Supreme Court to hear if magistrate approval should be mandatory before summoning lawyers in probes. Move follows ED’s controversial summons to senior advocates in ESOP case.
The SCBA President Vikas Singh urged Chief Justice Gavai to relocate the National Judicial Museum to enhance access for lawyers and the public. This move would address infrastructure issues, creating more space for lawyers’ chambers and facilitating virtual hearings, ultimately improving convenience within the Supreme Court premises.
The Supreme Court ordered a fresh recount of votes for Junior Executive Members in the SCBA elections to resolve doubts following allegations of irregularities. Despite prior recounts affirming Vikas Singh’s presidency, the Court aimed for transparency and assurance to members, while reprimanding candidate Dr. Aggarwala for frivolous accusations against the election committee.
Vikas Singh has been re-elected as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for a fourth term. Rahul Kaushik and Pragya Baghel have been elected as Vice President and Secretary, respectively. The 2025 elections emphasized women’s representation, fulfilling a Supreme Court directive, and showcased strong alumni involvement from ILS Law College, Pune.
Last week, Vice President Dhankhar criticized the judiciary for setting deadlines on presidential decisions, suggesting it acted like a “super Parliament.” Legal experts condemned his remarks as irresponsible. BJP MP Dubey also disparaged the Supreme Court, prompting the BJP leadership to clarify their respect for the judiciary amidst concerns over recent riots related to a controversial law.
The Madras High Court urged Tamil Nadu to collaborate with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding alleged financial irregularities involving TASMAC. The Advocate General opposed cooperation, criticizing the ED’s unannounced raids. The Court emphasized the need to avoid personal pride while questioning the ED’s motives, especially ahead of upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.