In a shocking disclosure, the Bar Council Chairperson said that nearly 35–40 per cent of advocates possess fake degrees and are practising in courts using fabricated certificates. Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra added that the BCI is already taking corrective step
The Bar Council of India suspended the licence of Bhopal advocate Samarth Singh after an FIR alleging dowry death and cruelty in Twisha Sharma case, citing non-cooperation with investigation and concerns over dignity of the legal profession.
The Bar Council of India approached the Supreme Court of India seeking approval for a merit-based co-option process to ensure 30% women representation in state bar councils, proposing selection of unelected women candidates securing the highest votes under a 10% additional quota.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant clarified his controversial cockroaches remark, saying a section of the media had misquoted his oral observations and wrongly portrayed them as criticism of the country’s youth during recent coverage in reports.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a contempt notice on a petition filed by the Bar Council of India against Dhanya Kumar Jain after allegations that his criminal complaint made to police contained derogatory and contemptuous statements.
The Supreme Court of India approved an amendment to election rules issued by the Bar Council of India, allowing Bar Association office-bearers to contest State Bar Council elections without resigning from their positions first in a major relief.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a man accused of attacking senior advocate Y R Sadasiva Reddy in Bengaluru. The Court noted over one year of custody and ordered release with strict trial court conditions.
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea by the SCBA seeking a dedicated welfare fund for advocates practicing in the Apex Court. The Court observed that such a fund is “the need of the hour” and issued notice to the Centre and Bar Councils.
The Supreme Court has questioned the Bar Council of India over its claim that “criminals have started entering the legal profession” while defending denial of enrollment to law graduates with pending criminal cases. The Court said such a restriction may not be valid without a clear law under the Advocates Act.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised lawyers for vandalism and violence, calling it a “sorry state of affairs” for the legal profession. The Court granted bail to toll employees and urged strict action by the Bar Council.
