BCI Removes Lawyer Enrolled on Fake Degree; Exposes Deep Collusion Inside Bar Council of Delhi

The Bar Council of India has struck off a Delhi advocate after confirming he enrolled using forged documents. The BCI has also uncovered suspected collusion involving touts, insiders and long-serving BCD staff.

Advocates’ Degrees Found Fake/Forged: Delhi Bar Council Revokes Licenses of Over 100 Lawyers

Delhi Bar Council has taken big action by revoking the licenses of over 100 lawyers after finding their degrees fake or forged. Authorities said these advocates enrolled with misrepresentation, and strict measures were needed to protect legal integrity.

Bar Council Issues Notice to 16 Lawyers Over Bench Hunting in Punjab & Haryana High Court; Singhvi and Rohatgi Also to Respond

The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has issued notices to 16 advocates regarding allegations of bench hunting at the High Court. Senior Advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Mukul Rohatgi will also be asked to respond to the Privilege Committee.

Judging Requires Empathy and Wisdom, Not Just Mechanics: Delhi HC Justice C D Singh

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, during his farewell, emphasized that judging goes beyond mere law application; it requires empathy and understanding of those affected. He highlighted the balance of wisdom and compassion, urging legal professionals to restore faith in the judiciary amid rising public skepticism. The legal system must exemplify humanity, not bureaucracy.

Madras High Court Orders CBCID Probe into Allegations Against ‘Fake’ Law Firm JMI Law Associates

Madras: The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-Crime Investigation Department (CBCID) to conduct an in-depth investigation into allegations against a fake law firm, “JMI Law Associates,” and its representatives. The allegations involve murky land transactions in the Mylapore area of Chennai.