Today, On 23rd February, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sternly rebuked Advocate Mathews Nedumpara for reckless submissions while mentioning a petition challenging the collegium system. Warning him of strict action, CJI said, “Be careful… you have seen me in Chandigarh and Delhi.”
The Supreme Court Bar Association approached CJI Surya Kant, requesting a re-evaluation of the waiting periods in the 2026 Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates. The move seeks to ensure fairer and timely appointments under the new rules. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) approached Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, requesting a re-evaluation […]
The Delhi High Court rebuked a proxy counsel for attending a matrimonial hearing without knowing the case facts. Stressing professionalism, the Court said, “A counsel appearing as proxy must always be prepared and know the entire case status.”
The Supreme Court Bench led by CJI Gavai highlighted the need for discipline in arguments, cautioning against rushed submissions. Justice Narasimha advised younger lawyers to return to the “old-school” habit of reading judgments completely.
Today, On 21st October, the Supreme Court found Senior Advocate Rishi Malhotra made false statements in at least 15 cases, leading to concerns over Advocate-on-Record (AoR) guidelines. The Court appointed Dr. S. Muralidhar as Amicus Curiae and scheduled a hearing for November 11 to address these issues and reform oversight of AoRs.
