Bengaluru advocates Today (April 22) stopped work for one hour to protest the transfer of four Karnataka High Court judges. The move, ordered by the Supreme Court Collegium, sparked strong opposition from the legal community.
At Delhi University’s inaugural constitutional lecture series, Supreme Court Judge Justice P S Narasimha delivered a profound address highlighting the deep connection between citizens’ rights and duties. He described “Kartavyam” (duty) as a “Sadhana”, or spiritual discipline, essential for achieving societal harmony. Drawing a powerful analogy, he likened rights and duties to the sun and sunlight—inseparable and life-giving. His remarks emphasized the need for a balanced approach to constitutional values.
Today, On 1st April, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the absence of an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) in a case involving unethical legal practices, questioning the integrity of the profession. The court noted that some advocates, instead of upholding justice, resort to unfair means. When caught, they often evade accountability by offering an unconditional apology, claiming their actions were unintentional. This observation highlights the growing need for stricter enforcement of ethical standards in the legal system.
New Delhi, March 5: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice regarding a petition seeking the creation of a separate website for the Rouse Avenue Court. The petition, filed by lawyer Abhinav Garg, highlights the challenges faced by lawyers and litigants due to the absence of an independent online platform for this court.
The Central Government Today (March 4) confirmed the permanent appointment of Justice Shailesh Pramod Brahme, Justice Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwalla, and Justice Jitendra Shantilal Jain in the Bombay High Court. Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande’s term as an additional judge has also been extended for one year.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that advocates are not required to verify whether a power of attorney (PoA) given to them by a litigant is genuine. This decision was made by a bench comprising Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, who clarified that lawyers should only check the document’s authenticity if they have valid reasons to doubt it.
