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    Lawyers May Appear via Video Conferencing: Supreme Court Allows Virtual Hearings Amid AI Summit Traffic 
    Lawyers May Appear via Video Conferencing: Supreme Court Allows Virtual Hearings Amid AI Summit Traffic 
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    Lawyers May Appear via Video Conferencing: Supreme Court Allows Virtual Hearings Amid AI Summit Traffic 

    The Supreme Court of India allowed lawyers to appear via video conferencing from February 16 to February 20 due to traffic disruptions near Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit. The move followed request from Supreme Court Bar Association, officially issued.

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    Senior Advocate Designation New Guidelines Notified: Supreme Court Ends Points System and Interviews
    Senior Advocate Designation New Guidelines Notified: Supreme Court Ends Points System and Interviews
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    Senior Advocate Designation New Guidelines Notified: Supreme Court Ends Points System and Interviews

    The Supreme Court of India issued the Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates, 2026, replacing 2023 norms, following Jitender @ Kalla vs State ruling, after Full Court approval on February 10, 2026, led by Chief Justice and judges nationwide.

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    AIBE Will Be Conducted at Least Twice a Year, Final Semester Students Will Be Allowed to Sit: BCI Tells Supreme Court
    AIBE Will Be Conducted at Least Twice a Year, Final Semester Students Will Be Allowed to Sit: BCI Tells Supreme Court
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    AIBE Will Be Conducted at Least Twice a Year, Final Semester Students Will Be Allowed to Sit: BCI Tells Supreme Court

    Today, on 20th January, The Supreme Court was informed that the Bar Council of India has framed rules permitting final semester law students to appear for the All India Bar Examination. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta AIBE will be held twice yearly.

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    CJI Surya Kant at MDU Golden Jubilee: “Hard Work, Clear Goals & Discipline Are Essential for Success”
    CJI Surya Kant at MDU Golden Jubilee: “Hard Work, Clear Goals & Discipline Are Essential for Success”
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    ‘A Nation-Builder Thinks Beyond Today’s Dispute’: CJI Surya Kant’s Message to Young Lawyers at RGNUL

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called on young lawyers to look beyond courtroom victories and focus on strengthening India’s constitutional values. Addressing RGNUL graduates, he stressed integrity, compassion and curiosity as the pillars of meaningful legal careers.

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    CJI Gavai: “It’s hard to follow when lawyers skip through points”; Justice Narasimha urges young advocates to read judgments fully
    CJI Gavai: “It’s hard to follow when lawyers skip through points”; Justice Narasimha urges young advocates to read judgments fully
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    CJI Gavai: “It’s hard to follow when lawyers skip through points.” Justice Narasimha urges young advocates to read judgments fully

    The Supreme Court Bench led by CJI Gavai highlighted the need for discipline in arguments, cautioning against rushed submissions. Justice Narasimha advised younger lawyers to return to the “old-school” habit of reading judgments completely.

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