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US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts attends U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Win McNamee/Pool via REUTERS
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts attends U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Win McNamee/Pool via REUTERS

US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling

People protesting in Washington as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the composition of Louisiana electoral districts, on Oct 15, 2025.
People protesting in Washington as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the composition of Louisiana electoral districts, on Oct 15, 2025.

Leadership key to helping young lawyers face challenges of AI, work pressures: Chief Justice

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Newly minted Advocates and Solicitors (ANS) taking their oath at the Mass Call 2026, held at the Supreme Court Auditorium, on April 20, 2026.

The Honourable Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon presides over the first of three sessions, held at the Supreme Court Auditorium from April 20 and 21, 2026.
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Newly minted Advocates and Solicitors (ANS) taking their oath at the Mass Call 2026, held at the Supreme Court Auditorium, on April 20, 2026.

The Honourable Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon presides over the first of three sessions, held at the Supreme Court Auditorium from April 20 and 21, 2026.

On birthright citizenship, Trump’s restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock

Demonstrators hold placards outside the U.S. Supreme Court building as the court hears oral arguments on the legality of the Trump administration's effort to limit birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 1, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Demonstrators hold placards outside the U.S. Supreme Court building as the court hears oral arguments on the legality of the Trump administration's effort to limit birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 1, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Supreme Court checks Trump's expansive view of executive power

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Law Minister and Chief Justice to co-lead committee to tackle lawyer attrition rates, impact of AI

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon speaking at the annual opening of the legal year ceremony on Jan 12.
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon speaking at the annual opening of the legal year ceremony on Jan 12.

Pakistan's top court meets after two judges quit in protest at 'grave assault' on constitution

A view of the Supreme Court of Pakistan building during sunset hours in Islamabad, Pakistan October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
A view of the Supreme Court of Pakistan building during sunset hours in Islamabad, Pakistan October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Lawyer tries to hurl object at India’s chief justice over remark about Hindu god

Chief Justice upholds decision to deny bail to Indonesian fugitive fighting extradition from S’pore

Paulus Tannos, 70, was arrested in Singapore on Jan 17 after being on Indonesia’s fugitive list since October 2021.
Paulus Tannos, 70, was arrested in Singapore on Jan 17 after being on Indonesia’s fugitive list since October 2021.

From Nepal’s first female chief justice to interim head, the rise of Sushila Karki

Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki looks on during the launch of her autobiography \"Nyaya\" at a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 22, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki looks on during the launch of her autobiography \"Nyaya\" at a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 22, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

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