The election committee overseeing the Bar Council of Delhi elections has withdrawn suspension notices issued to 63 candidates for violating the model code of conduct and election rules. The committee reversed the action after reviewing their explanations today.
Today, On 6th September, The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCOARA) condemned an advocate’s act against the Chief Justice of India, calling it an “unwarranted and intemperate gesture.” SCOARA urged the Supreme Court to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings, affirming full support for the judiciary.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a lawyer cannot be held criminally liable for financial losses to a bank without evidence of intent to defraud. Charges against an SBI lawyer were quashed as there was no proof of collusion or active participation in a loan fraud scheme, emphasizing the necessity of malicious intent in fraud cases.