Focus On Integrity, Patience Over Social Media Validation, LinkedIn Posts Mostly Exaggerated: Justice B V Nagarathna To Young Lawyers

Justice B. V. Nagarathna urged aspiring lawyers to ignore the glamour around the legal profession and instead build patience, discipline, and integrity. She said LinkedIn often shows exaggerated achievements, reminding young lawyers that progress is not linear and today’s efforts may bring unexpected success in the future.

BREAKING| Practice Is Important, But The Impact On Young Talent Matters Too: Supreme Court On 3-Year Practice Rule For Judicial Service

Today, On 26th February, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the three-year practice requirement for entry-level judicial service, especially its impact on women aspirants. The Chief Justice said, “No doubt practice is important, but we also have to see the impact on young talent.”

Don’t Misbehave In My Court, Be Careful. You’ve Seen Me in Chandigarh: CJI Surya Kant Warns Snr Adv Mathews Nedumpara

Today, On 23rd February, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sternly rebuked Advocate Mathews Nedumpara for reckless submissions while mentioning a petition challenging the collegium system. Warning him of strict action, CJI said, “Be careful… you have seen me in Chandigarh and Delhi.”

Bar Council of Delhi Election 2026: Suspension Notices Withdrawn Against 63 Candidates After Explanations Accepted

The election committee overseeing the Bar Council of Delhi elections has withdrawn suspension notices issued to 63 candidates for violating the model code of conduct and election rules. The committee reversed the action after reviewing their explanations today.

Incontrovertible Evidence: 67 Lawyers, Including Two Seniors, Suspended in Delhi Bar Council Elections

The Bar Council of Delhi elections descended into turmoil after 67 candidates were summarily suspended for grave violations of the Model Code of Conduct. The election committee confirmed receiving “incontrovertible evidence,” including field reports, showing serious breaches near polling zones.

Sanctity of the Lawyer-Client Relationship Violated: Delhi HC Slams DDA for Withholding Advocate’s Fees

The Delhi High Court criticized the DDA for delaying an advocate’s rightful fees, stressing that public bodies must act honourably. The court said such conduct undermines the rule of law and damages the sanctity of the lawyer-client relationship.

First Generation Lawyers Have No Support to Establish Their Practice: Rajasthan HC Condones Delay, Directs Fund For Law Books for Junior Advocates

The Rajasthan High Court, led by Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, urged creation of a Junior Advocates Welfare Fund while hearing a motor accident appeal by Meena Devi against Rahul Haldiya from a 2017 Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Dausa award.

Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries Can’t Appear Before Tribunals; Only Enrolled Advocates Can Practice: Tax Lawyers To Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court heard pleas by the Bar Council of India and Association of Tax Lawyers opposing non-advocates in tribunals. Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain noted Section 30 grants enrolled advocates exclusive rights of appearance nationwide.

Supreme Court Lawyers Join Together to Wish CJI Surya Kant on His Birthday

Today, On 10th February, The legal community gathered in the Supreme Court to wish Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on his birthday, as lawyers across the Bar greeted him warmly. CJI Surya Kant acknowledged their wishes with a gracious “Thank you.”

Very Dangerous and Emerging Trend: Karnataka High Court Condemns Litigants Filing Criminal Cases Against Opposite Lawyers

The Karnataka High Court warned of a very dangerous emerging trend where litigants intentionally file criminal cases and level false allegations against opposite lawyers. Justice M Nagaprasanna said such implausible accusations are being used to scare advocates from representing their clients.