After the tragic suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who alleged false dowry harassment claims, the Chairman of the Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra, has called for reforms to Section 498A of the IPC. He advocates for making it bailable and suggests that preliminary inquiries should precede filing FIRs to prevent misuse of the law.
India faces growing security threats from neighboring countries and must learn from recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, according to BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. He emphasized the need for vigilance and urged the legal fraternity to educate the public about internal and external threats to national security. These concerns reflect broader anxieties within India’s leadership about regional stability and the role of the legal community.
Today, On 20th August, The BJP nominated Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections from Bihar, despite his lack of political background. This move indicates the party’s strategic positioning across states and its intent to diversify representation. Mishra had previously praised PM Modi, signaling his alignment with the BJP.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) urged the Central government to come up with a medical/health insurance scheme for advocates and their families, and to implement the Advocates Protection and Compensation Bill. In a letter addressed to Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra highlighted issues that affect the welfare and security of the legal fraternity.
The SILF has requested the BCI to discuss new rules allowing foreign lawyers and firms to enter India before official notification. The BCI plans to implement these regulations by the end of July. SILF supports the initiative but raised concerns about timing and implementation, urging for discussions before the rules are notified.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress in response to a letter from 600 lawyers to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, alleging efforts to influence the judiciary and tarnish the courts’ reputation. The letter seeks protective measures from the Supreme Court. The lawyers accuse a “vested interest group” of attempting to exert undue influence, tarnish the courts’ reputation, and undermine public trust.
Over 600 lawyers have written a letter to the Chief Justice Of India D Y Chandrachud raising serious concerns against the actions of a “specific interest group” aiming to undermine the judiciary. The letter to CJI by senior members of the bar has requested the Supreme Court to take protective measures against these attacks.
In a groundbreaking move, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has submitted a comprehensive set of suggestions to the High-Level Committee, advocating for the implementation of “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE). This initiative, spearheaded by BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, aims to synchronize the electoral processes of central and state governments, proposing a series of […]