The Supreme Court of India, in suo motu proceedings titled Re: Strengthening and Enhancing the Institutional Strength of Bar Associations, directed stakeholders to submit agreed terms of reference, with Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma seeking structured reforms for bar governance.
The Supreme Court agreed to examine a judicial officer’s plea against Delhi High Court directions mandating refresher training in matrimonial laws. The High Court had criticised his handling of family court cases and ordered compulsory training at the Delhi Judicial Academy before further adjudication.
