August 2026
Iran's Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Political Prisoner Arghavan Fallahi
Iran's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of 24-year-old political prisoner Arghavan Fallahi, raising concerns over the use of capital punishment against political detainees.…
Indian Supreme Court Approves Passive Euthanasia Amid Lack of Awareness on Living Wills
The Indian Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia, but many families of terminally ill patients are unaware of the concept of 'living wills'. This situation…
Iran Supreme Court Upholds 99 Lashes Sentence for Actor Pejman Jamshidi
The Iran Supreme Court has upheld a sentence of 99 lashes for actor Pejman Jamshidi, who was convicted for allegedly violating Islamic laws. This case…
Russian Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Opposition Party Yabloko and Imprisons Deputy Head
The Russian Supreme Court upheld a ban on the opposition party Yabloko and imprisoned its deputy head, reflecting the Kremlin's ongoing repression of dissent ahead…
Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for rape, and he plans to appeal the conviction. This case highlights issues…