The election committee overseeing the Bar Council of Delhi elections has withdrawn suspension notices issued to 63 candidates for violating the model code of conduct and election rules.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.
The Bar Council of Delhi elections descended into turmoil after 67 candidates were summarily suspended for grave violations of the Model Code of Conduct. The election committee confirmed receiving “incontrovertible evidence,” including field reports, showing serious breaches near polling zones.
Today, On 10th February, The legal community gathered in the Supreme Court to wish Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on his birthday, as lawyers across the Bar greeted him warmly. CJI Surya Kant acknowledged their wishes with a gracious “Thank you.”
The Bombay High Court has criticised the growing tendency of litigants to blame their advocates for procedural delays without initiating disciplinary action or impleading them as parties, holding that such bald allegations cannot justify condonation of delay.
The Delhi High Court expressed sharp disapproval over lawyers repeatedly seeking adjournments, stressing that such delays unfairly burden litigants. “Blissfully ignorant, it’s the litigant who suffers,” the Court remarked while criticising advocates for disrupting the judicial process.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged young lawyers to see law not as a quick route to success but as a disciplined craft requiring patience and integrity, saying it will test them before offering any meaningful reward.
Today, On 22nd December, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged lawyers to approach the Supreme Court Registry for urgent hearings. He emphasized that lawyers must provide valid reasons for urgency so that the cases can be properly scrutinised and listed accordingly.
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 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.
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.
