In a recent decision, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted conditional bail to an accused person charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), despite the victim’s absence from court proceedings. The court emphasized that the consideration of a bail plea should not be indefinitely deferred solely because …

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In an impassioned farewell speech, a distinguished judge from the Karnataka High Court, Justice B. Veerappa, proclaimed the judiciary as the sole temple in India that transcends religious, caste, gender, and regional divides. Drawing parallels with the legislative and executive branches, Justice Veerappa underscored the divine essence of the judiciary, setting it apart from its …

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by an employee of Punjabi University, Punjab, seeking the quashing of a chargesheet and subsequent proceedings initiated against him. The court, in its ruling, emphasized that the mere apprehension of an unfavorable outcome for the employee does not warrant interference under Article 226 of …

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The Delhi High Court recently issued guidelines for the drafting of mediated settlement agreements in matrimonial disputes, highlighting the urgent need for such agreements to be available in Hindi. The court emphasized that the majority of litigants in Delhi, who primarily speak Hindi, face difficulties in understanding settlement agreements drafted only in English. It noted …

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NEW YORK – A federal judge in Manhattan has deferred the approval of Deutsche Bank AG’s $75 million settlement with women who alleged sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and accused the German bank of facilitating the late financier’s sex trafficking. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff, during a hearing on Thursday to consider preliminary approval of …

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In a significant legal development, an Oregon federal judge has breathed new life into a high-stakes lawsuit initiated by 21 young Americans, seeking to hold the U.S. government accountable for its policies that contribute to climate change. U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken, based in Eugene, has granted the youth plaintiffs the chance to modify their …

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WASHINGTON – In a recent ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a blow to organized labor, raising concerns among legal experts about the potential implications for unions engaged in strikes. The 8-1 decision, authored by conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett, is expected to make it easier for companies to sue over strikes that result …

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In a recent development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced significant decisions that outline the key aspects of the corporate tax regime applicable to juridical persons operating within the country’s free zones. These decisions, namely Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2023 on Determining Qualifying Income and Ministerial Decision No. 139 …

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DUBAI — UAE residents seeking Schengen visas are facing a lengthy wait, with appointment slots fully booked until September due to an unprecedented surge in demand. Travel agents report receiving an overwhelming number of daily enquiries, reaching up to 700, as residents finalize their overseas holiday plans for the upcoming Eid Al Adha break. Despite …

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In response to a variety of factors including shifting interest rates, looming inflation, and fluctuating economic growth, family offices globally are making the most significant changes in strategic asset allocation seen in recent years. This comes as part of a broader strategy to navigate geopolitical issues and adjust to regional investment predilections. UBS, the Swiss …

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