Crime
Miner jailed 15 years for robbery
Michael Osei denied the offence, but was found guilty after the trial, and sentenced by the court presided over by Mr Isaac Apeatu.
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Courts
EC’s stolen BVR kits, laptops: One granted bail, three still on remand
Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, a Data Base Administrator, was granted bail by the High Court last week.
GNA
Courts
Farmer granted GH¢10k bail for offensive statement
Aside the bail, the court ordered that the accused person, Kojo Armoh, should be accompanied by his elders to visit the chief's palace and render unqualified apology customarily.
GNA
Courts
OSP charges CEO of Northern Development Authority, deputies, another over GH¢10.4m procurement scandal
The four are said to have circumvented the procurement process in the award to A&QS Consortium Limited under the implementation of the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP).
DL News
Crime
Galamsey operator jailed 18 years for robbing two students
Owusu Ansah, aka, CH, 19 years, and his accomplices, one Supaar and Junior, now at large, compelled Owusu Asomani, one of the students to transfer GHC150.00 from Momo wallet on another phone belonging to one of Ansah’s accomplice.
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Supreme Court News
Private citizen sues A-G, Chief Justice over legal vacation system
At the centre of the case is the question of whether the two-month suspension of sittings by the country’s two highest appellate courts affects the right of citizens to have their cases heard within a reasonable time.
DL News
Courts
Lawyers, parties to produce their Ghana cards to obtain court orders, judgments
She notes that this order should be replicated in all kinds of cases, as is done in probate cases.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court judge backs live-streaming of selected proceedings
He said the courts are already public forums, but technology could further improve transparency and help build confidence in the justice system.
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General
US donates laptops to Legal Aid Commission
Douglas Craig Emhoff, US Second Gentleman, made the donation on Monday in Accra during the three-day state visit by his wife, Kamala Harris, US Vice President.
GNA
Tech
Improving Access to Justice – Key functionalities of the Justice Locator App
We cannot think of a more effective innovation that connects and improves lawyer/client relationships than this technology offers.
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Courts
Former CJ Torkornoo contests AG's defence at ECOWAS court
In her latest filing, Justice Torkornoo says key steps required under Article 146 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution were not complied with when three petitions against her were handled in 2025.
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Supreme Court News
ENI’s motion for special leave to appeal against Court of Appeal ruling dismissed
In June this year, the Supreme Court dismissed a motion by ENI Exploration and Production Ltd and Vitol Upstream Ltd against Springfield Ghana Ltd, in which they were seeking certiorari, to quash a January 24, 2022 decision of the High Cour...
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Courts
Private Institutions to submit staff lists for jury duty – Justice Asare-Botwe
This initiative, spearheaded by Chief Justice Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo through the LEADING JUSTICE program, aims to resolve the persistent delays in jury trials.
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Supreme Court News
Kuranchie’s suit against John Mahama’s presidential bid dismissed
Justice Yonni Kulendi, a member of the seven panel of judges that presided over gave this advice to Mr Kuranchie, who filed a suit to asking the court to stop former President John Mahama from contesting the 2024 General Election.
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General
Ashanti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates district court at Bonwire
Justice Anin Yeboah said easy access to quality justice delivery at all levels is a top priority for the judicial service.
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General
Protecting Freedom of Expression, safety of journalists : Workshop held for Judges in Ho
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Sir Dennis Adjei, who represented the Chief Justice at the program, called for collaboration among stakeholders in the media space.
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Supreme Court News
Former Chief Justice calls for tighter controls on Supreme Court appeals
She said the apex court is being burdened by cases that could have ended earlier, especially appeals filed over procedural issues before the main case is even concluded.
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General
Sophia Akuffo broke Oath of Secrecy with CJ removal comments-Ansa-Asare
In an interview with TV3 on September 3, Sophia Akuffo argued that Justice Torkornoo was denied a fair process, insisting the allegations against her were too weak to justify her removal.
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General
Sharpen your knowledge in the use of technology-CJ to new magistrates
She highlighted the imminent introduction of e-justice tools in courts.
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General
Chief Justice launches software to manage GSL entrance, professional exams
The software, which comprises a website and examination portal, consolidates all exam-related activities under the IEC and aims to improve the management and administration of these exams.
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