Rebel Wilson has won a defamation lawsuit filed by Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, marking the end of a high-profile legal battle connected to Wilson’s directorial debut, The Deb. An Australian court ruled in Wilson’s favor after determining that MacInnes failed to prove the social media posts in question caused, or were likely to cause, serious […]
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Islamabad DIG sentenced to one month in jail over delay in PTI protest case challan
Islamabad: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has sentenced Islamabad Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Muhammad Jawad Tariq to one month in prison and imposed a fine of Rs100,000 for failing to submit the challan in a case related to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest held on October 4, 2024. The order was issued by ATC Judge Tahir […]
Ali Zafar reacts after winning defamation case
Internationally acclaimed singer Ali Zafar has shared his first public statement after winning a defamation case against fellow artist Meesha Shafi. Taking to Instagram, Zafar expressed gratitude and reflected on the legal battle that spanned several years. Read More: Ali Zafar wins Rs5m defamation case against Meesha In his post, Zafar thanked God and all those […]
UK court convicts Afghan man in child raping case
A UK court on Tuesday convicted an Afghan man of raping a 12-year-old girl in a case that drew widespread attention after police initially withheld details about the suspect’s asylum status, triggering protests and political debate. Read More: Jamshedpur child rape case — Anushka calls for ‘severe Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, was found guilty at Warwick Crown Court […]
Japanese court sentences Abe assassin to life over 2022 shooting
A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, concluding a case that shocked a country where violent political attacks are exceptionally rare. Public broadcaster NHK reported the verdict from the Nara District Court, more than three years after Abe was fatally shot […]
Court hands life sentences in May 9 digital terrorism case
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Friday awarded multiple life sentences to several individuals, including Adil Raja and Moeed Pirzada, in a high-profile case related to what authorities described as “digital terrorism” linked to the May 9 attacks on state institutions. Read More: Omar Ayub, Zartaj, Shibli sentenced to 10 years over May 9 violence The verdict was […]
Rawalpindi teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for assaulting student
RAWALPINDI: An Additional Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced a teacher to life imprisonment for assaulting a student, marking a strong precedent against abuse within educational institutions. Judge Afshan Ijaz Sufi announced the verdict, handing down a life sentence to Muhammad Afzal, along with a fine of Rs200,000 and Rs500,000 in compensation to the victim. Read […]
Meera challenges court verdict declaring her Ateequr Rehman’s wife
Actress Meera Ji has challenged family court’s decision declaring her as the wife of Atteeq-ur-Rehman. Meera in her petition stated that she did not marry Atteeq-ur-Rehman, adding that the family court decision was contrary to facts. The hearing of the case has been adjourned till April 15. A family court had in May, 2018 declared […]