Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing January 30 - 31, 2024
The particular cases up for consideration include civil motions and appeals scheduled for first and second sessions at the court
DL News
Results for "Eric Monchu Intong"
275 results.
Africa
Kenyan lawyers protest against Ruto's threats on judges
President Ruto came under a barrage of criticism last week after he threatened to disobey court orders, alleging that some unnamed judges had teamed up with opposition politicians and "cartels" to block his administration's projects.
BBC
Tech
Tech best bet against money laundering – experts
For decades, the fight against money laundering has been a game of cat and mouse, with criminals constantly innovating new ways to clean their dirty cash.
thebftonline.com
Courts
Court restrains VC, Registrar of CK Tedem University; orders fresh appointments
This was the outcome of a suit filed by one Joseph Pwoawuvi Weguri against the University and three others in which he sought a declaration that the purported appointment of the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar was null and void.
DL News
Crime
Two teachers jailed 6 years each for forging Judicial Service receipt
Lordfred Heward Mills, the main architect of the crime was jailed in absentia while Lawrence Ansu Asante, the second accused person, was escorted by the police to jail.
GNA
Courts
Man sentenced 20 years to prison over 2019 killing of two policemen at Kasoa
On August 28, 2019, Duah shot and killed General Lance Corporal Mohammed Awal and Lance Corporal Michael Dzamesi on the Kasoa Budumburam road in the Central Region. The incident occurred after the policeman attempted to arrest the convict...
Ghanaian Times
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing October 31- November 1, 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, civil appeals, criminal appeals, and a chieftaincy appeal
DL News
General
Building Your own Legal Empire: Dare to be Different -Lawyer Maxwell Opoku-Agyemang writes
I remember at the Faculty of Law University of Ghana at our time, the most popular electives were Trade and Investment Law, Commercial Law, Private International Law. However, I chose with few others to study Natural Resources Law.
Maxwell Opoku-Agyemang, Former Director of the Ghana School of Law
Africa
Divine Oduduru: Nigerian sprinter receives six-year ban for doping violations
The Athletics Integrity Unit announced the decision on Thursday, saying there was "overwhelming evidence" against the former world junior silver medallist. The violations were possession of prohibited substances and attempted use of a prohi...
BBC
Courts
An account of Ato Essien's case and 15 year-jail term
The judgment of the court follows Mr. Essien's inability to pay in full the restitution amount of GHC 90 million.
DL News
Courts
Court adjourns Adisadel College assault case to October 4
The case has been temporarily moved to District Court I where the parties involved would perpetually seek adjournments until the judge resumes
GNA
Courts
Five illegal miners jailed 20 years each
The accused persons were arrested while mining in a river in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality
GNA
Crime
Police Service interdicts COP Alex Mensah, two others amid Parliamentary probe of leaked tape
The leaked tape which is now the subject of a Parliamentary investigation, allegedly contained discussions for the removal of the IGP
DL News
General
The departure which must itself be departed from-Comment on the Supreme Court Decision of GHANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. LTD & ANOR v ATTA VI.
This writer submits that the Ogyeadom case could never, as perceived by the Court, have settled the question whether or not the Court is jurisdictionally competent to entertain and grant an application for stay of execution pending the dete...
Thaddeus Sory Esq.
Courts
Court jails cash, television thief 9 months IHL
The convict stole the television fixed in the apartment, cash of GHC1,000.00, and an empty money box.
GNA
Courts
High Court gives Ato Essien another lifeline to honor restitution deal
Justice Kyei Baffour was also quick to add that If by that date, that money has been redeemed, the court may favorably consider the outstanding amount to be paid
DL News
Courts
Saglemi housing case: Court sets July 10 for commencement of trial
Alhaji Collins Dauda, and the four others have been charged with the offense of causing financial loss to the State over the Saglemi Housing project
DL News
US
Trump pleads not guilty to 37 federal criminal counts in classified documents case
Ex-president arraigned and charged in Miami court over allegations he mishandled classified documents
Guardian
Courts
ECOWAS court awards 50 million CFA against Burkina Faso
This amount, according to the court, is to compensate for the moral damages suffered following the violation of his right to a fair trial in reasonable time over his retirement 20 years ago.
DL News
Courts
Woman jailed 2 months for stealing GH¢4,600
In addition, the court presided over by Charles Owusu Ansah, fined the convict, Queenstabel Mintah, alias Ohemaa, GH¢1,080 or in default serve four additional months in prison.
GNA