Court Ruling

The Dalian Intermediate People’s Court sentenced former Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) executive Tan Ruisong to death with a two-year reprieve on Tuesday, confiscating all his personal property. Tan confessed to taking about US$89 million in bribes and insider trading during his tenure at AVIC and its Harbin subsidiary from 1998 to 2024.

12. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A federal court has affirmed an arbitration decision favoring DigitalOcean LLC in a dispute over a cryptocurrency theft. The ruling stems from a hack that led to a customer losing $6.87 million in Bitcoin stored on the company's cloud systems. The decision relies on terms of service provisions shared between the parties.

The Environment and Land Court in Thika has ruled in favor of James Kamau Githuka, awarding him ownership of a parcel in Githunguri, Utawala, after 20 years of open occupation. Registered owner Njoroge Njau lost the property due to his prolonged absence and failure to enforce his rights. This decision highlights the legal consequences for absentee landowners under Kenya's adverse possession laws.

27. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Kenya's High Court has overturned a directive from the Communications Authority that prohibited media houses from airing live coverage of protests. The ruling, delivered by Justice John Chigiti, deems the order unlawful and unconstitutional, protecting key freedoms. This decision stems from a challenge filed against the authority's actions during June demonstrations.

Kenya's Court of Appeal has upheld the removal of the three-year waiting period for filing divorce in civil marriages. This allows couples to dissolve their unions at any time after marriage. The 2022 ruling remains unchallenged by the Supreme Court.

4. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg has interdicted Operation Dudula from blocking foreign nationals' access to healthcare facilities and schools. The ruling, delivered on 4 November, prohibits the anti-migrant group from harassing, intimidating, or assaulting migrants. It also directs police and government departments to enforce the order.