The Supreme Court upheld a 3-year suspension of advocate Manoj Kumar Sharma for making scandalous allegations against Priyanka Bansal. The Court also imposed Rs 1 lakh costs and ordered recovery through attachment of his properties.
In Thiruvananthapuram, senior lawyer Bailin Das allegedly assaulted junior advocate V. Shyamili, leaving her severely injured and hospitalized. The Bar Council has banned Das from court pending an investigation, following public outrage and police action. Advocates and political leaders are calling for swift justice and safeguarding workplace dignity for women.