Prayagraj, April 22 – The Bar Association of the Allahabad High Court has strongly opposed the alleged nepotism in the appointment of judges. In a firm stand against the current selection process, the association passed a resolution during an emergency meeting held on Monday under the leadership of Bar Association President Anil Tiwari.
The Supreme Court of India will hear an appeal from the Rouse Avenue District Court Bar Association contesting the Delhi High Court’s recognition of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association as the primary bar association for Rouse Avenue Court. The appeal highlights procedural concerns regarding the Bar Council of Delhi’s actions.
Manipur views the Supreme Court judges’ visit with both hope and skepticism. The visit gains significance as neither the Prime Minister nor the Home Minister has set foot in the state since May 2023. Many see it as a chance for justice, while others doubt its impact. The situation highlights the government’s continued absence from the conflict-hit region.
Allahabad: The High Court Bar Association, Allahabad (HCBA), has submitted a supplementary affidavit along with video proof in the Allahabad High Court, alleging that the police in Prayagraj have mistreated and attacked lawyers. The case has been filed as Criminal Writ Public Interest Litigation (No. 3 of 2025) and is being heard by a Division Bench of Justice Rajiv Gupta and Justice Mohd. Azhar Husain Idrisi.
A heated argument between a government lawyer and an advocate at a Gurugram court led to tensions between the Bar Association and the presiding judge. The judge criticized the behavior of the advocate and Bar members, prompting the Bar to file a complaint with the Punjab and Haryana High Court and boycott the court for two weeks. The dispute escalated during witness testimony, resulting in offensive language and a temporary suspension of the hearing. The Gurgaon District Bar Association passed a resolution condemning the incident and the JMIC’s reluctance to resolve the matter.
The MP High Court Bar Council President, Dhanya Kumar Jain, apologized to Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kaith over false allegations of demolishing a Hanuman temple at the Chief Justice’s residence. Jain admitted his claims were based on misinformation from a lawyer’s complaint. Clarifications from the PWD department and High Court administration confirmed that no temple ever existed at the site. Expressing regret for the confusion caused, Jain assured no further action would be pursued on the matter.
At the end of 2024, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court in Chirang, Assam, successfully resolved all 830 pending cases, achieving a remarkable 100% disposal rate. This achievement stands out amidst the country’s ongoing judicial backlog. The district also reported a 23.29% conviction rate for the year, highlighting effective teamwork among stakeholders.
