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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…
Bihar Federation of Women Lawyers Proposes Groundbreaking Initiative for Specialized Legal Representation in Crimes Against Women and Children
In a bid to address the alarming number of pending cases involving crimes against women, the Bihar Federation of Women Lawyers (BFWL) has submitted a proposal to the Bar Council of India, urging for specialized legal representation in such cases. The proposal highlights the need for immediate attention and…
Wide Disparities in Bar Council Enrollment Fees Across Indian States Spark Controversy
In a recent revelation, significant variations in enrollment fees for fresh law graduates have been uncovered across various State Bar Councils in India. The fee structures, targeted at individuals below 25 years of age in the general category, reveal a wide range of charges, prompting discussions on the need for…
54 cases pending before Supreme Court Constitution Benches, only 25 decided in last four years: Supreme Court
Headline: Supreme Court Constitution Benches Tackle Pendency with Deliberate Approach In response to an Unstarred Question posed by Adv. A.M. Ariff, the Ministry of Law and Justice has provided insights into the pending cases before various Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court. As of January 29, 2024, the data…
Gyanwapi Masjid Committee Urges Expedited Supreme Court Hearing Amidst Controversy Over Hindu Prayers Decision
New Delhi, February 1, 2024 - Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi, an Advocate on Record at the Supreme Court of India, has raised an alarm in a letter to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, citing "extreme urgency" regarding the ongoing dispute over the Gyanwapi Mosque in Varanasi. In the letter dated February 1, 2024, Ayyubi…
Lawyers seek apology from Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay for insulting Advocate General
In a startling turn of events at the Calcutta High Court, over 250 lawyers condemn Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Advocate General Kishore Datta during a court hearing last week. The incident occurred amid a heated case involving a caste certificate scam and a contentious…
CAM files petition for Zee in NCLT to enforce $10 billion merger with Sony Pictures
Mumbai, India - Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (BSE Scrip Code Equity: 505537, NSE Symbol: ZEEL EQ), a leading media and entertainment company, has issued a detailed response to recent allegations made by Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited) and Bangla…
One Nation One Election: BCI Chairman suggests Constitutional changes, political funding reforms to High-Level Committee
In a significant development, the Bar Council of India, chaired by Manan Kumar Mishra, a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court, has submitted detailed suggestions on the "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) proposal to the High Level Committee (HLC) - One Nation, One Election. The suggestions address crucial legal and…
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…
