Courts
Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect unfit to stand trial, UN court rules
Félicien Kabuga's lawyers had argued that he suffered from dementia.
BBC
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General
41 new Circuit Court judges, Magistrates sworn-in
The judges were sworn-in at a short ceremony at the Supreme Court in Accra, today, May 23.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses suit against 'acting’ MMDCEs stay in office
Dafeamekpor, who filed the suit as a private citizen of Ghana, averred that President Akufo-Addo has no constitutional mandate to direct MMDCEs to remain in office in "acting" capacity.
DL News
Courts
NDA procurement scandal: Special Prosecutor files 11 new charges against accused persons
The four are before the Tamale High Court over an alleged conspiracy to influence the procurement process in the award of a contract.
DL News
Others
Indian judge opts to stand and hear cases, takes lawyers by surprise
The judge, who could have easily adjourned the cases or taken a few breaks during the day, conducted the proceedings continuously, said a lawyer who was present in court.
Times of India
US
US lawyer urged clients to infect opposing counsel with “nasty disease”
The extraordinary request was revealed in a ruling that condemned the behaviour of Colorado bankruptcy lawyer Devon Barclay in acting for two debtors and banned him from operating in the US Bankruptcy Court of Colorado for three years.
Legal Futures
Courts
Knocked down, incapacitated: Court awards William damages of GHC 4, 100, 000.00 for physical, psychological injuries
On May 24, 2018, the 30-year-old Willliam Nkansah was knocked down by an Aburi-Madina bound Toyota Hiace Bus with registration No. GN 589-18 at the Oyarifa Ghana Flag road.
DL News
Courts
High Court remands purported son of Aisha Huang, one other to Nsawam Prison over immigration offences
The duo were arrested on September 2, 2022, at Kumasi by personnel of the Security Council Secretariat, and the Ghana Immigration Service.
DL News
Courts
Mankessim murder case: Court adjourns, awaits pathology reports of deceased
The accused persons were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and murdering Georgina Botchwey, an aspiring nurse trainee.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Chieftaincy and active politics: LLB graduate drags AG to Supreme Court
According to the applicant, the letter and spirit of the above Article prevent chiefs from doing or engaging in active politics but most of them are seen during General elections endorsing politicians openly.
DL News
Africa
Hushpuppi - Nigeria Court dismisses request for suspended Cop Abba Kyari's extradition to US
The U.S. had applied to the Nigerian government for Mr Kyari's extradition in relation to his alleged link with suspected international fraudster, Hushpuppi.
AllAfrica
Courts
Cloak of Diplomatic Immunity saves Hungarian Embassy from Tenancy Dispute Suit in Ghana
The Embassy entered into a Tenancy Agreement with Plaintiff wherein the Embassy rented Plaintiff’s apartment as accommodation for its staff in furtherance of its official functions
DL News
Supreme Court News
Full Ruling : Supreme Court's dismissal of the E-Levy injunction application
Full Ruling: Supreme Court's dismissal of the E-Levy injunction application
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court adjourns suit challenging salaries for presidential spouses to June 22 for judgment
Supreme Court adjourns suit challenging salaries for presidential spouses to June 22 for judgment
DL News
Courts
Oliver Barker indicates “Im in good health” as court adjourns case to March 16
Oliver Barker Vormawor told the Tema High Court that he is in good health and hoping to be taken to trial.
DL News
Courts
Offence of Treason Felony not supported by facts, grant me bail: Oliver Barker tells Court
Oliver has maintained before the Tema High Court that the state has no case against him
DL News
Courts
High Court sets March 28 to rule on Sosu’s interlocutory injunction against IGP
This comes after both parties filed all processes before the court as directed.
DL News
Courts
Defamatory Facebook Publication: Court orders man to pay GHC 100, 000 in damages
Defendant, a top social media influencer, made a series of posts on his Facebook wall from May 3 to 28, 2017.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Africa
ICJ rejects Kenya case in Somalia maritime border row
In 2009, the two countries had agreed in a memorandum of understanding, backed by the UN, to settle the boundary dispute through negotiation.
DL News
Courts
Police to amend charges of Rev. Owusu Bempah and four others
The Prosecution said the church members beat up the Policemen amidst the firing of gunshots, disarmed the Police of two service rifles, and vandalised the vehicle the Police were using.
DL News