Crime
Pastor Love granted GHȼ2-million bail pending appeal
The court admitted him to bail in the sum of GHȼ2 million with two sureties to be justified with landed property.
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Supreme Court News
True meaning of Article 97(1)(g) and (h) as clarified by Supreme Court
The seven-member panel in the opinion of Darko Asare JSC held among others that Article 97(1)(g) is aimed at guarding against a scenario where majority members might unduly influence opposition MPs to join them, undermining parliamentary op...
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Business
Shell wins landmark court case against cutting carbon emissions
The Court of Appeal in The Hague determined that it could not conclusively prove that Shell had a "social standard of care" compelling it to cut emissions by 45% or any specific target, though it acknowledged that the company has a duty to...
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Supreme Court News
4 MP vacant seats- Afenyo-Markin wins at Supreme Court
In a 5-2 majority with Amadu JSC and Lovelace-Johnson JSC dissenting, the court noted that “the plaintiff's action succeeds.” indicating that its full reasoning will be available on November 13, 2024.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court sets Nov 12 for judgment on MPs vacant seats case
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo set the date for the verdict after closing statements, signaling the court’s readiness to resolve the issue.
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Will Supreme Court charge chiefs for High crime for disobeying its orders in Elorm Kwami Gorni v AG?
Anybody, including the President or Vice President who fails to obey or carry out the terms of such an order commits a high crime and shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding ten years without the option of a fine per Article 2(4), (5)...
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Courts
High Court faults BoG for revoking CDH operating licence, orders arbitration
On November 1, 2024, Justice Brew delivered the ruling, critiquing the BoG’s handling of the case and underscoring the constitutional mandate for administrative actions to be fair and reasonable.
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Supreme Court News
Vacant seat case: Objection against empanelling of Justice Gaewu dismissed
This decision came on October 30, after Thaddeus Sory, counsel for the Speaker, argued that Justice Gaewu’s previous political affiliations could lead to a conflict of interest.
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Courts
Kasoa ritual murder case: Absentee juror fined
In the absence of Harry Don Atipo, the juror is said to have held the entire court to ransom and hence was fined GHC1,200.
GNA
General
Parliament to pass Int'l Transactions and Natural Resources Agreements Bill
To tackle these challenges, lawmakers are working on the International Transactions and Natural Resources Agreements Bill, 2024.
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Courts
Bolt to appeal against identity theft judgment involving GH¢1.9m
“While we respectively acknowledge the court ruling, our legal team has reviewed the decision and intends to appeal the ruling. We are confident that the appeal process will provide a more accurate outcome.”
GNA
Courts
Why Bolt holdings OU has been ordered to pay GHC 1.9 M damages to ride user
Justice Noah Adade, who is a lecturer, booked the hail riding service on August 1, 2022 only to find his photograph and details being the driver who responded to pick him.
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General
JUSAG calls for expedited action on salary review
According to JUSAG, their salary reviews and other allowances should be incorporated into the November 2024 Budget Statement for Parliament to implement in January 2025.
GNA
General
1500 state attorneys needed for effective functioning- AG Dame
According to him, the present number of 300 is woefully inadequate and thus accounts for the inordinate delays in the delivery of its functions.
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Supreme Court News
Homosexuality elsewhere: Our courts can’t be 'cajoled' to adopt similar stance-Kulendi JSC
The seven-member panel, held in the case filed by Dr Prince Obiri-Korang held that specifically that Section 104(1)(b) of Act 29 is not discriminatory against homosexuals nor infringes on their rights to privacy.
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Supreme Court News
How several, inconsistent dates of birth got Chief Accounts Officer to early retirement
She made a grave and seemingly indelible mistake by providing different dates on her personal record form which she filled out on the eve of her appointment as well as others that she filled out subsequently.
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Crime
Farmer jailed 10 years for possessing ammunition without authority
Blagodzi, who appeared before the court, presided over by Mr Michael Johnson Abbey, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea.
GNA
Courts
3 convicts at Ankaful Prison run fake online ‘Travel and Tour' business, dupe public 189,000.00
The court directed the Minister of Interior to investigate how the mobile phone got into the hands of these convicts for use despite being under the supervision of Mr Essiam, Superintendent Ewusi, and DSP Mark Tawiah.
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Supreme Court upholds existing law against unnatural carnal knowledge
The seven-member panel thus disagreed with the plaintiff's contention that Section 104(1)(b) infringes on the constitutional rights of persons.
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Courts
Ghanaian Tech expert, producer awarded $250,000 in copyright case against CAF
Kobby sued the Continental Football Association for using the beat of his music titled; ‘Okomfo Anokye,’ for their 2018 awards without his permission.
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