In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court held that the government cannot arbitrarily withdraw promised industrial incentives on which citizens acted.
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Spanish Court Orders Begoña Gómez to Stand Trial on Corruption Charges
A Spanish court ordered PM Pedro Sánchez’s wife Begoña Gómez to face trial on corruption-related charges and confiscated her passport.
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case Holding Mere Driving Not Possession
The Calcutta High Court ruled that merely driving a vehicle from which contraband is recovered does not constitute ‘possession’ under the NDPS Act.
Supreme Court Quashes Bail Condition Requiring Accused to Vacate Home to Avoid Complainant
The Supreme Court struck down a Delhi High Court bail condition that forced an accused to vacate his residence solely to prevent contact with the complainant.
J&K Court Upholds Acquittal After Ante-Dated FIR Taints Murder Case
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court upheld an acquittal in a murder case, ruling that the ante-dated FIR rendered the entire prosecution case tainted.
Finnish Court Sentences Ex-Polarica CEO for Human Trafficking of Thai Berry Pickers
Finland’s former Polarica CEO was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after dozens of Thai workers were subjected to forced labour and exploitation.
Malian Court Sentences French Embassy Official to 20 Years for State Security Crimes
A French embassy official was convicted by a Malian court of undermining state security and handed a 20-year prison sentence, sparking a diplomatic dispute.
Indonesian Military Court Sentences Four Soldiers for Acid Attack on Activist
An Indonesian court jailed four soldiers for up to three years for a premeditated acid attack that left activist Andrie Yunus blind in one eye.
Thailand Court Sentences Two Uyghur Men to Death for 2015 Bangkok Bombing
A Thai criminal court delivered death sentences to two Uyghur nationals for the Erawan Shrine bombing that killed 20 and injured over 120 people.
Dutch Court Sentences Three Men for Stealing Dacian Gold Artefacts from Museum
Three men received 47-month prison terms for stealing priceless Dacian golden artefacts, including the Helmet of Coțofenești, from a Dutch museum in 2025.