CJI Surya Kant said that ‘imaandari’ or integrity is not just an ornament but the discipline that sustains justice and reputation. He urged law students to make integrity the basic structure of their character.
The Bombay High Court Today (Feb 10) refused to hear a PIL challenging the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) rule requiring law students to undergo criminal background checks before receiving their final marksheets. Advocate Ashok Yende argued that the rule violates privacy and is beyond BCI’s powers. However, the Court stated that having a criminal case does not prevent students from pursuing legal education. The matter is also pending before the Supreme Court.
In September 2024, the BCI issued a notification mandating strict new measures for all Centers of Legal Education (CLEs) across the country. NEW DELHI: On Friday. The Supreme Court of India has asked the Bar Council of India (BCI) to respond to petitions challenging two circulars issued by the bar body in September 2024. These […]
Today, On 8th January, A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of a court order from the Indian Kanoon website. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the order, accessible via Google, is harming his client’s reputation as a businessman. The plea emphasizes the impact on the petitioner’s credibility due to the public availability of the order. The court is expected to address concerns related to privacy and public access to legal records.