Today, On 24th October, the Supreme Court criticized a petition requesting an investigation into Karnataka High Court Judge M. Nagaprasanna’s recusal, allowing its withdrawal. The Court deemed the petition inappropriate, expressing concerns about potential misinterpretations of judicial conduct and emphasizing the importance of respecting judicial discretion without implying ulterior motives against judges.
Today, On 21st October, the Supreme Court found Senior Advocate Rishi Malhotra made false statements in at least 15 cases, leading to concerns over Advocate-on-Record (AoR) guidelines. The Court appointed Dr. S. Muralidhar as Amicus Curiae and scheduled a hearing for November 11 to address these issues and reform oversight of AoRs.
Today (23rd May): Delhi High Court directs Bar Council to assess fitness of elderly lawyer due to “acute behavioral issues” observed during court appearance. Justices Kait and Jain highlight lawyer’s erratic behavior and poor vision as unbecoming of legal professional. Lawyer discharged with caution to maintain courtroom decorum in future appearances. Registry instructed to communicate order to Bar Council for assessment.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court issued a notice to lawyer Sanjeev Kumar for posting contemptuous comments during a video conference hearing. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta ordered Kumar to explain why contempt of court proceedings should not be initiated against him. The court emphasized the need to maintain decorum and respect for the judicial process.
Today(on 13th April), Chief Justice DY Chandrachud led a discussion on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the legal sector, emphasizing its potential to improve processes while cautioning against risks like bias. He advocated for ethical and responsible AI utilization, foreseeing its empowerment of society and judicial institutions. Practical applications and potential pitfalls were also addressed.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court prohibits lawyers from taking clients’ compensation as fees, deeming it misconduct. A dispute arose when a litigant challenged her lawyer’s request for a share of her Rs. 13.5 lakh Lok Adalat compensation. The Court condemned such behavior and ordered prompt release of the compensation to the claimant.
Today (27th March) A formal complaint has been lodged with the Delhi High Court against Aam Aadmi Party’s legal cell for organizing protests within court premises following Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest. Advocate Vaibhav Singh seeks to halt the demonstrations and urges investigation into potential professional misconduct by the Bar Councils of India and Delhi. The complaint specifically targets the AAP’s Legal Cell’s Vice-Chairman, Sanjiv Nasiar, for making false allegations and using court spaces for political purposes, calling for appropriate penalties.
Today(On March 22nd), The Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court strongly criticized lawyers for disrupting Courtroom No. 8 with a political meeting, stressing the need to uphold courtroom sanctity. He condemned their intimidation of staff and proposed security upgrades, including locking courtrooms at night. Additional Solicitor General Chakrabarti will conduct an investigation in response.
Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, a BJP leader, was assaulted at a Noida court despite agreeing to adjourn a matter. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) condemned the aggression, expressing deep concern and calling for decisive action against the perpetrator. The SCBA emphasized maintaining ethical standards and decorum within the legal profession.
Yesterday(on 18th March),The Madras High Court upheld the suspension of former additional district judge A Rajasekaran for participating in a controversial conference call with the prime accused in a murder case, former Kanchi seer, Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi. The decision dismissed Rajasekaran’s petition and emphasized the seriousness of the charges, resulting in his dismissal from service.