The Latest Breaking News from the High Court

92-year-old UK man changed his will; wife could only access half through stepdaughter

The England & Wales High Court has ruled on the will of Mark Briant, a 92-year-old man who changed his will while living with his daughter and son-in-law in 2022. The change reduced his wife Rosemary’s inheritance to a life interest in half of his estate, leaving her without an…

The Times of India · 16h ago

Court awards £1.25 million Yorkshire property to widow in inheritance case

A daughter's attempt to claim part of her late father's £1.25 million Yorkshire property has failed, after the High Court rejected her claims under his will, the doctrine of proprietary estoppel and the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. The case, Hodgson v Hodgson [2026] EWHC 922 (Ch),…

The Times of India · 21h ago

Second state joins bid to uphold protest slogan ban

The banning of two phrases on the grounds they are offensive will be defended in the High Court by two states.

AAP · Oct 1

Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott to be sentenced after child sex abuse conviction

The 49-year-old subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Casteist remark even on Facebook or other social media can fall under SC/ST Act: HC

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the concept of “public view” under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act can extend to social media platforms. The court ordered a fresh investigation into a Facebook caste-abuse complaint after questioning the police decision to close the case because user details could not…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

SC stays Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre's bail in Thane doctors' assault case, says medical fraternity can't be attacked

The Supreme Court halted the bail granted to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre by the Bombay High Court. Mhatre is accused of assaulting doctors at a Municipal hospital in Thane district. The Supreme Court emphasized the protection of the medical fraternity, stating they should not be attacked. Mhatre has a…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

UK's PM urges 'calm' as thousands seek to thwart flashpoint N.Ireland parade

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnam urged "calm" Sunday as thousands of people gathered in a Northern Irish town seeking to halt a contentious pro-British Protestant march from passing through a mainly Catholic and nationalist area for the first time in 28 years.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 27

Parade leaves Drumcree after clearance granted in late-night hearing

A ruling by the Parades Commission permitting the Orange Order march was upheld in an ‘unprecedented’ sitting at Belfast High Court.

Evening Standard · Sep 27

Thousands protest after Drumcree parade given clearance in late-night hearing

THOUSANDS of protesters have blocked the predominately nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown in a bid to prevent a contentious Orange Order parade…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27

Orange Order march at Drumcree parade goes ahead after ‘unprecedented’ late-night court hearing

A large crowd gathered to begin the march in heavy rain on Sunday morning

The Independent UK · Sep 27