sub judice

adjective

Definitions of sub judice

English

(UK LAW) not allowed to be discussed in public or elsewhere because it is being considered in the courts

I regard the matter as sub judice and am not prepared to comment until the release of the findings

English

(US LAW) currently being considered in the courts

The case is currently sub judice and the defense ministry article calls Tissainayagam a "terrorist" even as the court is still hearing the matter.