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Bar council of India pointed out that Advocates Cannot Simultaneously Practice as Full-Time Journalist

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether a practising advocate can simultaneously work as a full-time journalist. This question arose in the case…

Amendment of Advocates Act, 1961 and reservation for female advocates proposed due to lack of representation

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In a recent development, a group of 300 female lawyers from Mumbai, Maharashtra have sought for reservation of female advocates in the Bar Council of India as well as the…

Writ of Mandamus cannot be issued for compensating every COVID victim: Madras HC

While hearing two pleas seeking compensation for the families of people that have died as a result of COVID, the Madras High Court held that it cannot issue a writ…

Karnataka HC: Advocates should not take court discussions to social media

The high court has made this observation while it was brought to the notice that counsel appearing for BBMP that some advocates were posting matters discussed in court on twitter.…

Orissa High Court imposes fine on Advocate for not wearing neck band before the Court in virtual hearing

The bench of Orissa High Court observed that the profundity of the profession is complemented by the attire they wear. An advocate is expected to present himself in a dignified…

Bar Council of Delhi increased the enrollment fees

The fees payable by lawyers at the time of enrolment, has been increased by the Bar Council of Delhi, with effect from January 1, 2021. A candidate, who is applying…

Argentina legalizes abortion

After several years of pro choice advocates demanding for legalization of abortion, Argentina passed a law permitting abortions untill 14th week of pregnancy. The authority of Argentina enhanced the move…

Delhi Government Approves Rs.40 Crores to Provide Insurance to Advocates

The Delhi Government has approved a budget of more than Rs. 40 Crores under the Chief Minister Advocate Welfare Scheme which was announced last year. Delhi's Law Minister on Friday…

Lady advocates write to CJI seeking constitution of High Court-monitored probe in Hathras rape case

A collective of 47 lady advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India S. A. Bobde seeking constitution of a High Court-monitored investigation and trial…

22,061 advocates vote in favour of online polls for the Bar Council.

In the opinion poll of advocates, at least 22,061 advocates of the 28,261 members who participated as office bearers of the Bar Associations voted in favour of online elections for…