Supreme Court dismisses Solomon Asamoah’s bid to overturn Sky Train ruling
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah challenging a High Court decision that ordered him to open his defence in the alleged $2 million financial loss case linked to the proposed Sky Train project. Mr Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chair Prof. Ameyaw […]
During protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi on October 10, 11 and 12, detained individuals have filed petitions in the Supreme Court alleging police misconduct. Lawyers Association for Constitution (LAFC) submitted a petition on October 10 and 11, expressing concerns over "serious and widespread police excesses" and demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi.
The detainees claimed they were subjected to physical assaults, beatings, sexual abuse, and illegal detentions. Women protesters were particularly targeted, with some experiencing sexual assault by police personnel. Police failed to inform detainees of the grounds of their arrest, denied access to legal counsel, and selectively targeted individuals based on their appearance or perceived identity.
Internet services were suspended in the area, causing further disruption. At least 37 citizens provided responses to the petition, and the documentation process continued even as police continued their actions.
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