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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting approving the appointment of former Chief Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). A notification will be issued soon. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani currently acts as Chairperson following Chandrachud’s retirement on November 8.
A group of Indian legal professionals opposes the BCI, Bar Council of India’s recent notification imposing new regulations for law colleges, including criminal background checks and biometric attendance. They criticize the lack of transparency, clarity, and justification for these measures, arguing they’re unconstitutional, invasive, and disproportionately target law students. They demand immediate withdrawal.
The Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association today have restricted law intern access to the Supreme Court premises due to overcrowding. They have requested limiting entry to specific days, enforcing a one intern per advocate rule, and designating a space for interns. This is in response to interns occupying facilities, leading to a lack of seating for members.
The Central Government today appointed former Madras High Court judge, Justice PN Prakash, as the Special Public Prosecutor for NIA cases before the Supreme Court. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the appointment. Justice Prakash will represent the NIA in several pending cases. He was designated as a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court after retirement.
The West Bengal Government today has set up a seven-member committee, led by a retired judge of the Calcutta High Court, to review three new criminal laws that replaced the British-era laws on July 1. The committee, including state ministers, the advocate general, and police officials, will submit its findings within three months. West Bengal is the third state to amend these laws.