The Delhi High Court refused a plea by Ramesh Chandra Singh seeking BCD seat reservation for junior lawyers, noting he contested elections despite knowing the Bar Council of Delhi policy beforehand.
The Supreme Court ruled that a lawyer cannot be accused of criminal intimidation merely for being present while discharging professional duties like giving legal advice. Vague allegations without clear intent to cause alarm are not enough to attract Section 506 of the IPC, the Court held.
Supreme Court to hear if magistrate approval should be mandatory before summoning lawyers in probes. Move follows ED’s controversial summons to senior advocates in ESOP case.
