A Supreme Court lawyer files a writ petition with the High Court, seeking its directive on the government to appoint an ombudsman to investigate the actions of any ministry and public office under the constitution.

The eight footballers who were barred from taking part from any domestic football activities following writ petition are likely to be available for their respective clubs in the upcoming Federation Cup.

With no visible progress in the Tonu murder probe, a Supreme Court lawyer yesterday filed a writ petition with the High Court, seeking directives to the government to launch a judicial inquiry and arrest the killer(s) in 24 hours.

The High Court yesterday rejected the writ petition that challenged the legality of a constitutional provision giving Islam the status of state religion.

High Court rejects a writ petition that challenged legality of the constitutional provision that recognises Islam as the state religion.