Lawyer Kalyan Banerjee’s powerful arguments in the Calcutta High Court give hope to 32,000 primary teachers whose jobs were cancelled. The case may change the future of teacher recruitment in West Bengal.
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association Today (June 16) criticized ED’s now-withdrawn summons to senior lawyer Arvind Datar, calling it harmful to legal independence and citizens’ rights.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has cancelled its summons to Senior Advocate Arvind Datar regarding legal advice on ESOPs granted to Rashmi Saluja. The withdrawal comes amid ongoing scrutiny over alleged violations in the Rs 250 crore stock option case.
The Supreme Court criticised the growing chaos in courtrooms, saying lawyers shouting together was damaging hearings. “Ten people look at us and shout, which voice do we catch?” Justice Bhatti remarked, expressing serious concern.
The Rohini Court Bar Association (RCBA) called for a complete strike on 4th June 2025 to protest the violent attack on Advocate Dhruv Shokeen, saying it is unacceptable that police haven’t arrested all accused yet.
The Orissa High Court will remain closed for summer vacation, but arrangements have been made to hear urgent matters on specific dates. A dedicated bench will be available to handle critical cases during this period.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the removal of a civil judge for poor performance, not misconduct. Allegations like making lawyers do sit-ups were not the reason for his dismissal.
SILF President Lalit Bhasin said the Bar Council’s decision to allow foreign law firms is premature. He supported the idea but stressed that the Advocates Act should have been amended first for proper implementation.
Today, On 6th April, Supreme Court has ordered SCBA elections to be held on May 20, with the Secretary post reserved for women. The Court also said it won’t allow any challenge to the election reform report.
A senior citizen suffered a stroke at the District Court Complex in Belagavi and was found lying helpless in the parking lot. Members of the Young Belgaum Foundation rushed him to the hospital, and he is now out of danger.
