Topic: Justice — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-06 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramanayake, announced today (06) that the Supreme Court has cleared the “Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal)” Bill, confirming that it is consistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-06 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing has a range of possible options after a contract given to Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison was voided by Panama’s Supreme Court
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[2026-02-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This appeal, (Muruthen Rallage Nawarathne Bandara and others vs. Henaka Rallage Premachandra Bandara (2025) SC/Appeal/18/2017) emerging from a long-standing property dispute in the District Court of Kegalle, centres on the procedural complexities of substitution and the execution of an ex-parte decree following the death of a defendant. The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka granted leave to appeal to address two pivotal questions of law: first, whether the District Judge erred in allowing the substitution of the deceased defendant under Section
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[2026-02-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Revaan Amarasinghe of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia and Sahansa Damsiluni of Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo produced excellent performances to clinch multiple titles at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, held at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo.
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[2026-02-05 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US Supreme Court rejected a Republican appeal against the use of the electoral map, which could help the Democrats flip up to five seats
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[2026-02-05 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ganuka Fernando moved into the quarter-finals after a fine three-set victory in the boys’ second round of the ITF J30 Colombo Sri Lanka Week 2 tennis tournament, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-02-05 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran tennis players Chammika de Silva and Arjun Fernando won the Over-55 Doubles title at the ongoing YETI-SSC Open Tennis Championship played at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place, Colombo.
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[2026-02-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Final and executory — and also game-changing. The Supreme Court has ruled on last year’s Sara Duterte impeachment case with finality, but the response from key lawmakers and from some constitutional lawyers has been critical.
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[2026-02-04 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-04 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: In-depth After flood control mess, NIA chief’s daughter transfers ownership of $1.2-M Las Vegas house Philippine News Supreme Court junks petition questioning ICI’s establishment Feb 4, 2026 5:53 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Mission accomplished? What the ICI did — and missed Jan 30, 2026 3:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Back to zero?
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[2026-02-04 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Zacharia Akbar of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, and Thishya Banagala of Visakha Vidyalaya emerged as the Boys’ and Girls’ Under-12 champions at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, played at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place, Colombo, yesterday.
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[2026-02-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament yesterday that he has received copies of four petitions filed with the Supreme Court challenging the new Protection of Occupants Bill. He made this statement at the beginning of the House’s proceedings yesterday.
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[2026-02-03 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: We are proud to announce that Lahiru Ekanayake won the championship at the Royal Kandyan Tennis Club Annual Finals, held on 31 January 2026 at the University of Peradeniya Tennis Courts.
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[2026-02-03 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Ganuka Fernando, Saha Kapilasena and Annaya Norbert produced impressive first-round victories at the ITF J30 Colombo Sri Lanka Week 2, held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-02-03 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Yuhansa Peiris of Bishop’s College produced a fine all-round display to win the Girls’ Under-18 Singles title at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Colombo.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that individuals who spread falsehoods during the so-called ‘good governance’ period are now attempting to use State institutions, including the Courts, the Police and the Attorney General’s Department, to validate those lies using public funds.
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[2026-02-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine News Philippines, US sign deal on critical energy transition minerals Thought Leaders [Time Trowel] Zamboanga City and ‘Chief of War’ Feb 1, 2026 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied About Rappler Maria Ressa to headline 2026 ‘Doomsday Clock’ reveal Jan 27, 2026 10:50 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today Supreme Court asked to strike down unprogrammed appropriations | The wRap
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[2026-02-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As generative music tools surge, China turns to state oversight while the US relies on courts, copyright suits and settlements
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[2026-01-30 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: China on Friday said it would be taking "necessary measures" following a ruling by Panama's Supreme Court, that Chinese control of Panama Canal ports was unconstitutional.
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[2026-01-30 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Supreme Court rules port contract of firm’s subsidiary ‘unconstitutional’
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[2026-01-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This Supreme Court judgment (Ediriweera Jayasekera Kurundupatabendige Chandrani vs. Willorage Rasika Lakmini and others [SC APPEAL NO. 15/2009]))addresses a pivotal procedural dispute regarding the maintainability of an appeal in a partition action. The core issue is whether the 4th defendant’s failure to strictly adhere to the notice and security requirements of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) should result in the dismissal of her appeal.
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[2026-01-30 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Sandithi Usgodaarachchi and Bovindee Jithsara produced a strong and clinical performance to reach the girls’ doubles semi-finals at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo Week 1 tournament, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) clay courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-29 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mayooran Kubherane of St Peter’s College continued his rich vein of form while Tuvini de Alwis and Biyanka Acquistapace claimed the women’s doubles crown at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship, concluded at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Political rivalry between Government and Opposition parties was the order of the day as both camps devoted their energies to asserting themselves in the New Year. This is while a series of cases against key political figures are set to make headlines, with proceedings against them beginning in Courts.
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[2026-01-29 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thai conglomerate expected to join a group of cornerstone investors in a deal that could raise about US$1.5 billion
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[2026-01-28 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court today directed that notices be served on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. This is in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition challenging alleged unlawful compensation payments to former Ministers and Members of Parliament.
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[2026-01-28 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ganuka Fernando and Aahil Kaleel became the only Sri Lankan players to qualify for the quarter-finals at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo Week 1 tournament, played at the SLTA clay courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-28 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Brothers Thehan Wijemanne and Methvan Wijemanne delivered another outstanding performance to win the Men’s Doubles title at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships 2026, held at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place in Colombo.
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[2026-01-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again
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[2026-01-27 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that action has been initiated to institute both criminal and civil proceedings against Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the local agent of the MV X-Press Pearl, in compliance with directions issued by the Court following the maritime disaster.
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[2026-01-27 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Saha Kapilasena and Gehansa Methnadi recorded impressive first-round victories at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo – Week One, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) clay courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-26 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday in the presence of EU leaders who were invited as the guests of honor.
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[2026-01-26 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court has concluded hearing arguments for and against the proposed Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to abolish pension entitlements granted to Members of Parliament.
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[2026-01-26 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Yuhansa Peiris of Bishop’s College, Annaya Norbet of Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya, Mayooran Kubherane of St. Peter’s College and Rehan Gunawardhana of Carey College booked their places in the finals of the Girls’ and Boys’ Under-18 events at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships 2026, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Justice A.H.M. Dilip Nawaz of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on Saturday said that after watching live proceedings of the Supreme Court of India, he mooted live streaming of proceedings of Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court.
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[2026-01-25 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Surfers’ turf: La Union’s world-class waves Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Grace under pressure: Agatha Wong’s wushu journey Jan 25, 2026 8:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Beyond the bell: Nesthy Petecio’s becoming Jan 11, 2026 8:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Familiar game, foreign courts: Thirdy Ravena’s heart for basketball Dec 28, 2025 8:01 PM PHT Share in Chat Share
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[2026-01-24 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Play was suspended on outside courts mid-afternoon on Saturday under the extreme heat rules at the Australian Open.
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[2026-01-24 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the city’s courts will face continued scrutiny, the best way forward is to adhere to the fundamental principles reaffirmed by the chief justice
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[2026-01-24 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nevan Kannangara and Mayanka Perera delivered composed and efficient performances to advance in the Boys Under-18 first round of the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, which continued at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo, yesterday.
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[2026-01-23 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the case under review the Supreme Court deliberated — upon appeal — a property dispute originating from the District Court of Mawanella. (K.G. Somapala alias R.U. Somapala v. W. A. Sumanasiri Udawatta [SC APPEAL NO. 48/2010].)
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[2026-01-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Biyanka Acquistapace and Tuvini de Alwis produced a calm, controlled and clinical display to reach the women’s doubles final at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-23 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jose-Antonio Maurellet expresses confidence in city’s judiciary, says national security cases have drawn scrutiny amid geopolitical tensions
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[2026-01-22 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: Marc Filippino, Derek Brower and Stefania Palma
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[2026-01-22 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 22 2026
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[2026-01-22 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A Law Reform Commission report recommending new criminal offences targeting specific cybercrimes is welcome, but broader efforts are required
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[2026-01-22 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mayooran Kubherane of St Peter’s College Bambalapitiya and Sahansa Damsiluni of Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo delivered composed and clinical performances to capture the Boys’ and Girls’ Under-16 singles titles respectively at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, concluded at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-22 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The past is catching up with 93-year-old Etienne Davignon, a former Belgian diplomat accused of war crimes.
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[2026-01-21 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dilvan Herath and Yuhansa Peiris produced a calm, high-percentage display under pressure to clinch the mixed doubles title at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026 at the SSC Courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court yesterday fixed March 9 for the hearing of appeal applications filed by former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who are seeking to overturn their convictions in the controversial carrom board procurement case.
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[2026-01-20 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court today (20) set March 9 as the date to hear appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their corruption sentences.
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