The Latest Breaking News from Courts

Unusual Denial of Pseudonymity to Plaintiff Suing Over Alleged Anti-Trans Discrimination

Courts are generally inclined to allow litigants to remain pseudonymous to conceal their being transgender (see The Law of Pseudonymous Litigation, p. 1406); but they are also inclined to deny pseudonymity once the plaintiff had already identified himself or herself, and this is what made the difference in yesterday's decision…

Reason · Aug 2, 2023

Australian judge apologises after claiming that colleagues are appointed regardless of merit

Justice Joshua Wilson planned to tell an international conference that court positions are filled on the basis of politics rather than ability

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

Online games of skill like rummy are not taxable as ‘betting and gambling’ under GST Act: Karnataka High Court

Giving a huge relief for companies offering online games of skills, the High Court of Karnataka has ruled that online/electronic/digital game of rummy and other online/electronic/digital game of skills are not taxable as ‘betting’ and ‘gambling’ under the Central Goods and Services (GST) Act.

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Cardiff's newest restaurants that have all opened their doors in 2022

The Welsh capital has long been a foodie hub and, despite the many difficulties facing the hospitality industry over the past 12 months, there have been plenty of new destinations to go and try

Wales Online · Dec 26, 2022

Explained | Is it time for the gig economy?

What is moonlighting and how is it affecting the companies in India? Is it a punishable offence under the law? How has the work-from-home culture affected the gig economy of our country?

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022

Anti-conversion bill passed in Karnataka assembly

Amid opposition Congress' protest and walkout, Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the "anti-conversion bill", passed by the Legislative Council last week with minor amendments, seeking to replace the ordinance that was in place to give effect to the bill. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 21, 2022

Bristol’s old magistrates court to be transformed after National Lottery funding boost

Charity Creative Youth Network is looking to redevelop the grade II-listed building into a creative enterprise hub

Birmingham Post · Aug 12, 2022

Joy for £6.4m youth project to transform old magistrates' court after Bristol City Council snub

Work set to start from September to turn derelict building into enterprise hub

Bristol Post · Aug 12, 2022

FIFA wants 25% eminent player representation in AIFF's executive committee

NEW DELHI: World football's governing body, FIFA has recommended AIFF to have 25 percent eminent player representation in its Executive Committee as co-opted members instead of the 50 percent stipulated in the draft constitution by CoA.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

CJI Ramana: 126 judicial vacancies filled in High Courts in less than a year; expectation of 50 more appointments

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana, while addressing a conference of the Chief Justices on Friday, said that 126 judicial vacancies were filled in various High Courts in less than a year, expressed expectations of 50 more appointments. More on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 29, 2022