Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court has reduced the State Bar Council election nomination fee for specially abled advocates from Rs.1.25 lakh to Rs.15,000. The Court also directed the Bar Council of India to amend rules for future inclusive elections.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) urged the Supreme Court to scrap the 50% no-objection rule for listing cases during vacation. It said the rule forces advocates to stay in Delhi even if they have just one matter.
