Justice Aravind Kumar questioned the trend of young lawyers taking weekends off, stressing that true success requires dedication and long working hours. He said commitment to the profession is essential and limiting work time can slow down learning and growth.
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah said rising case backlog cannot be blamed solely on judges, highlighting advocates’ role in delays. He noted judges handle hundreds of daily cases, stressing pendency often stems from systemic and procedural issues beyond judicial working hours.
Justice K Babu, in his retirement address, praised the Kerala High Court Bar as the institution’s true strength. He highlighted the growing contribution of young advocates, including women, and emphasised the need for continued encouragement and protection of legal talent.
The Delhi High Court rejected a plea seeking reservation for lawyers with under ten years’ practice in Bar Council of Delhi elections. It held that granting such relief would result in impermissible complete reservation, violating provisions of the Advocates Act.
The Delhi High Court held that an advocate has no vested right to retain a chamber allotted during association with another lawyer. Upholding CAC’s decision, it ruled the petitioner was only a permissive user without entitlement in absence of governing rules.
The Supreme Court has questioned the Bar Council of India over its claim that “criminals have started entering the legal profession” while defending denial of enrollment to law graduates with pending criminal cases. The Court said such a restriction may not be valid without a clear law under the Advocates Act.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised lawyers for vandalism and violence, calling it a “sorry state of affairs” for the legal profession. The Court granted bail to toll employees and urged strict action by the Bar Council.
The Supreme Court received 293 applications from advocates seeking recognition as Senior Advocates. These applications were submitted in response to the Court’s notices issued on February 12 and 19, 2026, inviting eligible lawyers to seek the prestigious designation.
Supreme Court Justice PS Narasimha said many legal institutions were historically designed around male career patterns and must now evolve to support women lawyers. He stressed the need for structural reforms, institutional support systems, and better talent discovery to improve women’s representation in the judiciary.
CJI Surya Kant said it is worrying that a large number of law graduates are choosing corporate jobs over court practice. He urged students to gain real courtroom experience and contribute to the Bar and Bench.
