Advocate Simranjit Singh Blassi, arrested for allegedly brandishing a sword and assaulting Bar members, was granted bail after the complainant informed the court they had no objection. The incident also involved another lawyer, Ravneet Kaur, whose license has been suspended.
Today, On 19th September, The Punjab and Haryana High Court has initiated a suo motu case after a lawyer waved a sword in court and assaulted Bar members. The High Court directed the Chandigarh Police to file a response in the matter.
Punjab and Haryana Bar Council suspended two lawyers for wielding a sword inside court and attacking bar leaders, stating such behaviour amounts to disrespecting the entire legal profession as it violates ethical standards and professional duties under the Advocates Act.
Google has settled its Android TV dominance case with CCI for Rs.20.2 crore, agreeing to major policy changes. However, a CCI member strongly dissented, claiming Google’s offer fails to fix core competition issues.
