The Supreme Court cautioned lawyers against assuming that filing an adjournment slip automatically postpones proceedings. Stressing that only the Bench decides adjournments, the Court directed advocates to remain fully prepared to argue unless an adjournment is expressly granted by the Court.
The Bombay High Court assured advocates that no adverse or dismissal orders would be passed if they were unable to attend court due to severe rainfall disrupting Mumbai, Thane and Raigad. The assurance follows the IMD’s red alert warning of extremely heavy rain and flooding.
The Karnataka High Court discussed rising courtroom overcrowding issues as lawyers, litigants, and staff faced space constraints. Justice M Nagaprasanna sought suggestions from advocates to manage the situation, saying, “How? All of you give me a solution, I’ll implement it.”
The Karnataka Government appointed a new panel of law officers to represent the State before the High Court, including 42 Additional Government Advocates and 27 Government Pleaders. The appointments feature significant women representation, with 26 women lawyers selected across both categories.
Madras High Court praised a Madurai judge for courage after lawyers allegedly disrupted her courtroom. Justice L. Victoria Gowri quoted Margaret Thatcher: “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman”.
The Supreme Court of India approved an amendment to election rules issued by the Bar Council of India, allowing Bar Association office-bearers to contest State Bar Council elections without resigning from their positions first in a major relief.
LawStrings has launched LPPL Season 2, India’s first pickleball auction for lawyers, after the tremendous success of its inaugural edition. The new season of the M3M-presented league aims to further redefine engagement within the legal fraternity this year.
The election committee overseeing the Bar Council of Delhi elections has withdrawn suspension notices issued to 63 candidates for violating the model code of conduct and election rules.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.”
