How Hong Kong’s Tai Po community is finding light in darkness, 1 month after fire
As Wang Fuk Court residents and their neighbours pick up the pieces after blaze, glimmers of hope and generosity bring comfort
· Fiona Sun
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Newest first · UTC+11:00New Company, chance to forego debt? - DailyNews
In this judgment by Chandra Ekanayake, J., the Court addressed an appeal (Sri Lanka Co-operative Marketing Federation Ltd. Vs. Ambewela Livestock Co. Ltd. – SC CHC – APPEAL NO. 54/2007-2014) by the defendant-appellant (Markfed) against a Commercial High Court decision favouring the plaintiff-respondent (Ambewela Liv…
· Mavan perera
Rs. 150 Mn for ‘e Court’ Digitalisation project - DailyNews
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has finalised plans to launch an ‘e Court’ project to Digitalise Sri Lanka’s Judicial system, aiming to establish a National Judicial Data Grid.
· Mavan perera
Police secure seven-day detention order for 11 suspects in major drug bust - DailyNews
The Police Narcotics Bureau has obtained a seven-day detention order to question 11 suspects arrested in connection with a large quantity of narcotics seized from a fishing trawler off the Southern coast by the Sri Lanka Navy. Police stated the detention order was granted after the suspects were presented before the…
· Mavan perera
Police arrest 2 with 3 locally made firearms - DailyNews
A team of Police officers from Siripura have arrested 2 persons with 3 locally made firearms, in a raid conducted in the areas of Siripura and Miwathpura. A Police officer in the raiding party said that the persons arrested by the police officers had used these firearms to hunt animals. Police say that the persons a…
· Mavan perera
‘Ball in French court’: Russia makes ‘proposal’ over jailed NGO researcher
Laurent Vinatier is in prison in Russia and facing more spying allegations, but Moscow says it has reached out to Paris
· Agence France-Presse
मोहम्मद अखलाक मॉब लिंचिंग केस में पीड़ित पक्ष को न्याय की आस
उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने ग्रेटर नोएडा के बिसाहड़ा गांव के बहुचर्चित अखलाक मॉब लिंचिंग मामले में अभियुक्तों के मुकदमे वापस लेने की कोर्ट से अपील की थी लेकिन कोर्ट ने यूपी सरकार की इस अर्जी को खारिज कर दिया. ग्रेटर नोएडा के सूरजपुर स्थित फास्ट ट्रैक कोर्ट में अतिरिक्त जिला एवं सत्र न्यायाधीश की अदालत ने अभियोजन पक्ष की ओ…
· समीरात्मज मिश्र
With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?
The High Court will rule on abuse of power and money laundering charges, with Najib facing the prospect of lengthy prison terms if found guilty
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case
While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say
· Sam Beltran
Legal Tales | Free for all or fees for all? Hong Kong’s legal aid levels the scales
From pro bono work to legal aid, the city’s lawyers help ensure access to the courts is not reserved only for those with deep pockets
· Jose-Antonio Maurellet
Opinion | Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws
The city’s children need better legal protection from cruelty, sexual grooming and internet advances
· Grenville Cross
Seeking climate justice: Indonesian fishermen’s case against Holcim to proceed
The lawsuit states that Holcim has ‘significantly contributed to climate change with its massive CO2 emissions’
· Resty Woro Yuniar
The wages of absolution - DailyNews
‘History will absolve me,’ was the title of Fidel Castro’s speech in Court when he defended charges brought against him after leading the attack on the Moncada Barracks in Cuba. This was way back in 1953. The text of the two hour speech later became the manifesto of the 26th of July Movement.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Chief Justice, SC Judges visit Sanchi sacred site - DailyNews
Sanchi Chethiyagiri Viharaya Chief Incumbent Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thera stated that a delegation of Supreme Court judges led by Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena recently visited the Sanchi sacred site in India.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Dep. Min Watagala files defamation case against Mahinda Pathirana - DailyNews
Deputy Minister of Public Security and Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala has filed a defamation case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) activist Mahinda Pathirana at the Kaduwela District Court, alleging damage to his reputation caused by false statements circulated on social media.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee upheld by judge, as lottery system ends
The US awards 85,000 H-1B visas annually via lottery, with Indian nationals accounting for nearly three-quarters of recipients
· Agence France-Presse
Nationalgarde: Rückschlag für Trump vor Supreme Court
US-Präsident Donald Trump hat vor dem Obersten Gerichtshof der Vereinigten Staaten eine Niederlage kassiert. Der Supreme Court blockierte am Dienstag vorläufig den Einsatz der Nationalgarde in Chicago.
· Deutsche Welle
Court extends detention of Sampath Manamperi over alleged links to ‘Ice’ production - DailyNews
Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’…
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Najib’s children lament Malaysian court ruling – ‘we thought he was coming home’
The ex-prime minister has lost his case to have his imprisonment commuted to house arrest based on a supposed royal decree
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
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Pamela Silagan "Pam" Baricuatro is a lawyer from Cebu.
Former Singapore lawyer and human rights activist M Ravi dies
The 56-year-old was a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ community and supported the abolition of the death penalty in the city state
· CNA
Letters | To kick our social media habit, let’s start with the adults
Readers discuss the missing link in efforts to restrict screen time for children, concern over the Jimmy Lai trial and verdict, and rampant illegal parking in Hong Kong
· Letters
US Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment in Chicago
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a request by President Donald Trump to allow the deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois.
· Farah Bahgat
US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago
It is a rare setback for the US president at the high court, which has sided with his administration in almost every case
· Reuters
Warrant against MP Archuna for absconding Court - DailyNews
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (23) ordered the Fort Police to arrest MP Ramanathan Archuna and produce him before Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Forty-eight traders hauled up as CAA intensifies raids in Jaffna - DailyNews
Special inspection raids have been intensified across the Jaffna district ahead of the festive season, with legal action initiated against 48 business establishments for various violations, the Government Agent of Jaffna, M. Piratheepan has said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Ordem dos Advogados denuncia ataque à liberdade de advocacia
"A retenção de um advogado no exercício das suas funções, sem fundamento legal válido, não constitui apenas uma ofensa pessoal ao advogado visado, mas antes um grave ataque institucional à advocacia, à defesa dos direitos dos cidadãos e ao regular funcionamento do sistema de justiça", refere a Ordem numa nota public…
· Deutsche Welle
Why Trump backs Bayer in Roundup weedkiller cancer battle
The long-running legal fight over Bayer's weedkiller Roundup has seen nearly 200,000 cancer claims filed in US courts over the past seven years and is now being turned into a political tug of war.
· Nik Martin
Supreme Court: Caloocan cops murdered Kian delos Santos in Duterte-era drug war
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jairo Bolledo
Committee probing Hong Kong fire visits Wang Fuk Court to inspect conditions
Panel chairman Justice David Lok visits scene of blaze with committee members to understand ‘actual environment’ at estate
· Willa Wu
Judges slam lawyers, quash convictions of 11 Hong Kong villagers in ‘ding’ case
Appeal court rules 11 men were deprived of a fair trial because their lawyers failed to act in their best interests in building licences case
· Brian Wong
Why Malaysian court ruling against Najib is dividing Anwar’s coalition
A comment by a DAP member that is perceived as celebrating Najib’s legal setback has been slammed by Umno’s leaders
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Arrest warrant issued for MP Archchuna - DailyNews
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna after he failed to appear in court for a hearing in a case accusing him of obstructing police duties.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hardest K-dramas to watch -- A beginner’s guide
From court titles to tavern gossip, here's how to decode Korea’s historical dramas
· Lee Yoon-seo
South Korean politicians agree to Unification Church special probe in rare move
The ruling DPK has accepted the opposition’s proposal to appoint special prosecutors to look into the church’s political meddling and bribes
· Park Chan-kyong
Bondi shooters threw unexploded pipe bombs at crowd — police
Newly released court documents have revealed a mass of new information about the Australian police investigation into the Bondi beach shooting.
· Kate Hairsine
Mistrial in case of ex-top aide to New York governor charged as China agent
Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, walked free after jury was deadlocked on all 19 counts and could not reach a verdict
· Mark Magnier
Constable who allegedly attacked NPP MP released on bail - DailyNews
The constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station who was arrested yesterday (22), who had earlier accused National People’s Party (NPP) MP Shantha Padmakumara of assaulting him on December 20 night in the Kolonna area, has been released on bail by the Embilipitiya Magistrate’s Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Construction in Hatton-Dickoya UC limits halted after cyclone - DailyNews
Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council (UC) Chairman Asoka Karunarathna has taken steps to inform the public to immediately halt all construction activities being carried out within the Urban Council limits without the recommendations of the Council and the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) after Cyclone Ditwah. …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Schumer urges US Senate legal action over staggered Epstein files release
Senate minority leader called the incremental and heavily redacted release of records ‘a blatant cover-up’
· Associated Press
SJB, SLPP, SLFP and Dilith-aligned members unite to defeat CMC Budget - DailyNews
The inaugural budget of the Colombo Municipal Council for 2026, proposed by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated today (22).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Indonesians set to face cement giant Holcim in Swiss court
A Swiss court is set to hear a climate case against cement giant Holcim after admitting a complaint filed by four residents of the low-lying Indonesian island of Pari.
· Louis Oelofse
Malay court denies former PM Najib Razak house arrest
A court in Malaysia has dismissed former Prime Minister Najib Razak's bid to serve the remainder of his jail sentence at home.
· Kate Hairsine
Malaysian court blocks Najib’s bid for house arrest
Monday’s decision keeps the former prime minister behind bars as he awaits the outcome of the far larger 1MDB case on Friday
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Hong Kong lawyers give free aid to Tai Po residents at loss over next legal steps
As residents of Wang Fuk Court rebuild their lives, hundreds of lawyers have stepped in to help them understand their legal options
· Fiona Chow
3 suspects in Elysee Palace silverware theft to stand trial
Three men are set to stand trial next year over the suspected theft of thousands of euros' worth of silverware from France's Elysee Palace.
· Karl Sexton
France presidential palace insider arrested for stealing exclusive silverware
A silver steward and two accomplices to face trial after investigators recovered 100 items of national heritage from a personal locker, car and home
· Associated Press
Pakistan sentences ex-PM Khan, wife to 17 years in prison
A court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison after they were found guilty of corruption.
· Karl Sexton
Duterte can undergo trial, medical experts tell ICC
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Lian Buan
China’s top court sends message to employers on sexual harassment
Supreme People’s Court highlights ruling that a restaurant did not have to pay compensation to a worker dismissed for harassing colleague
· Phoebe Zhang