Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court emphasized that India’s laws must evolve with technological changes like AI to remain credible, effective, and globally competitive.
Attorney General R Venkataramani, during a SILF online meeting, condemned the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack, advocating for a global ‘Lawyers for Peace’ movement. He emphasized that terrorism cannot be justified by faith or religion and called for worldwide unity to eliminate such violence. The legal community expressed solidarity against terrorism.
The General Counsels’ Association of India and the Society of Indian Law Firms advocate for statutory recognition and privilege for general counsels in India. With over 50,000 practicing, they seek recognition as legal practitioners under Indian law, emphasizing the need for regulation and amendments to ensure their rights and status. The proposed changes aim to integrate general counsels into the broader legal ecosystem.
Vice-President Dhankhar emphasized urgent reforms in India’s arbitration system, agreeing with criticism from Chief Justice Chandrachud. He urged for institutional strength in driving systemic changes and envisioned India as a global arbitration hub. Additionally, he highlighted new criminal laws moving away from colonial past and stressed on the underutilization of legal expertise in the Rajya Sabha.