Supreme Court (South Asia): India’s nine-judge bench clarified that the 1978 “industry” interpretation under the Industrial Disputes Act won’t automatically control the meaning of “industry” in the Industrial Relations Code, 2020—setting up how courts apply the new labor framework. Criminal Appeals (Australia): Prosecutors argued Erin Patterson’s life sentence should mean no parole, saying a sentencing error wrongly assumed she could be kept in solitary for a long time. Disability Rights Enforcement (Middle East): Saudi Arabia began enforcing its disability-rights law, with APD fines up to SR500,000 for workplace discrimination by private and non-profit entities. Immigration & Courts (UK): A judge allowed an Italian man convicted of rape to stay in the UK, finding he no longer posed a sufficiently serious threat despite the conviction. Corporate/Finance Litigation (Philippines/Malaysia): Philippines Senate President said VAT on electricity “system loss” charges can be removed via regulation without new law; in Malaysia, Sabah filed a RM2bn civil suit against audit firm Ernst & Young over audits of a state development bank. Rule of Law/Justice Administration (Korea): South Korea’s ruling party escalated pressure on Chief Justice Jo Hee-de over written recommendations for Supreme Court nominees, with nationwide banners demanding his resignation. Workplace Governance (Singapore): The Law Society will release a redacted audit report on workplace culture and governance issues after members sought transparency. Public Safety & Gun Control (Philippines): Interior Secretary urged repeal of a 1997 law after a Zamboanga school shooting, arguing careless gun owners should face stronger accountability. International Business & Investment (South Korea): Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone partnered with the Korean-German Chamber to attract German investment and provide legal consulting for investors.