Asher Grunis
High Court of Justice rejects requests to delay Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief
This decision came following the government's unanimous approval of Zini's appointment, headed by PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
A-G selections c’tee holds first meeting
Shaked mulls splitting attorney-general job into two
A new era of judicial activism
15 candidates for Supreme Court announced
Two will be selected in a month; candidates include former attorney-general Mazuz, Olmert and Pinto's lawyer.
Rare appeal granted in policy of education for Palestinian prisoners
Appeal seeks to overturn Supreme Court decision upholding ban of higher education for security prisoners.
High Court rejects petition against state's decision on natural gas export
Petition signed by Yacimovich, Rivlin calling for gas export policy to be determined by Knesset falls 5-2.
High Court looks set to throw out law used to seize east Jerusalem land
Justices may retroactively legalize post-’67 confiscations, arguing that undoing past actions would open up a “pandora’s box.”
Judge investigated for beating his kids to return to duties in January
Livni and Grunis say judge won't handle criminal, family cases; case dropped in May for "the good of the children."
High Court: State must explain why gas exports issue not decided in Knesset
Yacimovich says Netanyahu must understand that fateful decisions for Israel should be decided in Knesset not in "closed rooms."
Rule of Law: Shifting to the Center
A year into his term, Supreme Court President Asher Grunis has surprised both his supporters and detractors with his rulings.
Grunis, Neeman inaugurate new Lod District Court
“When you compare this building to other buildings, the gap is huge,” said Grunis.
Drunk driving
Bizarrely lenient sentences negate the logic of deterrence. They undercut our safety and corrode our faith in the justice system.
Court: Palestinians must stop building near Sussiya
Ruling came against backdrop of advocacy group petition to compel Civil Administration to demolish Palestinian structures.
S. Court justices to review Basic Law: Legislation
Knesset Speaker Rivlin says if Basic Law passes, it will prevent the establishment of a constitutional court made up of politicians, not judges.