The coordination committee of Delhi’s district court bar associations has announced a full strike on November 6, protesting the alleged false implication of advocate Vikaram Singh in a murder case. Lawyers say the Gurugram STF’s action is an attack on the independence of the legal profession.
The Delhi Bar Association has exempted advocates from wearing black coats in lower courts from May 16 to September 30 due to extreme summer heat, as per the Advocates Act. This decision, announced on June 2, prioritizes the comfort of lawyers while upholding the court’s dignity, maintaining other dress code rules.
The Bar Council of India removed Sanjeev Nasiar, AAP’s legal cell head, due to doubts about his LLB degree’s authenticity. AAP criticized the decision as politically motivated. The BCI emphasized integrity in the legal profession and referred the case to the CBI, highlighting concerns over professional ethics and accountability.