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Achim v Lincoln Community School (IL/0040/2018) [2025] GHAHC 77 (30 July 2025)
The High Court held that the plaintiff’s comments and counter-offer did not amount to blackmail or extortion, and that his termination was unfair.
Attoh and Others v Graphic Communication Group Limited (IL/0031/2022) [2025] GHAHC 78 (30 July 2025)
The High Court held that the employer failed to prove fuel theft and that the dismissal of three employees was wrongful and unlawful under the collective agreement.
Taylor v High Court (Commercial Division) (J5/80/2025) [2025] GHASC 47 (22 July 2025)
The Supreme Court quashed a contempt-related arrest warrant, holding that the High Court acted without jurisdiction by issuing it without first hearing the alleged contemnor.
Ofori v Misyl Energy Company Limited (J5/48/2025) [2025] GHASC 38 (27 May 2025)
The Supreme Court prohibited the High Court from hearing contempt proceedings over a restitution order while an appeal against the criminal conviction was pending.
Republic v High Court (Land Division 4) Accra (J5/31/2025) [2025] GHASC 37 (20 May 2025)
The Supreme Court quashed a contempt conviction and barred a trial judge from further hearing related land and contempt matters due to procedural unfairness and apparent bias.
REPUBLIC VRS. DISTRICT MAGISTRATE COURT, NKAWKAW, EX-PARTE: ADZADZI (EAS/NKW/HC/F15/02/2025) [2025] GHAHC 73 (17 April 2025)
The High Court at Nkawkaw dismissed an application for certiorari challenging a district court conviction and 18-month sentence, holding that any errors were not reviewable on certiorari and an appeal was the proper remedy.
Ebusuapanyin v Ebusuapanyin (J4/67/2024) [2025] GHASC 28 (2 April 2025)
The Supreme Court held that the High Court was not restricted to the procedures under Orders 36 and 37 for striking out a case for want of prosecution. The court's inherent jurisdiction allows it to strike out cases where a party has demonstrated indolence and delay, and the Appellant's failure to apply for relistment or to challenge the order at the appropriate time precluded relief. The appeal was dismissed as lacking merit.
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KODUA VRS. DORA (C11/04/2024) [2025] GHAHC 21 (17 March 2025)
The High Court set aside a District Court ruling enforcing a customary arbitration award, finding no voluntary submission and a breach of natural justice.
Babuboa v Republic and Another (J4/39/2024) [2025] GHASC 22 (12 March 2025)
The Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s decision, holding it had erred in dismissing a judicial review matter not properly before it.
Kumi v Yiadom and Others (J5/37/2025) [2025] GHASC 21 (12 March 2025)
The majority held that the applicant, though a contemnor, was entitled to be heard in the Supreme Court as he was challenging the jurisdiction of the High Court and the contempt proceedings were intertwined with that challenge. The court exercised its discretion to allow a hearing to prevent grave injustice. The dissent held that the applicant was not entitled to be heard until he purged his contempt, as the High Court had jurisdiction and the applicant had not acted in good faith.
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