Human rights
Senior British human rights lawyers and academics have been informed by the Foreign Office that they risk being sanctioned by the US due to their association with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into alleged war crimes in Gaza. The warning follows a 6 February executive order signed
Human rights
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has issued a decision dismissing an application citing the applicant's failure to attend a case management conference call (CMCC). The applicant, Anne Ogundeji, alleged discrimination with respect to employment on the grounds of ancestry, colour, ethnic origin, place of origin, and race.
Mediation
Navigating the complex landscape of Illinois family law, particularly when it comes to securing 50/50 joint custody, can be a daunting task for separating parents. Understanding the intricacies of court practices, legal options, and state statutes is crucial for achieving a balanced parenting arrangement. Russell D. Knight, a seasoned
Police officers
A court in Budaun, India, has ordered the registration of an FIR against 25 police personnel, including the SHO and members of the Special Operations Group, for allegedly framing five men in a fake narcotics case. The case involves the illegal detention of Mohd Mukhtyar, Bilal, Ajit, Ashraf, and Tarnveer
Police officers
Linda Clary Umberger, the mother of John Umberger, a 37-year-old employee of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), has filed a $20 million-plus lawsuit accusing the organization's founder, Jay Sekulow, and his son, Jordan, of trying to cover up the true circumstances of her son'
Human rights
Delhi-based lawyer Ashok Agarwal has filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the non-payment of honorariums to midday meal workers at a government school in Haryana's Nuh district. The workers, who have been serving the school for 10 to 15 years, have not received
Human rights
The Greek Bar Association has announced its full support for the lawyers of the Istanbul Bar Association, who are facing trial in Turkey due to their defense of human rights and criticism of the murder of two Turkish journalists. A delegation of Greek bar association leaders and lawyers attended a
Human rights
A lawyer in Madhya Pradesh, India, has been denied bail by the High Court due to alleged attempts to disrupt communal harmony and establish a "Mughal order" in the country. The lawyer, who worked as a volunteer with a human rights organization, was booked in 2023 under various
Human rights
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has issued a decision, dated April 4, 2025, dismissing the Request for Reconsideration filed by Savita Sharma, the Applicant, in the matter of Sharma v. Ontario (Solicitor General). The Tribunal, in a written submission, considered the applicant's reasons for requesting reconsideration, citing
Human rights
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has issued a decision dismissing the application of K'jell Beckford, who alleged discrimination in employment contrary to the Human Rights Code. The Tribunal found that the application was filed outside the one-year limitation period, and despite the applicant's explanation for
Police officers
A Delhi court has accepted the closure report filed by Delhi Police in the sexual harassment case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, bringing an end to the case that drew widespread public attention during the nationwide protests by wrestlers in 2023. The closure
Police officers
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has made a landmark decision upholding the dismissal of a civil judge who was accused of making lawyers and police personnel do sit-ups or touch their ears to seek forgiveness during contempt proceedings. The judge, Kaustubh Khera, had been selected for the judicial services in
