Tag: due process
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Bail Denied for Indian Activists After Five Years in Jail Without Trial
Overview: Five Years Without Trial The Indian Supreme Court has refused bail applications from two high-profile student activists, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been detained for more than five years without a trial in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. The decision amplifies concerns about prolonged pre-trial detention in high-profile political cases and…
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The weightlifting champion jailed by Russia for ‘plotting sabotage and assassinations’
Background: From national glory to international tension In the autumn of 2023, a story began to unfold that intertwined sport, politics, and war: a Ukrainian weightlifter who had been celebrated as one of the country’s most promising talents disappeared from the routine of a Kharkiv gym. Yulia Lemeshchenko, who had earned the title of Ukraine’s…
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Shashi Tharoor backs Bengaluru demolition drive: a defense of legal, targeted action
Shashi Tharoor supports Bengaluru demolition drive: Context and response In a statement reflecting political divides over urban redevelopment and law enforcement methods, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor voiced support for the Karnataka government’s demolition drive in Bengaluru. Tharoor argued that the measures were legally grounded and that affected residents were offered alternative arrangements. The remarks…
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Kneecap’s Appeal Goes Ahead Against Dismissal of Terror Charge
Background: What happened and why the appeal is happening Irish rap group Kneecap has announced that an appeal against a recent court decision is set to begin in two weeks. The UK proceedings concern a terror charge that a UK judge previously dismissed, a move that has drawn attention from audiences, legal observers, and supporters…
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Supreme Court in 2025: Rulings that Shaped Philippine Jurisprudence
Overview: A Year of Legal Shift The Philippine Supreme Court in 2025 delivered a range of decisions that clarified, expanded, or redefined core areas of the nation’s legal framework. While some rulings carried broad political and institutional consequences for governance and accountability, others directly affected criminal procedure, civil rights, and constitutional protections. Together, these decisions…
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Supreme Court 2025: Rulings that Shaped Philippine Jurisprudence
Introduction: A pivotal year for Philippine jurisprudence The Supreme Court of the Philippines closed 2025 with a slate of decisions that reframed core areas of law, from criminal justice to governance and civil liberties. As courts often reflect evolving societal needs, this year’s rulings illuminate how jurisprudence is adapting to modern challenges—while also signaling potential…
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The perilous fate of Palestinians suspected of helping Israel: dead or alive
Background: a high-stakes exchange and the shadow of accusation The Gaza ceasefire brokered by the United States has been accompanied by a tense, often deadly web of accusations and counter-accusations. In the latest chapter, Hamas handed over four bodies to Israel as part of an exchange connected to the broader conflict. For families, communities, and…
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The Dark Toll: Palestinians Suspected of Aiding Israel Face Harsh Fates
Background: A fragile ceasefire and the haunting accusation of collaboration The Gaza conflict, punctuated by cycles of violence and fragile truces, has long carried a volatile undercurrent: the fear that Palestinians accused of helping Israel could pay with their lives or freedom. As the US-brokered ceasefire exchange unfolded on 14 October, Hamas handed over four…
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Hearing Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Judge Reviews Vindictive Prosecution Claim Over Human Smuggling Case
Background: A Deportation Mistake and Its Aftermath A federal judge has paused the pending trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national involved in a high-profile human smuggling case. The decision comes after Abrego Garcia was erroneously deported, a mistake that has heightened scrutiny over the government’s handling of the case and raised questions about…
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Hearing Set on Prosecution Suspicions in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case
Overview of the Case A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to examine whether prosecutors are acting with vindictive motives in the human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported. The development follows the recent cancellation of his trial, a move that has intensified scrutiny over prosecutorial conduct in…