Tag: High Court
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Appeal to High Court Over Kneecap Rapper Mo Chara Case Dismissal
Overview An appeal is due to be heard in the High Court in London concerning a judge’s decision to throw out the terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara. The case centers on whether actions and symbols presented by the artist could be prosecuted as…
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Appeal Filed to Overturn Dismissal in Kneecap Terrorism Case
Overview of the Case An appeal is due to be heard in the High Court in London challenging a judge’s decision to throw out the terrorism-related case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, the Irish rapper who performs under the name Mo Chara. The case has drawn attention for its potential implications on how acts of…
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High Court Cancels Mining Shares Allotments in $4.3 Million Dispute
Key ruling: Shares invalidated in a $4.3 million mining deal The High Court has ordered the removal of several investors from the share register of DGL Investments Number Five (Pvt) Ltd, in a decision that imperils a lucrative but contentious mining investment tied to a 2017 agreement. The ruling centers on how shares were issued…
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Court Dismisses Bwowe Petition: Nakawa West Naming Error Considered Curable
Overview: Court Rules on Registration Error and Its Impact The Ugandan High Court has dismissed a pre-election petition filed by Ivan Bwowe, who sought to nullify the nominations of seven opponents in Nakawa Division West. In a pivotal ruling, the judge held that simply referring to the constituency as “Nakawa West” constitutes a minor, curable…
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MACC’s Orders Not Reviewable: Court Told in Albert Tei’s Lawyer Case
Overview: MACC’s investigative powers challenged in High Court The High Court heard arguments on whether the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) can be subjected to court review over orders to examine a suspect and compel document production in a criminal investigation. Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan, appearing for the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), submitted that MACC’s directives…
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MACC Orders Not Reviewable, Court Told in High Court
MacC’s Orders Not Reviewable: Court Tells High Court The High Court was told that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has the authority to issue orders to interrogate a person and to compel the production of documents, and that such orders are not subject to judicial review in the case involving Albert Tei’s lawyer. Senior federal…
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Kenya-US Health Deal Hits Faith-Based Hospitals
Overview: The Kenya-US health deal under scrutiny A landmark health arrangement between Kenya and the United States—valued at Sh207 billion—promises to reshape how private and public healthcare are funded in Kenya. Yet, faith-based medical facilities that receive direct funding from the US have raised concerns about how the deal will be implemented and who will…
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Suri Narudin Murder: Man Charged in High Court
Man Charged in Suri Narudin’s Murder A man identified as Zainizan Zainal, aged 51, was charged in connection with the death of Suri Narudin. The charge was read aloud in court, and the defendant nodded to indicate his understanding as the proceedings began. The hearing took place before Magistrate Redza Azhar Rezali, with the case…
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Murder Charge in Suri Narudin Case: Zainizan Zainal Appears in Court
Man Charged in Suri Narudin Murder Case A 51-year-old man, Zainizan Zainal, was brought before a magistrate following a charge related to the murder of Suri Narudin. During the session, the charge was read aloud, and Zainizan nodded to indicate his understanding. The hearing was reported by Kosmo, a major Malaysian news outlet, which noted…
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Malaysia Awaits Verdict: High Court to Deliver Najib Razak’s 1MDB Trial Decision
Overview: A High-Stakes Verdict in a Landmark Case Today, Malaysia braces for a historic ruling as the High Court delivers its verdict in former prime minister Najib Razak’s RM2.8 billion 1MDB trial. After more than seven years of courtroom wrangling, the case stands as one of the nation’s most consequential corruption trials, drawing intense scrutiny…