The Delhi High Court will hear a plea on September 3 challenging the Lieutenant Governor’s order that allows police officials to record evidence virtually from police stations, amid the ongoing strike by lawyers in the capital’s district judiciary.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association has demanded withdrawal of the LG’s notification allowing police officers to testify from stations via video conferencing. Lawyers warn it endangers fair trial rights and judicial integrity.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has strongly opposed the Delhi LG’s notification designating police stations for recording evidence of police officials. SCBA calls the move “arbitrary, unlawful, and against natural justice.”
CJI B R Gavai stressed that litigation alone cannot deliver justice and urged wider use of legal aid and mediation. With 5.36 crore cases pending, SCBA president Vikas Singh said mediation could drastically reduce India’s backlog.
CJI BR Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court cannot dictate High Court collegiums, stressing both are equal constitutional courts. He urged lawyers and judges to treat every case, no matter how small, as vital to justice and democracy.
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.
The SCBA President Vikas Singh urged Chief Justice Gavai to relocate the National Judicial Museum to enhance access for lawyers and the public. This move would address infrastructure issues, creating more space for lawyers’ chambers and facilitating virtual hearings, ultimately improving convenience within the Supreme Court premises.
Ahmedabad plane crash turns celebration into tragedy as law student Dipanshi, who delayed her return to London to celebrate her parents’ anniversary, dies after the flight change. “She wanted to celebrate it with them,” said a relative.
The Supreme Court Bar Association expressed grief over the Ahmedabad air tragedy, stating it was “deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash.” It extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for peace.
The Rohini Court Bar Association (RCBA) called for a complete strike on 4th June 2025 to protest the violent attack on Advocate Dhruv Shokeen, saying it is unacceptable that police haven’t arrested all accused yet.
