The New Delhi Bar Association has demanded an increase in the pecuniary jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from Rs 2 crore to Rs 20 crore, citing rising case pendency and outdated limits. The association said this move would speed up trials and ease the burden on the Delhi High Court.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association and New Delhi Bar Association condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in loss of innocent lives. Legal bodies expressed sorrow, urged government action, and united in symbolic protests, emphasizing the need for peace, justice, and national integrity against such cowardly acts.
Today, On 10th April, The Patiala House Court Bar Association said it is fully committed to ensuring a fair and transparent trial for Tahawwur Rana in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case. They stressed that justice should be served without any bias. The association also assured full cooperation with legal procedures. This comes as India prepares for Rana’s extradition and trial.
The New Delhi Bar Association requested a reprieve from the Principal District & Sessions Judge for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Bhagwan Shri Ram in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, foreseeing advocate and litigant absence. This highlights the intersection of religious events and legal obligations in India, as well as the cultural significance of the Ram Mandir inauguration.
