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    Incontrovertible Evidence: 67 Lawyers, Including Two Seniors, Suspended in Delhi Bar Council Elections
    Incontrovertible Evidence: 67 Lawyers, Including Two Seniors, Suspended in Delhi Bar Council Elections
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    Incontrovertible Evidence: 67 Lawyers, Including Two Seniors, Suspended in Delhi Bar Council Elections

    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.

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    Sanctity of the Lawyer-Client Relationship Violated: Delhi HC Slams DDA for Withholding Advocate’s Fees
    Sanctity of the Lawyer-Client Relationship Violated: Delhi HC Slams DDA for Withholding Advocate’s Fees
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    Sanctity of the Lawyer-Client Relationship Violated: Delhi HC Slams DDA for Withholding Advocate’s Fees

    The Delhi High Court criticized the DDA for delaying an advocate’s rightful fees, stressing that public bodies must act honourably. The court said such conduct undermines the rule of law and damages the sanctity of the lawyer-client relationship.

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    Completely Insensitive: Delhi HC Slams Police For Concealing Crucial Information & Misleading Court
    Completely Insensitive: Delhi HC Slams Police For Concealing Crucial Information & Misleading Court
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    Completely Insensitive: Delhi HC Slams Police For Concealing Crucial Information & Misleading Court

    The Delhi High Court strongly rebuked police officials for concealing vital evidence, submitting misleading status reports, and failing to assist the prosecution in a murder case. The Court called their conduct “complete insensitivity” and ordered action against them.

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    You Can’t Encroach on People’s Privacy: Delhi High Court Slams BCD Over Spam Calls to Lawyers During Bar Polls
    You Can’t Encroach on People’s Privacy: Delhi High Court Slams BCD Over Spam Calls to Lawyers During Bar Polls
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    You Can’t Encroach on People’s Privacy: Delhi High Court Slams BCD Over Spam Calls to Lawyers During Bar Polls

    The Delhi High Court criticised misuse of advocates’ contact data for election messaging, calling it a privacy breach professionals. A Bench led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia flagged harassment to Bar Council of Delhi polls.

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    Lawyers Appearing as Proxy Counsel Must Be Prepared and Know the Case Status: Delhi High Court
    Lawyers Appearing as Proxy Counsel Must Be Prepared and Know the Case Status: Delhi High Court
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    Lawyers Appearing as Proxy Counsel Must Be Prepared and Know the Case Status: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court rebuked a proxy counsel for attending a matrimonial hearing without knowing the case facts. Stressing professionalism, the Court said, “A counsel appearing as proxy must always be prepared and know the entire case status.”

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    Lawyers Have No Right to Go on Strike or Abstain from Work: Rajasthan HC Slams Protest Over Working Saturdays
    Lawyers Have No Right to Go on Strike or Abstain from Work: Rajasthan HC Slams Protest Over Working Saturdays
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    Lawyers Have No Right to Go on Strike or Abstain from Work: Rajasthan HC Slams Protest Over Working Saturdays

    The Rajasthan High Court addressed the ongoing lawyers’ strike protesting working Saturdays. The Bench emphasized that lawyers do not have the right to strike or abstain from work, as such actions put undue pressure on litigants.

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    Bombay High Court Is More Than a Building or a Roster, It’s a Culture of Sharp, Disciplined Advocacy: CJI Surya Kant
    Bombay High Court Is More Than a Building or a Roster, It’s a Culture of Sharp, Disciplined Advocacy: CJI Surya Kant
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    Bombay High Court Is More Than a Building or a Roster, It’s a Culture of Sharp, Disciplined Advocacy: CJI Surya Kant

    CJI Surya Kant said the Bombay High Court is more than a structure, reflecting sharp yet disciplined advocacy and dignity. He noted it fosters a culture where disagreement stays respectful and institutional dignity endures even during serious contest.

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    Blissfully Ignorant, It's the Litigant Who Suffers: Delhi High Court Slams Lawyers for Seeking Adjournments
    Blissfully Ignorant, It's the Litigant Who Suffers: Delhi High Court Slams Lawyers for Seeking Adjournments
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    Blissfully Ignorant, It’s the Litigant Who Suffers: Delhi High Court Slams Lawyers for Seeking Adjournments

    The Delhi High Court expressed sharp disapproval over lawyers repeatedly seeking adjournments, stressing that such delays unfairly burden litigants. “Blissfully ignorant, it’s the litigant who suffers,” the Court remarked while criticising advocates for disrupting the judicial process.

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    Trust Is Built Slowly, Lost Quickly: CJI Surya Kant Urges Young Lawyers to Work Responsibly for Justice System
    Trust Is Built Slowly, Lost Quickly: CJI Surya Kant Urges Young Lawyers to Work Responsibly for Justice System
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    Law Is Not A Shortcut To Success, It Will Test You Before It Rewards You: CJI Surya Kant To Young Lawyers

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged young lawyers to see law not as a quick route to success but as a disciplined craft requiring patience and integrity, saying it will test them before offering any meaningful reward.

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    "In poor taste": Delhi High Court slams lawyer for entering courtroom with taped mouth during hearing
    "In poor taste": Delhi High Court slams lawyer for entering courtroom with taped mouth during hearing
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    “In poor taste”: Delhi High Court Slams Lawyer for Entering Courtroom With Taped Mouth During Hearing

    The Delhi High Court criticised a senior lawyer for appearing with red tape on his mouth as a protest, calling his conduct “completely in poor taste.” The Court noted he was only asked to pause earlier because his arguments were repetitive, not because he was silenced.

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