Required To Be Handled With Iron Rod: Allahabad HC Slams Clerk Over Missing Judicial File, Upholds Action Against Him

The Allahabad High Court upheld disciplinary action against a clerk accused of misplacing a judicial file, stressing that such misconduct threatens justice, stating the loss of any judicial record is serious and “required to be handled with iron rod.”

Interference Of Court Functioning: Chhattisgarh HC Judge Objects To CJ’s Bench-Hunting Circular, Recuses After Niece Appears

The Chhattisgarh High Court addressed judicial recusal and professional ethics as a judge stepped aside after his niece appeared as counsel, stating that the Chief Justice’s new bench-hunting circular “appears to be an interference of the Court functioning.”

Aspersions Strike at Judicial Independence: Supreme Court Upholds Contempt Action Against Lawyer Over Remarks On HC Judge

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Bombay High Court’s decision to proceed with criminal contempt against advocate Nilesh C. Ojha. It said sensationalising cases and casting reckless aspersions undermines judicial independence and breaches advocate discipline standards.

Noble Profession of Advocacy Cannot Be Tarnished: Gujarat HC Denies Bail to Law Student Posing as Advocate

The Gujarat High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to a law student accused of impersonating an advocate and misappropriating around Rs.80 lakh from multiple victims. The Court remarked, “It transpires that a noble profession of advocacy cannot be allowed to be tarnished.”

Aapne Apne Petition Me Badtameezi Ki Bhasa Likhi Hai: Supreme Court Slams Petitioner While Rejecting Caste Census Plea

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to stay the caste Census and rebuked the petitioner for using improper language. The Bench sharply questioned then, “‘Aapne apne petition me badtameezi ki bhasa likhi hai, kisse apna petition likhwaya hai?’ “

You Tried to Sell a Judge in The Open Market: Supreme Court Slams Lawyer, Refuses Bail in Rs.30 Lakh Bribery Scandal

The Supreme Court took a firm stand against corruption as it refused to hear the bail plea of a 70-year-old lawyer accused of seeking a Rs.30-lakh bribe, stating he attempted to “sell the judiciary.” The bench told him, “You tried to sell a judge in the open market.”

A Counsel Is An Officer Of The Court, Not A Mechanical Agent: Punjab & Haryana HC Says Litigants Can’t Blame Lawyer After Withdrawing Case

The Punjab & Haryana High Court said litigants cannot backtrack or blame their lawyer after withdrawing a case. It added that “a counsel is an officer of the court and not merely a mechanical agent of the litigant” while rejecting such excuses.

Judges Must Uphold Their Oath and Judicial Dharma: Justice B.V. Nagarathna

Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna said judges must honour their oath and judicial dharma even when unpopular decisions risk their elevation or extensions. She stressed that judicial review must balance transformative constitutionalism with the basic structure through courts.

Don’t Misbehave In My Court, Be Careful. You’ve Seen Me in Chandigarh: CJI Surya Kant Warns Snr Adv Mathews Nedumpara

Today, On 23rd February, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sternly rebuked Advocate Mathews Nedumpara for reckless submissions while mentioning a petition challenging the collegium system. Warning him of strict action, CJI said, “Be careful… you have seen me in Chandigarh and Delhi.”

Bar Council of Delhi Election 2026: Suspension Notices Withdrawn Against 63 Candidates After Explanations Accepted

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.