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Bar Council of Kerala Elections Scheduled to Take Place on April 17: Bar Council of Kerala
The elections to the Bar Council of Kerala will be conducted on 17 April 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM at various polling booths across the State. The election process is being carried out under the supervision of a High-Powered Election Committee appointed by the Supreme Court of India to ensure transparency and fairness…
Abetment to Suicide Case Against Punjab Lawyer Quashed; Court Holds “Refusal to Marry Cannot Be Treated as Instigation”: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in the case concerning allegations of abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code. The case involved Yadwinder Singh @ Sunny, a lawyer from Punjab, who was accused of abetting the suicide of a 26-year-old government advocate in Amritsar.…
SCAORA Urges CJI to Curb Reels and Videography in Court Premises: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has expressed strong concern over the growing trend of lawyers creating video reels and promotional content within the Supreme Court premises, including restricted and high-security zones. The complaint was addressed to Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai,…
Supreme Court Notifies Guidelines For Retention And Destruction Of Non-Judicial Records: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has introduced a structured policy for the retention and destruction of administrative records across all its registry branches. These instructions aim to bring clarity and uniformity in managing files, documents, and records, which were previously outside the scope of existing legal…
Supreme Court Notice - Changes in Court Proceedings for 25.11.2024
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice regarding the cancellation of sittings scheduled for 25th November 2024 (Monday). The notice states that Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pankaj Mithal will not be holding court on this date, leading to the cancellation of their…
Supreme Court Amends Rules for Court Sittings and Petition Hearings During Holidays and Partial Working Days
The Supreme Court of India has made significant amendments to the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, under the powers conferred by Article 145 of the Constitution of India, with approval from the President. The changes, officially published on November 6, 2024, come into force immediately. These amendments aim to streamline…
Supreme Court confers Senior Designation on five more lawyers
In a significant development, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India and the esteemed Judges of the Supreme Court of India, during a Full Court Meeting convened on Wednesday, 6th March 2024, have officially designated a select group of Advocates-on-Record and Advocates as Senior Advocates. The following legal…
Supreme Court Introduces New Procedure for Adjournment Requests
In a recent circular dated 14th February 2024, the Supreme Court of India has outlined a new procedure and modalities regarding the circulation of letters for adjournment of cases. The circular, signed by Registrar (Judl. Administration) Puneet Sehgal and Registrar (Judl. Listing) Pavanesh D., aims to streamline the…
Breaking News: Supreme Court Introduces Digital Paper Books for Advocates-on-Record
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a notice regarding the sharing of scanned (digitized) paper books with Advocates-on-Record on a pilot basis. The move aims to address concerns related to variations in reference to page numbers of scanned documents during court proceedings, causing…
Supreme Court Designates 56 Advocates As Senior Advocates, 11 Among Them Women
Supreme Court of India Announces New Senior Advocates In a Full Court Meeting convened on Friday, January 19, 2024, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India and the esteemed Judges of the Supreme Court have officially designated a group of accomplished legal professionals as Senior Advocates. The designation is effective as…
