Courts
Court discharges Senior Military officer in recruitment scam case
The court also revoked any restrictions or ban on him by the Ghana Armed Forces or any other institution.
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Supreme Court News
Anti-LGBTQI suits: Supreme Court directs Sky to amend suit, orders Speaker to refile affidavit
Earlier today, the panel presided over by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo granted a request by the Attorney general for the cases to be broadcast live.
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Courts
Kasoa Shrinking Penis: One jailed, others fined as court orders compensation for victim
The three convicts Zakaria Zulkani, Seidu Abdul Nasir and Innusah Musah, are all tricycle riders and residents of Walantu, Kasoa, the court presided over by Mrs Naomi A. A. Kuntour heard.
GNA
Courts
Three persons held over GH¢100,000 stolen metals freed by court
According to the court, the prosecution failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, adding the “the evidence of the prosecution was so manifestly unreliable and same lost credibility” after cross-examination by defence counsels.
GNA
Supreme Court News
Cecilia Dapaah: OSP withdraws certiorari against High Court decision on 2nd confirmation application hearing
With the case at the Supreme Court now withdrawn, the High Court will on December 11 hear the second motion for confirmation of seizure & freezing orders, the OSP shared in an update on X
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Courts
Quayson's criminal trial: Lawyers say MP in Canada for health emergency as court hears case in absentia
This comes after the MP failed to make an appearance in court or join virtual proceedings despite the court's earlier warning of trying his case in absentia.
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Courts
Cecilia Dapaah case: Househelp denied bail over misconduct at Juvenile court
In court on Tuesday, it emerged that the accused person flouted bail conditions at the Juvenile court, where she was previously arraigned.
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US
Affirmative action: US Supreme Court overturns race-based college admissions
The US Supreme Court has ruled that race can no longer be considered as a factor in university admissions.
BBC News, Washington
US
Canada: Court finds "thumbs-up" emoji can constitute an electronic signature
On June 8, 2023, the Court granted a summary judgment decision in favour of a grain buyer ("the Buyer"), after concluding that a thumbs-up (👍) emoji constituted acceptance of a contract.
Mondaq
Courts
Murder of soldier at Ashaiman: Six accused discharged by Circuit Court, face new charges at District Court
22-year-old Imoro Sheriff, a soldier with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) band in Sunyani, the Bono Region was stabbed to death by attackers on March 4, 2023.
Ghanaian Times
Courts
Opuni case: AG makes a case for a new trial judge
Making the case in court on Thursday, February 23, Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah noted that the extension given to the trial Judge, Honyenuga JSC is almost due
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Africa
Nigeria: Teacher gets life sentence for defiling six-year-old pupil
Chukwu Ndubuisi, an art teacher, was arraigned on a charge of forceful penetration.
Peoples Gazette
General
Ghanaian-British lawyer among 29 newly appointed Deputy High Court Judges in the UK
As Deputy High Court Judge for a single fixed six-year term, her work will include cases that would otherwise be undertaken by High Court Judges.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing December 6 - 7, 2022
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration include civil motions, civil appeals, and criminal appeals
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Courts
Galamsey case: Judge vows to release Aisha Huang’s accomplices if
The court noted that even though an attempt has been made to get especially a Vietnamese interpreter from the Institute of languages, the move is yet to yield any result.
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Courts
Treason Felony case: Oliver Barker to appear in High Court as committal ends
Oliver was charged with Treason Felony after he was arrested on February 11, 2022, at the Kotoka International Airport upon his return to Ghana from the United Kingdom.
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Courts
Chairman Wontumi cites UTV, Fadda Dickson, and 4 others for contempt of court
You may recall that on June 9, 2022, Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi instituted a legal action at the High Court, Tema against Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa popularly called Afia Schwarzenegger.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing July 5-7, 2022
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration relate to civil motions, civil appeals, a writ, and review motions, all invoking the original jurisdiction, appellate jurisdiction, and review jurisdiction of the Court.
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30 years of Referendum 1992 : What the Lord Justices have said on constitutions
The current Constitution was approved exactly 30 years ago on April 28, 1992, through a National Referendum after about 92% approval. It was then officially adopted on January 7, 1993.
Richard Osei Boateng
Courts
Ghana to host its 1st External Session of ECOWAS Community Court of Justice
Ghana’s President, H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo who is Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS is billed to open this external Court session, which is set to officially begin on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 10 am in the...
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