International Court of Justice orders Israel to take action to address famine in Gaza
In a landmark ruling, judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have unanimously ordered Israel to take immediate and effective action to guarantee the delivery of basic food supplies to Gaza
Fri Mar 29 2024
In landmark ruling, Japan court says not allowing same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional'
A major symbolic victory in a country where the constitution defines marriage as being based on "the mutual consent of both sexes."
Wed Mar 17 2021
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee given five-year jail sentence for bribery
Lee had paid bribes in anticipation of favors from then president Park Geun-hye, according to a landmark ruling by a Seoul court, which also found him guilty of hiding assets abroad.
Fri Aug 25 2017
AG to lead appeal against landmark sedition ruling
Attorney-General is leading the team in the government's appeal against a landmark ruling by the appellate court in declaring Section 3 (3) of the Sedition Act 1948 unconstitutional.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Sexual harassment victims can now seek civil remedy to sue perpetrators
Justice Tan Sri Suriyadi Halim Omar said sexual harassment is a very serious misconduct and in whatever form it takes, could not be tolerated by anyone.
Thu Jun 02 2016
Landmark ruling due at Palace of Justice Thursday
The Federal Court will hear two cases that will decide if Islamic laws are subjected to the fundamental liberties guaranteed in the Federal Constitution.
Wed Aug 12 2015
Appeal application over cross-dressing ruling tomorrow
Will the Negeri Sembilan government and four others be given the green light to appeal against the Court of Appeal's landmark ruling over cross-dressing for Muslim transgenders?
Mon Jan 26 2015
Sultan Azlan Shah's landmark rulings remain legacy to Malaysia
Sultan Azlan Shah's collection of judgements consistently emphasised and upheld the rule of law for Malaysia.
Thu May 29 2014
Sultan Azlan was a patient judge and the post really suited him, says CJ
Chief Justice Tun Arifin Zakaria said during his tenure as Judge and Chief Justice, Sultan Azlan had written many landmark rulings.
Wed May 28 2014
Novartis loses Indian patent fight in landmark ruling
India's top court denied Monday a patent request by Swiss drug giant Novartis.
Mon Apr 01 2013