NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that advocates are not required to verify whether a power of attorney (PoA) given to them by a litigant is genuine. This decision was made by a bench comprising Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, who clarified that lawyers should only check the document’s authenticity if they have valid reasons to doubt it.
New Delhi: Today, 28th Feb, The Supreme Court of India suggested that the Central government consider appointing an independent expert agency to evaluate whether the Vadhavan Port project in Palghar, Maharashtra, could cause environmental damage. The suggestion was made by a Bench of Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan in an interim order while hearing a plea filed by the National Fishworkers Forum.
The Supreme Court on Monday (3rd Nov) acquitted a man convicted of rape and murder, citing inadequate legal representation during trial. The Bench criticized the trial court’s failure to follow procedural safeguards and highlighted the shocking imposition of the death penalty. The Court issued guidelines to ensure proper legal aid and fair trials for accused individuals.
Today, On 9th July, During a court session, lawyer Ashok Pandey clashed with judges over imposed costs and faced warnings of contempt. The Chief Justice of India cautioned him against making allegations and granted him time to pay the fine. The incident raised discussions about legal professional conduct and courtroom decorum in the legal community.
