The Delhi High Court criticised the Bar Council of India’s rules allowing suspension of foreign law firms based only on a preliminary inquiry, calling them “drastic” and unfair. The Court warned that the BCI must amend the rules or the bench will read them down.
Madras: The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-Crime Investigation Department (CBCID) to conduct an in-depth investigation into allegations against a fake law firm, “JMI Law Associates,” and its representatives. The allegations involve murky land transactions in the Mylapore area of Chennai.
NEW DELHI: The Union Law Ministry has introduced a draft of the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and has invited public feedback on it. The Bill aims to address modern challenges in the legal profession, improve transparency, and ensure that legal education and practice align with global standards, according to a press release issued by the Ministry.