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The former president of the Court of Appeal, Mirjana Popović, could soon join the team of chief special prosecutor Vladimir Novović. According to "Vijesti" information, which Popović also...
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The former president of the Court of Appeal, Mirjana Popović, could soon join the team of chief special prosecutor Vladimir Novović. According to "Vijesti" information, which Popović also...

Malaysia’s Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling dismissing the businessman’s lawsuit against the state chief minister, mandating a RM50,000 payment.
The appellate court has confirmed the capital punishment for individuals convicted of slashing a fellow inmate's throat during a violent prison breakout in 2013.

The French Court of Appeal has overturned a previous ban, allowing Marine Le Pen to re-enter the presidential race next year, ending uncertainty around her candidacy.

A suspicious package was found near the Chisinau Court of Appeal building, prompting an investigation by specialists, who later confirmed that no explosives were present.

The Court of Appeal in Malaysia dismissed Hindu mother M. Indira Gandhi’s appeal to reinstate her RM100 million lawsuit, even while acknowledging police shortcomings in her case.

A court of appeal in Belgium reduced a sentence from six years to thirty months for a case involving kidnapping and violence in Braine-le-Comte.

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has commuted the death sentences of two men, substituting them with 30 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the rotan.

A 59-year-old man was arrested in Lisbon under an international warrant for a homicide committed in Brazil in 2009. He was later released by the Lisbon Court of Appeal as he is a Portuguese citizen.

The appeal case for artist Kamelen was heard today in Borgarting Court of Appeal, where he is charged with bodily harm. The charges stem from an incident where he injured an audience member during a stage dive at a concert.

The Court of Appeals has overturned the permit revocation for S.I. Power Corporation (SIPCOR), a company linked to the Villar family, which had stemmed from prolonged power outages in Siquijor.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal provided its reasoning for suspending six of eleven government decisions, adopted on July 23, which were challenged by the Social Democratic Party (PSD).

The Court of Appeal has decided to release the former head of the Saranda Police Commissariat, Gëzim Bashllari, from prison, changing his security measure to 'obligation to appear'.

The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision, ordering the former CEO of MARA Corp to pay a RM3.4 million bill related to 25 hires after an appeal failed.

This year marks a significant period for women in Nigerian law, with five of the most crucial positions in law and justice now held by women, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the President of the Court of Appeal.

The daughter of missing photojournalist Reynaldo 'Bebot' Momay has asked the Court of Appeals to admit her father as the 58th victim of the Maguindanao massacre.

Iceland's Minister of Justice, Þorbjörg S. Gunnlaugsdóttir, has proposed to the President of Iceland that Eiríkur Elís Þorláksson and Hildur Briem be appointed as judges to the Landsréttur (Court of Appeal) starting in September and October 2026, respectively.

President Trump intends to nominate federal judge Lee Rudofsky to the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. This move aims to elevate Rudofsky to a higher judicial position.

Sedina Tamakloe has been released from custody two weeks after her acquittal by the Court of Appeal, following the Attorney General's decision to withdraw an application to stay her acquittal. Her release was described as the 'logical conclusion' of the legal process.

Marius Borg Høiby's appeal against the district court's decision for continued detention has been rejected by the Borgarting Court of Appeal. He will continue to serve his detention with an electronic ankle monitor at Skaugum, as requested by the prosecution.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal has concluded that the 'slavery' accusations made by DIICOT prosecutors in the case of illegal asylums in Bihor, owned by Viorel Paşca, are unfounded, refusing preventive arrests.

A Bucharest Court of Appeal ruling suspended decisions to convene the extraordinary National Liberal Party (PNL) Congress in June, concluding that party statutes were not observed.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal has overturned the charges of human trafficking and organized crime group formation brought by DIICOT against Viorel Pașca and his family, leading to their release.

The Court of Appeals affirmed the Quezon City Regional Trial Court's decision to deny Chao Tiao Yumol's motion to quash the carnapping charge related to the Ateneo shooting.

PSE veterans have escalated their challenge against SEC term limits to the Court of Appeals, with SEC Chair Francis Lim stating the regulator will not back down.

A 26-year-old man of Asian origin has lost his appeal against detention in an opiates case, with the court of appeal upholding his custody pending trial.

Long-time PSE broker directors Eddie Gobing and Vivian Yuchengco have filed a petition with the Court of Appeals to stop the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from implementing a circular imposing term limits.

The Court of Appeal in Moldova upheld the conviction of former communist MP Sergiu Stati for illicit enrichment, ordering him to pay over 2.4 million lei to the state.

The Chisinau Court of Appeal has approved a request from the Ministry of Justice to limit the activities of the 'Heart of Moldova' (Inima Moldovei) party, led by Irina Vlah, for a period of 12 months, with the restriction starting in late September 2025.

Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has challenged the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC).

An opinion piece critiques the Ghanaian government's 'storytelling' and 'engineering of the narrative' following a controversial Court of Appeal decision in the Sedina Tamakloe case.

The Brașov Court of Appeal has definitively acquitted Flavia Boghiu, former USR deputy mayor of Brașov, in the 'Catacombs' case where she was accused of abuse of office by the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA).

The Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Ominta Romato Maute, matriarch of the Maute terrorist group, along with three others, for the kidnapping and beheading of sawmill workers in 2016.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has asked the Court of Appeal to admit fresh evidence in her solar corruption appeal, claiming a witness was pressured to implicate her.
Nigeria is witnessing a historic rise of powerful women in its legal sector, with key positions like Chief Justice, Court of Appeal President, and Nigerian Law School DG now held by women.

The Romanian Executive announced it will appeal the Bucharest Court of Appeal's decision to suspend six government resolutions, arguing that the significant effects impact areas like disability protection and organ transplantation.
The Court of Appeal has rejected the appeal from the man accused of the murder of Maren Sømme (30) in Jæren, meaning he will remain imprisoned.

Prosecutor Cristin Gemu, who is accused of extorting a $400,000 bribe, will remain under judicial control after the Court of Appeal rejected the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office's complaint and upheld the first instance court's decision.

A 34-year-old man was apprehended by the GNR in Chaves, Portugal, during a road inspection, acting on a European arrest warrant issued by France. The Guimarães Court of Appeal ordered his handover to French authorities.

Zoran Gerasimovski has been appointed as the new acting president of the Skopje Court of Appeals, following a decision by the Council. An announcement for the election of a permanent president for the court has also been made.
The Irish Court of Appeal has adopted a 'merciful approach' towards a man who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl a year after defiling her, a decision that has drawn public attention.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision to stay the execution of a compensation order for the families of missing pastor Raymond Koh and activist Amri Che Mat.

Berjaya Hills Resort Bhd and several land entities have lost their appeals in the Court of Appeal regarding retroactive quit rent charges imposed in Pahang, Malaysia.

Moldova's judicial evaluation commission has proposed not to promote Vitalie Budeci, a judge from Chișinău temporarily transferred to the Central Court of Appeal and a candidate for a judge position there, after finding issues with his re-evaluation.

The Court of Appeal in Cyprus has upheld the pre-trial detention of a Turkish Cypriot man facing charges of rape, indecent assault, and sexual harassment, rejecting his appeal against a district court ruling.

Romania's Social Democrats (PSD) have notified the Bucharest Court of Appeal and the General Prosecutor's Office regarding alleged 'legislative abuses' by the Bolojan Government, claiming it illegally adopted long-term policies despite being dismissed by Parliament.

The Court of Appeal did not agree to remand two women who worked at the Hraunbúðir nursing and retirement home in Vestmannaeyjar into custody.

Remigijus Žemaitaitis, convicted for inciting hatred and denying the Holocaust, received a stricter sentence from the Court of Appeal, which emphasized the higher standards applied to politicians.

The Lithuanian Court of Appeal has terminated a case challenging the right to acquire a controlling stake in the strategic company 'Achemos grupė,' though the decision can still be appealed.

The Special Court of Appeals for Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has upheld the "arrest in prison" security measure for Ilir Beqaj, rejecting his appeal. The decision was made by Judge Miliana Muça.

Gymnastics coach Camelia Voinea announced that the Bucharest Court of Appeal rejected the Romanian Gymnastics Federation's appeal against a lower court's decision. This ruling upholds the lifting of her suspension, deeming it illegal.
The municipality of Vestmannaeyjar plans to appeal a damages case to the Landsréttur (Court of Appeal). This decision indicates their intent to challenge a previous ruling regarding compensation.
The Gdańsk Court of Appeal legally upheld the city authorities' decision to disband an anti-abortion picket held in front of St. Wojciech Hospital in Zaspa, which involved Kaja Godek.

A man wrongly convicted of the Sallins train robbery is demanding a full public inquiry after the Court of Appeal found that he and his co-accused suffered a miscarriage of justice.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal has suspended the procedure for the salary law at the request of health trade unionists, effectively blocking the project from moving forward. The Ministry of Labor plans to challenge the decision, stating it was made without their citation.

A Michigan Court of Appeals panel has vacated the convictions of Pete Musico and Paul Bellar, two men found guilty in 2022 in connection with the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer, ruling that kidnapping is not a 'violent felony'.

The Minority in Ghana's Parliament has called for equal enforcement of the country’s anti-illegal mining laws and urged the Court of Appeal to review aspects of the trial that led to the conviction of the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman.

A Finnish man was sentenced to over three years in prison for smuggling thousands of doses of drugs from the Netherlands, despite claiming they were for personal use with a wholesale discount. Both the District Court of Lapland and the Rovaniemi Court of Appeal rejected his defense.

The Seimas did not approve the second term of Nerijus Meilutis, then President of the Lithuanian Court of Appeal, and the candidacy of Marius Bartninkas, head of the Kaunas Regional Court, for the Supreme Court of Lithuania...

Pat King, a prominent figure in the 2022 convoy protests, will face resentencing after the Ontario Court of Appeal sided with prosecutors who argued his initial punishment was too lenient.

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has nominated two Court of Appeal judges and a former President of the Ghana Bar Association for appointment to the Supreme Court.

The Court of Appeal has rejected a request to backdate Jozef Puska's life sentence for the murder of Ashling Murphy by an additional 22 months. This decision means his sentence will not be further reduced.

Businessman Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom reacted to the Supreme Court's decision to suspend a Court of Appeal ruling that had previously cleared the way for GN Savings and Loans to resume operations.

Defendants in the Fier incinerator affair in Albania are opposing the Special Prosecution's request to reopen the judicial investigation in the Special Court of Appeal.

The public prosecutor's office has decided not to appeal the court of appeal's decision in the case concerning parliamentary assistants for France's National Front (FN) party.
A travel agent has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Białystok Court of Appeal for defrauding clients, including selling fraudulent foreign trips. The verdict is final and legally binding.

Two former municipal officials from Rotterdam have received reduced prison sentences of six and three months, respectively, in an appeal hearing at the Court of Appeal in The Hague, following their conviction in a major corruption case.

The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) is hearing today the appeal filed by ROMATSA in the case where the Bucharest Court of Appeal decided to suspend the company's activity for one month.
The Helsinki Court of Appeal heard testimony from the victim's family and the convicted ex-partner Rolf Nordmo regarding the circumstances surrounding Janne Puhkan's murder.

The head of the Thessaloniki Court of Appeals Prosecution Office has ordered a preliminary investigation into whether DEDDIE (Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator) cables are responsible for causing fires in the region.

The first hearing in the Vladimir Plahotniuc case at the Court of Appeal was postponed due to bomb threats received at the Centru Court of Appeal on the scheduled day.
A Finnish Court of Appeal upheld a district court's decision in the Ison Omena death case, ruling that the use of force by security personnel was not excessive during the incident where a woman died in 2023.
The Supreme Court of Appeal is hearing a case concerning the R370 social relief of distress grant, with an explanation provided on the details and implications of the legal challenge.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wore a Finnish-designed outfit during her visit to Finland, a choice praised by fashion designers as a smart move. Her visit included stops at the Vaasa Court of Appeal and Aalto University in Espoo.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal issued definitive decisions, rejecting appeals by the PNL leadership against rulings that suspended the extraordinary PNL Congress from June 21 and its subsequent leadership election.
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden are visiting Vaasa, Finland, with their itinerary including the Vaasa Court of Appeal and Wärtsilä, concluding with lunch.
A long-standing dispute between a dance hall entrepreneur in Lappeenranta and a band over a cancelled gig, which cost the entrepreneur nearly 20,000 euros, will not be heard by the court of appeal.

The Court of Appeal has adjourned the hearing of the Pulau Batu Puteh appeal, with former prime minister Dr. Mahathir's lawyer seeking to add a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report to the proceedings.

Nicholas 'Nikki' Dimech, former mayor of Sliema, has been placed under general perpetual interdiction by the Criminal Court of Appeal following his conviction for corruption and money laundering, though his auditor warrant remains on the official register.
Over 30 supporters of Simon Ekpa, who was convicted of terrorism offenses, gathered at the Lahti courthouse in Finland as his case continued in the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has ruled that the Ford government is permitted to remove bike lanes in Toronto, overturning a previous judgment that deemed such an action a violation of cyclists' rights.

Developers of the illegal Ta’ Xbiex Marina ‘capitainerie’ are employing a new planning route, similar to tactics used by developer Joseph Portelli, to sanction the structure despite a Court of Appeal judgment revoking its permit.
A man was remanded in custody last week by the Court of Appeal until August 27, following allegations of domestic violence against his partner the night after he received a one-year sentence.

Hristo Shirokov, the regional coordinator of the DPS party in Burgas, has been ordered to remain in permanent custody by the Court of Appeal, facing charges of participating in an organized criminal group.
The extradition of Paul Philip of Romania has been postponed after his lawyers requested an indefinite suspension of the procedure, citing cardiac problems. The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered a medical examination.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has unanimously set aside the Federal High Court's judgment that recognized Shehu Gabam as the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The Court of Appeal in Malaysia has granted an appeal by UK law firm White & Case LLP, stating that Malaysia is not the appropriate forum for the 1MDB suit against the firm.

The Cyprus Court of Appeal has unanimously acquitted a 69-year-old man previously jailed for eight years over the 2021 Arakapas fire. The court found that the evidence against him did not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

A man in his 70s, previously convicted of 1000 rapes against his wife, has been acquitted of the rape charges by the court of appeal but was convicted of repeated abuse.

The Alba Iulia Court of Appeal rejected a proposal for the preventive arrest of a prosecutor from Caraş-Severin who fired a pistol while police attempted to immobilize him, leaving him free.
The Court of Appeal has set aside a Sh37.7 million tax demand against BTB Insurance Brokers, ruling that the tribunal involved in the dispute exhibited bias.

Former President of the Court of Accounts, Marian Lupu, has reacted after Tatiana Vozian, former head of a general directorate within the institution, won her case against the Court of Accounts at the Court of Appeal.

Romania's High Court has rejected all appeals against the Bucharest Court of Appeal's decision, clearing the way for the trial of Călin Georgescu, Horațiu Potra, and other defendants accused of actions against the constitutional order.

The Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe has sparked a wider debate on prosecutorial discretion and public confidence in Ghana's justice system.

The Moldovan Court of Accounts has acknowledged and respects the decision by the Centru Court of Appeal to reinstate Tatiana Vozian and pay her salary for forced absence, stating it does not comment on court rulings.
The Ontario Court of Appeal has taken a firm stance against convoy protesters, convicting Pat King for intimidation, leading some to question why such judicial resolve appears primarily in response to right-wing movements.
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has cautioned that further delays in the Court of Appeal's handling of the Pastor Raymond Koh case could jeopardize crucial evidence and witnesses.

Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) claims that the Bucharest Court of Appeal's decision to suspend government resolutions, challenged by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), risks jeopardizing access to important European funds and affecting vulnerable groups.

Activists Frenchie Cumpio and Marielle Domequil are seeking to reverse a ruling by a Tacloban court, with supporters expressing hope for a fair review by the Court of Appeals.

Political scientist Professor Ransford Gyampo warned that Ghana's fight against corruption is at risk due to prosecutorial incompetence and a lack of strong evidence, following a recent Court of Appeal judgment.

Legal expert Samson Lardy Anyenini clarified the reasons behind the Court of Appeal overturning Sedina Tamakloe Attionu's conviction in the MASLOC case, attributing it to legal technicalities rather than interference. He also explained that changes in Court of Appeal panels are routine and not indicative of external influence.

The Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu has generated significant debate and mixed reactions, with legal experts and civil society groups questioning prosecution standards and the implications for future criminal cases in Ghana.

The Court of Appeal has cleared Sedina Tamakloe, with the Attorney General's office alleging that key trial exhibits were absent from her appeal record. The ruling has led to accusations against the AG of a weak defense in the appeal case.

A couple whose convictions for the female genital mutilation of their one-year-old daughter were quashed and declared a miscarriage of justice have been awarded their costs at the Court of Appeal.

A prosecutor accused in a $400,000 bribery case has been released under judicial control, a decision that was upheld by the Centru Court of Appeal.
Montenegro's Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Mojkovac Mayor Vesko Delić for abuse of official position, resulting in a suspended sentence.

Budapest Mayor Karácsony Gergely announced a new court decision by the Metropolitan Court of Appeal, which ruled that the state cannot arbitrarily determine the amount of the solidarity contribution imposed on the capital.

Nigeria's Accord Party hailed the Court of Appeal's decision to nullify a Federal High Court judgment that had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party and four others.
The Court of Appeal in Nigeria has overturned a Federal High Court judgment, restoring the Accord Party and four other political parties to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) register.
A couple took their 30-year-old daughter to court over a dispute regarding a house deposit they gifted her, leading to a battle over ownership that reached the Court of Appeal.

Liliana Alexe, the judge from the Bucharest Court of Appeal who suspended ROMATSA's activity, explained her decision, detailing the legal limits and available solutions in the case.

The Special Court of Appeal against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) in Albania has upheld the seizure of assets belonging to Jamarbër Malltezi and Argita Berisha. The appeal rejected their challenge, affirming the original decision.
An Icelandic district prosecutor has decided to appeal a Reykjanes District Court ruling that dismissed the case against cardiologist Skúli Tómas Gunnlaugsson to the Landsréttur (Court of Appeals). The case had previously been dismissed by the District Court.

Robertas Puchovičius, Vice-Chairman of Nemuno Aušra, expressed doubts about whether Remigijus Žemaitaitis could be banned from running for parliament for 10 years after being impeached by the Court of Appeal.

Judge Raluca Moroșanu from the Bucharest Court of Appeal has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after being removed from two cases following public statements criticizing the court's leadership.

Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are scheduled to visit Vaasa, Finland, next month, at the invitation of the Vaasa Court of Appeal, which is celebrating its 250th anniversary.

A court has upheld the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's (FCCPC) authority to regulate digital lending platforms, dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Association of Digital Lenders (WASPAN). WASPAN had challenged the FCCPC's powers, but the court affirmed the commission's regulatory oversight.

James Dalamangas will not be extradited to Australia in connection with the murder of George Giannopoulos, as decided by the Patras Court of Appeals.

Cyprus' administrative court of appeal has ruled that authorities acted unlawfully by delaying a child's citizenship application for years, emphasizing the administration's duty to respond promptly.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal has annulled the five-year prison sentence received seven years ago by Sorin Blejnar, former head of Romania's National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF).

The Lithuanian Court of Appeal is set to announce its decision on Wednesday in the criminal case against MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis, leader of the 'Nemuno aušra' party, concerning alleged antisemitic statements.

The case of a doctor sentenced to three years in prison for performing a double mastectomy on a patient without genetic indication has reached the Supreme Court in Greece. The doctor is appealing the decision of the Mixed Jury Court of Appeal of Thessaloniki.

A U.S. Court of Appeals rejected Joe Biden's appeal to prevent the Department of Justice from releasing audio recordings from a 2017 interview with his memoir ghostwriter.

A man convicted of sexual offenses against a minor in Cyprus has had his appeal dismissed by the court of appeal, which upheld the original prison sentences ranging from eight months to three years.
Despite a court of appeal ruling, former Allra CEO Alexander Ernstberger believes the case is not over and continues to assert his innocence, comparing Allra to other high-profile Swedish legal cases.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a temporary order allowing the Postal Service to proceed with a proposed plan regarding mail-in ballots, marking a victory for Donald Trump on election integrity.

The Court of Appeal has permitted the Malaysian Bar to intervene in a lawyer's appeal against the MACC, with the Bar president asserting the regulator's role is not that of a 'busybody'.

Albania's Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, upholding the decisions of the Special Court and the Court of Appeals against her.

Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe of Ghana's Court of Appeal has advocated for constitutional and legislative reforms to allow certain cases to conclude at the Court of Appeal, thereby reducing the increasing burden on the Supreme Court.

The Court of Appeals has upheld the life sentence for Ljupco Paleski in the double murder case of Vanja Gjorchevska and Panche Zezovski, while the father, Aleksandar Gjorchevski, will face a retrial. Paleski's defense attorney announced plans for international legal action regarding the Macedonian court's verdict.

Montenegro's Court of Appeals rejected appeals from the Special State Prosecutor's Office and 'Aerodromi Crne Gore,' confirming the acquittal of Knežević and former bank officials.

Jacqueline Jacob, who was charged with 'criminal association' in the Grégory Villemin case on October 24, has seen the charges against her become time-barred after she appealed to the Dijon Court of Appeal's investigative chamber.

The Novi Sad Court of Appeals has confirmed the indictment against former minister Goran Vesić, his assistant, the former director of Serbian Railways, and three engineers in connection with the Novi Sad tragedy case.

Ghana's Supreme Court has ordered a stay of execution on a Court of Appeal decision that directed the Bank of Ghana to restore the operating licence of GN Savings and Loans Limited.

The court is reviewing a new petition from Horatiu Potra to end his house arrest in the case where he faces attempted coup charges alongside Calin Georgescu.

Activists highlight systemic failures in the Social Relief of Distress program, citing high database error rates and appeal rejection rates as the state appeals a favorable ruling for grant recipients.
The Finnish Court of Appeal in Turku has begun hearing a complex financial crime case involving Russian millionaire Pavel Melnikov and the company Airiston Helmi. Melnikov is expected to appear in court later.

The Court of Appeal in Benin has set aside a previous Federal High Court ruling, thereby restoring Presco Plc's 2025 Annual General Meeting and rights issue.
Iceland's Ministry of Justice announced two open judge positions at the Landsréttur (Court of Appeals) on Friday. One position became vacant after Ásgerður Ragnarsdóttir was appointed as a Supreme Court judge last week.

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Makkah has overturned a university's decision to suspend a student for two semesters, affirming that disciplinary actions against students are subject to judicial review.

Albania's Court of Appeals upheld the arrest warrant for 32-year-old Turkish citizen Julide Yazici, who was detained at Rinas airport after being sought internationally by Interpol Ankara. Her request for house arrest was denied due to flight risk to France.

A police corporal in Kuantan began serving a nine-month jail term after the Court of Appeal reinstated his conviction for accepting a RM700 bribe.
The EACC had moved to recover the Sh1.5 billion after the Court of Appeal decision.

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has been petitioned to overturn the Federal Government's recent decision regarding the allocation of four new oil wells in the Niger Delta region. The appeal challenges the legality of these disputed allocations.
Legal activists in Nova Scotia are attempting to use a recent Court of Appeal ruling, which found a tent-dwelling man eligible for enhanced rate assistance, to broaden welfare benefits for homeless individuals.

Snap's stock fell by 3% after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals removed its immunity shield, while Reddit's stock eased.

A Cypriot Court of Appeal has ordered the extradition of a Russian national involved in a €160 million fraud case. The case concerns the alleged theft of Russian space funds.

Dmitri Constantinov, the former chairman of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia, has had his prison sentence reduced by the Comrat Court of Appeal.

The judicial supervision of singer Patrick Bruel, who is accused of sexual violence, has been eased. A court of appeal is set to make a final decision on the matter on September 16.

The Tirana Court of Appeal has changed the security measure for producer Petri Bozo, who was involved in a fatal accident several months ago that killed a 7-year-old, replacing his prison arrest with house arrest and ordering his immediate release from pre-trial detention.
A judicial accountability panel in Nigeria recommends that governorship and National Assembly election petitions should conclude at the Court of Appeal, with exceptions for extraordinary circumstances.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a $1.2 billion US judgment in the Devas-Antrix case, while leaving the issue of India's annulment of the award unresolved for the district court to address.

The Court of Appeal has upheld the "arrest with prison" security measure for Elisabeta Mataj, the former director of the Durrës Post Office, who is accused of embezzling approximately 700 million lek.

Cyprus's Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of a 69-year-old man previously jailed for eight years over the devastating July 2021 Arakapas fire that killed four workers, citing insufficient proof beyond reasonable doubt.

Residents of Alberta, Canada, will vote in a fall referendum on whether the province should have the authority to choose judges for its higher courts, including the Court of King's Bench and the Court of Appeal.

The Bucharest Court of Appeals has provided its reasoning in the case concerning unauthorized care homes in Bihor.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Meta's attempt to dismiss lawsuits alleging that its platforms contribute to youth addiction.

Judges at the Hessian Administrative Court of Appeal were found to have used Artificial Intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, for official decisions. The use of AI was exposed when the judges inadvertently included the software's tracking links directly within the text of their rulings.

Two new associate justices have been appointed to fill vacancies in the Court of Appeals and the Sandiganbayan in the Philippines, with Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo swearing in Randolph Pascasio.

Judge Natalia Mămăligă has been appointed to the Center Court of Appeal by decree of Moldovan President Maia Sandu.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal has ruled that the indictment against former SRI deputy Florian Coldea, former SRI general Dumitru Dumbravă (who has since died), and lawyer Doru Trăilă was legally prepared, giving the green light for the trial to begin. The decision can still be contested.

PHG Media Invest, the company holding the license for the Realitatea Plus TV channel, has filed a lawsuit against the National Audiovisual Council (CNA) and several of its former and current members at the Bucharest Court of Appeal, seeking 1 million euros in damages.

The Bulgarian prosecution has been ordered by the Sofia Court of Appeals to pay over 150,000 BGN in damages after returning a seized new Audi A8 in a nearly destroyed condition five years after its confiscation.

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has clarified the country's citizenship laws regarding 'new born' children who are found abandoned.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal has suspended five additional government decisions following challenges filed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD). This action blocks several government measures, further impacting policy implementation.
The Court of Appeal heard arguments that celebrity preacher Da’i Syed’s rape conviction is unsafe, with the defence insisting the victim’s actions pointed to consent.

Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticized the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former CEO of MASLOC, arguing that the court overlooked significant evidence.

Civil society organizations and lawyers in Nigeria are demanding a crackdown on erring judges, following concerns raised by a recent Court of Appeal judgment that set aside a Federal High Court ruling.

Ghana's Attorney General has filed an urgent application to halt the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, pending an appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision to acquit has sparked a political debate, with the AG defending the appeal as a matter of accountability and others questioning the court's ruling.

Ghana's Court of Appeal will seek approval from the Chief Justice to sit during the legal vacation period to rule on the Attorney-General’s urgent application for a stay of execution in the case involving former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakloe.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal has sided with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) by suspending six government decisions, prompting strong reactions from the National Liberal Party (PNL). The court's ruling follows a challenge by the PSD against multiple government actions.

The judgment of the Court of Appeal acquitting and discharging Former MASLOC boss Sedina Tamakloe is out. It's 94 pages. I advise you to read it and form an opinion.
Two Polish automotive journalists, Adam Kornacki and Patryk Mikiciuk, have been definitively acquitted of rape charges, as the Katowice Court of Appeal upheld their initial acquittal.

The Supreme Court has stopped a 2013 Court of Appeals order for Bontoc, Mountain Province, to extract buried garbage near a prominent river. The ruling states that the waste should not be removed without first determining its impact.

The Malaysian Court of Appeal has granted a stay of committal proceedings against six individuals involved in a Negeri Sembilan constitutional dispute.

Nigeria's Appeal Court nullified a previous order to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other opposition political parties, a decision hailed by many as a victory for democracy. The court's ruling clears the ADC and others to participate in the 2027 elections.

Malta's Planning Authority is expected to sanction two illegal swimming pools in an Outside Development Zone (ODZ) that are part of a controversial Sannat apartment development, defying a Court of Appeal judgment that revoked the original permit.

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar stated that the country's 2027 general election must be decided by voters at the ballot box, not through legal challenges in the courtroom, following a recent Court of Appeal decision.

The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed the appointment of Prof. Sunday Amuseghan as the Kalasuwe of Apoiland, dismissing an appeal against his selection.

The Bucharest Court of Appeal has decided to suspend the activity of the Romanian Air Traffic Services Administration (ROMATSA) for one month, citing a continuous situation of discrimination in hiring practices that has been noted by numerous courts and institutions in recent years.

Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed confidence that the…

The Court of Appeal has suspended the disqualification of Mimmo Lucano, allowing the Avs MEP to resume his role as mayor of Riace pending a decision from the Court of Cassation.

The Lithuanian Court of Appeal rejected the appeal of Edgaras Padimanskas, a Šilutė district council member, upholding the criminal measure imposed on him despite his release from criminal liability in the 'receipts case' involving abuse of office and fraud.

James Dalamangas appeared visibly transformed alongside his lawyers after the Patras Court of Appeals decided not to extradite him to Australia, with photos published by flamis.gr showing a significant change in his appearance.

A Greek Court of Appeals has blocked the extradition of a fugitive wanted for a 1999 murder in Sydney, accepting the defense's argument that the alleged offense had passed Greece's statute of limitations.
The Central Court of Appeal in Moldova decided to suspend the activities of three political parties and dissolve one, including the 'Șansă' party and suspending 'Moldova Mare' for 12 months.

The Malaysian Court of Appeal has ruled that children born out of wedlock to Malaysian fathers cannot automatically inherit their father's citizenship, upholding a decision that denied citizenship to two Malaysia-born individuals.

The Greek Supreme Court will review the case of a doctor convicted for performing a double mastectomy on a patient without genetic predisposition, after an appeal was filed against the Thessaloniki Mixed Jury Court of Appeal's decision.

The National Liberal Party (PNL) has lost its appeal at the Bucharest Court of Appeal regarding the suspension of its Congress decision, with the party accusing the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of promoting interests to influence its decisions. PNL stated that the court's decision does not change the party's political direction despite the legal setback.

The appeal trial for Cédric Jubillar, originally scheduled for September, has been postponed to the first half of 2027 by the Toulouse Court of Appeal.
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that New Jersey's bans on commonly owned rifles and magazines are unconstitutional, challenging the state's gun control legislation.

Iceland's Ministry of Justice plans to amend laws concerning courts to allow the Court of Appeals (Landsréttur) to continue to be located outside of Reykjavík. This decision aims to maintain its current operational structure.

The Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of properties, including mansions, land, and $2 million, linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele. This ruling reverses an earlier Court of Appeal decision, confirming the assets' transfer to the Nigerian government.

Albania's Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime has upheld a 28-year prison sentence for Ilir Selmani, found guilty of the murder of former police officer Santiago Malko.
The Court of Appeal in Warsaw has once again rejected an appeal to grant Michał Kuczmierowski, the former head of Poland's Government Agency for Strategic Reserves, a 'letter of safe conduct' in connection with the RARS scandal.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal upheld the government's ban on the controversial film 'Mentega Terbang', ruling that film censorship powers are constitutional.

A man's murder conviction has been overturned by the Court of Appeal following the death of Davices Anderson, who was found injured in Nottingham in April 2023.

The Court of Appeal upheld the 16-year prison sentence for Marjo Përlleshaj, who was convicted of killing Martin Canit by stabbing him in the heart. Canit's father expressed disappointment, having sought a harsher penalty.

The trial of Dimitris Lignadis, accused of sexual abuse, is continuing in the Athens Court of Appeals, with testimonies from the complainants' side. A friend of one alleged victim is testifying today.

The Lisbon Court of Appeal has confirmed the maximum sentence of 25 years in prison for Fernando Silva, the perpetrator of a triple homicide at the 'Ganda Pente' barbershop in Lisbon.