Lawyers Appearing as Proxy Counsel Must Be Prepared and Know the Case Status: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court rebuked a proxy counsel for attending a matrimonial hearing without knowing the case facts. Stressing professionalism, the Court said, “A counsel appearing as proxy must always be prepared and know the entire case status.”

‘ED Cannot Direct How Public Prosecutors Conduct In Court, But May Give Factual Instructions”: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today (12th Dec) granted bail to accused Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, noting their lengthy incarceration and the trial’s likely delay. The Court emphasized that the Enforcement Directorate cannot dictate prosecutors’ conduct, ensuring the independence of public prosecutors in judicial proceedings.