Today, On 1st March, Manan Kumar Mishra has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the seventh consecutive term. A Rajya Sabha member from Bihar, he is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His continued leadership reflects his strong influence in the legal fraternity. Mishra has played a key role in shaping legal policies and regulations in India.
The victories of imprisoned candidates Amritpal Singh and Sheikh Abdul Rashid have raised questions about their eligibility as Members of Parliament in India. Despite their wins in the Khadoor Sahib and Baramulla constituencies, their ability to serve in the Lok Sabha hinges on the legal framework and the implications of their criminal charges. If convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for two years, they will automatically lose their seats. Past cases indicate that incarcerated individuals have been granted permission to temporarily fulfill their elected duties, but the final decision will ultimately rest with the House. Singh, detained under the National Security Act (NSA), has been vocal about his initiatives against drug abuse in Punjab, while Rashid faces charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and ran for election on an Awami Ittehad Party ticket.
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Today, On 27th May, A Delhi court denied bail to Bibhav Kumar, an aide of Arvind Kejriwal, accused of assaulting AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The incident, with political implications due to the individuals involved, has legal and socio-cultural significance. Kumar’s association with Kejriwal and the AAP makes the case politically impactful, affecting the party’s image and potential electoral prospects.