The Latest Breaking News from the High Court

Wedding turns a damp squib in Kerala; bridegroom to move contempt plea against Knanaya Catholic Church

All the excitement over the wedding of Justin John with Vijimol Shaji, which was expected to mark the end of endogamy practised by the Knanaya Catholics, fizzled out with the function in Kasaragod on May 18 turning into a damp squib in the absence of consent from the Knanaya Church.

The Hindu · May 19, 2023

Naming of Tory donor linked to money laundering case ‘a major victory for open justice’

The naming of Tory donor and business tycoon Javad Marandi in a major money laundering case brought by the National Crime Agency is a vital victory for open justice in the public interest, campaigners and lawyers have said after judges criticised the businessman’s failure to provide evidence to support his case…

Evening Standard · May 18, 2023

Scottish trans butcher admits abducting and sexually assaulting schoolgirl

Andrew Miller, also known as Amy George, appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, May 18, where he plead guilty to four charges.

Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2023

Top Met Police officer kept job after calling female robbery victim ‘amazingly hot’ and asking for date

A Metropolitan Police officer kept his job after sexually harassing a woman who had reported being the victim of a violent mugging, the High Court heard.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023

Prince Harry should not be allowed to pay for police protection, court told

Prince Harry should not be allowed to pay for his own police protection while in Britain because wealthy individuals should not be able to buy specially trained officers as private bodyguards, lawyers for the British government told a court on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

Barclay financial legal fight ‘not good for the family’, court told

The latest stage of a long-running fight over money between Sir Frederick and Lady Hiroko Barclay is being heard at the High Court.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Sir Frederick Barclay’s ex-wife ‘astonished’ over legal spending, court told

The latest stage of a fight over money between Sir Frederick and Lady Hiroko Barclay is being heard at the High Court in London.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Prince Harry mounts High Court challenge over police security arrangements

Prince Harry is mounting a second legal challenge against the Home Office over the decision to bar him from paying for a police security detail during trips to the UK.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023

SC transfers endosulfan case to Kerala HC for monitoring government’s medical and palliative measures for victims

The Supreme Court on May 16 transferred to Kerala High Court the responsibility of monitoring the measures taken by the State to provide medical and palliative care for victims of endosulfan contamination.

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

Millionaire Tory donor and business tycoon Javad Marandi linked to major money laundering operation

Javad Marandi, who is one of London’s most successful tycoons and has a home on Belgravia’s Eaton Square, has strongly denied any wrongdoingDirty money ruling is victory for the Standard — and for open justice

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023