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.
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 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.
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.”
Gujarat High Court lawyers returned to work after GHCAA delegation met CJI BR Gavai, urging reconsideration of Justice Sandeep Bhatt’s transfer to Madhya Pradesh HC. The association called the decision “unfortunate” and praised Justice Bhatt as “honest and hardworking.”
Ujjain Court convicts 5 lawyers for assault on senior journalist, stressing that advocates, though well-versed in law, defied justice and dignity of court premises in a shocking attack.
Gujarat HC lawyers meet CJI, urging Collegium to reconsider Justice Sandeep Bhatt’s transfer, alleging it is linked to his orders against the registry, raising concerns over judicial independence.
The Telangana High Court accepted apologies from a litigant and two lawyers who accused a judge of bias. Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya strongly warned that personal attacks on judges damage public trust in the judiciary.
Delhi district court lawyers have decided to continue their strike today, declaring it a “protest against arbitrary notification.” The agitation includes public prosecutors, ED and CBI lawyers, and police officials refusing to appear before the courts.
CJI BR Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court cannot dictate High Court collegiums, stressing both are equal constitutional courts. He urged lawyers and judges to treat every case, no matter how small, as vital to justice and democracy.
