The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a ban on bump stocks. It was enacted by the Trump administration after a 2017 deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas. By a 6-3 vote the justices found the Trump administration had exceeded its power when it prohibited an attachment that enables a semiautomatic rifle to fire at […]
Washington, United States – AFP The US Supreme Court on Monday removed a potential hurdle to Donald Trump’s bid to recapture the White House, unanimously dismissing a state court ruling that could have barred him from the ballot for engaging in insurrection. The high-stakes ruling in favor of the former president came on the eve [&...
Abuja, Nigeria — AFP Nigeria’s Supreme Court has rejected the opposition’s challenges to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s election victory, validating his mandate after the final legal appeal. A seven-judge panel ruled as without merit the opposition appeals over claims of fraud, electoral law violations and Tinubu’s...
ISLAMABAD (AA) – Pakistan’s top court on Friday struck down some crucial amendments introduced by the outgoing government in the anti-corruption laws, restoring corruption cases against politicians and officials. The verdict, announced by Pakistan’s Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, ordered the restoration of corruption cases against publi...
ISLAMABAD (AA) – Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s legal team has challenged the two crucial legislations regarding changes to laws on military and intelligence agencies in the country’s top court. “The Official Secrets Act, the Army Amendment Act have been challenged in the Supreme Court by Imran Khan. He has req...
A U.S. Supreme Court judge has raised the issue of misconduct for enjoying 38 vacations organized by billionaires. Justice Clarence Thomas also allegedly received lavish gifts from wealthy patrons, including flights on private jets, cruises on yachts and expensive sports tickets. In an investigative report, ProPublica, an American nonprofit ne...