The Central government has notified the appointment of advocate Jai Krishna Upadhyay as a judge of the Allahabad High Court. His name was earlier cleared by the Supreme Court Collegium but was pending during the previous round of judicial appointments.
The Bar Council of India has amended its rules, permitting foreign lawyers to engage in international arbitration in India. Chief Justice Gavai supports this change, aiming to enhance India as a global arbitration hub while safeguarding Indian lawyers’ rights. The shift promotes reciprocal practice and aims to elevate arbitration standards in India.
