Anti-graft court had fewest unresolved cases in nearly half a century in 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Miriam Grace Go
Follow the story
Law & Courts
A focused view of neutral reporting on Law & Courts, brought together across publishers.
Explore all topics →
Neutral reports only
Newest first · UTC+11:00
Afghan resistance museum revamped under Taliban rule | South China Morning Post
The museum no longer has a ‘hall of fame’ gallery featuring portraits of mujahideen commanders, including some who fought against the ruling Taliban.
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded - DailyNews
The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, Johan Fernando and Jerome Kenneth Fernando, until January 30 in connection with the alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle during Fernando’s tenure as Minister. Two other individuals are also implicated …
· Supuni Kulasinghe
European Parliament votes to delay Mercosur deal in court
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a legal check of the EU's trade deal with four members of the Latin American Mercosur bloc, a move that could severely delay or even derail the deal.
· Mark Hallam
Japan PM Takaichi set to dissolve parliament for snap election - DailyNews
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday (Jan 23) ahead of a snap election on Feb 8, counting on her Cabinet’s high poll numbers to steer her otherwise unpopular ruling party to victory.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
A dispute over rooms - DailyNews
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].)
· Gayan Abeykoon
HC indictments against Arjuna, brother over CPC fuel purchasing irregularities - DailyNews
The Bribery Commission, in a further report, told Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (22) that it has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother Dhammika Ranatunga, in connection allegedly causing a loss of Rs. 800 million to the country…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Germany: Far-right extremist 'Saxon Separatists' stand trial
The accused called themselves the "Saxon Separatists" — SS for short. It was an allusion to National Socialism: During the reign of terror under Adolf Hitler from 1933 until the end of World War II in 1945, SS stood for Schutzstaffel, an elite paramilitary organization. It was a central instrument of power and cruci…
· Marcel Fürstenau
189 complaints received via ‘1995’ forest conservation hotline within two months - DailyNews
Legal action completed for 95 cases Highest number of complaints reported from Moneragala, Anuradhapura
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump sues JPMorgan, accusing bank of closing accounts for political reasons
The US president’s US$5 billion lawsuit alleges that the bank singled him out for ‘debanking’ after the January 6 Capitol attack
· Reuters
Ombudsman fires 7 Customs personnel, suspends 1; CA voids ruling in 2022
Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
· Lian Buan
Beijing, Hong Kong slam European bid to sanction officials over Jimmy Lai trial
Resolution in response to conviction of former media boss also calls for rethink of city’s trade status under World Trade Organization
· Connor Mycroft
Hong Kong Bar chief warns against applying ‘political lenses’ to court rulings
Jose-Antonio Maurellet expresses confidence in city’s judiciary, says national security cases have drawn scrutiny amid geopolitical tensions
· Jeffie Lam
Families of Hong Kong ferry crash victims walk out over coroner’s remarks
Inquest verdict for 2012 Lamma ferry crash enters second day, with relatives of victims at one point deciding to leave courtroom
· Fiona Chow
Frenchie Mae Cumpio case: Who is Tacloban City RTC Judge Georgina Perez?
Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
· jpcruz0306
What's Trump's 'Board of Peace' and does it threaten the UN?
Initially, US President Donald Trump intended to use his so-called "Board of Peace", or BoP, to oversee peace and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. The United Nations approved the plan last November by passing UN Security Council Resolution 2803. At the time, legal experts already warned it was a breach of internati…
· Jan D. Walter
New laws needed to regulate harmful social media content – Min Nalinda - DailyNews
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, emphasized the need for new legislation to regulate social media content that causes harm to the public, stating that current legal frameworks are insufficient to cover all sectors.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Missing documents delay Kassapa Thero’s writ petition; Hearing to resume at 1.30 PM - DailyNews
The Court of Appeal was informed today (22) that the necessary documents regarding the writ petitions filed by Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others have not yet been received. The petitions seek an order directing the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to release the monks currently remanded in connection with the Tr…
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Transcript: Supreme Court appears sceptical over Fed firing
Marc Filippino, Derek Brower and Stefania Palma
Supreme Court appears sceptical over Fed firing
PublishedJanuary 22 2026
Hong Kong begins national security trial of Tiananmen vigil group
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Mia Gonzalez
South Korean court’s harsh jail term for Han sets stage for Yoon’s verdict
The ex-prime minister was jailed for 23 years for his role in Yoon’s martial law decree, deemed an ‘insurrection from above’ by the court
· Park Chan-kyong
Legal Tales | Fine brews: Hong Kong milk tea and the Opening of the Legal Year ceremony
Why we keep a decidedly Western colonial tradition and display it proudly in front of the world
· Martin W H Wong
Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations
The decision comes as Mark Carney seeks closer ties to China to offset the effect of Trump’s tariffs
· Reuters
Review | Mercy: Chris Pratt battles a virtual judge in flawed AI courtroom thriller
Chris Pratt plays a detective accused of murder who has 90 minutes to clear his name in this ‘screenlife’ thriller that fluffs its third act
· James Mottram
Hong Kong builder linked to 5 workplace deaths wins appeal over licence renewal
High Court orders Buildings Department to review rejection of Aggressive Construction’s application to renew licence as ‘not even brief reasons were given’
· Fiona Chow
Court set to rule on Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s cases after nearly 6 years
Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
· jsitchon0312
Japan: Assassin of ex-PM Shinzo Abe jailed for life
A court in Japan on Wednesday sentenced the man charged with fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life in prison, more than three years after the assassination sent shockwaves around the world.
· Dharvi Vaid
Assassin of Japan's former PM Abe sentenced to life in prison
Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
· Herbie G
‘No reliable evidence’ Taipan bakery chain can settle debts: Hong Kong judge
Deputy Judge Gary Lam says parent company Vast Luck has twice failed to pay debts, leading to breach of earlier pledge to court
· Harvey Kong
Hong Kong court rules 39 people ‘unlawfully killed’ in 2012 Lamma Island ferry crash | South China Morning Post
The Lamma IV ferry sank after colliding with the Sea Smooth on October 1, 2012, killing 31 adults and eight children.
Malaysia’s Johor books 5 Singaporeans for littering under new enforcement regime
The cases come as the country enforces new rules sending littering offences to court as the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign rolls out
· SCMP’s Asia desk
South Korea’s former PM found guilty of insurrection - DailyNews
A South Korean court has sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison after finding him guilty on insurrection charges related to disgraced ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Ex-South Korean PM sentenced to 23 years in martial law case
A South Korean court has sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law in December 2024.
· RT
South Korea jails ex-PM Han Duck-soo over martial law crisis
A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former prime minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison over charges including engaging in acts of insurrection.
· Richard Connor
South Korea’s ex-PM Han gets 23 years in prison for insurrection
A judge said Han Duck-soo ‘disregarded his duty and responsibility as prime minister until the very end’
· Agence France-Presse
Man who assassinated Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison - DailyNews
A court in western Japan has sentenced Yamagami Tetsuya to life in prison for fatally shooting former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo more than three years ago. This story will be updated as more details emerge.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Design of ship in Lamma tragedy met safety standards, Hong Kong inquest finds
Coroner says undisputed evidence shows collision that left 39 dead was caused by the gross negligence of two coxswains
· Brian Wong
SC to hear Mahindananda’s appeal on March 9 - DailyNews
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.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hong Kong’s tennis chief confident about future status of ATP tournament
City receives waivers as centre court does not meet the standards set out by the men’s tennis global governing body
· Mike Chan
Israel’s demolition of UN compound in East Jerusalem raises legal concerns
Israel banned UNRWA in October 2024 over alleged Hamas ties. The agency says demolition of sites that stored Gaza aid violates international law
· Reuters
Sri Lanka Insurance Institute to receive legal powers under proposed new bill - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the Sri Lanka Insurance Institute Bill, aimed at strengthening the Institute’s legal and operational framework.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Au Bénin, les législatives n'ont pas déplacé les foules
Au Bénin, la Cour constitutionnelle a tranché. Le verdict final des élections législatives du 11 janvier 2026 est désormais connu. Par la voix de son président, Dorothé Cossi Sossa, la Cour constitutionnelle a proclamé lundi (19.01) les résultats définitifs du scrutin.
· Rodrigue Guézodjè
Meet Colm Feore, who plays Tommy Norris’ lawyer Nate in Landman
His credits include Thor and The Amazing Spider‑Man 2, and he won a Gemini Award for his portrayal of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Families of Hong Kong ferry crash victims say verdict won’t bring closure
Alice Leung, who lost 23-year-old brother in Lamma ferry disaster, says she knows inquest findings will not provide all the answers
· Fiona Chow
SC fixes hearing for appeals of Mahindananda and Nalin - DailyNews
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.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Himachal farmers gherao secretariat, demand implementation of Supreme Court land policy - DailyNews
Farmers and orchardists from across Himachal Pradesh on Monday staged a massive protest and gherao outside the state Secretariat, demanding immediate implementation of the Supreme Court’s directions to frame a clear policy for regularisation.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong set to receive long-awaited inquest verdict on 2012 Lamma ferry crash
Coroner’s Court set to deliver verdict on ferry disaster that claimed the lives of 39 people more than a decade ago
· Brian Wong
Gazette modifying nature reserve boundary revoked - DailyNews
The Attorney General yesterday informed the Supreme Court that the Government has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification revoking the earlier Extraordinary Gazette issued by former Wildlife Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi, which had modified the boundaries of the Wedithalathivu Nature Reserve for an aquacultur…
· damith
Manusha withdraws FR petition before Supreme Court - DailyNews
Former Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara yesterday withdrew a Fundamental Rights petition filed before the Supreme Court in connection with an ongoing Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe into alleged E8 visa agreements with South Korea.
· damith