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Jury Acquits Former Severna Park Teacher on 18 Counts, Deadlocks on Three Second-Degree Assault Counts

Judge Pamela Alban indicated Schlegel could face a retrial on the three unresolved assault counts following the jury impasse.

French Surgeon Admits Guilt in Abuse of 299 Patients and Responsibility for Two Deaths

Supreme Court Clarifies High Courts' Power to Quash Domestic Violence Cases

Supreme Court Enforces Uniform Pension for Retired High Court Judges

Supreme Court Mandates Uniform Rules for Court Managers Nationwide

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conditional Polygamy Under Muslim Personal Law

CPS Revises Charges in Koran-Burning Case to Reflect Disorderly Conduct

Quebec Court Sets September Hearing on High-Risk Offender Status for Laval Daycare Crash Accused

Crown Appeals Dismissal of Vancouver Island Sexual-Assault Case Over Trial Delays

UK Courts Replace ‘All Rise’ with Inclusive Alternative

Bombay High Court Intervenes in India's Adoption Delays with Suo Motu Action

Supreme Court Demands High Court Reports on Delayed Verdicts, Prepares New Guidelines

India Launches Mediation Association to Strengthen Rural and Commercial Dispute Resolution

Delhi Judge Threatened in Courtroom After Convict's Sentencing in Cheque Bounce Case

Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Mandatory Preliminary Probe in Dowry Cases

Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed as Chairperson of 23rd Law Commission

Delhi Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Orders Perjury Proceedings Against Accuser

Judge Weighs 'Stand Your Ground' Defense in Alabama Police Shooting Case

Supreme Court Declines Appeal in Texas Death Row Case Despite Flawed Evidence

Delhi High Court Denies Maintenance to Woman, Citing Education and Job Potential