Today, on 26th November, the 76th Constitution Day, CJI Surya Kant said Article 32 is the heart and soul of the Constitution, stressing that justice becomes real only when citizens can access courts without hurdles. He urged steps to bridge the gap between rights and reality.
Vikas Singh has been re-elected as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for a fourth term. Rahul Kaushik and Pragya Baghel have been elected as Vice President and Secretary, respectively. The 2025 elections emphasized women’s representation, fulfilling a Supreme Court directive, and showcased strong alumni involvement from ILS Law College, Pune.
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Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, who currently presides over the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Today (Oct 26) delivered a captivating lecture at the Sikkim Judicial Academy. Renowned for his legal acumen and extensive experience, Sibal addressed fundamental issues concerning judicial independence, constitutional principles, and systemic reforms. From his opening statement to the conclusion, Sibal’s address was both a critical analysis and a clarion call for meaningful reforms within the Indian judiciary.
Kapil Sibal, during a Sikkim Judicial Academy lecture, today (26th Oct) criticized the Collegium system for judicial appointments, claiming it lacks merit and creates challenges. He noted that liberal judges often alter their judgments when elevated to Chief Justice due to ambitions for the Supreme Court, leading to a questionable judicial hierarchy that undermines independence.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and President of Supreme Court Bar Association Kapil Sibal Today (Sept 19) took a round of an ongoing health camp within the premises. They had a candid chat over the health check-ups. “This is an excellent initiative by the members of the Bar and Rotary Club to provide basic medical diagnostic testing within the premises of the Supreme Court, it will help our lawyers, their clerks, the young interns, to raise awareness about good health. So, I applaud the SC Bar Association and Rotary club for organising this for the benefit of the community,” says CJI.
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Adish Aggarwala cautioned SCBA President Kapil Sibal about a potential no-confidence motion due to a controversial resolution regarding the RG Kar incident. He accused Sibal of a conflict of interest and demanded a public apology and withdrawal of the resolution. The Supreme Court also voiced concerns about the case and the handling by West Bengal police.
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Today, On 22nd August, Members of the SCBA Executive Committee objected to a resolution signed by Kapil Sibal regarding the RG Kar Hospital incident, claiming it was not presented for consideration. The resolution expressed concern over prevailing malaise and hoped to prevent similar incidents across the country. The Supreme Court also criticized the handling of the case by the West Bengal police.
Senior Advocates Tushar Mehta and SCBA President Kapil Sibal met with Chief Justice DY Chandrachud to revisit the process governing the senior designation. They discussed concerns about the current criteria and proposed a revised approach involving judges observing identified lawyers for a year before a secret ballot. The meeting aimed for a comprehensive review, not the specific designation of individuals.
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for reforms in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and proposed to establish a committee for this purpose. It sought input from SCBA members and highlighted the importance of evolving rules to address contemporary challenges, aiming to strengthen the association’s role and uphold the integrity of the judiciary.