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Justice Dennis Adjei reaffirms binding nature of AfCHPR decisions on countries at book launch
He clarified during the launch of his new book, International Human Rights Law and Practice, held on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Accra.
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Nine bailed GH¢80,000 each for alleged attack on Weija sub-chief
The court admitted the accused to GH¢80,000 bail each, with two sureties apiece, and ordered that each surety must justify the bail amount.
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Africa
Robert Mugabe Jr faces court on drug charges
According to court documents, the 33-year-old was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly driving against traffic on a one-way street.
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Supreme Court News
Multiple wives, children cannot prevent 50% property ownership by a divorced wife – Supreme Court
Justice Amadu Tanko, JSC, maintained that the test, as outlined in Article 22 of the 1992 Constitution, is that once a claimant proves that a property was jointly acquired, it must be equitably shared.
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General
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie nominated as next Chief Justice
The Presidency described Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as a jurist who has served with “diligence and integrity” and made “invaluable contributions to Ghanaian jurisprudence
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Ansa-Asare questions legal basis of Torkornoo’s removal from Supreme Court
Speaking at MountCrest’s 8th Congregation Ceremony on Saturday, September 21, 2025, where 137 students graduated, Mr. Ansa-Asare warned that the government risks setting a troubling precedent for Ghana’s judiciary if the action is allowed t...
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Bolgatanga court convicts two for defying injunction in Biu chieftaincy dispute
The case was brought by Naba Clifford Tandagre Wongrekugre, Paramount Chief of the Kologo Traditional Area, with support from Naba Akantanba Ninga II.
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Africa
Husbands can legally take wives' surnames- SA highest Court rules
Previously, South African legislation only permitted women to adopt their spouses' surnames.
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Accra high court to deliver ruling on bid to suspend Adu Boahene’s trial on October 17
The legal team for the former bureau head, led by Samuel Atta Akyea, submitted the request for a stay of proceedings pending the outcome of an appeal against an earlier decision of the court.
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Removed CJ Torkornoo cannot return to Supreme Court bench-Justice Atuguba
In an exclusive interview with JoyNews, Justice Atuguba clarified that under the Ghanaian constitution, removal from the position of Chief Justice also eliminates the individual's tenure as a justice of the apex court.
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Farmer in court for allegedly defrauding doctor of GH¢7.4m
The accused, 44-year-old Dennis Mawuli Kwame Bedi, is alleged to have tricked Dr. Manye Mensah Awuku Dzifah into paying huge sums over a decade, promising to deliver 1,300 acres of land at Dabala in the Volta Region and to arrange U.S. visa...
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Court orders police to file disclosures against Wontumi journalist
The directive was issued by Circuit Court 8 to facilitate the Case Management Conference and allow the court to schedule a date for the trial to commence. The proceedings have been adjourned to September 29, 2025.
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Crime
13-year-old girl allegedly abducted by okada rider, suspect remanded
A 34-year-old okada rider, Maharaj Suleman, has been remanded in custody by a circuit court in the Ashanti Region after allegedly abducting a 13-year-old girl.
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General
Brazil Supreme Court orders Ex-president's house arrest
The move comes after Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the investigation, said Bolsonaro violated previous court-imposed restrictions.
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General
ARTICLE: AN OVERVIEW OF A CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT IN GHANA FROM A LAWYER’S LENS: EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
This article discusses the transfer of power from a previous President to a newly elected President and its impact on the appointment of Board members for State-Owned Entities, and the role and importance of Corporate Governance in the publ...
Co-Authored by Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court quashes 2020 arrest warrant against Kelvin Taylor
In a majority decision delivered on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, four out of five justices agreed that the warrant issued over five years ago was granted without affording Taylor the opportunity to defend himself, breaching the principles of nat...
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Courts
Trader accused of possession of narcotic substance denied bail a second time
His legal troubles deepened on July 14, 2025, as the court, presided over by Judge Samuel Bright Acquah, postponed the case due to the absence of a forensic report on the seized substances.
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Full Ruling: High Court Denies Nana Agradaa Bail Pending Appeal
The application for bail came after Nana Agradaa was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment on July 3 by the Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Evelyn Asamoah. She was found guilty on charges of defrauding by false pretence and e...
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Trader refunds GH¢230k in mistaken bank transfer case
Popularly known as Maa Adwoa, Constance was absent from court but remains in custody. Her mother, Cecilia Gyasi—also standing trial—appeared before the relieving judge, Evelyn Asamoah.
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Ho court jails man 19 years for robbing pregnant woman
The court, presided over by His Honour Osman Abdul Hakeem, handed down the sentence after Avortide pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery.
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