Madras High Court Dismisses Review Petition by Tamil Nadu Minister in Job Bribery Probe
The court rejected K.N. Nehru's plea for a review, leaving the Enforcement Directorate's cash-for-jobs findings untouched.
26 Oct 2026
Judiciary
All UnbarNews coverage of Judiciary: 16 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
India
Kerala High Court scrubs centuries‑old drum alerts from court procedures
A rights‑activist campaign prompts the removal of traditional drum and bell signals used to announce property attachment orders.
29 Sept 2026
UK
Judge disciplined after three separate speeding offences while heading to court
A senior magistrate faced formal sanctions after being recorded exceeding speed limits on three occasions as he hurried to his courtroom duties, Sky News reports.
25 Sept 2026
India
Supreme Court judges urge CJI to create permanent five‑judge constitutional bench
Two senior justices have asked the chief justice to institutionalise a five‑judge bench for major constitutional disputes, citing consistency and efficiency.
23 Sept 2026
India
India's top court urges legislation to protect large court‑ordered deposits
The Supreme Court flagged gaps in existing rules and called on lawmakers to enact a uniform law safeguarding multi‑crore sums held by courts.
21 Sept 2026
World
Brazilian Supreme Court Halts Sessions Amid Justice Scandal
The high court suspended its work after a judge faced allegations of involvement in a banking controversy, sparking political turmoil, Al Jazeera reports.
11 Sept 2026
US
New Judicial Guide Tackles Ballot Seizure Issues Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A handbook released to help judges navigate unprecedented requests to confiscate ballots during an active election.
9 Sept 2026
World
Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno handed five‑year prison term for bribery
A Quito court sentenced the 73‑year‑old ex‑leader to five years behind bars and barred him permanently from public office.
29 Aug 2026
India
Court Hands 20-Year Prison Sentence in Rajamahendravaram POCSO Conviction
A Rajamahendravaram court sentenced a man to two decades behind bars for violating the POCSO Act after a trial involving a minor victim.
25 Aug 2026
World
Zambia courts restrict access as election petition deadline approaches
With the filing deadline for contesting the presidential vote drawing near, Zambian courts have limited public entry while inauguration plans move ahead.
24 Aug 2026
India
Chief Justice of India to Lead September 5 March from India Gate to Police Headquarters
The judiciary’s top judge has scheduled a protest march, accusing the government of deliberate delays in addressing key concerns.
24 Aug 2026
World
PTI files contempt petition after Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
The Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf has approached the Islamabad High Court, alleging contempt of a Supreme Court order following the former prime minister’s brief stay at a state hospital.
22 Aug 2026
World
Imran Khan Returns to Custody Following Court‑Ordered Medical Check
The former Pakistani prime minister was taken back to prison after a court mandated a hospital examination, reigniting legal and political tensions.
21 Aug 2026
India
Uttar Pradesh judge’s docket cleared as 100 murder cases reassigned after spate of death sentences
After sentencing 22 defendants to death in ten murder trials, Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar saw a batch of 100 murder cases moved to other courts.
20 Aug 2026
World
Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan's Transfer to Hospital Amid Jail Health Concerns
The country's highest court has directed prison officials to move the former prime minister to a medical facility following his lawyers' request over deteriorating health.
18 Aug 2026
India
Court Grants Trinamool Rebel MLA Temporary Hold on Bengal Role Pending Appeal
A division bench has issued an interim order allowing the rebel legislator to retain a key state position while his legal plea is reviewed, with a decision expected within two months.
18 Aug 2026
