New developments in Ottawa's biggest political drama suggest Jodie Wilson-Raybould and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were at odds long before the SNC-Lavalin affair. This, as the opposition prepares to push hard and the matter, and as...

The trial to remove US President Donald Trump from office has begun, but how will it end?

Canada's longest-serving chief justice of the Supreme Court will retire from the bench in December after serving 28 years

A growing number of Canadians are filing their own lawsuits and representing themselves in court. However, the results are often disappointing.

Governor General David Johnston has a new book, a collection of letters he's written to Canadians about what makes Canada unique. He sat down to chat about it with Peter Mansbridge.

During the NEET-UG hearing at the Supreme Court, Advocate Mathews Nedumpara engaged in a tense exchange with Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. The confrontation unfolded while Senior Advocate Narendra Hooda was presenting arguments...

The court says ex-presidents are shielded from prosecution for actions within the constitutional authority, not for private acts.

The Supreme Court witnessed a tense moment on March 18 during the hearing on electoral bonds. Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, rebuked advocate Mathews Nedumpara for arguing over him. Nedumpara had claimed that the judgment on...

Vulnerable litigants 'can't wait for justice,' says Nicholas Pope, who successfully argued the case on behalf of Hameed Law in Ottawa.

The Supreme Court on Monday asked tough questions to Tamil Nadu and Kerala Governors during the hearing state governments plea against delays in clearing bills. The Supreme Court granted the Union government and the Kerala governor a...

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday delivered its much-awaited order on the legality of same-sex couples.A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud heard arguments in the case between April and May this year...

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India is set to hear a batch of over 20 petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. This move comes nearly four years after the special status of the...

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal commended the services of the Legal Services Authority of India at the 19th ALL India Meeting of Legal Services Authority by saying that its presence can be seen in rural areas as well and that National...

Chief Justice Richard Wagner talks about a lack of funding from provincial governments and a shortage of personnel. 'If the [federal] government would at least appoint judges where there [are] vacant positions," says Wagner, "that would...

The first-ever cohort made up of 10 transgender attorneys has been admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court.

People protested in cities across the United States after a leak of a draft version of a decision that would end Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion.

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joins Power & Politics to discuss an injunction application to clear the demonstration at the foot of the Ambassador Bridge.

World number one tennis star was scheduled to play his first-round Australian Open match on Monday night.

Former Supreme Court of Canada chief justice Beverley McLachlin says the office of the Governor General will continue to function normally as current Chief Justice Richard Wagner fulfils the duties of that role.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh launched a sharp attack on the RSS, alleging it has never accepted the Indian Constitution and has consistently criticised its framers. Responding to RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale’s remarks on...

Conservative Attorney General critic Steve Kooner is raising the alarm after courts announced all criminal jury trials and many criminal proceedings in Vancouver, New Westminster, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack will be postponed during the...

When asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's contentious relationship with parts of the American judiciary, Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner said 'the rule of law and judicial independence is under attack' around...

He has been serving as the interim chief justice since last year.

Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has been suspended following three misconduct petitions, in a move that has sparked political controversy and divided public opinion.