Lawyers

Delhi HC to hear lawyers' plea seeking action against suspended ACP, cops

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on November 6 a plea by lawyers seeking action against suspended Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashishta and other officials for allegedly threatening advocates. The matter was mentioned before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma for urgent listing. "List it on Friday," the bench said. Initially, a group of lawyers urged the court to take suo motu cognisance of the issue. The bench, however, declined to initiate proceedings on its own and asked them to file a proper plea along with all available material. On Tuesday, the lawyers had told the court that remarks such as "use of AK-47" and "kale coat ke gunde" (goons in black coats) had been made against advocates. The controversy stems from an October 23 incident at Shahdara police station, where advocate Lalit Bansal allegedly sustained a serious head injury during a scuffle. The incident was followed by a confrontation between lawyers and polic

CLAT 2027 registration deadline extended to November 7; here's how to apply

The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) has extended the CLAT 2027 application deadline to Nov 7. Candidates can apply for UG and PG law programmes on the official website

CJI Surya Kant urges law graduates to uphold justice, remain true to values

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday urged graduating law students to uphold justice, defend liberty and remain committed to constitutional values, saying the legal profession demands courage, integrity and the ability to listen to voices that often go unheard. Addressing the 34th annual convocation of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) here, he said legal education must go beyond academic learning and prepare students to engage with diverse perspectives and serve society. "I greet you not only with congratulations but also with immense expectations," the CJI said. "The purpose of legal education extends beyond learning the principles of criminal or constitutional law; it rests in the invigorating experience of encountering those who see the world differently than we do," he said. Emphasising the responsibilities of the legal profession, Surya Kant said it required not only knowledge of statutes and precedents but also the courage to stand up for justice a

Lawyers have right to peaceful protests at designated sites, says CJI

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday said that every lawyer has the right to participate in peaceful protests at designated locations. The observations were made when a bench comprising the CJI and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was told by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan that lawyers were detained and that there were instances of "police excesses" during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission. The bench agreed to list the matter for hearing on Tuesday. Sankaranarayanan raised concerns over the alleged police action against lawyers and the absence of an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in the public domain. Seeking judicial intervention, the senior lawyer urged the court to ask police to exercise restraint, alleging that lawyers had been subjected to physical force and detention during the protests. "There is no Section 163 order available at all in the public .

SC to hear pleas on hardships faced by lawyers amid Delhi protests

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Tuesday petitions, including one filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), raising concerns over difficulties faced by lawyers amid ongoing protests in the national capital. Taking note of the submissions, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, "Democratic activities must take place smoothly, but there should be no obstruction to the functioning of the Supreme Court or movement of lawyers, court staff and litigants". A bench comprising CJI Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took note of the submissions made by senior advocate and SCBA president Pradeep Rai, who highlighted various issues, including the restrictions on internet services, amid the protests. The bench agreed to take up the matter on Tuesday. The protests in Delhi are being held to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The SCBA had on Saturday condemned the reported use of "excessive force" against lawyers, who were on their

Chandra's reappointment and Tata Sons listing are not connected: Singhvi

Abhishek Singhvi said crucial provisions of the Tata Sons articles of association were not followed by the board at its meeting

Next generation must carry forward institutions of justice: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said the nation has overcome several formidable challenges in the last eight decades but much remains to be done, urging young law graduates and lawyers to be ready to shoulder the responsibilities of the future. Speaking at the national flag hoisting ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on the occasion of 80th Independence Day at the apex court premises, CJI Kant said the journey of the nation does not end with what it has accomplished. "The journey of a nation does not end with what it has accomplished. Every achievement also brings with it a renewed sense of responsibility and duty. There is much that remains to be done, and many more miles to travel in our journey ahead," he said. The programme was attended by several senior judges, lawyers and court staff. Addressing young lawyers, Kant said the responsibility carried by the Bar since the days of the freedom struggle would soon rest on their shoulders. "To our y

Nalsar controversy: Students' dissent, BCI's move, backlash, and a U-turn

Hyderabad's Nalsar University invited CJI Surya Kant to attend its convocation as chief guest, despite a campaign by students opposing his participation.

BCI revises order, allows state bar councils to enrol 2026 NALSAR graduates

The Bar Council of India (BCI) Thursday directed all state bar councils not to enrol any 2026 graduate of NALSAR University of Law as advocate until further orders but reversed this order within hours after an uproar on social media. In the first statement, BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra said it was examining allegations regarding a campaign against Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's participation in the university's convocation and had sought a report identifying those responsible. The apex statutory body for lawyers said a final decision in the matter would be taken on August 19 after considering the material placed before it. The BCI then modified its decision after the uproar on social media and allowed state bar councils to enrol 2026 graduates of NALSAR University of Law as advocates. The new notification modified the earlier order, saying the "vast majority" of the students were innocent and should not be made to suffer for the alleged misconduct of a few. In the fresh

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Banks' body can't blacklist lawyers for alleged negligence: Supreme Court

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that banks and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) cannot put the advocates in the "caution list" merely on allegations of professional negligence. Reinforcing the independence of the legal profession, a bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe held that blacklisting lawyers amounted to an impermissible encroachment upon the statutory disciplinary jurisdiction of the Bar Councils. "We direct the Bar Council of India to constitute a team of senior and junior lawyers as well as experts in the field of establishing academic institutions for considering, discussing and evolving the idea of establishing National Legal Academy (for lawyers). "We hope and trust the BCI will rise to the occasion and reflect on all these issues and inform the court of its decision," Justice Narasimha, who authored a 41-page judgement, said. The verdict clarified the scope of judicial review under Article 226 of the Constitution and held that

Won't allow senior advocates to argue during partial court working days: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not allow senior advocates to either mention matters for urgent listing or to argue in cases listed on partial court working days. The apex court said it was being done to encourage young lawyers to argue their cases during the partial court working days from today till July 12. The summer vacation in the top court has been rechristened as partial court working days. This year, three to four benches would be holding court each week during this period. "No senior advocates will be allowed in my court," Justice Vikram Nath, who was heading a bench which also comprised Justice P B Varale, said at the outset. When a senior advocate tried to mention a matter, Justice Nath said he would not allow senior lawyers to mention the matter or argue in cases listed before his bench during the partial court working days. Justice Nath said he would only permit young lawyers and advocates-on-record (AoRs) to argue before his bench during this period. Whe

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81% women lawyers find the going far tougher than men: SCBA survey

Survey highlights structural barriers, gender bias and limited opportunities, with many women lawyers reporting challenges in networking, mentorship and career progression

After 11 years, law ministry hikes fees for govt advocates across courts

The Union Law Ministry has increased the fees of advocate, who represent the central government in courts across the country, after a gap of nearly 11 years. In a notification issued on February 5, the department of legal affairs in the law ministry said that now group 'A' counsels appearing for regular appeals and defended petitions for final hearing will get Rs 21,600 per case per day, while group 'B' and 'C' counsels will be paid Rs 14,400. Earlier, the fee stood at Rs 13,500 for group A counsels and Rs 9,000 for group B and C counsels. The fee payable to government counsels was last revised in October 2015. Fees for other category of cases and setting up conferences with various central ministries has also been revised. Fee payable to counsels appearing in courts outside their headquarters -- which could be Delhi or state capitals -- has also been hiked. A top official said the hike was long overdue keeping in mind inflation and rising costs of hiring professionals. "The fe

Lawyer associations a pvt body, not 'State', outside writ jurisdiction: HC

Delhi High Court rules that lawyers' associations are private bodies, not 'State' under Article 12, and therefore not subject to writ jurisdiction

Higher ethical standards apply to lawyers contesting bar polls: SC

The standards of ethical values are higher for lawyers, the Supreme Court on Friday said while refusing to allow a plea of a Telangana lawyer who has been barred from contesting the upcoming state bar council elections on account of pending criminal complaints. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi prima facie observed that the he is not the person who should be allowed to contest the (Telangana State Bar Council) elections. The top court was hearing a plea of Rapolu Bhaskar, a prominent Telangana High Court advocate, assailing provisions of disqualification of an advocate in state Bar Council. Referring to the provisions, a lawyer, representing Bhaskar, said he was neither convicted nor punished in any matter. The standard of ethical values are higher for lawyers, the CJI said, adding lawyers often approach courts when any tainted person is contesting general elections. Referring to the recent poor public perception about ba

AIBE 20 result 2025: Final Answer Key out at allindiabarexamination.com

The AIBE-20 final answer key has been released on the official website, allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates can download the answer key PDF by visiting the site and choosing the answer key link

Apple taps Meta's chief legal officer as general counsel in latest shake-up

The latest reshuffle follows the departure last month of Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, long the No 2 to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook

Women lawyers to take on leadership roles, but barriers persist: Survey

An SCBA survey shows women lawyers keen to lead, yet gender bias, pay gaps, limited mentorship and motherhood pressures continue to restrict equal access to leadership roles