Supreme Court Judge Justice Dipankar Datta, reacting to the Pahalgam terror attack, said, “All legal service committees will do their job.” He expressed deep sympathy for the victims’ families and assured full legal support through official committees.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the government to report on the Advocate Protection Act’s implementation in response to rising violence against lawyers. The Bar Council of India has proposed the Advocates Protection Bill, 2021, to safeguard lawyers, emphasizing the need for legislation similar to the recently passed Rajasthan Advocates Protection Bill, 2023.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association rejected a proposal to reserve four out of ten executive committee posts for women, despite a Supreme Court recommendation for better gender representation. The decision, opposed mainly by male members, contradicts ongoing appeals for women’s reservations in legal leadership, with upcoming court reviews set to influence future elections.
The Delhi Bar Council suspended Advocate Peeush Kulshreshtha’s license for 7 years due to serious ethical violations, including forging court decrees and providing false assurances to clients. Despite multiple chances to defend himself, he failed to appear before the Disciplinary Committee, leading to a strict verdict. This decision underscores the importance of upholding ethical standards in the legal profession.
