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With 85 Sharia courts, UK becomes western capital for Islamic rulings
18 hours, 39 minutes ago

With 85 Sharia courts, UK becomes western capital for Islamic rulings

India Today  

Britain is emerging as the "western capital" for sharia courts, with 85 Islamic councils across the country. The Islamic Sharia Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is based in Leyton, east London, and is a registered charity that provides nikah services, talaq and khula divorce procedures. 100,000 ISLAMIC MARRIAGES IN BRITAIN REMAIN UNREGISTERED These sharia courts in the UK …

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Accident or homicide? Medical rulings in arrest-related deaths can dictate what happens to police
5 days, 7 hours ago

Accident or homicide? Medical rulings in arrest-related deaths can dictate what happens to police

Associated Press  

Sitting alone in her car, Jen Dold was crying too hard to drive. “No sweeping it under the rug.” Jen Dold, whose brother, Alex Dold, lived with schizophrenia and died after a 2017 encounter with sheriff’s deputies and police officers, sits for a portrait at her home Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Edmonds, Wash. Jen Dold, whose brother, Alex Dold, …

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'Rights for me, not for thee': Justices Alito and Thomas slammed for hypocrisy in rulings
6 days, 23 hours ago

'Rights for me, not for thee': Justices Alito and Thomas slammed for hypocrisy in rulings

Raw Story  

Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas have again tipped their hands and shown that ideology guides their Supreme Court judgments more than legal philosophy, according to a report. The conservative jurists issued conflicting decisions last week in a pair of cases involving parental rights and gender identity, offering contradictory analyses that Slate columnist Hila Keren said "reveal a position of …

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Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here’s what to know
1 week, 3 days ago

Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. Friday’s decision by the Fukuoka High Court in southern Japan marks the eighth victory out of nine rulings since the first group of plaintiffs filed lawsuits in 2019. In Friday’s ruling, …

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Trump appears to side with first trans congress member over MAGA ally in Time interview
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump appears to side with first trans congress member over MAGA ally in Time interview

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump appeared to break with a fellow Republican's crusade on Thursday, instead siding with an incoming Democrat who stands to become Congress' first trans member. She has turned to inflammatory language in the public spat, including labeling transgender people as "mentally ill" and saying: "I'm not going to stand for a man, you know, someone with a penis, …

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Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
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1 week, 3 days ago

Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

ABC  

Japan's refusal to recognise same-sex marriage has been ruled unconstitutional by a high court, in the latest of a string of decisions examining the ban. In Friday's ruling by the Fukuoka High Court, presiding judge Takeshi Okada noted that the current civil law provisions barring the marriage of same-sex couples violated their fundamental right to the pursuit of happiness guaranteed …

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Bureaucrats told to follow SC rulings on internet shutdowns, Centre informs judges
1 week, 5 days ago

Bureaucrats told to follow SC rulings on internet shutdowns, Centre informs judges

The Hindu  

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it had written to state chief secretaries to follow the law laid down by the apex court on the issue of internet shutdowns. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale was informed by the Centre about the top court's judgement on internet shutdowns in Anuradha Bhasin's case. In …

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Russian LGBTQ+ activists describe a climate of fear following new laws and court rulings
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russian LGBTQ+ activists describe a climate of fear following new laws and court rulings

LA Times  

Russian Supreme Court judge Oleg Nefedov is shown in a hearing last year, before the court banned the LGBTQ+ “movement,” labeling it extremist and effectively outlawing any activism. In the year since Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlawed any promotion of LGBTQ+ rights, activists say they are experiencing a climate of fear and intimidation in the country. Putin has argued the …

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Russia’s LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Russia’s LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Gela Gogishvili and Haoyang Xu led a happy life as a gay couple in Russia, even as President Vladimir Putin’s government took an increasingly anti-LGBTQ+ stance. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Just over a year ago, Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlawed …

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Russia's LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Russia's LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say

New Indian Express  

“All this, in general, speaks more about the desire of the authorities to create some kind of atmosphere of fear. to make people lose their social connections, stay silent, stay home.” Going underground, online or abroad Vladimir and Ikar belong to an underground LGBTQ+ rights group that offers legal aid and holds offline events without fanfare. “Nowadays, you can intimidate …

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New judicial document targets noncompliance with court orders
2 weeks, 6 days ago

New judicial document targets noncompliance with court orders

China Daily  

People who use violence to avoid complying with court orders could face up to seven years in prison and a fine, according to a new judicial interpretation that clarified "extremely serious" situations that could lead to such punishment. In the legal document jointly issued last month by the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate, China's top judicial authorities, …

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Chair’s rulings require deference, can’t cause differences: Dhankhar
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chair’s rulings require deference, can’t cause differences: Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

Amid major disruptions and protests over the Opposition’s demand for a debate on the indictment of Adani Group chief Gautam Adani and others in a New York court, Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar have told lawmakers on Wednesday that a ruling of the chair requires deference and not be the cause of differences. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar conducts the …

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Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of equal inheritance and housing benefits for same-sex couples
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of equal inheritance and housing benefits for same-sex couples

Live Mint  

Hong Kong’s top court on Tuesday upheld earlier rulings that favored subsidized housing benefits and equal inheritance rights for same sex married couples. The Court of Final Appeal's rejection of the government's appeals concluded several years of legal disputes concerning the differential treatment of overseas-married same-sex couples under Hong Kong's Housing Authority policies and two inheritance laws. This ruling, along …

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Hong Kong top court backs equal housing, inheritance rights for same-sex couples
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hong Kong top court backs equal housing, inheritance rights for same-sex couples

India Today  

Hong Kong’s top court on Tuesday upheld earlier rulings that favored subsidized housing benefits and equal inheritance rights for same-sex married couples, in a landmark victory for the city’s LGBTQ+ community. The Court of Final Appeal’s dismissal of the government’s appeals ended some yearslong legal battles over the differential treatment facing same-sex couples married overseas under Hong Kong’s Housing Authority …

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Musk and Ramaswamy are banking on the Supreme Court letting Trump unilaterally slash spending
1 month ago

Musk and Ramaswamy are banking on the Supreme Court letting Trump unilaterally slash spending

Salon  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two billionaires appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, say they will rely on recent Supreme Court rulings to justify unilaterally cut down federal agencies and wipe away existing regulations. In 2022, the court found that federal agencies cannot address "major questions" with broad economic or social impact without …

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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say Supreme Court backs their plans for mass firings and drastic cuts
1 month ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say Supreme Court backs their plans for mass firings and drastic cuts

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Their newly created “Department of Government Efficiency” will be guided by a pair of …

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China clarifies criminal penalties for noncompliance with court rulings
1 month ago

China clarifies criminal penalties for noncompliance with court rulings

China Daily  

China's top judicial authorities issued new guidelines Monday to clarify criminal penalties for individuals who refuse to comply with court rulings, aiming to better protect the rights of those who win lawsuits. The 16-article judicial interpretation, jointly released by the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate, will take effect Dec 1, the agencies announced. The new interpretation defines …

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China clarifies criminal penalties for noncompliance with court rulings
1 month ago

China clarifies criminal penalties for noncompliance with court rulings

China Daily  

China's top judicial authorities issued new guidelines Monday to clarify criminal penalties for individuals who refuse to comply with court rulings, aiming to better protect the rights of those who win lawsuits. The 16-article judicial interpretation, jointly released by the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate, will take effect Dec 1, the agencies announced. The new interpretation defines …

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'Absurd legal rulings and soft socialists have perpetuated our migration nightmare': Swedish MEP says Syrian thug filmed attacking 91-year-old widow is 'the embodiment' of the Left's failure to tackle
1 month, 1 week ago

'Absurd legal rulings and soft socialists have perpetuated our migration nightmare': Swedish MEP says Syrian thug filmed attacking 91-year-old widow is 'the embodiment' of the Left's failure to tackle

Daily Mail  

A furious Swedish MEP has blamed 'soft socialists' and 'outdated international conventions' for the country's migration crisis, after a Syrian refugee was filmed violently mugging a 91-year-old widow. Karam Kanjo, 26, was caught on train station CCTV assaulting his elderly victim before ripping her gold necklaces from her neck as she made her way to her husband's grave on August …

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CJI DY Chandrachud’s last day in office today: From privacy to adultery - a look back at his 10 landmark rulings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CJI DY Chandrachud’s last day in office today: From privacy to adultery - a look back at his 10 landmark rulings

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will retire on November 10. Justice Chandrachud, son of the longest-serving Chief Justice of India, Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud, has served as Supreme Court judge since 2016. Here is a look at landmark judgements that Justice Chandrachud has been part of: 1-Electoral Bonds Case: February 2024 In February 2024, the five-judge Constitution Bench of the …

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Mechanism in place to ensure fair rulings
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mechanism in place to ensure fair rulings

China Daily  

Chinese prosecutors have stepped up supervision over verdicts and procedures in administrative litigation to ensure laws are accurately applied and justice is firmly upheld, according to a report being reviewed by legislators. During the same period, prosecutors also issued approximately 54,000 procuratorial suggestions to courts after finding irregularities in the handling of administrative litigation, such as the incorrect application of …

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Mechanism in place to ensure fair rulings
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mechanism in place to ensure fair rulings

China Daily  

Chinese prosecutors have stepped up supervision over verdicts and procedures in administrative litigation to ensure laws are accurately applied and justice is firmly upheld, according to a report being reviewed by legislators. During the same period, prosecutors also issued approximately 54,000 procuratorial suggestions to courts after finding irregularities in the handling of administrative litigation, such as the incorrect application of …

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Rulings signal US courts may be more open to lawsuits accusing foreign officials of abuses
2 months, 1 week ago

Rulings signal US courts may be more open to lawsuits accusing foreign officials of abuses

The Independent  

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UEFA fines Roma $2.2M and warns Basaksehir of European ban in latest club finance rulings
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA fines Roma $2.2M and warns Basaksehir of European ban in latest club finance rulings

Associated Press  

GENEVA — UEFA fined Roma 2 million euros and threatened Istanbul Basaksehir with a one-year ban from European competitions in the latest rulings by club finance investigators on Friday. Fines of 60,000 euros for Aston Villa and 20,000 euros for Marseille were imposed for late delivery of accounts for the monitoring system once known as “Financial Fair Play.” Villa will …

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