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- Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds 1996 Inheritance Ruling, Blocking Late Challenge to Property Heirship
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Louisiana Supreme Court rejects late challenge to 1996 inheritance ruling, upholding Earnestine Walker as sole heir of Augustine Howard’s 50% share of Tract 2.
- Supreme Court Grants Limited Green Firecracker Use in Delhi‑NCR, Full Ban from Nov. 9
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The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the use of green firecrackers in the Delhi‑NCR on November 7 and 8 between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.…
- Kentucky Landowner Loses Compensation Claim Over 1997 Floodplain Rules
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Kentucky Court of Appeals affirms summary judgment, ruling landowner’s compensation claim premature due to lack of final floodplain decision.
- Tennessee Court Restores Fraud Claim Against Title Company Over Inherited Home Sale
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A Tennessee appeals court reinstated Barbara Chesnut’s fraud claim after her inherited home was sold in 2020 using a fake identity and forged documents.
- CJI Urges Transparent, Predictable Case Listings to Enhance Judicial Responsiveness
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CJI Surya Kant calls for transparent, predictable case listings to improve judicial responsiveness, highlighting 25 High Courts and Article 226.
- Myanmar‑India Drug Trade Relies on Barter, Says Enforcement Directorate
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ED finds Myanmar drug syndicates barter heroin and meth with goods like petrol, flour, and groceries, freezing 1,400 bank accounts and arresting six.
- Islamabad Traffic Police to Waive 42‑Day Learner Period for Student Motorcycle Licences
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From Nov 1‑30 2026, Islamabad students can get motorcycle licences on the spot, skipping the 42‑day learner period, per ITP announcement.
- Serbian Police Chief Arrested on Abuse of Office Charges
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Marko Kricak, head of Serbia's police, arrested for abuse of office with Bosko Sekulovic. Investigation linked to former chief Veselin Milic.
- Pippa Middleton and Husband Ordered to Remove Unauthorised Car Park at 145‑acre Estate
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Pippa Middleton and her husband, hedge‑fund manager James Matthews, have been ordered by West Berkshire Council to demolish a car park they built on…
- Centre Challenges Supreme Court Hearing on Vedanta’s $99 Million Ravva Oilfield Arbitration Enforcement
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Union govt seeks Supreme Court review of Delhi High Court ruling that allowed Vedanta and Ravva Oil to enforce $99 million arbitration awards on Ravva oilfield.
- Delaware Court Grants Couple Ownership of Disputed Backyard After 20 Years of Use
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Delaware couple wins court decision granting them ownership of a backyard strip used for 20+ years after dispute with new neighbors.
- CBI Court Discharges Former Drugs Controller in 2022 Biocon Bribery Case
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A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court at Rouse Avenue on Saturday discharged Dr. S. Eswara Reddy, former joint drugs controller at the…
- Texas Supreme Court Blocks Neighbours’ Request to Inspect Pamela Bosco’s 14‑acre Homestead
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Pamela Bosco, who raises emus, ostriches, goats and about 30 chickens on her 14‑acre homestead in Hays County, has won a legal battle against neighbours…
- Former Supreme Court Judge Reflects on Judicial Appointments and Executive Influence
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Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul shares insights on judicial appointments, executive influence, and the need for reforms in his memoir.
- Ninth Circuit Affirms BLM’s Flexibility in Wild Horse Removal Plans
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The Ninth Circuit ruled BLM need not set a fixed timetable for removing excess wild horses, allowing flexible, humane, and logistically feasible plans.
- Judge Dismisses Trump’s $10 B Defamation Suit Against The Wall Street Journal
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U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles permanently dismissed Donald Trump's $10B defamation suit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal for lack of…
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Meta’s Section 230 Shield in Publisher’s Conversion Claim
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In a ruling dated October 30, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the dismissal of a conversion claim brought by the Canadian…
- Madras High Court Advocates Association Files PIL Challenging 1965 Cabinet Decision on English as Common Language
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MHAA files PIL to challenge 1965 Cabinet decision that English remains common language for Supreme Court and High Courts until Hindi can replace it.
- DC and Virginia File Lawsuit to Stop Trump’s Proposed 250‑Foot Arch
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The District of Columbia and Virginia sue to stop President Trump's 250‑foot arch, citing unlawful design, traffic disruption, and pollution risks.
- Supreme Court Allows Income‑Tax Department to Reopen 2010 Property Deal Probe of Former CJI’s Sons
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Supreme Court allows income‑tax department to reopen assessments of Chetan and Nitin Sabharwal over share sales that funded their 2010 Sikandra Road property…
- Justice Bhuyan Urges ‘We’ Mentality to Counter Authoritarianism
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Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan urges India to adopt a 'we' mindset, reject authoritarianism, and embrace scientific inquiry at a Meghalaya university…
- California Restaurant Wins $60,391 Jury Award After Dispute Over Masters Catering Bill
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A California restaurant that supplied meals for a golfer’s family during the Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia, won a jury award of $60,391 after…
- McDonald’s McRib Faces Class‑Action Over Pricing and Ingredient Claims
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A proposed class‑action claims McDonald’s misled consumers about the McRib’s ingredients and price, citing restructured pork and high cost. Judge rejects…
- Paris Court to Decide on Sale of Pissarro Painting Amid Heirs’ Looting Claim
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Seven heirs of Jewish banker Salomon Flavian challenge the sale of a 1902 Pissarro painting, claiming it was Nazi‑looted. Paris court to decide on 5 Nov 2026.
- Virginia Judge Orders Removal of Cabin and Belongings from 30‑acre Gandhi Family Land
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Judge Daryl L. Funk ordered Gregory Black to remove a cabin and structures from a 30‑acre Gandhi Trust parcel, paying $11,375 for Guardian ad Litem.
- California Court Revives Elder Abuse Claims Against Morgan Stanley in Former Barber’s Estate Dispute
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Maurice Voce, a barber who taught himself stock‑market trading, built a $19 million fortune through options trading while working at a barbershop. In his…
- Madras High Court Upholds Right to Protest While Limiting Targeted Attacks on Judges
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The Madras High Court allows protests on judicial matters but bars gatherings that personally target judges, directing police to monitor online intimidation.
- English Court Allows Partial Registration of Italian Inheritance Judgment
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In 2025, the English High Court partially recognised an Italian inheritance award, allowing enforcement of €46,110.07 for Antonio and Andrea Sidoli.
- Kentucky Organ Donation Case Sparks Decertification of Network for Hope
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Donna Rhorer testified that her brother, Anthony Thomas “TJ” Hoover II, was taken for organ donation after a drug overdose in Kentucky in October 2021.…
- FDA Wraps Up Investigation into Vimal Pan Masala Ads, Case to Go to Adjudication
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FDA concludes investigation into Vimal Pan Masala ads featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, and will forward case for adjudication.