered Qatar Airways to pay ten lakh rupees compensation. The airline denied boarding to two children, including an infant, desp…

Geopolitics

UK surrogacy law ‘creaking at seams’ as demand rises sharply

The Guardian – World · Europe

Experts urge ministers to update legislation to prevent intended parents resorting to riskier arrangements abroadSurrogates, parents and children are being fai…

Geopolitics

Can a housing society recover the previous owner's dues from a new buyer? Explained

Times of India – World · India

It's essential for buyers to check for outstanding maintenance dues linked to a flat before making a purchase. Apartment societies have the right to claim any …

Geopolitics

Bank refunded insurance premium after borrower's death, denied claim; family gets relief

Times of India – World · India

A consumer commission ruled against Jammu and Kashmir Bank and PNB MetLife India Insurance. The bank reversed a loan insurance premium after the borrower's dea…

Geopolitics

Teenager sent to detention centre for attempted voyeurism in school toilet

South China Morning Post – World · China

A 16-year-old Hong Kong student has been sentenced to up to six months at a detention centre for attempted voyeurism after he admitted to trying to spy on a fe…

Geopolitics

Tate brothers vow to fight extradition as they appear at court in Miami

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Controversial ‘manosphere’ influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared at a federal court hearing in Miami.

Geopolitics

Supreme Court orders new SIT into Ram temple donation theft, will monitor probe

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court has taken over the Ayodhya Ram Mandir fund embezzlement investigation. Local police have been removed from the probe, which will now be led b…

Tech & Startups

Anthropic’s landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved

TechCrunch · US

The final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models.

Geopolitics

Supreme Court takes exception to meagre compensation for ex-HC judges

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court has taken exception to low compensation for retired High Court judges. It asked the Union government to form a committee for uniform guideli…

Geopolitics

US judge suspends Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros

South China Morning Post – World · China

A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery to temporarily pause their merger while a case brought by multiple…

Geopolitics

Tate brothers to fight extradition from US to UK following Miami arrests

South China Morning Post – World · China

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their…

Geopolitics

Can't force parents to create Apaar IDs for students: Supreme Court

Times of India – World · India

'Will pass an order to include an 'opt out' option in consent forms'

Geopolitics

Supreme Court seeks more exclusive UAPA, NDPS courts to speed up trials

Times of India – World · India

- SC establishes ad hoc committee to review UAPA/NDPS cases with prolonged incarceration. - Committee aims to address accused' grievances and expedite justic…

Geopolitics

Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge

BBC News – World · Europe

US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.

Geopolitics

Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings

BBC News – World · Europe

They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.

General

Tate brothers in Miami court after new U.K. charges

NBC News – World · US

Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in a Miami courtroom after  British prosecutors unveiled a wave of new charges, including rape. Authorities from the U.K. are …

Tech & Startups

Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

TechCrunch · US

The lawsuit from the states alleges that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.

Geopolitics

AliExpress hit with record EU fine

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Chinese retailer has become the latest major online marketplace to face penalties under the EU’s Digital Services Act.

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