United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Saturday that his government would end the Rwanda scheme, labeling it ineffective and inhumane. He pointed to record numbers of migrants crossing the English Channel in early 2024 as evidence of its failure. Last year, the UK Supreme Court rule

United States Democratic Congressman Joe Morelle announced plans to challenge the Supreme Court’s decision on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims. He aims to introduce a constitutional amendment to ensure no president is above the law, countering the ruling that grants former presidents

The Supreme Court observed that a person serving a life sentence may receive a suspension only if there’s clear indication their conviction could be overturned on appeal. Justices JB Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that while courts can grant bail for fixed-term sentences, this does not apply to li

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Javed Gulam Nabi Shaikh, held for four years without trial under the UAPA. Justices J B Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan criticized the NIA for delaying the framing of charges. The Court stressed that bail should not be used as punishment and highlighted the accu

The Supreme Court criticized the Manipur High Court for denying medical treatment to a Kuki prisoner amid ethnic clashes. The court expressed disappointment, noting that the prisoner was denied treatment due to his ethnicity and ordered his immediate examination. Lunkhongjam Haokip, arrested in Octo

Widespread opposition to a controversial finance bill led to violent protests in Kenya, with part of the parliament building set ablaze and calls for President William Ruto’s resignation. The bill aimed to introduce new taxes on essentials like internet data and fuel to raise $2.7 billion for nation

The International Court of Justice unanimously permitted seven states to intervene in The Gambia’s genocide case against Myanmar. The Maldives, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK are now part of the proceedings. Their intervention is admissible under Article 63 of the ICJ

A former employee of West Bengal Raj Bhavan, alleging sexual harassment by the State’s Governor, CV Ananda Bose, has petitioned the Supreme Court. The petition challenges the Governor’s immunity from criminal prosecution under Article 361 of the Constitution, arguing that it shouldn’t preclude polic

The 78th Session of the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, “Enhancing international cooperation on capacity-building of artificial intelligence” (A/78/L.86), introduced by China. This resolution aims to bridge AI disparities, particularly enhancing technological capabilities in developing nat

Germany’s new citizenship law, effective in 2024, requires applicants to acknowledge Israel’s right to exist. This change is part of a broader effort to streamline the naturalization process while reinforcing German values. The government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised dual nationality and re

The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) reported that 84,000 people fled Eastern Gaza due to ongoing conflict, exacerbated by intense bombings in the Shujaiya district and restricted aid access. Only 10,600 have found refuge across 27 locations, including pressured UNRWA school

On July 2, Hindenburg Research, known for its allegations against the Adani Group, announced receiving a show-cause notice from SEBI regarding violations linked to its betting activities on Adani stocks. Hindenburg dismissed the notice as “nonsense” and claimed it was meant to silence and intimidate

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former presidents, including Donald J. Trump, are entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official acts within their exclusive constitutional authority. This landmark decision grants absolute immunity for such acts and “at least presumptive immu

Three new criminal laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—were implemented nationwide today, July 1, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act. Passed by Parliament in December

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by Anjale Patel and Chhaya Mishra, represented by advocates Sanjeev Malhotra and Kunwar Sidharth, requesting the immediate formation of an expert committee to evaluate the feasibility of three new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya

The New Zealand government has re-introduced the three-strike sentencing law as the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill, which has passed its first reading in Parliament. Originally introduced by the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act of 2010 and repealed in 2022, the law has been re

On June 26, the 18th Lok Sabha condemned the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975. Speaker Om Birla read the resolution, emphasizing the suppression of democratic values and the need for young generations to understand this dark chapter. The house observed two minutes of silence for those who

The Indian government, led by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, has enacted the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. Effective from June 21, the law imposes strict penalties, including a minimum of three years in jail and fines up to Rs 10 lakh, for exam-related offences.

The Madras High Court ruled that biological relatives of an adopted person cannot claim legal heirship after the adoptee’s death, emphasizing that adoption under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956 severs all ties with the biological family, thereby solidifying the adoptive family’s excl

The High Court’s order dismissing the appeal against an order of the District Judge directing an archaeological survey of the area in which the Gyanvapi Mosque is situated.

Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) is a vital mechanism that enables countries to collaborate in criminal matters. By establishing mutual legal assistance treaties and employing letters rogatory, countries can exchange information, serve legal documents, and seek assistance in investigations and prosecut

The French Government has passed a law allowing police to remotely activate phone cameras, microphones, and GPS to surveil suspects. The use of these powers requires judicial approval and is limited to six months.

The Supreme Court of India declined a Public Interest Litigation for the creation of a National Commission for Men, aimed at addressing suicides among married men. The court expressed disinclination, stating the petition portrayed a one-sided picture. The petition was subsequently dismissed.

The US Supreme Court ruled the affirmative action clause in the admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina unconstitutional. The court decided that race-based admissions were in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

The Supreme Court in its landmark decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned the Roe v. Wade judgement of 1973 by striking down the constitutional right to abortion in the country.