Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing June 13-14 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, writs, civil appeals, and a criminal appeal
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Results for "Essential Themes in Land Law and Customary Law"
10252 results.
Crime
Man shot dead at Awutu Papaase
Information gathered indicates that Ekow was shot dead over a land dispute between the people of Ngleshie Amanfrom, Bawjiase and Ofaakor.
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Asia
Singapore ups bail of alleged billion-dollar fraudster over escape fears
The prosecution said police had uncovered a plot involving at least three people to help Ng escape the city-state by land or sea, although the investigations did not show the extent of Ng’s involvement
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General
Rastafarian Council of Ghana considers Supreme Court suit over snub of students with dreadlocks
The Rastafarian Council of Ghana is considering petitioning the apex court of the land for interpretation on laws that prevent senior high schools from admitting students with dreadlocks.
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General
MahamaCares’ Bill unanimously passed to create Ghana Medical Trust Fund
The bill, which aims to close critical gaps in the country’s healthcare system, was unanimously passed on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after moving swiftly from the Consideration Stage.
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US
Democrats introduce bill requiring term limits for US supreme court justices
The Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act (Term), would establish 18-year terms for supreme court justices and establish a process for the president to appoint a new justice every two years.
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General
Former CJ Sophia Akufo urges quality over numbers in legal education
Addressing the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Ghana on Thursday, 16 April, she said legal education must be anchored in excellence if the judiciary is to remain strong, effective and worthy of public confidence.
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General
West African editors demand probe into alleged assault on Kasoa reporter
In a statement released on Monday, 5 January, the group said it was “deeply disturbed” by a widely shared video that appears to show fire officers attacking Samuel Addo of Class Media Group.
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Crime
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to court seeking acquittal or fresh trial
The 55-year-old music mogul has remained in custody since September last year, when he was arrested on allegations of running a large sex-trafficking network. In July, he was found guilty on two counts of prostitution.
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Business
TDC launches July rent recovery drive, warns defaulters of legal action
The company’s notice targets business owners, industrial operators, and tenants occupying houses, shops, offices, and industrial properties, urging them to clear any outstanding rent arrears during this period.
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General
UG lifts ban on social events, urges caution amid COVID-19 concerns
In a notice released by the Office of Student Affairs on Monday, July 14, and endorsed by University Health Services and top management, the university announced that the restriction has been removed effective immediately.
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Courts
High Court dismisses suit challenging Deputy IGP appointment
The court presided over by Justice Richard Apietu, found that the applicant had not correctly invoked the court's jurisdiction when filing the case under Article 141 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 16 of the Courts Act (Act 459).
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Tech
Let's approach AI with caution, initiative-Akufo-Addo to Africa's tech leaders
While AI could help Africa accelerate its development goals, he emphasized the importance of using it responsibly.
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Courts
Ex-maid files motion, demands investigation documents on Cecilia Dapaah, husband
The motion seeks, among others, the investigation caution statements, interviews, and interrogations of Cecilia Dapaah and Daniel Osei Kufuor.
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General
Interior Minister advises Ghanaians against shielding of criminals
Mr Dery advised citizens not to remain at crime scenes but to quickly exit in order not to distort useful leads that could help the CID trace the culprits.
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Crime
Suspected thief made to weed acres of land as punishment at Bibiani
The assemblyman for the area, Zakari Mubarik, who rescued the suspect, told Adom News that his reign seeks to eradicate the mindset of instant justice.
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General
Chief Justice petitioned over former GSL SRC president's call to the Bar
According to the petition dated May 2, 2023, the complainant, (who refers to himself as a concerned citizen), notes that Wonder Kutor has “shown himself as someone not fit to be called to the Bar
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Business
NLC summons JUSAG and Finance Ministry to talks over planned court staff strike
Per the notice, all sides are expected to appear before the Commission on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 – two days after JUSAG has threatened to lay down tools on Monday, 19 January.
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General
Judiciary urged to lead ‘new era of justice’ against gender-based, digital violence
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, chairperson of the Judicial Service Gender Equity Committee Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko said the changing nature of abuse demanded a fundamental...
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General
Criminalize derogatory slurs against us-PWDs to CRC
During a public engagement held in Ho on Thursday, July 10, 2025, disability rights advocates made a strong case for linguistic justice, urging lawmakers to outlaw slurs that have long wounded the community.
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