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Muslim law board: Men must have triple talaq, else they'll kill wives!

Desperate to prevent the Supreme Court from ruling on the validity of the practice of 'triple talaq', the All-India Muslim Law Personal Board (AIMPLB) has offered the court a strange explanation: Who...

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Kenya: I'd Not Want to Sit On a Presidential Petition Again - Wanjala

[Capital FM] Nairobi -Supreme Court Judge Smokin Wanjala has said he will not want to sit on a presidential petition again due to the criticism that follows. Reported by allAfrica.com 1 hour ago.

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The Interview: PA prisons boss John Wetzel confronts the complexities of...

THE U.S. Supreme Court this year ruled that juveniles sentenced to life with no chance of parole must be given new sentencing hearings. In Pennsylvania, which has more juvenile lifers than any state,...

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Cauldron Energy Ltd succeeds in legal challenge from Forrest & Forrest Pty Ltd

Cauldron Energy Ltd (ASX:CXU) has received judgment in its favour against Forrest & Forrest Pty Ltd (Forrest) in respect of the Cauldron’s application for exploration licences 08/2385, 08/2386 and...

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Reporter could be charged for aborted trial

A BUNGLING Sydney reporter who had a Melbourne murder trial aborted could be charged with contempt after a Supreme Court judge referred the matter to public prosecutors. Reported by Herald Sun 6 days...

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Judge pours cold water on legal action against former Lew CFO

A Victorian Supreme Court judge has thrown cold water on efforts by Solomon Lew's Just Group to sue its former chief financial officer Nicole Peck for taking a job at competitor Cotton On shortly after...

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Bangladesh court rejects war crim sentence

An appeal against the death sentence of an Islamist party leader convicted of war crimes has been rejected by Bangladesh's Supreme Court. Reported by SBS 5 days ago.

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New RAH dispute headed for urgent hearing

THE LEGAL dispute between the State Government and the builders of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital will progress to an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Reported by The Advertiser 5...

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Residents launch bid to derail sky rail

A BID to derail the contentious sky rail project has been launched by residents in the Supreme Court, by frustrated residents who claim the decision to allow elevated rail was “unreasonable”. Reported...

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Residents launch Supreme Court bid to derail Melbourne sky rail

The controversial sky rail project in south-east Melbourne is heading to the Supreme Court. Reported by Sydney Morning Herald 4 days ago.

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Imran Khan targets PM Nawaz Sharif over alleged corruption

Lahore, Sep 4: Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan today said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's name should be placed on Exit Control List (ECL) by the Supreme court, till the probe into his...

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Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails: Supreme Court to hear plea next week

The counsel pleaded the Supreme Court for a direction to Centre to shift all prisoners from jails to detention centres till their release. Reported by DNA 11 hours ago.

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Delhi govt orders restarting registration of diesel vehicles of 2000 cc and...

The Delhi government has ordered restarting registration of diesel vehicles with engine capacity of 2000 cc and above on payment of one per cent of the ex-showroom price of such vehicles as green...

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Australia: Seven years too long: time limits for making a claim on an estate...

The WA Supreme Court has recently refused a plaintiff's application to extend the time to bring a claim against an estate. Reported by Mondaq 4 hours ago.

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Australia: WA Supreme Court rules on jurisdiction in international...

When parties include an arbitration clause in their agreement, they expect to be able to stay out of the courtroom. Reported by Mondaq 3 hours ago.

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Congress for modus vivendi on collegiums system

*New Delhi [India], Sept. 4 (ANI): With three former Chief Justices of India emphasizing on transparency in the Supreme Court collegiums proceedings for selecting judges, the Congress Party on Sunday...

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Sedition,defamation charges cannot be invoked for criticism: SC

New Delhi, Sep 5: Sedition or defamation cases cannot be slapped on anyone criticising the government, the Supreme Court today said in a clear message. "Someone making a statement to criticise the...

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United States: TCPA Rulings Highlight Inconsistent Rulings Following Supreme...

The Supreme Court's decision in Spokeo v. Robins has left counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants arguing that the decision supports their view of the requirement of "concrete and particularized"...

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Why firing bad teachers isn't nearly as important as creating good ones

Vergara vs. California, the lawsuit that sought to overthrow teacher tenure and seniority rules, was itself undone in late August. The California Supreme Court let stand a lower court finding that...

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Criticising govt doesn't invoke offence under sedition or defamation: SC

Sedition or defamation cases cannot be slapped on anyone criticising the government, the Supreme Court on Monday said in a clear message. "Someone making a statement to criticise the government does...

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