The Delhi High Court questioned the Bar Council of India for not conducting the qualifying exam for Indian law graduates with foreign degrees before the AIBE, calling the delay unfair. Justice Sachin Datta said, “You have created this problem; you only find a solution.”
Attorney General R. Venkataramani urged the creation of a national mediation movement, stressing that “mediation is not just a process; it is a powerful tool for national development and justice,” calling on law schools and legal professionals to promote dialogue over conflict.
Justice Surya Kant, a man of many firsts, rose from humble beginnings as the first lawyer in his family to become India’s first Haryanavi Chief Justice of India, marking a historic moment in the nation’s judicial journey and inspiring generations.
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant highlighted that AI can assist judges, lawyers, and citizens, but cannot replace the human element in justice. “Let AI guide, but judges and lawyers must be the final arbiters,” he said.
Justice P.B. Bajanthri, who served as the 46th Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, retired after a brief tenure of just one month, marking one of the shortest terms in the court’s recent judicial history.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant expressed concern over many talented young lawyers avoiding pro bono and legal aid work, preferring lucrative corporate roles. “Success in law is measured by ethical weight, not money,” he emphasized.
Kerala High Court has asked the Bar Council of India why law colleges cannot provide reservation for transgender students, citing examples from medical and engineering colleges. The Court urged BCI to consider issuing a directive for transgender seat allocation.
CJI BR Gavai said, “Strength of a legal professional lies in upholding justice, and legal education must democratise access.” He stressed that law should empower citizens, ensure fairness, and cultivate lawyers committed to protecting constitutional values.
Delhi High Court will hear on September 8 a petition challenging the NHAI notification that makes CLAT-PG scores mandatory for hiring lawyers, with the plea terming the move “arbitrary, irrational” and discriminatory against many qualified legal professionals.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasised that true success in professional life comes from determination, hard work, dedication, and commitment, not just exam scores, while addressing the golden jubilee of V.M. Salgaocar College of Law in Goa.
