On May 30, 2023, a misleading tweet alleged that Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai was summoned for questioning by the STF and falsely connected him to a conman. The tweet was deleted within two hours, but it damaged Rai’s reputation. AajTak later apologized, and mediation for a defamation case is ongoing.
On Friday(26th July), A Delhi court has summoned ABP News and its top officials in a criminal defamation case filed by Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai, alleging a defamatory article linked him to conman Sanjay Rai Sherpuria. The court acknowledged the defamation claim and ordered summons to be issued within 15 days for the accused. The case awaits further proceedings.
Today, On 16th May, Kapil Sibal won the SCBA President elections with 1,066 votes, indicating widespread support from the legal community. His presidency is expected to bring significant changes. This marks his fourth term as president, with notable candidates vying for the position. Sibal’s legal career and recent political endeavours reflect his commitment to judicial and electoral reforms in India.
Pradeep Rai, a candidate for SCBA President, excluded from the voters’ list, raising concerns about electoral fairness and transparency. The SCBA Election Body rejected his name, citing insufficient appearances before the Supreme Court. This exclusion, along with the rejection of 1804 advocates, calls into question the integrity of the upcoming SCBA elections, with potential ramifications for the association and Indian society.