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LBCI
2 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Supreme Judicial Council approves judicial appointments draft and refers It to Justice Minister for issuance
The media office of Lebanon's Supreme Judicial Council issued a statement on Wednesday announcing that the council has finalized and approved its draft of judicial appointments and transfers, following two months of intensive deliberations. The statement noted that this decision follows up on the council's April 15, 2025 announcement, in which it called on judges to support the council's new direction by upholding judicial integrity and reviving judicial work. At that time, the council had also approved objective criteria for judicial appointments and transfers, and issued partial appointments for heads of chambers at the Court of Cassation and chief judges in the provinces. After almost daily meetings that began on June 2, the council completed a comprehensive judicial reshuffle affecting 524 judges. The final draft, approved in a session held on July 30, 2025, was the result of unanimous agreement among council members. The council emphasized that the process remained free of external interference and was based entirely on objective standards. The council stated it will closely monitor the performance of the newly assigned judges over a short period of no more than six months. Judges who fail to meet their duties and uphold their judicial oath will face consequences accordingly. The draft decree has been officially submitted to the Minister of Justice, in line with the legal process, which requires that relevant authorities only receive the document once it has been completed and signed by the council. The new appointments are set to take effect at the beginning of the upcoming judicial year on September 16, 2025. The Supreme Judicial Council expressed hope that this reform will pave the way for a more effective and productive judiciary, aimed at holding violators accountable, delivering justice, and restoring public trust in the judicial system. It reiterated that judges' performance will remain under review and that appropriate action will be taken when necessary.
Shafaq News
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's SLC Leader recovering after hospitalization
Shafaq News – Baghdad Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is recovering after a brief hospitalization in Baghdad, his advisor Abbas al-Moussawi revealed on Wednesday, dismissing rumors that he was in critical condition. In a statement, al-Moussawi confirmed that Al-Maliki resumed receiving guests, adding that since his discharge from the hospital, he has met with several political figures, including President Abdul Latif Rashid and Supreme Judicial Council President Faiq Zaidan, along with ministers and parliamentary leaders. Al-Maliki, a prominent figure in the Coordination Framework—a coalition of mainly Shiite political forces—also leads the State of Law Coalition (SLC), which holds 33 of 329 seats in Iraq's Parliament. He is running as a candidate in the 2025 elections in Baghdad.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Kerala cleric's claims on Nimisha Priya's death row case inaccurate
New Delhi: Claims being made by a Kerala-based cleric about the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian on death row in Yemen, are incorrect and any speculation on this sensitive matter should be avoided, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The office of the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliyar, has claimed that Priya's death sentence had been overturned The office of the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliyar, has claimed that Priya's death sentence had been overturned. 'We have seen reports making claims regarding the case of Nimisha Priya. These are incorrect,' one of the people cited above said on condition of anonymity. 'We would urge all to avoid misinformation and speculation on this sensitive matter,' the person said. Priya's execution was scheduled for July 16 but was put off following the intervention of Indian officials and non-resident Indians who have been seeking a reprieve for the Indian nurse. The 38-year-old woman is in a prison in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital city that is controlled by Houthi rebels. Also Read: Yemen family breaks silence as Nimisha Priya's execution postponed after intervention by 'Grand Mufti' | Key updates The people said there has been no substantive development in Priya's case since her execution was put off. Priya, who hails from Kollengode in Palakkad district of Kerala, was convicted of murdering her Yemeni business partner by a Yemeni court and given the death sentence in 2020. Yemen's Supreme Judicial Council dismissed her appeal in November 2023. The external affairs ministry said on July 17 that it is in touch with Yemeni authorities and some friendly nations to reach a 'mutually agreeable solution' in Priya's case. The matter has been complicated as India doesn't have a diplomatic presence in Yemen and diplomats in the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia are handling the issue. Also read: Kerala cleric's claims on Nimisha Priya's death row case in Yemen inaccurate The ministry's spokesperson has declined to comment on the reported role played by Musaliyar in the postponement of Priya's execution. Indian officials have focused on efforts to prevent the execution through the Islamic tradition of 'diyat', or paying 'blood money' to the victim's family. However, the family of Talal Abdo Mahdi, the Yemeni man killed by Priya, has said it will not agree on a settlement. Priya injected Mahdi with sedatives in an attempt to retrieve her passport, which he had withheld amid escalating personal and financial disputes. An overdose reportedly led to his death.
Libya Review
a day ago
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libya Plans Legal Reform for Election Disputes
As part of joint efforts to ensure election integrity and boost public confidence in its outcomes, Libya's High National Elections Commission (HNEC), in coordination with the Supreme Judicial Council, has announced plans to hold the First Scientific Conference on Electoral Disputes under the theme 'Towards Establishing a Stable Legal Framework for Electoral Disputes.' The event will be held from December 28 to 29, 2025. The Commission and the Supreme Judicial Council have extended invitations to researchers, academics, legal professionals, and election experts to participate in the conference, which aims to generate legal proposals for drafting a specialized electoral dispute resolution law. Objectives of the Conference Gather ideas and proposals to support the drafting of a legal bill specifically addressing electoral disputes. Identify legal gaps in current electoral dispute frameworks. Compare the establishment of special electoral dispute chambers versus an independent judicial body. Benefit from comparative legal experiences in electoral dispute resolution. Assess practical experiences in the field of electoral disputes. Explore the possibility of incorporating alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. Propose legislative reforms that support fair and efficient handling of electoral disputes. Main Themes of the Conference Axis I: General principles in resolving electoral disputes. Axis II: Legal and procedural frameworks for electoral challenges. Axis III: Jurisdiction and authorities responsible for electoral disputes. Axis IV: Oversight mechanisms in electoral appeals. Axis V: Impact of electoral challenges on the electoral process. Axis VI: The role of technology in developing electoral dispute systems. Axis VII: Practical applications and implementation mechanisms. Tags: HNEClibyaLibyan Elections
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
Reports claiming Nimisha Priya's death sentence ‘overturned' in Yemen not accurate: Sources
The death sentence for Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse who was convicted of murder in Yemen, has been 'overturned' and 'completely' cancelled, reports claimed on Monday. The reports citing a statement from the office of Indian Grand Mufti, Kanthapuram AP Abubakr Musliyar, media said the decision was made after a high-level meeting held in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, where it was decided to completely cancel the death sentence. LiveMint couldn't verify Grand Mufti's statement. Unlike in the past, it was not posted on his website or social media handles. His X handle, however, shared the news agency's now-withdrawn tweet about Nimisha Priya's death sentence being overturned. Indian officials handling the case have not confirmed the development so far. Sources, however, said that the information shared by 'certain individuals' on the Nimisha Priya case. 'Information being shared by certain individuals on the Nimisha Priya case is inaccurate,' sources said on Monday. Nimisha Priya, a 37-year-old Indian nurse from Kerala, was scheduled to be executed on July 16, after she was convicted of killing a Yemeni national in June 2018, a decision that was upheld by the country's Supreme Judicial Council in November 2023. Nimisha's execution, originally scheduled to happen on July 16, was halted temporarily just a day earlier, after Grand Mufti intervened and requested Yemeni authorities to reconsider. Nimisha's 13-year-old daughter, Mishel, and her husband had appealed to the Yemeni government for the woman's release. Mishel had travelled to Yemen to join Global Peace Initiative founder and evangelist Dr KA Paul in appealing to the Yemeni government for Priya's release. Priya, originally from the Palakkad district of Kerala, was convicted of murdering her Yemeni business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi, in 2017. She was sentenced to death in 2020, and her final appeal was rejected in 2023. According to Yemeni court documents, Priya, in July 2017, allegedly drugged and killed Mahdi. She is currently lodged in a prison in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Earlier on July 17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that it was actively working to support Nimisha Priya and was extending all possible assistance in the case. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during a press briefing, stated that the MEA had appointed a lawyer to assist Priya's family in navigating the complex legal process in Yemen. This includes exploring options for clemency or pardon under Sharia law. Nimisha Priya is a trained nurse and has worked in private hospitals in Yemen for a few years. Her husband and minor daughter returned to India in 2014 because of financial reasons, and in that same year, Yemen was gripped by civil war, and they could not go back as the country stopped issuing new visas. Later in 2015, Nimisha partnered with Talal Abdo Mahdi, a Yemeni citizen, to set up her clinic in Sanaa.
