Latest Trial Court News
Delhi HC grants bail to Sukh Ram
A trial court had convicted 84-year-old former telecom minister Sukh Ram for misusing his official position when he was in the PV Narasimha Rao cabinet in 1996. Sukh Ram was alleged to have been giving undue favour to a cable supply company in 1996.
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:05A
Ft. Thomas appeals McCafferty ruling
Mando said the Supreme Court could take up to one year to decide whether to hear the case or let the appeals court decision stand. The newspaper had argued the information in the file was necessary for any attempt to review the operation and efficiency
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:04A
State Supreme Court blasts housing contract
Supporters say arbitration is a way to avoid long and costly trials. Critics of the arbitration process argue the private judges are often beholden to the companies that give them their business. The Supreme Court, for the second time this year,
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:00A
Absconder jailed for brutal attack
A man who repeatedly fled Brisbane so he could avoid facing court for a brutal assault against his ex-girlfriend has finally been sentenced for the attack. William John Cutler, 43, pleaded guilty in the Brisbane District Court on Monday to assault
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:59A
Maryland Court: No Redress When City Violates Speed Camera Law
Prince George's County district court judges have already stated that they will not consider evidence that a driver is innocent of a speed camera accusation at trial. On September 4, 2008, Montgomery County changed the wording of its contract to state:
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:45A
Prisoner's threat to continue hunger strike
Talking to media persons from a bed in the Medical-B Ward of the District Headquarters Hospital Timergara on Sunday, the prisoner Syed Inamullah s/o Syed Abdul Fattah, a resident of Mian Barangola Dir Lower told that he went on hunger strike till death
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:40A
Jury selection begins today for Laurence Alvin Lovette's trial
Judge Allen Baddour will decide today if mentions of other charges pending against Laurence Alvin Lovette, Jr. will be admissible in court, and on Tuesday, individual jury selection for Lovette's trial will begin. Lovette will face charges of first
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:34A
Child sex-abuse victim fights back
Bowles said she likely never would have pursued a civil trial against her stepfather if she had been satisfied with what unfolded years ago, when criminal charges were brought against him. In 2003, Baxter pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a high
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:29A
2G case: Will Delhi high court grant bail to Kanimozhi today?
Justice VK Shali heard the day-long arguments on the bail applications of Kanimozhi, Kalaignar TV chief Sharad Kumar, Cineyug Films' Karim Morani, Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd directors Asif Balwa and Rajiv B Agarwal and former telecom
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:28A
Assassin Sirhan Sirhan Seeks Release
Witnesses said Sirhan was standing several feet away from Kennedy and firing horizontally. The court filings ask the appeals court to release Sirhan from prison or grant him a new trial. Sirhan was denied parole again earlier this year.
Updated: 11/28/2011 12:26A