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India's Gujarat High Court just set a powerful precedent for keeping humanity in justice. The new policy welcomes AI as a helpful tool but draws a bright line: only humans can make decisions that affect people's lives.
A federal court decision stands, ending a 10-month freeze on wind energy applications after the Trump administration dropped its appeal. Eighteen states can now move forward with reviewing projects to meet growing power demands.
Japan's Supreme Court will issue a unified ruling on whether banning same-sex marriage violates the constitution, bringing the country closer to a historic decision. Five lower courts have already found the current legal provisions unconstitutional.
A New Jersey pregnancy center won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling protecting its right to challenge state harassment in federal court. The decision safeguards First Amendment freedoms for nonprofits nationwide.
The Supreme Court ruled to maintain broader access to mifepristone, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving abortion medication through telehealth and mail. The decision preserves expanded healthcare access while legal challenges work through the court system.
India's Supreme Court stepped in to protect a historic newspaper from being silenced, ruling its printing presses must keep running despite government allegations. The decision ensures millions of readers can access independent news while courts review the disputed case.
The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariff policy, proving America's highest court remains independent despite widespread concerns about institutional pressures. Six justices, including three Trump appointees, ruled the tariffs illegal in a decision that surprised many observers.
The Supreme Court just cleared the way for Black coaches to challenge the NFL's hiring practices in open court. It's a major victory for transparency and accountability in professional sports.
After being forcibly retired in 2025, 455 senior Nigerian police officers are getting their jobs back thanks to a decisive court victory. The ruling represents a major win for justice and accountability within Nigeria's police force.
A federal appeals court ruled that immigrants living in America for years deserve a chance at bond hearings, rejecting a policy that would have separated families and strained communities. The decision protects people like Ricardo Barbosa, who was detained after living in the US for over 20 years.
After decades of exile, a landmark court ruling has overturned the law that kept the Chagossian people from living in their homeland. The decision restores their right of abode and makes future removal nearly impossible.
The Bombay High Court ruled that spouses cannot be forced to undergo psychiatric testing without solid evidence, protecting dignity in divorce proceedings. The decision sets an important precedent for balancing mental health claims with individual rights.
The Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, until at least Thursday while justices consider whether federal restrictions should take effect. The decision maintains current access through pharmacies and telemedicine for women nationwide.
Germany's highest administrative court has ordered the government to strengthen its climate protection plans, ending a two-year legal battle. Environmental groups are celebrating the binding decision that requires real action by March.
The Supreme Court rejected challenges from six major drug companies, allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription prices for millions of Americans. This landmark decision marks a major victory for affordable healthcare.
A Delhi court ruled that an injured soldier's prior consent to IVF with his wife still counts, even though he's now unable to speak. The decision recognizes reproductive rights as fundamental, offering hope to a couple whose family plans were interrupted by a training accident.
A federal court struck down Texas's controversial law that banned pension funds from considering climate change when investing. The ruling protects investors' rights to make financial decisions based on environmental and social factors.
The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, restoring congressional authority over trade policy and bringing relief to businesses and international trading partners. The 6-3 decision marks a major win for constitutional checks and balances.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
An Indian court just ruled that adult children can't appeal maintenance orders meant to protect elderly parents. The decision restored housing and financial support for an 83-year-old widow whose sons had left her homeless. ##
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