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General
Judicial service honours 15 retired judges
In a brief remark, the Hon. Lady Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo eulogized the 15 Justices for their contribution to justice delivery and the Judicial Service.
Judicial Service20 December 2023
General
I will incorporate technology, raise capacity of the entire Judiciary-Justice Torkornoo
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointment Committee, Justice Tornonoo noted that Ghana’s Judiciary has always had the best of leadership
DL News26 May 2023
General
JUSAG to embark on strike on October 28th
Staff of the Judicial Service, unlike other public institutions, have their salaries and other allowances determined by the Judicial Council with prior approval from the President of Ghana.
DL News18 October 2021
Courts
‘Crying in court’: Bar Council urges action on judicial bullying
Judicial grievance policies cover formal and informal processes for raising concerns relating to harassment, bullying or discrimination.
DL News2 July 2021
Others
Social Media And Unorthodox Contracts ( Retweets, Likes And Shares For A Price Or Reward ) : Enforceable Or Not?
The central theme of the write-up is that traditional principles of contract law remain fully applicable in the digital era, such that social media promises involving likes, shares, or retweets can crystallize into legally enforceable unila...
DL News3 March 2026
General
Sophia Akuffo condemns removal of Chief Justice Torkornoo
According to her, the allegations leveled against Justice Torkornoo were not so grave as to merit such a severe outcome as her removal, thereby describing it as a "rigmarole" that set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s judiciary.
DL News3 September 2025
Tech
Pegasus hacking scandal: Israeli firm ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m
The ruling marks a historic precedent, making NSO the first spyware developer held legally accountable for exploiting vulnerabilities in smartphone systems.
DL News9 May 2025
Others
Galamsey: Deporting, burning, rule of law-Ace Anan Ankomah writes
Section 99 of the MMA imposes two conditions precedent to deportation: the individual must (i) be convicted by a court for undertaking an illegal mining operation, and (ii) serve ‘the full sentence.’
Ace Anan Ankomah16 April 2025
Courts
OSP abusing court processes in 2nd cash seizure attempt-Cecilia Dapaah insists, wants action expedited
She indicates that the OSP has failed to satisfy the statutory conditions precedent for applying for such a remedy having held onto her seized money in excess of the statutorily stated sixty (60)days.
DL News9 October 2023
Europe
French CEO sent to prison after his policies resulted in the suicides of 35 employees
The trial shows that managers waging a campaign of harassment against employees could establish a a precedent in France and other countries.
DL News30 September 2021
Asia
No skin-to-skin contact: India ‘outrageous’ sexual assault order struck down
The accused tried to bring down the salwar [pyjama bottom] of the girl and even then bail was granted,”
DL News17 September 2021
Courts
NDC lawyer confident in appeal against Cape Coast judgment on Assin North election
According to Mr. Tamakloe, the NDC has sufficient reasons to challenge the court’s ruling, adding that a refusal to do so would set a bad precedent for the country’s democracy.
DL News3 August 2021
Business
Trade Ministry to finalize agreement on Komenda Sugar Factory
Mr Kyerematen explained that Park Agrotech Limited was an agro-processing company based in Ghana, who together with its India-based technical partner, have significant expertise in the sugarcane cultivation and sugar processing industry.
DL News26 July 2021
Courts
Owner of “Obengfo” hospital files court action to compel HeFRA to restore operational licence
Dr Dominic Obeng Andoh, has instituted a court action at the High Court, praying the court to compel HeFRA to renew its operational license
DL News5 July 2021
US
Cheerleader prevails at U.S. Supreme Court in free speech case
Many schools and educators have argued that their ability to curb bullying, threats, cheating and harassment – all frequently occurring online – should not be limited to school grounds.
DL News23 June 2021
General
GBA renews call for CJ Torkornoo’s reinstatement at 43rd Martyrs’ Day memorial
Speaking at the commemorative gathering, GBA President Efua Ghartey underscored the association’s unwavering concern over the ongoing removal proceedings against Justice Torkornoo, which she said threaten the integrity of the judiciary.
DL News1 July 2025
Courts
Richard Dela Sky writes: Can a media house be held liable for defamatory comments by others under their social media posts?
where a media house putting up a post disables the comment section on its page, some viewers would want to be clever by sharing the posts on their pages with defamatory captions
DL News9 September 2021
Africa
Kenya has its first female chief justice: Martha Koome
If parliament formally approves the nomination of Justice Martha Koome as the next Chief Justice of Kenya and president of the Supreme Court, as is widely expected, she will become the first woman to occupy the seat in Kenya’s history. Just...
DL News3 May 2021
Business
The role of the judiciary in revenue mobilization
The establishment of a tax court The Chief Justice of Ghana in a letter dated 16th April, 2021 and addressed to the President of the Ghana Bar Association gave notice of the Judiciary’s intention to establish a Tax Court to deal with prosec...
DL News23 April 2021
Courts
Court registrars, clerks directed to promptly notify parties of cancelled sittings
The directive, which takes immediate effect, requires court officials to communicate such changes through digital platforms, including WhatsApp, SMS and email, to ensure that affected parties receive timely notification.
DL News12 October 2026