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Today,26th April, The Supreme Court upheld the eligibility criteria for Madhya Pradesh judicial service, requiring 3 years of legal practice or 70% in a law degree, emphasizing the need for qualified candidates. The decision dismisses objections and reinforces the requirement’s importance for the state’s judiciary, ensuring competent candidates and elevating judicial standards.
On Friday (12th April): Former Congress councillor and lawyer Ishrat Jahan, accused in the Delhi Riots case, has been allowed by a Delhi court to practice law outside the National Capital Territory of Delhi. This decision comes after her bail condition was modified, as there have been no breaches since her bail was granted. This move expands her professional opportunities beyond the NCR jurisdiction.
On wednesday (6th of March): The Kerala High Court emphasized that being appointed as an advocate commissioner is an honor, not simply a commercial endeavor. The court criticized a young lawyer’s misconception that the role was purely for monetary gain. It stressed the need for the bar and the bench to guide and nurture young legal professionals for the integrity of the legal system.