A South African court has rejected an attempt by the country’s heritage authority to stop the sale and export of items linked to Nelson Mandela, ruling that the agency lacked legal grounds to intervene. Supreme Court of Appeal Decision The Supreme Court of Appeal found that the South African Heritage…
A neighbourhood association in Madrid has taken legal action against the owners of Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, accusing the club of subjecting residents to excessive noise pollution from concerts and events. The Complaint According to a court document seen on January 15, 2026, the association argues that the stadium’s…
The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the release and cremation of the body of Bashforth Margaret Christine, a foreign national whose remains had been held at a Malindi mortuary for more than 37 days due to uncertainty over next-of-kin authorization. Court Directions In directions issued on January 22, 2026,…
Two key witnesses have tendered their testimony in the ongoing case against comedian Eric Omondi, who is accused of causing obstruction by lying on the road and threatening members of the public along Parliament Road on June 4, 2024. Testimony Before the Court Appearing before Milimani Principal Magistrate Carolyne Nyanguthii…
The Environment and Land Court in Nairobi has struck out a constitutional petition filed by TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC and Gapco Kenya Limited, ruling that the dispute should have been pursued as an ordinary civil suit rather than a constitutional petition. The Ruling In his decision, Justice J.G. Kemei upheld…
A British man is due to appear in court on Friday, January 23, 2026, accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a period spanning 13 years. He will stand trial alongside five other men charged with sexual offences against the same woman. Charges Against Philip Young Philip Young, 49,…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated 15 candidates for appointment as Judges of the Court of Appeal, following the conclusion of a rigorous and highly competitive interview process on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Notable Nominees Among those nominated are: Transparent Recruitment Process In a statement, the JSC emphasized that…
Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala have arrested a woman in connection with the suicide of a man she accused of touching her inappropriately on a bus. The arrest has sparked widespread debate on social media and reignited discussions about sexual harassment, online shaming, and accountability. Background of…
The Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, has suffered a major setback after the Nairobi High Court declared his decision to merge the Amani National Congress (ANC) party with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) unconstitutional. Delivering judgment on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that Mudavadi’s…
The High Court of Kenya has delivered a landmark ruling on the constitutionality of the Small Claims Court Act, dismissing a petition that sought to invalidate the law but partially allowing it by clarifying that personal injury claims do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court. Court’s…