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Osaka High Court Upholds Don Juan of Kishu’s Will

Nozaki, who made his fortune in lending and liquor wholesale, was a prominent figure in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture. He was known for often keeping large amounts of cash and precious metals at his home. In a past interview, he stated, “This watch cost 4.5 million yen. I usually keep around 700 million yen at home.”

After his sudden death from acute stimulant poisoning in 2018, a handwritten will written in red ink was discovered. The will stated, “I bequeath all my personal assets to Tanabe City. Kosuke Nozaki.”

In 2020, Nozaki’s relatives filed a lawsuit contesting the validity of this document. They argued that the handwriting appeared unnatural and that there was no rational motive for Nozaki to donate his entire estate to the city.

However, the Wakayama District Court ruled in June of last year that the handwriting exhibited characteristics unique to Nozaki and judged the will to be valid.

Dissatisfied with the decision, the relatives appealed the ruling, claiming that the signature could have been traced from another document and forged.

On September 19th, the Osaka High Court dismissed the appeal. The court stated that although the signature resembled one on another document, this alone did not provide sufficient grounds to presume forgery. Consequently, the court upheld the lower court’s finding that the will was valid.

The case is further complicated by the circumstances surrounding Nozaki’s death. His then 29-year-old wife was indicted for murder and other charges. However, in December of last year, the Wakayama District Court acquitted her. Prosecutors have since appealed the acquittal, and the legal proceedings continue.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/146957.php

Osaka High Court Upholds Don Juan of Kishu’s Will

Nozaki, who made his fortune in lending and liquor wholesale, was a prominent figure in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture. He was known for often keeping large amounts of cash and precious metals at his home. In a past interview, he remarked, “This watch cost 4.5 million yen. I usually keep around 700 million yen at home.”

After his sudden death from acute stimulant poisoning in 2018, a handwritten will in red ink was discovered. The will stated, “I bequeath all my personal assets to Tanabe City. Kosuke Nozaki.”

In 2020, his relatives filed a lawsuit contesting the validity of the document. They argued that the handwriting was unnatural and claimed there was no rational motive for Nozaki to donate his estate to the city.

However, the Wakayama District Court ruled in June of last year that the handwriting exhibited characteristics unique to Nozaki and judged the will to be valid.

Dissatisfied with this ruling, the relatives appealed the decision, asserting that the signature could have been traced from another document and forged.

In its ruling on September 19th, the Osaka High Court dismissed the appeal. The court stated that although the signature resembled one on another document, this alone was not sufficient grounds to presume forgery. The court upheld the lower court’s finding that the will was valid.

The case is further complicated by the circumstances surrounding Nozaki’s death. His then 29-year-old wife was indicted on charges of murder and other offenses but was acquitted by the Wakayama District Court in December last year. Prosecutors have since appealed the acquittal, prolonging the legal proceedings.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/146957.php

SC Clears New AIFF Constitution, Calls It A ‘New Beginning’ For Indian Football

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday approved the draft constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with certain modifications and directed the federation to adopt it within four weeks.

The top court described this development as a “new beginning for Indian football,” poised to take the sport to greater heights. It also ordered the AIFF to convene a special general body meeting to adopt the draft constitution, which was prepared by former Supreme Court judge L Nageswara Rao.

### Supreme Court’s Observations

A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi stated, “We have approved the provisions of the constitution in the said terms. We direct the AIFF administration to call for a special general body meeting and adopt the draft constitution with the modifications in this judgment. This shall be done at the earliest, preferably within four weeks.”

The 78-page verdict, authored by Justice Narasimha, addressed 12 key issues including membership, suspension, age restrictions, and conflict of interest concerning both the AIFF and state football associations.

### Applicability to State Associations

The Supreme Court clarified that the draft constitution is applicable to state associations as well, despite their resistance. The bench emphasized, “The inclusion of eminent players, coaches, referees, and club representatives in the general body, with only further good governance, heralds transparency and fair play.”

The court further remarked that continuous monitoring of a sports federation by any external forum — including the Supreme Court — is inappropriate. “Having taken up the matter and ensured that the Constitution is brought to this stage, it is necessary to take it to its logical end. Our monitoring will only be that far and no further,” the bench said.

### Current Executive Committee Tenure

The court declined to interfere with the tenure of the current AIFF executive committee led by President Kalyan Chaubey. It noted that the committee was elected for a four-year term, set to expire in September 2026.

“The current executive committee can be treated as a permanent body which shall discharge its function in accordance with the relevant laws as well as the AIFF constitution,” the verdict added.

### Governance and Structure

On the issue of extending the AIFF constitution to state associations, the bench stressed the importance of maintaining the hierarchical pyramidical structure of Indian football. All constituent units and associations lower in hierarchy must observe the same discipline, transparency, fairness, and governance standards applied at the top level.

Referring to the FIFA statute and insights from Justice L N Rao, the court stated, “We are not inclined to accept the argument that the AIFF Constitution ought not to be extended to the state associations and local bodies.”

### Modifications to Eligibility Criteria

The Supreme Court modified the criteria for an “eminent player” eligible to be a member of the AIFF executive committee. The player must be retired for at least two years and have represented India’s senior national team in at least seven competitive matches for men or three for women sanctioned by FIFA/AFC.

However, the court proposed reducing these criteria to five matches for men and two for women to ensure a wider pool of participation by retired players who can serve as efficient administrators and mentors for Indian football.

### Definition of Office Bearers and Vice Presidents

The bench clarified that the term “office bearers” should be understood in the context of AIFF’s functioning and the reforms to be introduced. This definition directly affects the applicability of cooling-off periods, tenure, and age limits, aligning with the federation’s drive for vibrant governance.

Further, the court accepted AIFF’s proposal to increase the number of vice presidents to three, including at least one woman. “Such an amendment will enable women’s representation and, at the same time, confine the number of the executive committee to fifteen members,” the verdict noted.

### Disqualification Norms

Regarding disqualification criteria, the verdict incorporated provisions on criminal charges and convictions of AIFF and state association members. It aligned these norms with those applied in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) case.

The court modified the disqualification provision to focus on “conviction followed by a sentence of imprisonment,” rather than merely the framing of charges.

The bench also stated that public servants with necessary government approval should face no obstacles in becoming members of the football body.

### Other Modifications

Several other amendments were made to the draft constitution to align it with the National Sports Code, ensuring uniformity and compliance with national standards.

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https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/sc-clears-new-aiff-constitution-calls-it-a-new-beginning-for-indian-football

SC Clears New AIFF Constitution, Calls It A ‘New Beginning’ For Indian Football

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday approved the draft constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with certain changes and directed the federation to adopt it within four weeks. The top court termed this development a “new beginning for Indian football,” poised to take the sport to greater heights.

The court directed the national football body to convene a special general body meeting for adopting the draft constitution prepared by its former judge, L Nageswara Rao.

### Observations Made by the Bench

“We have approved the provisions of the constitution in the said terms. We direct the AIFF administration to call for a special general body meeting and adopt the draft constitution with the modifications in this judgment. This shall be done at the earliest, preferably within four weeks,” stated a bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi.

The 78-page verdict, authored by Justice Narasimha, addressed 12 critical issues including membership, suspension, age bar, and conflict of interest related to AIFF and state football associations.

### Applicability to State Associations

The Supreme Court clarified that the draft constitution will also apply to state associations, despite their resistance. The bench emphasized that the inclusion of eminent players, coaches, referees, and club representatives in the general body will usher in greater transparency and fair play.

It observed, “The inclusion of eminent players, coaches, referees, and club representatives in the general body, with only further good governance, heralds transparency and fair play.”

The bench further noted that continuous monitoring of a sports federation by any forum, including the Supreme Court, is not appropriate. “Having taken up the matter and ensured that the Constitution is brought to this stage, it is necessary to take it to its logical end. Our monitoring will only be that far and no further,” it added.

### Tenure of Current Executive Committee

The court refused to interfere with the tenure of the current AIFF executive committee headed by President Kalyan Chaubey. It stated that since the committee was elected for a four-year term, their tenure will expire in September 2026—less than a year from now.

“The current executive committee can be treated as a permanent body which shall discharge its function in accordance with the relevant laws as well as the AIFF constitution,” the bench observed.

### Enforcing Discipline Across All Levels

Addressing the contentious issue of applicability of the AIFF constitution to state associations, the bench stressed the importance of maintaining a pyramidal structure of Indian football. It said constituent units and lower-level associations must implement the same discipline, fairness, transparency, and good governance standards applied at the top.

“In view of the FIFA statute, the relevant comments of Justice L N Rao and on analysis of the far-reaching implications of this provision, we are not inclined to accept the argument that the AIFF Constitution ought not be extended to the state associations and local bodies,” the court stated.

### Modifications to Criteria for “Eminent Player”

The Supreme Court modified the criteria for the “eminent player” who is a member of the AIFF executive committee. The revised criteria specify that the player should be retired for at least two years and must have represented India (senior team) in at least seven competitive matches for men and three for women, sanctioned by FIFA/AFC.

However, the bench proposed a reasonable reduction: five matches for men and two for women, to ensure a wider pool of retired players actively participating as efficient administrators and guiding lights for Indian football.

### Definition of “Office Bearers” and Governance Reforms

The bench emphasized that the term “office bearers” must be understood in the context of AIFF’s functioning and necessary reforms. This definition will impact the applicability of cooling-off periods, terms, tenure, and age limits, aligning with reforms introduced for vibrant federation governance.

### Women’s Representation and Vice Presidents

Accepted AIFF’s proposal to increase the number of vice presidents to three, including one woman representative. This amendment aims to strengthen women’s representation while keeping the executive committee size to fifteen members.

### Disqualification Norms and Other Modifications

On disqualification issues, including criminal charges and convictions of AIFF and state association members, the bench adopted standards similar to those in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) case. It modified disqualification provisions to apply only upon conviction followed by imprisonment, not merely on framing of charges.

The Supreme Court also stated that public servants with necessary government approvals can become members of the football body without issues.

Several other modifications were incorporated into the draft constitution to align it with the National Sports Code.

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EXCLUSIVE: Tom Cruise’s Lawyers Drawing Up ‘Bulletproof Marriage Contract’ for His ‘Secret Fiancé’ Ana de Armas

**Tom Cruise Preparing “Bulletproof” Marriage Contract Ahead of Wedding to Ana de Armas**

*Published Sept. 19, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET*

Tom Cruise is reportedly preparing a “bulletproof” marriage contract for Ana de Armas, with lawyers working behind the scenes to finalize terms before the couple ties the knot, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

The 63-year-old *Mission: Impossible* star and the 37-year-old Cuban actress have been at the center of engagement speculation ever since they were first spotted dining together in London’s Soho on Valentine’s Day. After months of denying their blossoming relationship, the couple recently went public, appearing hand-in-hand in Vermont near the $7 million home de Armas purchased in 2022 following her split from Ben Affleck.

### Cruise’s Contract for de Armas

Sources close to the pair say their romance has accelerated rapidly. Cruise is determined to avoid repeating the mistakes of his three previous marriages after quietly asking de Armas to become his next wife.

An entertainment insider revealed,
“Tom is absolutely smitten with Ana, but he’s careful by nature. After past experiences, he feels it’s vital to have everything mapped out. He wants a contract that leaves no room for doubt – something fair, transparent, and completely solid.”

Another friend of the couple added,
“This has nothing to do with doubt on Tom’s part. For him, it shows just how committed he is. He wants everything prepared ahead of time, so the moment he proposes, there are no obstacles. As soon as she agrees, the agreement is ready to go.”

### The Impact of Past Marriages

Cruise, whose net worth is estimated at $600 million, has instructed his legal team to craft an agreement that covers assets, privacy, and what one source described as his “non-negotiable need for discretion.”

De Armas, who has a net worth of around $20 million, is said to be relaxed about the prenup plans.

“Ana is laid-back and usually comfortable letting Tom take the lead,” a source close to the couple said. “She understands how detail-oriented he is and doesn’t mind. Tom is adamant she’ll have her own legal team look over the agreement – he wants it balanced for both of them.”

This cautious approach comes more than a decade after Cruise’s highly publicized split from Katie Holmes, 46, with whom he shares his estranged daughter, Suri, 19. Their seven-year marriage ended in 2012 amid reports Holmes had drawn up a secret “escape plan,” including a New York apartment and a burner phone. She is widely believed to have signed a strict non-disclosure agreement as part of the settlement.

A Hollywood insider shared,
“Tom was deeply affected by that divorce. He didn’t see it coming, and he’s determined not to go through something like that again. That’s why he’s so focused on having everything settled before he commits to another marriage.”

### Ana de Armas: The Perfect Partner

De Armas’s discreet approach to past relationships—including her 2021 romance with Ben Affleck and a brief relationship with Manuel Anido Cuesta, stepson of Cuba’s president—is said to be a major part of her appeal to Cruise.

“She’s everything Tom is looking for – smart, stunning, sophisticated, and above all, discreet,” a source said. “He even refers to her as his ‘Vault,’ and that kind of privacy is exactly what he values most.”

### Wedding Plans and Family Talk

The couple has reportedly started discussing family plans, with Cruise eager to have children.

Wedding preparations are already underway, with London emerging as the preferred location.

“He’s scouting dates and venues,” an insider revealed. “Tom dreams of having Prince William and Princess Kate attend – that would be the ultimate highlight. But for him, the true treasure is Ana.”

“He’s set on making this marriage succeed and will do whatever it takes to keep it on track.”
https://radaronline.com/p/tom-cruise-lawyers-marriage-contract-secret-fiance-ana-de-armas/

Madhya Pradesh: Waqf Committees’ Extortion Case; Raids In Jabalpur, Ujjain

**Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Ujjain Police Conduct Raids in Search of Former Waqf Board President and Advocate**

The Ujjain police carried out raids in Ujjain and Jabalpur on Friday in search of former Waqf Board president Shokat Khan and Jabalpur-based advocate Taklib Nasir. Both are wanted in a case related to blackmailing Waqf committees for extortion, officials said.

Earlier, on September 14, the Kharakuan police of Ujjain district arrested three other accused individuals involved in blackmailing members of the Waqf Board Masjid and Mazar Madargate Committee. This action followed a complaint filed by the committee’s vice-president, Haroon Nagauri.

The arrested accused include Salim Khan from Narmadapuram, and Ayyub Ahmed Khan and Amjad Hussain from Sohagpur. They have been charged with blackmailing and illegal recovery by producing fake documents. According to police, the gang used threats to extort large sums of money from Waqf committees across the state.

During the recent raids, police searched the house of Shokat Khan located in NRI Colony, Bhopal, but he was not present. Authorities pasted a notice on his door instructing him to report to the police station within 24 hours.

Similarly, the residence of advocate Taklib Nasir in Naya Mohalla, Jabalpur, was also raided. However, he had fled prior to the police arrival. A notice was similarly pasted on his door, directing him to appear at the police station within three days.

The police continue their efforts to apprehend both individuals as the investigation progresses.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/madhya-pradesh-waqf-committees-extortion-case-raids-in-jabalpur-ujjain

Mumbai: Malvani Police Book Umesh Pandey For Obscene Acts, Intimidation Of Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh

**Malvani Police Register Case Against Individual for Verbally Abusing Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh**

Mumbai: The Malvani police have registered a case against a 45-year-old individual identified as Umesh Pandey for allegedly verbally abusing Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh. The incident took place on Wednesday within the premises of the Malvani police station.

Based on a complaint filed by the MLA’s workers, the police have invoked Sections 296 (obscene acts and songs) and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to register the case. Subsequently, a notice has been issued to Pandey.

### Incident Details

According to the police, Umesh Pandey arrived at the Malvani police station on Wednesday in connection with an unrelated case. During this time, he allegedly verbally abused MLA Aslam Shaikh within the police station premises.

Shaikh’s volunteers, who were present near the police station, recorded the incident and submitted a complaint against Pandey. Following the complaint, the police took immediate action and registered the case.

### Additional Information

A source revealed that Umesh Pandey is a BJP worker.

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Bombay HC Raps State On Pothole Deaths, Seeks Policy For Victim Compensation

Mumbai: Taking a serious view of accidents occurring due to potholes, the Bombay High Court on Thursday urged the state government to consider framing a policy to compensate victims or their kin. The court emphasized that contractors should be held accountable and penalties should be recovered from the salaries of the concerned civic officers.

### Court Pulls Up BMC and Other Authorities

A bench comprising Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Sandesh Patil expressed severe displeasure over the passing of the buck by various agencies and authorities regarding road maintenance and pothole repairs.

“Each one of you is passing the buck,” the court chided the counsels representing these agencies.

### BMC’s Pothole Claim Questioned

BMC counsel Anil Sakhare informed the bench that only 688 potholes remain to be repaired under its jurisdiction. He claimed the BMC receives pothole complaints and fixes them within 48 hours.

Sakhare added that the BMC had received 15,526 complaints from citizens, and junior engineers had detected 11,808 potholes across Mumbai and its suburbs.

However, the court was unsatisfied with this explanation and questioned the BMC over the recurrence of potholes on newly constructed roads, which often lead to accidents.

“If a pothole fills with water, a person may not see it,” the bench observed.

### Deaths Highlight Gravity of the Issue

The court was informed that six deaths due to potholes had occurred in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) during this monsoon season — three in Bhiwandi-Nizampur, and one each in Thane, Kalyan, and Mumbai.

The judges criticized the respective civic bodies’ counsels when they claimed that the deaths were due to negligence of truck drivers or bikers and not the potholes.

“To avoid a pothole, one may take a detour. That is the main cause,” the judges emphasized.

### ‘Why Potholes at All?’ Asks the Bench

When the BMC claimed that pothole complaints had decreased over the years, the judges questioned why potholes should exist at all.

“Why should roads constructed by you develop potholes in one rain? What action have you taken against the contractors?” the bench asked pointedly.

In response to the court’s observation that there were no potholes outside the High Court for years, Sakhare replied, “Yes, outside the High Court.”

### Accountability and Compensation

The civic counsel argued that other agencies — the MMRDA, MSRDC, PWD, MHADA, and Port Trust — were also responsible for maintaining roads under their jurisdiction.

To this, the bench responded, “We are on a larger issue. If a person sustains injury or dies due to a pothole, who is to be held responsible? There has to be accountability.”

The court further suggested that civic officers found to be corrupt or in collusion with contractors should be held accountable and face consequences.

### State Told to Frame Policy

When the counsels for the corporations of Navi Mumbai, Mira-Bhayander, and Thane, along with other authorities, claimed their roads were well maintained, the court again chided them for passing the buck.

“Each one of you, see how you are passing the buck. We don’t know who it is. We will direct the state,” the bench said, asking government pleader OS Chandurkar to take instructions on whether the government was willing to formulate a policy for awarding compensation to victims and their kin.

“Can the state come up with a policy for pothole-related injury and death? Making corporations accountable for their actions. Recovering compensation from the salaries of civic officials. It should not be a small penalty. They should feel the pinch,” the bench added.

### Directives for Quick Repair

The bench then directed municipal officers present in court to make contractors accountable for shoddy work and ensure that potholes in their jurisdiction are repaired within a week.

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Trump Says He’ll Designate Antifa as a Terrorist Group

**President Trump Announces Plan to Designate Antifa as a Major Terrorist Organization**

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced early Thursday that he plans to designate antifa as a major terrorist organization. Antifa, short for anti-fascists, is an umbrella term for far-left-leaning militant groups rather than a singular entity. These groups primarily resist fascists and neo-Nazis, especially during demonstrations.

It remains unclear how the administration intends to label what is effectively a decentralized movement as a terrorist organization. The White House did not immediately provide further details following the announcement on Wednesday.

Trump, who is currently on a state visit to the United Kingdom, made the announcement in a social media post shortly before 1:30 a.m. Thursday local time. In the post, he described antifa as a “SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER.” He also stated that he will be strongly recommending investigations into funders of antifa.

As a domestic entity, antifa is not eligible for inclusion on the State Department’s list of foreign terror organizations. That list currently includes dozens of groups, such as extremist organizations like the Islamic State and al-Qaida. The designation is significant because it allows the Justice Department to prosecute individuals who provide material support to listed entities, even if that support does not lead to violence.

However, there is no domestic equivalent to this list, partly due to broad First Amendment protections afforded to organizations operating within the United States. Despite periodic calls — especially after mass shootings by white supremacists — to establish a domestic terrorism law, no singular statute currently exists.

In an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, Trump said he would pursue a domestic terrorism designation for antifa if the move had the support of Attorney General Pam Bondi and other members of his Cabinet.

“It’s something I would do, yeah. I would do that 100%,” Trump said. “Antifa is terrible.”

On Wednesday night, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) praised the announcement, stating: “Antifa seized upon a movement of legitimate grievances to promote violence and anarchy, working against justice for all. The President is right to recognize the destructive role of Antifa by designating them domestic terrorists.”

Cassidy, along with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), introduced a resolution in July 2019 condemning the violent acts of antifa and calling to designate the group as a domestic terror organization.

During the 2020 George Floyd protests, Trump also raised the idea of designating antifa as a terror organization. However, Trump’s former FBI Director Christopher Wray testified that year that antifa is an ideology rather than an organization, lacking the hierarchical structure typically required for federal terrorism designation.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/world/americas/trump-says-hell-designate-antifa-as-a-terrorist-group-1904457