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Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis | ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Haibatullah Akhundzada & Abdul Hakim Haqqani

The Taliban have implemented governmental policies that resulted in severe violations of fundamental rights and freedoms of the civilian population of Afghanistan.

Israel Occupied Palestinian Territory unlawful

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Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful; Must evacuate all settlers and Make reparations for damage caused: ICJ

The Court also opined that all States and International Organizations including UN, are under obligation to not recognize the situation arising from the unlawful presence of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as legal.

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[Climate Change] | ITLOS issues unanimous Advisory Opinion on specific obligations of State Parties under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (‘UNCLOS’)

Tribunal found that COSIS’ Request was compatible with its judicial functions, as it was called upon to clarify and provide guidance concerning the specific obligations of State Parties to the Convention by interpreting and applying the provisions of UNCLOS particularly Part XII.

ICJ Germany military assistance Israel provisional measures

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ICJ rejects Nicaragua’s application requesting provisional measures to stop German military aid to Israel amidst the current Gaza Conflict

The Court was of the view that Nicaragua failed to show that Germany’s impugned conduct posed an imminent threat of irreparable prejudice to the rights of Nicaragua.

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Cross Border Insolvency | SICC recognises and enforces foreign proceeding concerning restructuring plan for PT Garuda Indonesia

A mandatory effect operates to recognise a foreign proceeding once the requirements in Article 17 of the Third Schedule are satisfied.

Israel Genocide Convention Palestinians in Gaza

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“Israel shall take measures to prevent commission of all acts within the scope of Article II of Genocide Convention in relation to Palestinians in Gaza”: ICJ

ICJ was of the view that the facts and circumstances are sufficient to conclude that at least some of the rights claimed by South Africa, for which it is seeking protection, are plausible.

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Singapore International Commercial Court| Refusal to grant extension after repeated non-compliance, does not amount to breach of Natural Justice

“Acausal nexus must be established between the breach of Natural Justice and the award made. An inquiry should be made as to whether the breach was merely technical and inconsequential or whether it has resulted in denial of benefit to the Tribunal to decide on crucial evidences.”

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Ukraine War Crimes: ICC issues arrest warrants against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Official Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova

In a significant move, the International Criminal Court in a press release informed the world at large that it is issuing arrest warrants against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Commissioner for Children's Rights, Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova in connection to commission of war crimes during Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

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ECHR condemns Lithuania for marking LGBTQI+ fairy tale book with a warning label depicting it “unsafe for children”

“The General Court reiterated that a legislative ban on “promotion of homosexuality or non-traditional sexual relations” among minors does not serve to advance the legitimate aims of protection of morals, health or the rights of others and that by adopting such laws, the authorities reinforce stigma and prejudice and encourage homophobia, which is incompatible with the notions of equality, pluralism, and tolerance inherent in a democratic society.”

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ECJ mandates employers to reimburse cost of spectacles and lenses for work involving display screen equipment

European Court of Justice: In a landmark ruling the Bench comprising A. Prechal (President), M.L. Arastey Sahún (Rapporteur), F. Biltgen, N. Wahl

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CJEU | Internal rule of a company barring any religious manifestation in the workplace through clothing or words, is not direct discrimination if the rule is applied in a general way

Court of Justice of the European Union (Second Chamber): In the instant dispute before the CJEU wherein the applicant's internship

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HEITEC v/s HEITECH| ECJ rules a warning letter for trademark infringement isn’t sufficient to end acquiescence

European Court of Justice (ECJ): In a far-reaching decision, the Bench of C. Lycourgos (Rapporteur), President of the Chamber, S.

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WGAD, OHCHR deliberates over the matter of Marie-Emmanuelle Verhoeven’s illegal detention in Tihar Jail, New Delhi; seeks clarifications from India on the allegations of arbitrariness in her detention and her claim for compensation for her arbitrary detention

OHCHR (WGAD): While addressing the issue of alleged arbitrary detention of Ms. Marie-Emmanuelle Verhoeven in Tihar Jail, New Delhi, from the period

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ICJ | Ukraine institutes proceedings against Russian Federation and requests Court to indicate provisional measures

As per the press release of the International Court of Justice, Ukraine filed an Application instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation before

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ECJ holds Bulgaria obligated to recognize same sex couple as parents of a child even when its national law does not recognize the concept of marriage between homosexuals

European Court of Justice: The Bench composed of K. Lenaerts, President, L. Bay Larsen, Vice-President, A. Arabadjiev, K. Jürimäe, C. Lycourgos, E.

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Ferrari wins Unregistered Community Design claim; EJC holds no separate discloser of parts of a product require where images of product as a whole already made available to public

European Court of Justice: The Bench comprising of E. Regan, President of the Chamber, C. Lycourgos, President of the Fourth Chamber, and

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Consumer’s right to know nutritional value; ECJ holds Dr. Oetkar failed to adequately provide nutritional value for its ‘Crunchy Museli’

European Court of Justice: The Bench comprising of J. Passer (Rapporteur), President, F. Biltgen and N. Wahl, JJ., held that the German

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Zero Tariff v. Net Neutrality; ECJ deals a blow to Telekom’s Zero Tariff regime by holding it violated EU law of Net neutrality

European Court of Justice: The Bench of N. Wahl (Rapporteur), F. Biltgen (President) and J. Passer, JJ., held that Telekom’s Zero Tariff

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Prohibiting Islamic headscarf and other religious signs at workplace isn’t discriminatory; ECJ backs up political, ideological and religious neutrality policy

European Court of Justice: In a landmark ruling the Grand Chamber comprising of composed of K. Lenaerts, President, R. Silva de Lapuerta,

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Victims of human trafficking working as gardeners in cannabis factory. Can they be prosecuted for such criminal offence? ECHR’s momentous ruling

European Court of Human Rights (ECHR): Chamber composed of Yonko Grozev, President, Tim Eicke, Faris Vehabović, Iulia Antoanella Motoc, Armen Harutyunyan, Pere