The Karnataka High Court has registered a Suo Motu PIL over the murders of advocates in the State, sought case-wise investigation details from the police and asked the State to examine strengthening the Advocates Protection Act.
Suo motu contempt proceedings have been initiated by the Karnataka High Court over a ruckus allegedly created by advocates in the Chief Justice’s court hall during a lawyers’ protest; the registry has been told to identify those involved from CCTV footage, and notice has gone to the Advocates Association of Bengaluru. Bengaluru: Recording a prima […]
Advocates’ Association Bengaluru has raised concern over the absence of OBC and BCM-A lawyers in recent Karnataka High Court judge recommendations from the Bar quota. The Association called the situation “gross under-representation” and urged the High Court Collegium to ensure fair and constitutional representation.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (14th Feb) addressed a petition filed by some lawyers from Karnataka, who are seeking reservation for lawyers from marginalized communities in bar bodies. The Court acknowledged that this was an important matter but also made it clear that while diversity in bar bodies is necessary, they do not want these bodies to become divided along caste or religious lines.
Today, On 24th January, The Supreme Court directed that the post of Treasurer in the Advocates Association Bengaluru (AAB) be reserved for women. The Court also instructed the association to ensure representation of women lawyers in its governing council. This move aims to promote gender equality and inclusivity in the legal profession. The decision highlights the importance of women’s participation in leadership roles within legal bodies.
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent hearing, raised serious questions about the Union government’s decision-making process in the appointment of judges, particularly focusing on the non-appointment of two Sikh lawyers as High Court judges. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, expressed concerns over the government’s “pick and choose” approach, […]
