Lawyers of Calcutta High Court and CAT will abstain from court on August 22 after advocate Manujendra Narayan Roy was allegedly assaulted by police. Bar associations demand strict action against the accused officers.
The Bar Association criticized the manner in which Justice Yashwant Varma was sworn in as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, calling it secretive and inappropriate. They claimed the oath was administered in a “clandestine manner,” without transparency. According to the association, such actions erode public trust in the judiciary. The incident has added […]
The controversy over allegations of demolishing a Lord Hanuman temple at the residence of the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken a significant turn. The High Court Registrar General has strongly refuted these claims, calling them misleading and baseless. This statement aims to clarify the misinformation surrounding the issue. The matter continues to stir public interest and debate.
The High Court Bar Association is advocating for the appointment of local lawyers as judges in order to better represent the local legal community and address regional issues. They also outlined demands for advocate protection, medical insurance, and infrastructure support, which received positive feedback from the Union Law Minister.
Today, The Calcutta High Court Bar Association has decided to refrain from participating in judicial proceedings after lawyer Sourav Mandal was reportedly assaulted by a police sub-inspector. The Association demands the immediate suspension of the delinquent officer and the appropriate punishment of the responsible police personnel. Mandal has lodged a complaint and provided medical evidence to support his case.
The Bar Council of India has called for a joint virtual meeting to address advocates’ strikes in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the need to resume court activities. The meeting aims to discuss compliance with Supreme Court directives, grievance resolution, feedback solicitation, continuous engagement framework, and immediate measures to prevent further strikes.
Today, On 11th July, The Allahabad High Court Bar Association passed a resolution to stop addressing judges as “My Lord” or “Your Lordship,” stressing that judges are not deities. The decision led to a strike, and non-compliance will result in disciplinary measures including termination of membership. The strike is extended, and the meeting attendees discussed further actions and resolutions.