The CDC and Department of Homeland Security activated enhanced entry screening and restriction measures for travellers from DRC and Uganda beginning May 18.
Category: Legal
House Republicans’ AI Safety Vetting System Proposal Prompts Last-Minute Industry Calls to Trump
Major AI industry leaders called President Trump directly to warn that the House Republicans’ proposed AI safety vetting system could slow AI development.
Indian Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Rape and Murder of Irish Tourist in Goa
After an eight-year legal battle a court in Goa handed a life sentence to Vikat Bhagat convicted of the rape and murder of a 28-year-old Irish woman at Palolem beach.
ICC Confirms Appeals Filed in Abd-Al-Rahman War Crimes Case from Sudan Conflict
Both defence and prosecution filed appeals following the conviction and sentencing of Ali Abd-Al-Rahman for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
India Supreme Court Says Omission of Accused Name in Inquest Proceedings Not Grounds for Bail
The Supreme Court held on May 22 that simply failing to name an accused in inquest proceedings cannot justify granting bail when other corroborative evidence of guilt exists.
BCI Disciplinary Action Against Advocate in Professional Misconduct Case Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court set aside a Bar Council of India order holding an advocate guilty of professional misconduct in a case involving withdrawal of a complaint.
Bengaluru Advocates Write to Karnataka High Court CJ Over Mangaluru Circuit Bench Proposal
The Bengaluru Advocates Association formally wrote to Karnataka High Court Chief Justice opposing the state’s move to create a circuit bench at Mangaluru.
National Green Tribunal Approves Ayodhya Bypass Road Expansion With Environmental Conditions
The National Green Tribunal permitted expansion of a bypass road near Ayodhya subject to mandatory environmental safeguards that must be adhered to during construction.
Delhi Court Issues Witness Protection Orders in Money Laundering Case Against Builder Swaraj Yadav
A Delhi court granted protective orders for witnesses and homebuyers who allege they were threatened in connection with a money laundering case against builder Swaraj Singh Yadav.
Supreme Court Notifies 7300 Cases for Partial Working Days Vacation Schedule in 2026
India’s Supreme Court published its list of cases including fresh bail applications to be heard during the 2026 summer Partial Court Working Days schedule.