London: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won the latest round in his legal battle against being extradited to the US, as High Court judges in London granted the Australian national permission to take his appeal to the Supreme Court. His lawyers argued that he should not be taken to the US because of a real and “oppressive” risk of suicide. Last month, the US authorities won an appeal against a previous court ruling that he could not be extradited due to concerns over his mental health. PTI
Pakistan gets first woman judge in top court
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan appointed its first woman Supreme Court judge on Monday. Justice Ayesha Malik, 55, was selected by a commission that decides on the promotion of judges. As is typical, she was sworn in on live TV, with her oath administered by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmad. The nine-member body that confirmed her appointment had initially turned down her elevation last year, before voting 5-4 to approve her this year. Reuters
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