The Malawian High Court in Lilongwe has postponed a ruling on whether human rights groups may challenge Madonna's adoption of little David Banda because the judge, apparently, is too busy. Lawyers for both parties say they hope a ruling will be given next week. Justin Dzonzi, lawyer for the human rights coalition bringing the case to court told reporters: "The judge has not communicated to me or my colleague but we hear that he is very busy and he might rule next week".
The judge, Andrew Chipeta, will decide whether the rights groups can bring action against the interim adoption order granted to the singer last month. He will also rule on whether a further plaintiff, independent government watchdog Malawi Human Rights Commission, may add their weight to the suit.