Legal Affairs

Comedian, actor, and podcaster Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing ahead of his highly anticipated rape and sexual assault trial. Brand, 51, steadfastly denies all charges against him, which include three counts of rape, three charges of sexual ... Read full article.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince and King Charles's brother, has initiated legal action against the Thames Valley Police. This move comes in response to search warrants that were executed in relation to his arrest earlier this year. He was arrested in February on suspicion of ... Read full article.

A significant development has emerged in the ongoing legal battle concerning the appointment of Election Commissioners. A petitioner, Naman Shestra, has approached the Supreme Court seeking the recall of a split verdict delivered on September 23, 2026, in a case challenging the Chief Election ... Read full article.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has lodged a formal complaint against two federal judges in Minnesota, Senior Judge Patrick Schiltz and Senior Judge John Tunheim, accusing them of misconduct. This unusual move comes after the judges were quoted in The New York Times, raising concerns about ... Read full article.

In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has temporarily stayed the order passed by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court, which had granted bail to former Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze. The high-profile case involves the Antilia explosives scare and the subsequent ... Read full article.

Manchester City’s chief executive, Ferran Soriano, has publicly affirmed the club's unwavering commitment to fight the Premier League charges, echoing chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak's earlier sentiments. Soriano conveyed this defiant message during a meeting of the European Football Clubs board on ... Read full article.

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri has voiced his strong belief in the club's innocence regarding the 115 financial rule breaches they are accused of by the Premier League. The 30-year-old, now playing for Barcelona, stated that he and his former teammates trust the club's assurances, adding, ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court has stepped into the spotlight regarding the ongoing legal battle of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal. On Friday, the apex court sought a response from the Goa government concerning Tejpal's petition, which challenges his conviction in a 2013 rape case. This development comes ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court of India has expressed significant apprehension regarding allegations concerning the transfer of assets belonging to the Bar Council of India (BCI) to a trust. This development marks a critical moment for the apex legal regulatory body, prompting closer examination of its ... Read full article.

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking a police investigation and the registration of an FIR against former Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma, regarding the purported discovery of a large sum of cash at his residence. Justice Amit Bansal dismissed the plea, ... Read full article.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially filed a First Information Report (FIR) into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian. This significant development follows an order from the Bombay High Court, which has brought the high-profile and mysterious case back into the ... Read full article.

The District Magistrate (DM) of Gautam Buddh Nagar, Medha Roopam, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge an Allahabad High Court order. This order had not only quashed the detention of a student under the National Security Act (NSA) but also directed that a compensation of ₹5 lakh be ... Read full article.

Former Venezuelan First Lady Cilia Flores is making an urgent plea for temporary release from a U.S. jail, citing a worsening heart condition. Flores, wife of ex-President Nicolás Maduro, is currently awaiting trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges and has asked a federal judge to allow her to ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court has ignited a fresh debate in Indian cricket, questioning why the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its State associations should not be governed by the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. This significant inquiry, made on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by a ... Read full article.

The emotionally charged murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has reached a critical juncture, with the jury repeatedly signaling its inability to reach a unanimous verdict. This impasse has led to serious discussions about a potential mistrial, leaving the future of the high-profile case ... Read full article.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., is reportedly set to prevent the Trump administration and federal prosecutors from re-charging former Olympian David Hearn for alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This development comes after then-President Donald Trump publicly demanded a ... Read full article.

In a significant development that redefines the scope of authority for legal bodies, the Supreme Court of India has unequivocally stated that the Bar Council of India (BCI) has “no power to regulate students.” This landmark decision directly strikes down previous BCI orders, particularly those that ... Read full article.

Boston, MA — Grammy-winning artist Jason Isbell and a group of fellow musicians have launched a significant federal lawsuit against AI music generator Suno, alleging that the company used their unique artistic identities to train its models without obtaining their consent. This legal action, filed ... Read full article.

Jurors in the highly publicized trial of Lindsay Clancy are currently deadlocked after four days of intense deliberations. Despite the impasse, Judge William Sullivan has urged the twelve-person panel to continue their discussions in an attempt to reach a unanimous decision.Clancy, a 36-year-old ... Read full article.

A Seoul court has handed down a two-year prison sentence to Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han on corruption charges, a significant ruling that brings to light alleged political influence-peddling and financial misconduct. The sentencing was delivered by the Seoul Central District Court against ... Read full article.

The long-awaited murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, accused in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rap icon Tupac Shakur, is quickly approaching its conclusion in Las Vegas. Davis's defense rested after calling just three witnesses, wrapping up testimony in less than two hours on Thursday. ... Read full article.

A high-profile police investigation into whether former foreign secretary Lord Peter Mandelson shared confidential information with convicted paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein is reportedly teetering on the brink of collapse. The probe, which led to Mandelson’s arrest earlier this year, is ... Read full article.

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal has approached the Supreme Court, challenging his conviction and the 10-year jail sentence handed down by the Bombay High Court at Goa in a 2013 sexual assault case. This move comes just two days after the Goa government also filed a petition in the apex court, ... Read full article.

A significant development is on the horizon in the high-profile case involving Luigi Mangione, who faces severe federal charges connected to the death of a prominent health insurance executive. Reports suggest that Mangione is expected to enter a guilty plea in the federal stalking case, a move ... Read full article.

Singer and actress Selena Gomez, along with her mother, are currently embroiled in a lawsuit concerning their mental health startup, Wondermind. Investors have come forward, alleging securities fraud and breach of contract, claiming they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company.The plaintiffs ... Read full article.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has seen criminal fraud and bribery charges against him dismissed by a U.S. judge this Monday. This significant decision followed a rare request from the Justice Department to drop the prosecution, a move that initially led Brooklyn-based U.S. District Judge Nicholas ... Read full article.

In a notable development that has sparked considerable discussion, the Supreme Court of India today unequivocally refused to entertain a plea by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra. Moitra had approached the apex court seeking to appear virtually before the Delhi Police in connection with a hate ... Read full article.

A Los Angeles courtroom heard shocking new evidence on Friday, indicating that singer D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, had impregnated Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teenager he is accused of fatally stabbing. Text messages presented in court reveal that Rivas Hernandez, who was 13 at the time, later ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court recently agreed to urgently consider a plea filed by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Bal Thackeray) faction, challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s decision to approve the "unilateral merger" of six of its nine Members of Parliament (MPs) with the rival Shiv Sena faction led by ... Read full article.

The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of popular Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav in multiple cheque bounce cases, directing him to surrender and effectively sending him back to jail. The court didn't hold back, describing Yadav's conduct throughout the proceedings as "dubious" as it dismissed ... Read full article.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, along with six other prominent figures, has suffered a significant legal setback in his long-running "war with the press." A High Court judge has dismissed their privacy case against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.The Duke ... Read full article.

The BJP government in Chhattisgarh has officially established a five-member committee, headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, to prepare a draft for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. This significant move was announced by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's office via a ... Read full article.

In a significant legal victory for one of India's most decorated athletes, the Supreme Court has cleared the way for wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials. The decision, delivered just a day before the trials were set to begin on May 30, comes as a major ... Read full article.

Political tension is heating up in Uttar Pradesh as Congress state chief Ajay Rai finds himself in legal trouble. An FIR was registered against Rai on Saturday following a controversial event in Mahoba district where he allegedly made abusive remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ... Read full article.