Harvey Weinstein back in court as jury is set to begin deliberations

The judge in Harvey Weinstein’s trial has admonished his defense lawyer for the ‘tentacles of her PR juggernaut’ after she wrote an op-ed two days ago urging the jury to clear the disgraced Hollywood producer.   Jury deliberations are expected to begin on Tuesday in Weinstein’s trial after often-emotional testimony from multiple women who have accused … Read more

Alex Salmond appears at High Court Glasgow for preliminary attempted rape hearing

Alex Salmond appears at High Court in Glasgow over 14 sex assault charges including claim he ‘stripped naked and tried to rape woman in bed at his Bute House residence while SNP leader’ Former First Minister, 65, denies the 14 charges in relation to 10 different women Offences are alleged to have taken place between … Read more

Supreme court on criminality in politics

By: Editorial | Updated: February 15, 2020 9:11:02 am Undoubtedly, criminality in politics exists, and that it flourishes so many decades after Independence is certainly a disgrace. The Supreme Court is the conscience-keeper of democracy, but it must take care not to infringe upon other democratic institutions, or appear to be well-meaning but ineffective, for … Read more

After clean chit to accused in cyber stalking case, Pakistan court asks probe agency to clarify

By: Express News Service | Chandigarh | Updated: February 18, 2020 2:10:16 pm The court ordered another analysis of two phones involved in the exchange of alleged messages by a single expert. The Lahore High Court Monday summoned Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) director to clarify on the conflicting forensic reports relating to alleged “obscene/obnoxious … Read more

Acquittal of five persons in Panchkula realtor murder case: Prosecution ‘miserably’ failed to prove case, says court

Written by Jagdeep Singh Deep | Mohali | Updated: February 18, 2020 11:25:58 am On the grounds of lack of concrete evidence owing to lax police investigation, five persons tried in the murder case of Panchkula realtor Suresh Kumar were acquitted by the Court. (Representational Image) On the grounds of lack of concrete evidence owing … Read more

Supreme Court to hear afresh plea on transparency in senior advocates designation

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: January 2, 2017 6:40:56 pm The bench fixed the matter for final hearing in February along with the petition transferred from the high court. The Supreme Court on Monday decided to hear afresh a plea seeking transparency and overhauling in the “opaque system” of designating lawyers as senior … Read more

STOCK WATCH:  Ryanair and easyJet go to court; Rivals bid for Just Eat; Brother acting Cleverley

STOCK WATCH: Ryanair and easyJet go to court; Rivals bid for Just Eat; Brother acting Cleverley By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 00:00 BST, 22 December 2019 | Updated: 01:14 BST, 22 December 2019 All airline industry eyes will be trained on Dublin tomorrow when the Irish High Court is due … Read more

Residents near former Earls Court Exhibition Centre seek reassurance over Saudis £2.3bn deal 

Residents near former Earls Court Exhibition Centre seek reassurance amid possible Saudis’ £2.3bn deal Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Candy are in talks to buy Capital & Counties Local residents want reassurances from the potential new owners They have been in a decade-long battle with Capco and fear for their homes  By Ben Harrington For … Read more