The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urged CJI Surya Kant to initiate a fresh round of applications for the designation of Senior Advocates, highlighting a year-long delay and the need for transparency and regularity.
CJI BR Gavai said the Supreme Court’s decisions are the result of joint efforts by judges, lawyers, registry, and staff, not judges alone. He urged stronger coordination with Bar bodies while reflecting on unity and secular values in his farewell speech.
The Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on Friday in a suo motu case examining if probe agencies can summon advocates for offering legal opinions or representing clients under investigation. The verdict follows concerns over the ED “crossing all limits” by calling lawyers for questioning.
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) strongly condemns the fire at Nepal’s Supreme Court, calling the attack on the highest judicial institution a serious threat to the rule of law.
The Supreme Court has imposed a strict ban on photography, videography, and creating reels within the High Security Zone. Officials have clarified that the use of mobile phones, cameras, tripods, and selfie sticks is also strictly prohibited.
SCAORA has “unanimously and strongly condemned” the Delhi LG’s notification declaring police stations as venues for recording testimony. Lawyers warn it threatens judicial independence and public trust.
Supreme Court to hear if magistrate approval should be mandatory before summoning lawyers in probes. Move follows ED’s controversial summons to senior advocates in ESOP case.
SCAORA asks Chief Justice Gavai to ban videography and social media content creation by advocates inside Supreme Court premises. Citing risks to decorum, security, and public trust, the letter warns against “impermissible solicitation” and misuse of court footage.
SCAORA urges the Supreme Court to halt automated alerts to respondents, citing violation of Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and undermining the purpose of caveats in fresh case filings.
Today, On 25th June, The Supreme Court took suo motu notice after a lawyer was summoned by Gujarat Police over his client’s case. It said such actions are a “direct threat to the administration of justice” and harm legal independence.
