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A landmark US court case found Meta and Google intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed young users. The ruling awards $6 million in damages and opens the door for thousands of similar lawsuits.
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.
India's Allahabad High Court just ruled that consenting adults can live together, even if one is married, marking a significant win for personal freedom. The decision came after a woman feared for her life when her family threatened violence over her relationship.
A court ordered West Bengal to formally recognize a Philosophy teacher who served 30 years in a remote Sundarbans school without official approval. The judge ruled that denying him after three decades of dedication would be a "manifest injustice."
Over 1,000 journalists are heading back to work at Voice of America after a federal judge ruled their dismissals unlawful. The decision restores a vital news source serving 362 million people in countries with limited press freedom.
Kenya's Court of Appeal just struck down laws that criminalized "false information," saying the state can't be the referee of truth. But while free speech won, government surveillance powers remain intact.
Kenya's appeals court just ruled that two controversial cybercrime laws were too vague and could punish innocent people. The decision protects online free speech for millions of Kenyans who share information on social media.
A groundbreaking court ruling in South Africa has created new no-fishing zones around penguin colonies, offering hope for a species that has declined 78% in just 30 years. Scientists using cutting-edge tracking technology guided the decision that could save these beloved birds.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to bring back a college student who was wrongfully deported despite a court order protecting her. The ruling offers a chance to correct what the judge called a clear mistake.
A New York federal judge took the rare step of dismissing an entire case after a lawyer repeatedly submitted court documents filled with fake citations generated by AI tools. The ruling sends a clear message about accountability in the legal profession as artificial intelligence becomes more common.
After three decades of waiting, 110 Nigerian university workers wrongfully fired in 1996 will finally receive their compensation. The Court of Appeal ordered the Central Bank to immediately release $1.4 million held since 2018.
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.
India's Delhi High Court just ruled that medical students can now transfer between colleges, overturning a blanket ban that prevented movement even in cases of disability or hardship. The landmark decision came after a visually impaired student's health worsened in his current location.
Federal workers in Nigeria's capital are back on the job after a court ruling ended their strike, restoring government services across Abuja. The peaceful resolution shows how legal dialogue can solve workplace disputes without prolonged disruption.
After a landmark court ruling, thousands of South African community health workers who've served their communities for decades are finally gaining the job security they deserve. Lucky Mthombeni has volunteered and worked for 22 years on stipends—now permanent employment is within reach.
People in the Netherlands can now find out exactly which pesticides farmers spray near their homes, thanks to two groundbreaking court rulings. The decision marks a major win for transparency and community health protection.
A groundbreaking court ruling in India increased a family's compensation to over $140,000 after recognizing a homemaker's work as economically valuable, not just emotional labor. The decision could reshape how courts across the country assess compensation for women who manage households.