In the presidential reference case, CJI B.R. Gavai initially refused Harish Salve’s urgent mention but permitted him to appear virtually after personal reasons were cited. The court stressed such requests should go through the AoR and questioned the presence of top law officers.
The Supreme Court, Today (Jan 17) during a bail plea hearing of Arun Pati Tripathi in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, raised serious concerns over procedural lapses by the ED. ASG SV Raju admitted “something is amiss,” highlighting an unauthorized affidavit filing, and initiated a departmental inquiry. Justice AS Oka termed it a “significant issue,” while Sr. Adv. Meenakshi Arora called the delays a “tactic to keep someone confined.”
An Advocate-on-Record (AoR) is a specialized lawyer authorized to represent clients in the Supreme Court of India, handling case filings, drafting petitions, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. To qualify, AoRs must pass a specialized exam after training. Their role is crucial for effective legal representation and maintaining court integrity.
The Supreme Court upheld life sentences for a husband and mother-in-law in the murder of a woman who sustained 100% burns. The court rejected claims of suicide, emphasizing implausibility and circumstantial evidence pointing to the appellants’ culpability. Their failure to assist and the presence of kerosene cans were also highlighted.
Today, On 14th November, the Supreme Court dismissed a PIL requesting guidelines against hate speech, emphasizing its distinct nature from misinformation. The court clarified that grievances should be raised through lawful channels, rejecting calls for stricter regulations and training for political figures addressing provocative statements threatening national security and unity.
The Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association today have restricted law intern access to the Supreme Court premises due to overcrowding. They have requested limiting entry to specific days, enforcing a one intern per advocate rule, and designating a space for interns. This is in response to interns occupying facilities, leading to a lack of seating for members.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to 70-year-old visually impaired Bherulal, criticizing the Madhya Pradesh High Court for a “casual approach.” Bherulal was convicted of various offenses and sentenced to four years in prison. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for proper legal principles and criticized the High Court for lacking reasoning in denying the suspension of the sentence.
The Supreme Court questioned the government’s denial of Aadhaar cards to those excluded from the NRC, emphasizing accountability. An initiated writ petition contests this decision, seeking Aadhaar Cards for the affected individuals. The petition argues that withholding Aadhaar based on NRC exclusion lacks reasonable correlation and affects basic facilities for 27 lakh people.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the responsibility of Advocates on Record (AoRs) after a main counsel’s absence led to an unprepared proxy counsel requesting an adjournment on May 6. The court sought an explanation from the absent AoR and adjourned the case for six weeks, underlining the critical role of AoRs in legal proceedings.
