Delhi Pollution | Utilise Hybrid Appearances Via Video Conferencing: High Court Advises Lawyers

Today, On 15th December, Amid severe pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi High Court issued an advisory to the Bar. Lawyers and self-represented litigants were advised to utilise hybrid appearances via video conferencing to reduce physical presence in court.

No Oral Mentioning, All Urgent Cases Will Be Automatically Listed Within Two Days: CJI Surya Kant Launches Major Listing Reform from Dec 1

No oral mentioning will be allowed as the Supreme Court introduces a new system where all urgent cases get automatically listed within two working days. CJI Surya Kant’s major reform from December 1 aims to ensure faster and predictable access to justice.

West Bengal SIR| Court Has No Details at This Stage: CJI Surya Kant Directs Counsel to File Application

Today, On 25th November, The Supreme Court remarked that it had no details at this stage in the urgent West Bengal SIR matter. Chief Justice Surya Kant asked the counsel to file the application and assured that the Court would examine it.

Situation Is Very Serious! Even Masks Are Not Enough: Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Attend Virtual Hearings Due to Delhi Pollution

Today, On 13rd November, Supreme Court Warns of Severe Delhi Air Pollution, Says “Situation Is Very Very Serious! Even Masks Are Not Enough.” Justice Narasimha Urges Lawyers to Use Virtual Hearings, Cautioning That Toxic Air May Cause Permanent Health Damage.

Artificial Intelligence Will Change How We Work and Live: Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath

Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath said artificial intelligence will change how we work and live, urging judges and lawyers to uphold fairness and compassion as technology tests the legal system. He delivered these remarks during the AK Sen Memorial Lecture at the India International Centre in New Delhi.

CJI BR Gavai and Judges Join Guru Purab Langar at Supreme Court to Celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 556th Birth Anniversary

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and other Supreme Court judges attended a special Guru Purab langar organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association at the court canteen. The event celebrated Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 556th birth anniversary, highlighting unity and service in the legal fraternity.

Let’s Kill All the Lawyers: Supreme Court Quotes Shakespeare, Slams Agencies Summoning Advocates

The Supreme Court, quoting Shakespeare’s famous line “Let’s kill all the lawyers,” criticised investigating agencies for summoning advocates in criminal cases, warning that such actions could infringe upon their fundamental rights and undermine the independence of the legal profession.

Supreme Court Verdict Tomorrow on Probe Agencies Summoning Lawyers for Giving Legal Advice

The Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on Friday in a suo motu case examining if probe agencies can summon advocates for offering legal opinions or representing clients under investigation. The verdict follows concerns over the ED “crossing all limits” by calling lawyers for questioning.

Delhi High Court Slams SI for Abusing, Threatening Lawyers, Warns of FIR: Policemen Cannot Think They Are Above the Law

Delhi High Court slammed a Delhi Police SI for abusing and threatening lawyers within court premises, warning of an FIR. The court emphasized, “Policemen cannot think they are above the law,” stressing their role as protectors, not predators.

All Officers Shall Go to Courts for Deposition/Evidence: Delhi Police After Lawyers Protest

Following protests by lawyers, Delhi Police has directed that all officers and personnel will physically appear in courts for deposition and evidence presentation. The directive stated, “All Police Officers/Personnel shall go to courts for deposition/evidence.”