Impacts Litigants, Judicial Institutions And Rule of Law: Plea Urges Supreme Court to Create All-India Lawyer Verification Platform Across India

A plea before the Supreme Court seeks directions to the Bar Council of India to create a nationwide advocate verification system covering enrolment, qualifications, and practice status, alongside a privacy-compliant national database of verified advocates coordinated with all State Bar Councils.

Would Be Fair, Objective, Transparent: BCI Seeks Supreme Court Approval for 30% Women Representation Formula in Bar Councils 

The Bar Council of India approached the Supreme Court of India seeking approval for a merit-based co-option process to ensure 30% women representation in state bar councils, proposing selection of unelected women candidates securing the highest votes under a 10% additional quota.

Bar Council Election Row: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging FIR Against Supervisory Committee

The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea challenging an FIR against the High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee overseeing state bar council elections, after Manan Kumar Mishra informed a bench led by Surya Kant.

You Just Want It on a Platter!: Supreme Court Refuses Plea for SC/ST Reservation in Bar Councils

Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking SC/ST reservation in Bar Councils, saying petitioners must approach authorities first. “Just because Court did something for women, you come! You just want it on a platter!” Bench remarked.

Special Electoral Roll Revision Row: Supreme Court Defers Hearing on Challenges to EC’s SIR to Jan 13

Today, On 8th January, The Supreme Court has deferred to January 13 the hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The pleas question the legality and transparency of the EC’s SIR process ahead of upcoming elections.

SIR Across States: Supreme Court Reschedules Special Intensive Revision Hearing For Tomorrow

Today, On 6th December, Supreme Court rescheduled the Special Intensive Revision hearing for tomorrow. Senior Advocate Dwivedi highlighted the Election Commission’s powers and citizen-centric constitutional provisions, while CJI noted, “If we are able to take up at 12 then we will continue till lunch.”

650 Lawyers Under Scrutiny| Verify Advocates Representing Govt In Supreme Court Yet To Clear AIBE: Delhi HC Tells Centre

The Delhi High Court directs Centre to verify claims that lawyers appointed to represent the government in the Supreme Court are yet to clear the AIBE. The Court heard a PIL challenging appointment of 650 lawyers for the Union.

PIL Seeking Representation of Women, Queer, and SC/ST Lawyers in Bar Councils: Supreme Court Issues Notice

Today, On 26th November, Supreme Court responded to a PIL seeking proportional representation of women, queer individuals, lawyers with disabilities, and members of marginalized communities in the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils. The court has now issued notice in the matter.

PIL in Supreme Court Demands Equal Representation: Women, Queer & Marginalized Lawyers Missing from Bar Councils

A new PIL filed by Advocate Yogamaya MG urges the Supreme Court to ensure fair representation of women, queer persons, and marginalized lawyers in Bar Councils. The plea highlights that only nine out of 441 council members are women, calling it a “deeply entrenched imbalance.”

Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Women’s Reservation in State Bar Councils

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a PIL seeking reservation for women advocates in State Bar Councils, aiming to address their under-representation in bar leadership and promote gender equality within India’s legal profession.