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 High Court Bar Association and New Delhi Bar Association condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in loss of innocent lives. Legal bodies expressed sorrow, urged government action, and united in symbolic protests, emphasizing the need for peace, justice, and national integrity against such cowardly acts.
Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, during his farewell, emphasized that judging goes beyond mere law application; it requires empathy and understanding of those affected. He highlighted the balance of wisdom and compassion, urging legal professionals to restore faith in the judiciary amid rising public skepticism. The legal system must exemplify humanity, not bureaucracy.
Today, On 13th November, the Supreme Court decided to review a video of the Delhi High Court Bar Association meeting where a women’s quota proposal was rejected. The Court questioned the lack of constitutional discussions during the rejection process. The matter is adjourned until November 18, focusing on the decision-making process regarding women’s representation.
The Delhi High Court deferred Bar elections in the national capital to December 13. The Court was hearing an application filed by the Secretary of the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) to postpone the upcoming polls, initially scheduled for October 19. Two writ petitions were initially filed before the High Court by a few women lawyers. One of the petitions sought directions to all district bar associations in the national capital to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in all Bar elections, and the other sought reservation for women in the Executive Committee of the DHCBA.
