Foreign Courts

OFAC Sanctions in Russia Metals Case
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The dispute arose from Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions imposed on German nationals engaged in the precious-metals trade for their alleged involvement with Russia-based metals companies. The appeal presented questions regarding the interpretation of the Russia metals and mining sanctions regime and the evidentiary basis for OFAC’s determination.

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New York Convention and State Immunity
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The present appeal concerned the interplay between the enforcement obligations under the New York Convention and the doctrine of sovereign immunity. The Court of Appeal examined whether a Contracting State, by ratifying the Convention, submits to the jurisdiction of English courts in enforcement proceedings and held that Article III preserves, rather than waives, State immunity.

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Protection of Overseas Pakistanis' Property Rights
Case BriefsForeign Courts

“The protection of the rights and interests of Overseas Pakistanis has consistently remained a matter of public importance, considering their valuable contribution to the national economy through remittances and the practical difficulties they face in pursuing litigation while residing abroad. Delay in adjudication of such matters often results in undue hardship and prejudice to their legal rights.”

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Equality Act reasonable adjustments duty
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The case arose from a homelessness application made by a disabled applicant who was assessed as requiring accommodation within the London Borough of Lambeth or near his treating hospital. After being placed in out-of-borough temporary accommodation for a prolonged period, he brought proceedings alleging breach of the duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act, 2010.

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oral consent under anaesthesia
Case BriefsForeign Courts

In this case, wherein a plastic surgeon made a significant departure from the originally contemplated procedure of simple debridement and decided to amputate the plaintiff’s injured finger, the Court discussed the necessity of informed consent, a doctor’s duty of care and burden of proof in medical negligence cases.

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Nirav Modi Personal Guarantee
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The present case arose out of a cross-border lending transaction involving Bank of India, Firestar Diamond FZE and Nirav Modi. United Kingdom High Court examined whether alleged non-compliance with India’s foreign exchange regulatory framework could defeat enforcement of a personal guarantee governed by Indian law.

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Birthright Citizenship Dispute
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The case concerned the constitutional validity of Executive Order, which sought to restrict birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States to parents who were unlawfully or temporarily present in the country. The Court examined the scope of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the meaning of the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof”.

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Defamation in workplace WhatsApp groups
Case BriefsForeign Courts

Uganda High Court examined whether allegations circulated on a restricted Senior Management WhatsApp forum of the Uganda Revenue Authority were protected by qualified privilege, and whether publication of unverified allegations amounted to libel.

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manufacturing unit in residential area
Case BriefsForeign Courts

“Commercial convenience or private economic interest cannot prevail over residents’ rights to health, safety, peaceful enjoyment of their homes and a clean and sustainable environment.”

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SECP Report on Membership Records and Shareholding
Case BriefsForeign Courts

With several petitions concerning rectification of the Register of Members pending before it, the Lahore High Court has directed Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to explain how membership records are created, maintained, altered, and rectified under the Companies Act, 2017.

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Death Sentence in Double Murder Case
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The case concerned a daylight incident involving the killing of two family members inside their residence, resulting in a death sentence by the Lahore High Court. The matter reached the Supreme Court of Pakistan on a challenge raising issues of evidence and motive.

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Live Facial Recognition Policy
Case BriefsForeign Courts

UK High Court observed that the Policy incorporates detailed guidance and a structured three-stage proportionality assessment to ensure that any interference with fundamental rights is properly justified.

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OBELIX trade mark case
Case BriefsForeign Courts

EU Court emphasized that the mere popularity of a fictional character or a comic series does not establish a trade mark’s reputation. The relevant question is whether the public perceives the mark as an indicator of the commercial origin of goods or services.

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use of ai in legal practice
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The UK High Court observed that while AI can assist, it is an unreliable tool and cannot replace proper research, careful thought, and professional judgment, even for junior lawyers.

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Katy Perry trade mark
Case BriefsForeign Courts

In a 3:2 majority, the High Court of Australia allows the appeal of Sydney fashion designer Katie Taylor, holding that Katy Perry’s pre-2008 reputation as a pop star in Australia did not extend to clothing.

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Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
Case BriefsForeign Courts

An arbitration agreement is in the nature of an exclusive jurisdiction agreement excluding court proceedings except to the extent permissible under the applicable law.

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valid consent under GDPR
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The law treats consent as something shown by a clear outward action, not by what a person is thinking internally. If there is no clear external indication of agreement, consent does not exist, regardless of the person’s actual state of mind, and the law does not allow inquiry into their inner thoughts.

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GDPR on access rights
Case BriefsForeign Courts

Merely alleging fear of losing control over personal data is not enough to justify compensation. If a person claims compensation based on fear that their data may be misused in the future, it must be assessed whether that fear is well founded in specific circumstances of the case.

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Nirav Modi extradition case
Case BriefsForeign Courts

The Court said that the assurances provided by Government of India were detailed and reliable. Since they were given at a diplomatic level, any breach would seriously harm trust between India and the UK, especially in a high-profile case like Nirav Modi’s.

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NTC tariff report case
Case BriefsForeign Courts

In the present case, the petitioner discovered that the National Tariff Commission had finalized a tariff rationalisation report but withheld its key recommendations and implications as confidential. It argued treating the most consequential parts of the report was arbitrary, violated transparency, and infringed the constitutional right to access information.

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