Supreme Court of India mandated 30 percent representation for women in bar bodies nationwide. Bench led by Surya Kant warned non compliant associations may face suspension and fresh elections if directions are ignored.
On Monday(29th July), The Supreme Court, led by Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih, raised concerns about a practicing advocate also working as a journalist, which breaches Bar Council rules. This inquiry arose during the hearing of an appeal against an Allahabad High Court decision related to defamation proceedings against former parliamentarian Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
