Both courts delivered significant orders on criminal petitions listed for hearing on May 19.
Category: Crime
Uttarakhand High Court Overturns Termination of Government Employee Over Misconduct Without Inquiry
The court ruled the dismissal without a proper departmental investigation was illegal and void.
Alexander Murdaugh Secures New Trial Order from South Carolina Supreme Court in Double Murder Case
The ruling overturns the original conviction citing court clerk interference that denied Murdaugh a fair trial.
Indian Shipyard Workers and Trade Union Disputes Continue as Labor Tensions Rise Across Maritime Sector
Labor disputes are affecting multiple sectors in India amid the broader backdrop of industrial unrest.
Texas Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Alleged China-Linked Local Mayor Resignation Story
A California mayor resigned admitting to being an agent for China in a case drawing national attention.
Colombia Violence Threatens Electoral Rights Ahead of Presidential Vote to Replace Gustavo Petro
UN rights office warns that election-related violence could hinder political participation in the country.
Gerardo Merida Sanchez Arrested in Arizona and Transferred to New York on Federal Charges
The suspect was apprehended by law enforcement before being extradited to face charges in New York.
Alex Murdaugh Gets New Trial as South Carolina High Court Rules Jury Clerk Comments Denied Fair Trial
The court found that a clerk’s remarks to jurors suggesting guilt constituted a serious miscarriage of justice.
Lake County Montana Solid Waste Manages 30000 Tons of Garbage Annually Working to Improve Rural Access
The county is expanding its six rural transfer sites to better serve 34000 residents across the area.
US Drug Enforcement Operations in Eastern Pacific Raise Legal Questions After Three Killed in Boat Strike
The Pentagon watchdog is evaluating the legality of military strikes on suspected drug boats in international waters.