Actor Hemal Ranasinghe granted bail - DailyNews
The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (3) ordered the release of popular actor Hemal Ranasinghe on bail.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Why China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama
Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say
· Kandy Wong
Writ petition over Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident dismissed - DailyNews
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a writ petition filed by four monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and five others currently in custody over the placement of a Buddha statue at the Sri Sambodhi Temple on the Trincomalee coast.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars
With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards
· Ken Chu
Court orders arrest of Samindra Rajapaksa - DailyNews
Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara yesterday (02) ordered the arrest and production of Samindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, in connection with an investigation into an alleged US$ 2 million fraud involving the acquisition of a new fleet of wide-body aircraft for SriLankan Airlines.
· damith
Warrants out for MP Jagath Manuwarna and ‘Ratta’ - DailyNews
Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara yesterday issued warrants for the arrest of Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna and Rathidu Senaratne, popularly known as ‘Ratta’, for failing to appear before the open Court.
· damith
Chinese man on trial in Munich for raping sedated partner, echoing Pelicot case
The 27-year-old faces trial for drugging, raping, and filming his Chinese girlfriend, and is charged with attempted murder and aggravated rape
· dpa
Norwegian royal scandal deepens as Crown Princess’ son arrested before trial
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 charges including rape, strangulation, knife threats, marijuana trafficking
· Associated Press
Guilty verdict for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai
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शोभा कुमारी (बदला हुआ नाम) काम की तलाश में दस साल पहले बिहार के मुजफ्फरपुर से दिल्ली आई थीं. तब से वह अपने पति के साथ शाहबाद डेरी की एक बस्ती में रह रही हैं. पिछले साल जिस घर में शोभा काम करती थीं, वहां के मालिक ने उन पर चोरी का झूठा आरोप लगा दिया. शोभा को अपमानित किया गया और उनके साथ मारपीट भी की गई. पुलिस ने शोभा …
· शिवांगी सक्सेना
Taiwan’s KMT stresses ‘family’ ties with mainland China as vice-chair begins visit
Landmark trip draws fierce criticism from Taiwan’s ruling party and reignites debate about the island’s cross-strait strategy
· Lawrence Chung
Court orders arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of suspect Chamal Rajapaksa, over MiG deal investigation - DailyNews
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, be named as the third suspect in the controversial Airbus deal investigation.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 10 years in jail in corruption case - DailyNews
A court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail and her niece, Tulip Siddiq, who is a British lawmaker, to four years in prison in two cases involving a government township project near the capital.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Arrest warrant issued for Jagath Manuwarna - DailyNews
Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara issued arrest warrants today (02) against MP Jagath Manuwarna of the NPP and one other individual after they failed to appear in court.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Balangoda Kassapa Thero, others remanded until February 9 - DailyNews
Four Buddhist monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals have been further remanded by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court until 9 February 2026 in connection with a dispute over a Buddha statue placed on coastal land.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Man arrested over threatening attorneys in Nugegoda - DailyNews
The Mirihana Police has arrested a suspect in connection with an incident that occurred on January 30 in front of the Gangodawila Court Complex, where two attorneys appearing for an accused before the Magistrate’s Court of Nugegoda were allegedly threatened and attacked.
· damith
Child detained by ICE in raid returns to Minnesota after judge’s order
Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released after a federal judge blasts the Trump administration’s ‘ill-conceived’ pursuit of deportation quotas
· Reuters
CK Hutchison faces limited legal options after Panama voids port rights: experts
Beijing will need to step in if the case is to be brought to an international court in The Hague, legal expert tells SCMP
· Lam Ka-sing
In China, is ‘family’ becoming a legal shield for rape?
More troubling concerns surface in a high-profile case involving a man who fathered children with a mentally ill woman, lawyers say
· Meredith Chen
From son of Norway crown princess to alleged rapist: Marius Hoiby’s downfall
The 29-year-old, who goes on trial next week accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriends, has become a liability for the monarchy
· Agence France-Presse
US must release 5-year-old ‘bunny hat boy’ detained by ICE, judge orders
Liam Conejo Ramos was allegedly used as bait to lure out his family, further strengthening the backlash against Trump’s migrant crackdown
· Associated Press
My Take | Tai Po fire victims are not being served well by the inaction on class actions
It has been two decades since moves began to bring such cases to Hong Kong. Any resolution will likely come too late for Wang Fuk Court residents
· Cliff Buddle
CK Hutchison tipped to sell remaining ports despite Panama court ruling: experts
But effort by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate will still face scrutiny from Beijing and deal may be re-evaluated, analysts tell SCMP
· Connor Mycroft
Letters | Don’t be too quick to call brands out on cultural appropriation
Readers discuss the use of Chinese stylistic elements in fashion, a Malaysian corruption trial, and a new trade pact
· Letters
US man escapes execution for dumping girl, 5, to be killed by alligators
Harrel Braddy, who spent a decade on death row for the gruesome murder of Quatisha Maycock, has been given a life sentence in a new trial
· Tribune News Service
US hails Panama high court ruling against CK Hutchison’s ports concession
Secretary of State Rubio said the decision was encouraging, as it drew support on Capitol Hill and unease among Chinese-linked firms
· Khushboo Razdan
Moscova: Proces împotriva sculptorului satiric Jacques Tilly
Președintele Rusiei, Vladimir Putin, se scaldă în sângele Ucrainei, iar președintele SUA, Donald Trump, rupe acordul privind protecția climei ca un copil furios. Sunt doar două dintre imaginile purtate de carele alegorice create de sculptorul din Düsseldorf, Jacques Tilly. Deși provoacă intenționat reacții puternice…
· Gaby Reucher
Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty after US judge dismisses murder charge
He could still be put behind bars for life if convicted of other charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
· Associated Press
Trump DOJ arrests ex-CNN anchor over church protest after judge rebuffed charges
Taken into custody covering the Grammys, Don Lemon’s lawyer calls arrest a ‘First Amendment violation’, saying he was just chronicling a protest
· Associated Press
Sathosa Lorry case: Johnston and sons further remanded - DailyNews
The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, Johan Fernando and Jerome Kenneth Fernando, until February 13.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Court reschedules decision on Trincomalee buddha statue incident - DailyNews
The Court of Appeal has rescheduled the delivery of its order regarding a writ petition filed by Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Ven. Kalyanawansa Tissa Thero of Trincomalee.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Beijing, Hong Kong slam Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession
Supreme Court rules port contract of firm’s subsidiary ‘unconstitutional’
· Fiona Chow
In robot-aided surgery, it doesn’t matter where you are: Chinese study
First randomised controlled trial of telesurgery finds it a ‘feasible solution’ for uneven distribution of medical services
· Holly Chik
Two School Districts Sue, Claiming Alaska Is Failing Its Constitutional Obligation to Fund Public Education
Two Alaska school districts filed a lawsuit on Jan. 20 in Anchorage Superior Court against the state, its governor and its education commissioner over what they say is a long-running failure to adequately fund public education.
· Emily Schwing
Partition actions and procedural flaws - DailyNews
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 a…
· Gayan Abeykoon
SJB MC Member arrested for assault gets bail - DailyNews
The Kalutara Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Municipal Council (MC) Member who was arrested for assaulting a person on a motorcycle during a protest held by the SJB in Kalutara has been released on bail on the order of the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (29).
· Gayan Abeykoon
CA affirms ten-year imprisonment term for pastor - DailyNews
The Court of Appeal (CA) has upheld a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed on a pastor in a church in Kottukachchi, Puttalam District, who was convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl.
· Gayan Abeykoon
FBI’s Search of Georgia Election Center Is “Dangerous,” Experts Warn
When the FBI executed a warrant on Wednesday to seize records from the 2020 presidential vote in Fulton County, Georgia, it marked both an extraordinary event in the history of American elections and a significant escalation in President Donald Trump’s breaking of democratic norms, several legal experts said.
· Doug Bock Clark and Jen Fifield
FBI search in Georgia: Why Trump’s 2020 election obsession is a warning for 2026
Experts fear the 2020 ballot seizure is a ‘poisoning of the well’ that marks the start of a broader legal offensive for the 2026 elections
· Associated Press
Singapore court rules man, 97, mentally fit to marry mistress
The widower, who had an extramarital affair with his secretary since 1971, has filed separate lawsuits against his second son and grandson
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Legal Tales | Late corporate activist David Webb showed why transparency benefits Hong Kong
Webb’s website reported on suspicious corporate wrongdoings under an open system that improved city’s governance and exercise of the rule of law
· Jose-Antonio Maurellet
Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety - DailyNews
Are social media apps addictive like cigarettes? Are these sites defective products?
· Mavan perera
Altair issues title deeds to individual ownership - DailyNews
Altair Residences have, over the past six months, seen more than 100 individual title deeds being executed by apartment owners, providing owners with a clear, registered, legal title to their apartments in accordance with Sri Lankan property law.
· Mavan perera
Women’s best interests at risk amid surge in sexual offences - CA - DailyNews
Our Court Correspondent The Court of Appeal, in its judgement, observed that the best interests of women are in jeopardy due to the rise in sexual offences, a trend that does not bode well for future generations.
· Mavan perera
Caribbean island wins landmark climate case against Netherlands
The ruling mandates urgent climate action for Bonaire’s 20,000 residents, amid rising seas, setting a precedent for climate justice
· Associated Press
Spanyol Legalkan Status 500.000 Migran Asing
Pemerintah kiri Spanyol menyetujui skema jalur cepat yang memungkinkan hingga 500.000 migran tanpa dokumen mengajukan izin tinggal legal. Mayoritas calon penerima berasal dari Amerika Latin dan Afrika.
· Felicia Salvina
RW’s London visit: Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake remanded - DailyNews
Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in connection with the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s official trip to London for the graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithri Wickremesinghe.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Alleged misuse of state funds during UK visit; Former President Ranil to face charges in March - DailyNews
Investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month, and formal charges are expected to be filed in March, the Attorney General’s office informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (28).
· Supuni Kulasinghe
LPL match fixing: Tamim Rahman fined Rs. 24 Mn with suspended jail term - DailyNews
In a landmark ruling for Sri Lankan cricket, the court has imposed a Rs. 24 million fine on Tamim Rahman, the owner of the Dambulla Thunders franchise.
· Thushan Jayasuriya