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— Jul 24, 2026Kano Man Sentenced to Death for Housewife MurderShuaibu Abdulkadir was sentenced to death by hanging in Kano High Court for murdering Rumasa’u Shuaibu, a 23-year-old housewife, with prosecutors presenting three witnesses and multiple exhibits to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and a 90-day window to appeal. A separate Kano case report also notes Abdulkadir’s conviction for killing a pregnant woman, Rumaisa Shuaibu, after she became pregnant for him, underscoring the defendant’s pattern of fatal offenses and the authorities’ firm prosecution stance.6 sources · Jul 24, 2026

— Jul 24, 2026Delhi HC clears OpenAI training on ANI contentThe Delhi High Court ruled that OpenAI’s storage and use of ANI’s content to train ChatGPT falls under the fair-dealing exemption and does not amount to copyright infringement, with judges noting that ChatGPT’s outputs are not substantially similar to ANI’s reports and there is no demonstrated memorization or reproduction. It also refused to grant interim relief, saying such relief would cause irreparable harm and that the public interest favors allowing OpenAI to continue using ANI’s content during the suit.7 sources · Jul 24, 2026

— Jul 24, 2026Court interdict halts Ramaphosa impeachment inquiryThe Western Cape High Court granted an interim interdict to pause Parliament’s impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal while his review of the independent panel’s findings proceeds, with hearings expected in September. Ramaphosa, who has maintained innocence and enjoys strong ANC backing, faces ongoing legal challenges as the case unfolds across multiple courts.14 sources · Jul 24, 2026

— Jul 24, 2026Supreme Court Bans Sharing Court Proceedings Without PermissionThe Supreme Court of India has issued interim orders barring the extraction, modification, posting, or monetization of audio-video recordings of court proceedings on social media and digital platforms without prior permission from the Secretary General of the Supreme Court or the Registrar General of the respective High Courts, while reiterating that legitimate news reporting remains exempt. The measures, supported by officials and arising from concerns over misuse and out-of-context clips, require responses from the Centre and others and emphasize that the restrictions apply across courts while preserving news coverage.21 sources · Jul 24, 2026

— Jul 24, 2026Chey Tae-won 944-Billion Won Divorce OrderA Seoul High Court retrial ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay 944 billion won to his ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong in a property division, a ruling that appears to treat Chey’s SK Inc. stake as divisible assets and follows a Supreme Court remand. The decision, amid ongoing concerns about impact on the group’s holding structure and investor confidence, comes after a previous larger award and signals potential liquidity needs for Chey and strategic implications for SK Group’s ownership dynamics.17 sources · Jul 24, 2026

— Jul 23, 2026Court sentences three for life in Oyo abductionA Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Abdulrazak Umar, Yinusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu Sani to life imprisonment for their roles in the Oriire Local Government Area school kidnapping in Oyo State, after they pleaded guilty to concealing information about the masterminds. The defendants were linked to a proscribed terrorist group and faced terrorism-related charges, with the conviction arising from admissions on concealment of the attackers’ activities.25 sources · Jul 23, 2026

— Jul 23, 2026Fast-track NEET paper-leak trials in four statesIndia is fast-tracking prosecutions under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, enacted to curb paper leaks in NEET and other central examinations and came into effect on June 21, 2024. The Centre plans four fast-track courts across Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh High Courts to hear cases daily, with stringent penalties including a minimum five-year prison term and fines for offenders.6 sources · Jul 23, 2026

— Jul 23, 2026Delhi High Court launches stray dog PILDelhi High Court has initiated a suo motu PIL to monitor adherence to Supreme Court directions on stray dog management, directing the Delhi government, MCD and the Centre to file a status report by July 31 detailing animal birth control, sterilization, anti-rabies vaccination, and shelter infrastructure amid concerns the problem is growing even inside court premises; the matter reflects a nationwide push to balance animal welfare with public safety as stray dog incidents rise and the next hearing is scheduled for early August.14 sources · Jul 23, 2026

— Jul 23, 2026Delhi ADCP Lamba Removed From Jantar MantarDelhi police removed ADCP Sandeep Lamba from duty at the Jantar Mantar site after a video showed him slapping a female protester during the Cockroach Janata Party's Chalo Sansad march, prompting a Delhi High Court PIL hearing and NHRC notices. A police complaint against Lamba has also been filed by former MP Saket Gokhale as investigations and departmental actions continue.14 sources · Jul 23, 2026

— Jul 23, 2026Omar Abdullah refutes Nadda JKSSB timelineOmar Abdullah rebutted J P Nadda’s assertion about the JKSSB paper leak, stressing that the irregularities occurred in 2022 under a Lieutenant Governor–led administration, not under an NC-Congress government, and questioned whatever became of the High-Level Committee’s report. He also noted the High Court’s directions to investigate and pointed to the 2022 cancellations and the controversial use of Aptech Limited for exams despite prior blacklisting.12 sources · Jul 23, 2026

— Jul 23, 2026Abuja Court Rejects Sowore Uncertified DocumentsThe Federal High Court in Abuja rejected Omoyele Sowore’s bid to admit uncertified documents in his defamation trial against President Tinubu, saying certification is required for documents that were kept in a lawyer’s custody. The rulings, echoed by multiple outlets, uphold the rule that public court records and related letters must meet certification standards to be admitted as evidence.8 sources · Jul 23, 2026

— Jul 22, 2026Delhi High Court seeks Centre response ISL filmsThe Delhi High Court has issued notices and sought the Centre’s response to petitions demanding mandatory Indian Sign Language interpretation for films in cinemas and on OTT platforms, arguing it is required to ensure accessibility under disability rights laws. The petitions, filed by India Signing Hands, seek amendments to guidelines and costs, with hearings and replies due around September 2, 2026.5 sources · Jul 22, 2026

— Jul 22, 2026Former Southern Water CEO charged in wastewater fraudThe Environment Agency has begun criminal proceedings against Southern Water and four former senior executives, including former CEO Matthew Wright, accusing them of conspiring to defraud the regulator by manipulating Operator Self-Monitoring tests between 2012 and 2017, with separate charges for environmental-permit breaches as the case proceeds to Medway Magistrates Court. The High Court had previously upheld the EA’s authority to prosecute in this matter, underscoring accountability in the water sector.13 sources · Jul 22, 2026

— Jul 22, 2026SDP Seeks Appeal Court Stay on Osun CandidateThe Social Democratic Party has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to stay the execution of a Federal High Court ruling that recognised Olaitan Salawu-Adeniyi as its 2026 Osun governorship candidate and to restrain INEC from implementing the decision while the appeal is determined, arguing the High Court’s order enforced a Court of Appeal ruling already set aside by the Supreme Court. The SDP maintains the matter centers on which faction can field a candidate and contends the June 24 judgment contradicts the Supreme Court’s May 22 ruling, effectively reviving a voided decision and undermining the appeal process.6 sources · Jul 22, 2026

— Jul 22, 2026SC upholds Baghel bail in liquor caseThe Supreme Court upheld the bail of Chaitanya Baghel, son of Bhupesh Baghel, in two cases tied to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam and dismissed petitions by the ED and state government seeking its cancellation, while expunging adverse High Court remarks about the probe. The Court stressed that cancellation of bail depends on whether continued liberty would seriously prejudice justice, not merely the order’s formal reasoning, and clarified that the High Court’s critical observations were removed from the record as the investigation continues.5 sources · Jul 22, 2026

Business — Jul 22, 2026Delhi High Court Dismisses Vedanta's Cambay Block ExtensionThe Delhi High Court dismissed Vedanta's petitions, upholding the Centre's decision not to extend Vedanta's production sharing contract for the Cambay Basin OS/2 offshore block and authorizing its transfer to ONGC. The rulings reinforce government discretion under the 2017 Pre-NELP policy and allow the state to reallocate mature offshore assets to ONGC after contract expiry.6 sources · Jul 22, 2026

Entertainment — Jul 14, 2026Lee Ryan loses High Court challengeBlue frontman Lee Ryan, 43, lost High Court bids to overturn his racially aggravated assault conviction from a July 2022 British Airways flight, where he allegedly called a cabin crew member a “sweet chocolate chip cookie,” grabbed her wrists and made race‑related comments after being refused more alcohol; he was originally given a suspended sentence, which has since been revisited for sentencing. He remains set to be sentenced after the High Court rejected challenges to overturn the conviction and return the case to Crown Court.9 sources · Jul 14, 2026

— Jul 7, 2026Pro-2A Group Asks SCOTUS To Remind Blue City About 10-Year-Old Case That Tossed Stun Gun BanThe Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) petitioned the Supreme Court Tuesday to take a case involving a stun gun ban, accusing a federal appeals court of flouting a decade-old ruling by the high court.1 source · Jul 7, 2026

— Jul 2, 2026Supreme Court Shoots Down Trump’s Birthright Citizenship OrderThe Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship was unconstitutional. Trump attended the high court’s oral arguments about the case, Trump v. Barbara, on April 1…1 source · Jul 2, 2026

Reporting — Jul 1, 2026Columbia University Human Rights Fellow Convicted For Having A SlaveA British jury convicted United Nations Judge Lydia Mugambe on Thursday of forcing a Ugandan woman into domestic servitude after luring her to the U.K. under false pretenses. Mugambe, who also serves as a high court…1 source · Jul 1, 2026

Reporting — Jul 1, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Red States Paint Grim Picture In Supreme Court Brief If Men Are Allowed To Compete In Girls’ SportsTwo dozen states painted a grim picture for the Supreme Court about the future of women’s sports should the high court fail to take up an appeal in a brief filed Thursday. The 24 states raised concerns regarding safety…1 source · Jul 1, 2026

Reporting — Jul 1, 2026Bob Casey Endorsed Illegal Ballot Counting Scheme Hours Before State High Court Smacked It DownDefeated Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey published a Monday opinion piece in which he explained his refusal to concede his race and endorsed counting undated or misdated ballots just before the state supreme…1 source · Jul 1, 2026

Reporting — Jul 1, 2026UK Judge Upholds Emergency Ban On Puberty BlockersA High Court judge in the United Kingdom on Monday upheld the government’s emergency ban on puberty blockers due to high risks to children. The court’s ruling defended the Cass Review, conducted by Dr. Hilary Cass…1 source · Jul 1, 2026

— Nov 24, 2025Justice Thomas Dissents as Supreme Court Rejects Widow’s Wrongful Death ClaimSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas dissented Monday after the high court declined to consider a widow’s request to sue the federal government over her husband’s death. According to Fox News , Thomas argued that the…1 source · Nov 24, 2025