Singer Sonu Nigam has been booked after his controversial remark linking a Kannada song demand to the Pahalgam terror attack during a Bengaluru concert, triggering strong reactions and an FIR filed against him by the police.
Members of the Supreme Court Bar Association are convening an urgent meeting to address concerns regarding a new medical insurance policy set to commence on May 5, 2025. Key issues include automatic enrollment, high premiums, and potential misuse of funds. Members demand clarification on these matters and seek transparency before implementation.
The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s remarks about the judiciary and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, labeling them defamatory and amounting to criminal contempt. The SCBA urged the Attorney General to initiate contempt proceedings against Dubey, emphasizing the need to uphold the dignity of the Supreme Court.
Kapil Sibal responded to Vice President Dhankhar’s remark that “Parliament is supreme,” stating that “Constitution is supreme.” He highlighted that neither Parliament nor the Executive has more power than the Constitution, stressing the importance of the Constitution in guiding the country’s laws and governance.
Sibal explained that even though the Basic Structure Doctrine, laid down in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case, is still in place, it can be weakened through normal laws passed by the legislature. On Monday, Senior Advocate and President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Kapil Sibal, made a serious statement regarding the Indian Constitution. […]
On April 9, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal was honored for raising over Rs. 43 crore for lawyers’ welfare through CSR initiatives as SCBA President. The funds aim to provide medical insurance and support. Sibal plans to collect Rs. 60 crore for a sustainable insurance scheme, receiving praise and support from the legal community.