The Delhi High Court has censured a lawyer for posting false and inflammatory claims on Facebook regarding the New Delhi Bar Association elections. The court warns that such behavior undermines the dignity and integrity of the legal profession.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Bar Council’s unclear position on Karnal and Rohtak bar elections, ordering urgent High Court hearings. It granted interim relief to lawyers involved in cases of electoral irregularities, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper procedures in future elections. The Court also called for a retired judge’s supervision.
Vikas Singh has been re-elected as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for a fourth term. Rahul Kaushik and Pragya Baghel have been elected as Vice President and Secretary, respectively. The 2025 elections emphasized women’s representation, fulfilling a Supreme Court directive, and showcased strong alumni involvement from ILS Law College, Pune.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, denied an advocate’s plea to reduce a five-year suspension by the Bar Council of India for misconduct. The Court criticized the advocate for participating in Bar Association elections while suspended, asserting he showed no remorse and deserved no sympathy. The appeal was dismissed.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association rejected a proposal to reserve four out of ten executive committee posts for women, despite a Supreme Court recommendation for better gender representation. The decision, opposed mainly by male members, contradicts ongoing appeals for women’s reservations in legal leadership, with upcoming court reviews set to influence future elections.
