The Supreme Court heard concerns from Senior Advocate Dr. Adish Aggarwala about irregularities in the Supreme Court Bar Association elections, including alleged extra votes. Justice Surya Kant suggested waiting for a special bench to review the matter, emphasizing no immediate urgency. If proven, allegations could lead to election annulment.
Today, On 19th December, The Supreme Court ordered a 30% reservation for women in Delhi bar associations on a trial basis. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan gave this decision after hearing petitions asking for up to 33% women’s quota in these groups. The goal is to improve gender balance in the legal field. The results of this order will be carefully observed.
Former SCBA president Adish Aggarwala wrote to PM Modi, praising new criminal laws but stressing the need for increased judicial personnel, police, and forensic experts. He criticized the past regime for implementing laws without necessary support and pointed out challenges in the current system. Aggarwala urged PM Modi to ensure proper implementation with adequate infrastructure.
Today, On 16th May, Kapil Sibal won the SCBA President elections with 1,066 votes, indicating widespread support from the legal community. His presidency is expected to bring significant changes. This marks his fourth term as president, with notable candidates vying for the position. Sibal’s legal career and recent political endeavours reflect his commitment to judicial and electoral reforms in India.
CJI (Chief Justice of India) today rebuked the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Adish Aggarwala, for seeking a suo motu review of the Electoral Bonds judgment. The CJI criticized Aggarwala’s motives, cautioning him about the responsibilities of his position. This occurred during the ongoing assessment of electoral bonds by a five-judge bench.
Bar Leader Adish Aggarwala, president of SCBA and AIBA, seeks a reevaluation of the Supreme Court’s directive on electoral bonds. He supports the annulment of the scheme but questions the directive to disclose donor information. He expresses concerns about potential backlash and urges a review of the court’s decision. The SCBA distances itself from his request for a presidential reference.
The Supreme Court Bar Association publicly disavows President Adish Aggarwala’s request to the President of India for a presidential reference on the electoral bonds case, regarding it as an attempt to undermine the Supreme Court’s authority. This move raises concerns about the integrity and independence of legal institutions, leaving lingering questions about Aggarwala’s motivations.
The President of SCBA, Adish Aggarwala, Today assured the Delhi High Court of a general body meeting within two months to discuss amending rules to reserve two Executive Committee positions for female lawyers. This comes after a plea was dismissed by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, urging SCBA to arrange the meeting for gender representation concerns.
The Supreme Court Bar Association has requested the Chief Justice of India to take action against farmers involved in the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest and to prevent disruptions in public life. The protest, led by 200 farmers’ unions, seeks to address various agricultural concerns, but is causing significant inconvenience and security measures in and around Delhi.
