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    I Am Not A Person Who Only Make Statements: CJI Surya Kant's Big Assurance On Women Representation In Legal Profession
    I Am Not A Person Who Only Make Statements: CJI Surya Kant's Big Assurance On Women Representation In Legal Profession
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    I Am Not A Person Who Only Make Statements: CJI Surya Kant’s Big Assurance On Women Representation In Legal Profession

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant revealed that a robust mechanism is being developed to increase women’s representation in the legal profession. Emphasising his commitment, he said, “I am not a person who only make statements,” while highlighting steps including 30% reservation for women in Bar bodies.

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    Judges Cannot Always Express Their Agony Publicly, Bar is the ‘Army’ of the Bench: Allahabad High Court
    Judges Cannot Always Express Their Agony Publicly, Bar is the ‘Army’ of the Bench: Allahabad High Court
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    Judges Cannot Always Express Their Agony Publicly, Bar is the ‘Army’ of the Bench: Allahabad High Court

    The Allahabad High Court said advocates are the “Army of the Bench”, noting judges often cannot publicly express their agony or pain. It stressed that in such moments, only the Bar can step in to support them effectively.

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    Judges’ Conduct Towards Lawyers Abusive, Insulting and Hitting Below the Belt: Patna High Court Bar Calls Strike on May 15
    Judges’ Conduct Towards Lawyers Abusive, Insulting and Hitting Below the Belt: Patna High Court Bar Calls Strike on May 15
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    Judges’ Conduct Towards Lawyers Abusive, Insulting and Hitting Below the Belt: Patna High Court Bar Calls Strike on May 15

    The coordination committee of three Patna High Court bar associations announced a May 15 work abstention, citing escalating tensions in court. It alleged that conduct of some “judges towards advocates has become abusive, insulting and hitting below the belt,” creating serious concern.

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    Delhi High Court Calls Bar Leaders for Key Meet on Raising District Courts’ Financial Powers
    Delhi High Court Calls Bar Leaders for Key Meet on Raising District Courts’ Financial Powers
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    Delhi High Court Calls Bar Leaders for Key Meet on Raising District Courts’ Financial Powers

    The Delhi High Court has invited bar association representatives for a meeting on January 30 to discuss increasing the pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts. Lawyers have long demanded the move to reduce delays, cut litigation costs, and ensure faster justice.

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    SCBA Urges GST Exemption on Group Insurance Premiums, Writes to FM Sitharaman
    SCBA Urges GST Exemption on Group Insurance Premiums, Writes to FM Sitharaman
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    SCBA Urges GST Exemption on Group Insurance Premiums, Writes to FM Sitharaman

    The Supreme Court Bar Association has asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to remove 18% GST on its planned group insurance scheme. SCBA says the tax burden discourages advocates from accessing affordable health and accident cover.

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    Bar Council of Delhi Elections 2026: Voter Guidelines Issued, 23 Seats to Be Decided in February
    Bar Council of Delhi Elections 2026: Voter Guidelines Issued, 23 Seats to Be Decided in February
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    Advocates’ Degrees Found Fake/Forged: Delhi Bar Council Revokes Licenses of Over 100 Lawyers

    Delhi Bar Council has taken big action by revoking the licenses of over 100 lawyers after finding their degrees fake or forged. Authorities said these advocates enrolled with misrepresentation, and strict measures were needed to protect legal integrity.

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    Photography, Videography, and Creating Reels Prohibited in High Security Zone: Supreme Court Imposes Strict Ban
    Photography, Videography, and Creating Reels Prohibited in High Security Zone: Supreme Court Imposes Strict Ban
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    Photography, Videography, and Creating Reels Prohibited in High Security Zone: Supreme Court Imposes Strict Ban

    The Supreme Court has imposed a strict ban on photography, videography, and creating reels within the High Security Zone. Officials have clarified that the use of mobile phones, cameras, tripods, and selfie sticks is also strictly prohibited.

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    Bar Council of India Launches One-Time Special Relief Scheme 2025 for Punjab & Haryana Bar Associations Affected by Floods
    Bar Council of India Launches One-Time Special Relief Scheme 2025 for Punjab & Haryana Bar Associations Affected by Floods
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    Bar Council of India Launches One-Time Special Relief Scheme 2025 for Punjab & Haryana Bar Associations Affected by Floods

    Bar Council of India launches One-Time Special Relief Scheme 2025 to help Punjab and Haryana bar associations recover from recent floods. The initiative aims to support the legal community in rebuilding and overcoming damages caused by heavy rainfall.

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    BREAKING | Delhi HC Bar Association Protest Intensifies: Lawyers Wear Black Ribbons Against LG’s Police Station Video Evidence Notification
    BREAKING | Delhi HC Bar Association Protest Intensifies: Lawyers Wear Black Ribbons Against LG’s Police Station Video Evidence Notification
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    Delhi District Court Lawyers to Continue Strike Today: “Protest Against Arbitrary Notification”

    Delhi district court lawyers have decided to continue their strike today, declaring it a “protest against arbitrary notification.” The agitation includes public prosecutors, ED and CBI lawyers, and police officials refusing to appear before the courts.

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    "Delhi HC Orders Urgent Jal Board Inspection Over Black Water Supply in East Delhi"
    "Delhi HC Orders Urgent Jal Board Inspection Over Black Water Supply in East Delhi"
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    Delhi High Court Slams Advocate, Seeks Bar Action Over VC Decorum Violation: “Counsel Cannot Appear Standing in a Park”

    The Delhi High Court criticised an advocate for attending a virtual hearing while standing in a park, calling it a violation of court decorum. It urged Bar Associations to sensitise lawyers on maintaining professionalism during VC proceedings.

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