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US Courts Block Execution Of Only Woman On Federal Death Row

World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 12, 2021

A federal judge in Indiana blocked Tuesday's scheduled execution of convicted murderer Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row in the United States, to allow a hearing on whether she is too mentally ill to be put to death.

TikTok Ban: US Court Hears Appeal Against Order Blocking App Store Downloads

Reuters | Tuesday December 15, 2020

A US appeals court questioned a government lawyer over the Trump administration's efforts to ban Americans from downloading Chinese-owned TikTok from US app stores.

TikTok Ban: US Court to Hear Appeal Challenging Order Blocking App Store Prohibition

Reuters | Monday December 14, 2020

A US appeals court will hear arguments in the Trump administration's appeal of a judge's order that blocked a ban on Chinese-owned TikTok from domestic app stores.

US Court Rejects Bail Plea Of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 14, 2020

A US court has denied the bail plea of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and declared a fugitive by India, asserting that he has not negated the "risk of flight".

US Court Blocks Two H-1B Regulations Proposed By Trump Administration

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 2, 2020

In a huge relief to tens of thousands of Indian professionals and top American IT firms, a US court has blocked two H-1B regulations proposed by the Trump administration to restrict the ability of American companies to hire foreign employees.

Extradition Hearing For 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana To Be Held On February 12

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 30, 2020

A US court has set February 12 as the date of hearing for extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who has been declared a fugitive by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack case.

In Fresh Blow To Trump, US Court Rejects Pennsylvania Election Case

World News | Reuters | Saturday November 28, 2020

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected an attempt by US President Donald Trump's campaign to block President-elect Joe Biden from being declared the winner of Pennsylvania, dealing another significant setback to Trump's bid to overturn the Nov. 3 election.

US Won't Enforce TikTok Ban After Court Order: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday November 13, 2020

The US government announced Thursday it would delay enforcement of a ban on TikTok, saying it would comply with a court order in favor of the Chinese-owned social media sensation.

TikTok Asks US Court to Intervene as Trump Order to Shut Down Operations Looms

Associated Press | Thursday November 12, 2020

The popular video-sharing app TikTok, its future in limbo since US President Donald Trump tried to shut it down earlier this fall, is asking a federal court to intervene.

US Court Asks ISRO's Commercial Arm To Pay $1.2 Billion To Bengaluru Firm

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 30, 2020

A US court has asked Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of ISRO, to pay compensation of USD 1.2 billion to a Bengaluru-based startup, Devas Multimedia, for cancelling a satellite deal in 2005.

Ghislaine Maxwell Denied Under Oath Any Underage Sex By Jeffrey Epstein

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 22, 2020

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell said under oath in 2016 that she had never witnessed "inappropriate underage activities" by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to a deposition released on Thursday that she had fought hard to keep secret.

Jamal Khashoggi Fiancee Sues Saudi Prince In US Over Murder

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 21, 2020

The fiancee of journalist Jamal Khashoggi sued Saudi Arabia's crown prince and other officials Tuesday in a US court, seeking damages for his brutal murder in Istanbul two years ago.

TikTok US Ban: US Court Agrees to Expedite Government Appeal

Reuters | Thursday October 15, 2020

A US appeals court on Wednesday agreed to fast-track a Justice Department appeal of a ruling blocking the government from banning new TikTok downloads from US app stores.

Convicted Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Appeals Against Life Sentence

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 5, 2020

Convicted Mexican drug lord Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman has appealed against his life sentence handed down a year ago by a US court for trafficking hundreds of tons of narcotics into the country.

US Court Upholds Penalty Of $140 Million On TCS In EPIC Systems Case

Business | Edited By Abhishek Vasudev | Friday August 21, 2020

The case dates back to 2014 when Epic first sued TCS with allegations that it illicitly downloaded documentation for software.