US: President Donald Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
Washington, July 10 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday selected Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee to succeed Justice Anthony M. Kennedy in the Supreme Court.
Zia Orphanage Trust Graft case : Bangladesh SC stays Khaleda Zia's bail till May 8
Dhaka, Mar 19 (IBNS) : The Bangladesh Supreme Court on Monday stayed till May 8 the High Court order which granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, media reports said.
Maldives: UN rights experts denounce detention of judges as ‘direct attack’ on Supreme Court
New York, Feb 13 (JEN): Denouncing the detention of two Supreme Court judges in the Maldives, United Nations human rights experts warned that the independence of the judiciary is under “serious threat” in the country, as is the principle of separation of powers between the State and the courts.
UN calls on Maldives to respect Supreme Court decision, says 'ready' to help ease political impasse
New York, Feb 4 (JEN): Following the Maldives' Supreme Court decision ordering the release of convicted opposition leaders and the reinstatement of 12 parliamentarians, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed the world body's continued readiness to facilitate all-party talks in finding a solution to the Indian Ocean nation's political stalemate.
Canada court rules an immigration detainee's case as violation of human rights and freedom
Ottawa, Oct 6 (IBNS): A superior court in Canada has ruled that immigration detainee Ebrahim Toure's confinement in a maximum security jail without being charged is a violation of human rights and freedoms, media reports said.
Nawaz Sharif files petitions against Panamagate verdict of Supreme Court
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IBNS): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who had to step down after the Panamagate verdict passed by the Supreme Court on July 28, filed three petitions against the latter on Tuesday, media reports said.
Supreme Court upholds Donald Trump's travel ban partially
Washington, June 26 (IBNS): The Supreme Court upheld US President Donald Trump's travel ban on at least four countries instead of proposed six on Monday, giving the latter a partial win, according to media reports.
Pakistan : Supreme Court to give verdict on Nawaz Sharif in Panama Papers case
New Delhi/ Islamabad, Apr 20 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court in Pakistan will deliver its verdict on Thursday in the Panama Papers leaks case involving the country’s Prime Minster Nawaz Sharif and his family, media reports said.