The Supreme Court Bar Association has urged Chief Justice Chandrachud to consider erecting statues of India’s first president, Rajendra Prasad, and the first Chief Justice of India, Justice H J Kania, within the Supreme Court premises. They believe this would honor their contributions and inspire future generations, aligning with the tradition of commemorating notable figures in Indian history.
The Supreme Court Bar Association publicly disavows President Adish Aggarwala’s request to the President of India for a presidential reference on the electoral bonds case, regarding it as an attempt to undermine the Supreme Court’s authority. This move raises concerns about the integrity and independence of legal institutions, leaving lingering questions about Aggarwala’s motivations.
The President of SCBA, Adish Aggarwala, Today assured the Delhi High Court of a general body meeting within two months to discuss amending rules to reserve two Executive Committee positions for female lawyers. This comes after a plea was dismissed by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, urging SCBA to arrange the meeting for gender representation concerns.
The Supreme Court Bar Association has made history by issuing circulars in Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, and Assamese for the first time. This pioneering move aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity within the legal community and reflects a commitment to linguistic diversity. Plans for additional languages in future communications have also been announced.
Justice Subramonium Prasad of the Delhi High Court withdrew from hearing a petition urging the SCBA to allocate at least two positions for female lawyers in its Executive Committee. Advocate Yogamaya MG initiated the plea, emphasizing the need for women’s representation in decision-making roles within the legal community to address sexual harassment effectively.
Supreme Court of India On Friday 19, January, has conferred the prestigious title of ‘Senior Advocate’ to 56 lawyers, marking a notable inclusion of 11 women in this elite group. This event is particularly noteworthy as it follows a considerable gap since the last such designation, which occurred in December 2021 when 18 lawyers were […]
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of not only maintaining a clean physical environment but also striving for a “cleaner, more transparent, and accountable legal system.” His message, resonating with the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, was read out during the celebrations held at the Supreme Court […]
Supreme Court Bar Association Denounces Police Brutality Against Advocates in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has passed a resolution on 30th August 2023, vehemently condemning the violent and ‘inhumane’ actions of the police against advocates who were protesting in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. The resolution pointedly states, “women advocates were also not […]