The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council after allegations surfaced that it charges Rs 2,500 for “oral interviews” before enrolling new advocates. The Court said the practice appears to violate its ruling that no Bar Council can collect fees beyond the statutory limit.
In a landmark decision, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council to develop specific guidelines that would prohibit lawyers from wearing their traditional black coats outside the confines of court premises. This directive, issued by a bench comprising Justices Sangeeta Chandra and Narendra Kumar Johari, aims to address the growing concern […]
