Tag: Court of Appeal
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Najib Files Appeal Against 1MDB Conviction and RM11.4 Bil Fine
Background: Najib’s Appeal to the Court of Appeal Former Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging his conviction and the RM11.4 billion fine tied to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case. The move comes after a high-profile trial that concluded with Najib being found guilty…
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Najib Seeks Court of Appeal Review of 1MDB Conviction and RM11.4 Billion Fine
Najib Razak files appeal against 1MDB conviction and RM11.4 billion fine KUALA LUMPUR — Former Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has officially filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal, challenging his conviction and sentence in the RM2.28 billion 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case. The move, confirmed by Najib’s legal team, marks a…
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Court of Appeal Blocks Trader from Escalating CBK Bonds Cash Dispute to Supreme Court
Background: A High-Stakes Financial Dispute The legal battle between a Kenyan trader, identified as Johmat Distributors, and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has taken a new turn. The Court of Appeal has blocked the trader from escalating what began as a commercial dispute over allegedly “stolen” bonds cash. The ruling effectively stops Johmat Distributors…
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Court blocks trader’s bid to escalate CBK bonds dispute to Supreme Court
Background: A dispute over bonds cash touches the CBK and a trader A Kenyan trader, Johmat Distributors, has found itself at the center of a long-running commercial dispute with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) over allegations related to ‘stolen’ bonds cash. The matter has spanned multiple court rounds, drawing attention to how public authorities…
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Trader’s bid to escalate bonds cash fight with CBK blocked
Ruling blocks escalation in a high-profile Kenya bonds dispute The Court of Appeal in Kenya has halted a long-running commercial dispute between a trader, Johmat Distributors, and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The trader had sought to elevate the case to the Supreme Court over a contentious issue involving cash tied to bonds, alleging…
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Judge Cautions Chiefs Against Handling Criminal Cases Under ADR in Asogli State
Background: ADR and the Asogli State The discussion centers on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms within the Asogli State, a traditional region in Ghana known for its influential chieftaincy system. ADR techniques, including mediation and arbitration, have gained traction as faster, more amicable routes for resolving civil disputes. However, their applicability to…
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Asogli ADR: Judges Warn Chiefs Against Handling Criminal Cases
Justice Mensah-Homiah Speaks on ADR Boundaries Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, a respected member of Ghana’s Court of Appeal, has issued a clear reminder about the limits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) within the Asogli State. During a recent sensitisation engagement on ADR, she cautioned chiefs and traditional authorities not to adjudicate criminal matters under ADR mechanisms.…
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Judge Warns Chiefs: Keep Criminal Cases Out of ADR in Asogli State
Judicial Warning: Chiefs Urged to Limit ADR to Civil and Traditional Reservations Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, a member of Ghana’s Court of Appeal, has issued a clear cautIon to chiefs within the Asogli State about adjudicating criminal matters through the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. The judiciary’s stance underscores the principle that crime and punishment fall…
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Court of Appeal Acquits Former Denkyira Obuasi Assemblyman in Major Mahama Murder Case
H2: Background of the Case The Major Maxwell Mahama murder case has been a focal point of Ghanaian national attention for years. Major Mahama, a serving officer, was killed in a high-profile incident that prompted extensive courtroom proceedings and multiple appeals. In the latest development, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal has acquitted…
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Major Mahama murder case: Court of Appeal acquits ex assemblyman
Background: The Major Maxwell Mahama Case The case surrounding the murder of Major Maxwell Mahama in 2016 sent shockwaves through Ghana and drew international attention to debates about justice, crowd dynamics, and the speed of judicial processes. Major Mahama, a serving officer, was killed in Denkyira Obuasi during emergency operations in the aftermath of a…