The Allahabad High Court summoned Agra police officials for placing a 70-year-old lawyer under house arrest during an administrative judge’s visit, questioning the legality of the action and demanding explanations.
Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court strongly criticized a lawyer for seeking an adjournment due to a senior advocate’s absence. The bench made it clear that merely naming a senior counsel would not be a valid reason for delaying proceedings. Emphasizing the need to curb this practice, the court asserted that such tendencies among lawyers must stop. The remark highlights the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring the smooth and timely functioning of cases.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against four judges and two lawyers for allegedly grabbing public land. Justice NS Shekhawat called the plea baseless and an attempt to malign the judiciary. The court warned against such trends, refused to initiate contempt proceedings, but fined petitioner Suresh Kumar Rs 25,000 for filing a frivolous case.
The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi was postponed due to his lawyer’s illness, rescheduled for February 11. BJP leader Vijay Mishra filed the suit in 2018, claiming Gandhi made damaging remarks during elections. Gandhi, who surrendered after a warrant was issued, argues the case is politically motivated, with significant legal implications ahead.
Many people think that the terms lawyer, advocate, solicitor, and attorney mean the same thing. But actually, there are differences between them. Understanding these differences is very important, especially if you are a law student or someone working in the legal field.It often happens that people consider the profession of lawyer, advocate, barrister and attorney, as common.This belief is quite common, but it’s not entirely correct. While these roles are all related to the legal profession, each one has a specific meaning and purpose. Knowing the distinctions can be helpful for anyone studying or working in law.
An autorickshaw driver attacked lawyer couple K S Binoy and Krishna Rajendran at the district court complex. The couple, who reside in Tripunithura and practice law at the complex, have filed a formal complaint regarding the incident. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Authorities are investigating the matter.
The Bar Council of India is a legally mandated organisation formed under the Advocates Act, 1961. The act also mentions the powers and functions of the Bar Council of India. Its primary purpose is to oversee and regulate legal practice and education in India. In addition, it administers the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) annually, which serves as a selection process for individuals seeking to practice law in the country’s courts. The Bar Council also fulfils the role of regulatory authority by establishing guidelines for professional conduct and etiquette within the Indian legal community. Its main objective is safeguarding the rights, interests, and privileges of advocates throughout India. The Bar Council of India operates as a statutory and regulatory body established by the Advocates Act, 1961, with responsibilities encompassing the legal profession and education in the country. It also serves as the representative organisation for the legal community in India.
The Supreme Court Yesterday (Dec 20) granted interim protection from arrest to lawyer Hardyal Inder Singh, accused of stealing judicial documents and equipment from the Ludhiana Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court. A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Prashant Kumar Mishra issued a notice to the Punjab government and directed that Singh not be arrested until the next hearing on January 3, 2025, provided he cooperates with the investigation as required.