Courts
Anti-gay case: High Court adjourns to July 29
This follows an order directed at one of the plaintiffs, Paul Boama-Sefa, to submit his written arguments within four weeks.
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Supreme Court News
Only petroleum loans exceeding $30m should go before parliament-Supreme Court asserts
The court thus, per a unanimous decision, dismissed a suit by a private legal practitioner, which challenged the constitutionality of that provision of the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2016 (Act 919).
DL News
Crime
Viral caregiver at Agbogba Private School who force-fed baby to death jailed
She initially pleaded not guilty but varied her plea to guilty of manslaughter after reaching a plea bargain with the Attorney General's office.
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Supreme Court News
AG debunks claims about Chief Justice in Opuni case
The AG notes that such publications are ‘laden with falsehood and contain an imputation that the composition of the panel for the hearing of the appeal on May 8, 2024, was unusual, questionable, or in violation of the Constitution. “
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Business
Are individuals who earn incomes abroad required to pay taxes in Ghana? -GRA clarifies
In a statement, the Authority notes that the legal definition of a resident individual for tax purposes is grounded in the Income Tax Act 2015 (Act 896).
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Courts
Bench warrant issued against Police CID boss, another rescinded
Appearing before the court on Wednesday, Head of the Legal and Prosecution at the Police Service, Superintendent Sylvester Asare apologize to the Court for their inability to make an appearance at previous sittings.
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General
GARIA Supports Chief Justice Torkonoo's LEADing Justice Initiative
The GARIA delegation joined the launch event to herald a new era of transparency, timely resolution, efficiency, and due process in Ghana’s justice system.
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Africa
Liberia uncovers 40,000 illegal civil servants
The Director-General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), Josiah Joekai told the BBC details of the civil servants were entered incorrectly or not at all into the Personnel Action Notice (Pan).
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Africa
Court summons five as Mercy Chinwo, husband take legal action over son’s paternity saga
The couple filed a lawsuit after Mr Bassey petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over claims that he fathered Mercy’s six-month-old son.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing March 27, 2024
The particular cases up for consideration include writs, civil appeals, and civil motions scheduled for only first session at the court.
DL News
Business
Contract Act amendment to prohibit compound interests payable by state-AG
According to him, The Contracts (Amendment) Act 2023 (Act 1114), which was sponsored by his outfit, was informed by observations made by him in the several instances
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing March 13, 2024
Cases up for consideration include civil appeals, and civil motions scheduled for only a first session at the court.
DL News
Africa
888 candidates fail Nigeria Bar exam
This was as 4,412 candidates were successful out of a total of 5,300 who sat for the examination.
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Courts
Ambulance case: AG to discontinue charges against 2nd accused
Dr. Anemana who is the second accused person is currently out of the country for medical reasons.
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Courts
GLC sues Lawyer Fosu-Gyeabour; wants his 2024 Solicitors Licence revoked
In a motion, the council avers that the said solicitors license purportedly issued to the lawyer for this year, could only be ‘a mistake, obtained by fraud or in error.’
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing February 20-22, 2024
Cases up for consideration include writs, civil motions, and appeals, scheduled for first and second sessions at the court.
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Courts
Two alleged impersonators of Okudzeto Ablakwa granted bail
Promise Ahorgah, a phone repairer and Kwaotse Mawuli, a construction laborer, were admitted to bail in the sum of GHC50,000 each with two sureties one to be justified.
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Africa
Liberia: US$150K allegedly misappropriated by prosecutors
This accusation has come months following the conviction of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and several of her family members for the murder of her niece, Charloe Musu.
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General
Chief State Attorney disbarred for receiving GH¢400,000 from Woyome
Nerquaye-Tetteh was found guilty of professional misconduct under Rule 2(2) of the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct and Etiquette) Rules, 1969 (L.I. 613).
DL News
General
Attorney General advocates scrapping of Jury System in Ghana
According to him, this system contributes to the numerous delays in such cases in court and thus ought to be eliminated.
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