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Geopolitics

Calcutta HC to CBI: Set up SIT to probe RG Kar probe lapses & 'hush-up' bid

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Calcutta High Court heard a plea from the parents of the RG Kar rape-murder victim. • Th…

Geopolitics

Cow slaughter not part of Eid or Islam: Calcutta HC

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Calcutta High Court ruled that cow sacrifice is not a part of Eid-uz-Zuha. • Cow sacrifi…

Geopolitics

Even PMLA accused has a right to be heard: Supreme Court

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Supreme Court ruled that provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and Bombay Nursi…

Geopolitics

UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'.

Geopolitics

Chinese national charged in alleged scheme to smuggle drug shipments to US

South China Morning Post – World · China

In a sign of growing cooperation between the US and China in the wake of last week’s summit in Beijing, the US Justice Department announced on Wednesday the ar…

Geopolitics

The weight of silk: what the honour means for the Inner Bar as an institution

South China Morning Post – World · China

Few moments at the Bar are more joyful and surreal than watching one’s former pupil take silk: pride, disbelief and the sudden realisation that someone you sti…

Geopolitics

US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime

The Guardian – World · Europe

Charges filed in Miami against 94-year-old for allegedly shooting down exiles’ planes in 1996The United States issued a federal criminal indictment against Raú…

Geopolitics

Migrants not in CAA ambit to be deported: West Bengal CM Suvendu

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Bengali Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announces enforcement of Citizenship Amendment Act (…

Geopolitics

Suvendu aide’s murder: Court frees man wrongly arrested by police

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • CBI approached a Barasat court seeking release of accused in murder case of Chandranath Rath…

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Raúl Castro is expected to be indicted by U.S. on Wednesday, sources say

NBC News – World · US

A U.S. indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro is expected to be announced Wednesday in Miami, two federal sources familiar with the investigation tol…

Geopolitics

‘Huge milestone’ as Libyan militia commander accused of torture to appear at ICC

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prosecution is seen as landmark step towards justice over abuses of refugees trying to reach Europe from AfricaA former militia commander accused of overseeing…

Geopolitics

Builder hasn't delivered your flat: What RERA says and how to file a complaint

Times of India – World · India

Homebuyers facing delayed possession or unfair practices by builders now have legal recourse under RERA. The Act empowers buyers to seek compensation for delay…

Geopolitics

Unemployed man gets suspended jail term for reposting call to boycott Legco poll

South China Morning Post – World · China

An unemployed man has received a suspended jail sentence for reposting a social media post by a fugitive inciting the Hong Kong public to boycott the Legislati…

Geopolitics

Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant

South China Morning Post – World · China

Prosecutors in ⁠Minnesota on Monday charged a ⁠US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with assault in connection with the shooting of a Venezuelan immigr…

Geopolitics

Mark Fuhrman, LA detective convicted of lying at OJ Simpson trial, dies

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fuhrman, who found bloody glove at Simpson’s home, charged with perjury after audio revealed use of racial slursFormer Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrma…

Geopolitics

Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

BBC News – World · Europe

Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

Geopolitics

Haryana land deal: Vadra withdraws plea, will appear before trial court

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Businessman Robert Vadra withdrew his plea before the Delhi High Court on Monday. • He was c…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong court confiscates HK$674,860 from 3 defendants in terrorism trial

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong court has ordered the confiscation of more than HK$674,000 (US$86,000) seized from three defendants in a landmark terrorism trial, finding the fund…

Geopolitics

Police can’t just arrest people & forget them in jail: Delhi HC grants bail in NDPS case

Times of India – World · India

The Court observed that the role of the police is not merely to arrest individuals and “dump them in jail” without diligently pursuing the prosecution thereaft…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong chief justice urges senior counsel to uphold public trust in courts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s chief justice has urged the city’s senior barristers to uphold public confidence in the judicial system through their practice, saying the role req…

Geopolitics

Was misquoted, I’m proud of our youth, says CJI Surya Kant

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Indian Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed pain over media misquoting his comments on youth. …

Geopolitics

French judge opens inquiry into Khashoggi killing

The Hindu – World · India

The French inquiry adds a new ⁠legal front in a case that has seen limited judicial follow-up to date

Geopolitics

Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

BBC News – World · Europe

It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

Geopolitics

Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials

The New York Times – World · US

In a new tactic, the Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using terrorism statute…

Geopolitics

CJI on panel to pick CEC not statutory need: Govt

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The government's stance is that the Supreme Court (SC) cannot examine Parliament's chosen ap…

Geopolitics

No bail relief for Darshan, SC asks Karnataka to examine 60 key witnesses in 1 year

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court has given Kannada actor Darshan a year to approach for bail if his trial in the Renukaswamy murder case shows no substantial progress. The co…

Geopolitics

Philippine senator wanted by ICC flees from Senate

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade…

Geopolitics

UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims

The Guardian – World · Europe

Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of ECHR to make it easier to deport refused asylum seekersKeir Starmer’s government has been accused of…

Geopolitics

Chinese-American found guilty in New York ‘secret police station’ case

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese-American was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as a Chinese agent in a case involving a Chinese police station set up in New York’s Chinatown. The …

Geopolitics

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial

BBC News – World · Europe

The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Geopolitics

'Heavy roster': Another Calcutta HC bench, the third, recuses from hearing RG Kar cases

Times of India – World · India

Multiple Calcutta High Court benches have released cases concerning the RG Kar rape and murder due to a heavy roster. The victim's parents seek a further probe…

Geopolitics

India: New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay cracks down on state-run TASMAC liquor shops

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In his first major decision since becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay has ordered 717 state-run TASMAC liquor stores near religious places and sch…

Geopolitics

Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Knesset approves plan for livestreamed trials in military court, drawing comparisons to 1962 Adolf Eichmann trialIsraeli lawmakers have approved setting up a l…

Geopolitics

Chaos in Philippines as Duterte ally wanted by ICC takes refuge in senate to avoid arrest

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former police chief Ronald dela Rosa spends night at senate office after another Duterte ally offers protective custodyThe unusual pursuit was captured on CCTV…

Geopolitics

Supreme Court to hear ED plea to cancel bail to West Bengal coal scam 'kingpin'

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea to cancel the bail of alleged coal smuggling kingpin Anup Majee. While issuing a notice…

Geopolitics

Israel pushes ahead with Eichmann-style tribunal for October 7 attackers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Israeli lawmakers approved a bill on Monday setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of …

Geopolitics

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest

BBC News – World · Europe

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.

Geopolitics

Israel Prepares to Prosecute First Suspects in Oct. 7 Attack Led by Hamas

The New York Times – World · US

Parliament passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that ignited the tw…

Geopolitics

Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

South China Morning Post – World · China

Cigarette butts will be considered “strong evidence” of a possible breach under a proposed construction site smoking ban, Hong Kong’s labour chief has said, ev…

Geopolitics

Germany: 'Ulm 5' on trial after attack on Israeli arms firm

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Five activists have gone on trial in Germany following a break-in at the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems in Ulm. Their lawyers intend to argue they were try…

Geopolitics

Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse of 11-year-old girl

South China Morning Post – World · China

Sri Lankan authorities arrested a senior Buddhist monk on Saturday for the alleged sexual abuse of an underage girl, police said, marking the highest-profile c…

Geopolitics

Caretaker held for ‘rape’ of 3-year-old in Delhi school gets bail

Times of India – World · India

A 57-year-old school caretaker, arrested for alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old, has been granted bail by a Dwarka court. The court noted that CCTV foo…

Geopolitics

Trust is key if China’s international arbitration goals are to succeed, experts say

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s international arbitration efforts have made significant progress, but more work is needed to attract foreign parties to arbitrate in China amid US-Chin…

Geopolitics

We do not express opinion on correctness of arrest or non-arrest: SC

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court emphasized its reluctance to direct arrests, prioritizing evidence collection and witness protection. While monitoring investigations, the be…

Geopolitics

New database tracks shifting outcomes of Malaysia’s political corruption cases

South China Morning Post – World · China

An AI-powered database tracking corruption cases against Malaysia’s politicians was independently launched on Friday, putting fresh scrutiny on the status and …

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