The Latest Breaking News from the High Court

Prince Harry phone hacking – live: Piers Morgan denies wrongdoing as judge rules Duke was Mirror victim

Duke of Sussex found to be victim of phone hacking by Mirror publisher and awarded £140,000 in damages

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act permits grant of bail to even foreign nationals in exceptional circumstances, says Madras High Court

Madras High Court allows appeal, sets aside special court's order cancelling bail granted to accused of attempting to establish Islamic rule in India.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Caroline Glachan: Three guilty of murdering girl found dead in river 27 years ago

Robert O’Brien, 45, Andrew Kelly and Donna Marie Brand, both 44, have been found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

A four-year court battle over new car fuel consumption labels has been resolved in the High Court, with Mitsubishi emerging as the winner.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

New laws to deal with immigration detainees were rushed, leading to legal risks

The release of detainees as a consequence of the High Court’s decision in NZYQ v Minister for Immigration resulted in a frenzy of law-making, which is likely to rebound to the High Court in further constitutional challenges.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023

An anti-terror law and its interference with liberty

The judgment in the Fahad Shah case shows that the path to hold the state accountable can be easily chartered by those willing to do so

The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023

What is the Stonehenge tunnel project and why is it so controversial?

Government wants to build a two-mile tunnel near Stonehenge - but campaigners say it will destroy the site’s unique landscape

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

National Parks' get-out-of-jail-free card in High Court

The High Court has begun hearing a case to decide whether the Commonwealth can avoid criminal penalties for damaging sacred sites in the Northern Territory.

AAP · Dec 11, 2023

KSEB pension fund: Regulatory Commission proposes amendment to regulations

KSERC proposes an amendment to the tariff regulations whereby the repayment of both principal and interest on bonds issued to the master trust (pension fund) of KSEB will be reckoned for calculating the utility’s aggregate revenue requirement (ARR).

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Allegation of ‘40% commission’: Karnataka High Court stays proceedings till government explains why enquiry was not completed within 30 days

HC Karnataka stays proceedings of one-man commission probing 40% commission in contracts under BJP govt, till Govt explains why enquiry not completed in one month. Petitioners allege scrutiny of works due to change in govt & hardship due to non-payment of dues. Court adjourns hearing till Dec 19.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023