Supreme Court to hear if lawyers can be summoned by ED for giving legal advice. Bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai to take up the matter suo motu.
Senior Advocate J Sai Deepak criticised Bar and Bench for its “sly” coverage of a Supreme Court murder case, asking, “Is this how legal journalism should be conducted?” after the portal highlighted a minor courtroom exchange.
Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave retires after a 48-year-long legal journey, saying it’s time for younger lawyers to take charge. He plans to work for society and spend time with family.
Today, On 16th June, The Supreme Court once again questioned why top lawyers appear during court vacations, saying, “We don’t understand the appearance of senior counsel in vacations.” The bench expressed concern over disregarding regular court procedures during breaks.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised a 69-year-old senior advocate for cheating someone of Rs.1.68 crore by pretending to be a land broker. Rejecting his plea to quash the case, the Court said, “Shocking! You acted like a land broker.”
Today, On 9th June, Justice Bela M. Trivedi retired , leaving behind a strong judicial legacy. Her Supreme Court judgments showed bold decision-making and clear constitutional understanding, making a lasting impact despite her relatively short tenure on the bench.
The Bar Council of Kerala has issued a show cause notice to lawyer Mohammed Fayiz for including a High Court judge’s official vehicle in his enrollment video, labeling it as misconduct under the Advocates Act, 1961. Fayiz has 15 days to respond to avoid disciplinary action, facing potential legal consequences.
Madras High Court judge, Justice G.R. Swaminathan along with his wife, visited the home of a bedridden litigant’s father to personally assess his mental state, ensuring fair evaluation amid claims of unsoundness raised during the legal proceedings.
Advocate Harish Chandra Shukla faces contempt charges for accusing a judge of bias during a murder case bail hearing. The Allahabad High Court deemed his allegations serious misconduct and initiated criminal contempt proceedings against him. The case will be investigated further, with Justice Siddharth recusing himself from it.
Today, On 19th May, In the female lawyer assault case, Kerala court has granted bail to advocate Beyline Das. She was accused of assaulting a junior woman advocate, and the court’s decision allows her temporary freedom during trial proceedings.
