News Update Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses Writ Petition – Consumer Complaints Against Advocates for Deficiency in Legal Services Not Maintainable 11 Jul 2026 The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that a complaint alleging deficiency in service by an advocate cannot be maintained under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, citing the Supreme Court’s…
News Update… Supreme Court Quashes Advocate’s Inclusion in IBA Caution List – Limits List to Fraud Cases; Reinforces Bar Councils’ Exclusive Disciplinary Role 7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026 The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of advocate Ajay Vijh and directed immediate removal of his name from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Caution List. Background Ajay Vijh, a panel…
News Update… Supreme Court: Judiciary Cannot Thrust Its Views on Legal Education; Wider Deliberation Needed to Reform 5-Year LL.B Course 16 Mar 202616 Mar 2026 The Supreme Court on Monday observed that it cannot impose its views on matters concerning legal education while hearing a public interest litigation seeking reduction of the five-year integrated LL.B.…
Articles Outrage Erupts in Supreme Court: Advocate’s Dramatic Shoe Protest Targets CJI Gavai Over ‘Sanatan’ Remarks 6 Oct 2025 The Supreme Court of India was rocked by an unprecedented incident on Monday when a 71-year-old advocate, dressed in traditional black robes, attempted to hurl a shoe towards Chief Justice…
News Update Kerala High Court Rules Against Collection of Certificate Verification Fee by Bar Council 2 Jan 20252 Jan 2025 The Kerala High Court has held that the Bar Council of Kerala cannot collect fees from applicants for verifying their certificates with universities and examination boards. The Court further ruled…
News Update Bar council of India pointed out that Advocates Cannot Simultaneously Practice as Full-Time Journalist 16 Dec 2024 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…
News Update Supreme Court Dismisses Plea to Bar Politically Affiliated Lawyers from Holding Bar Body Positions 6 Dec 20246 Dec 2024 On December 6, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to prohibit individuals affiliated with political parties from becoming office-bearers of Bar Associations and Bar Councils. A bench comprising Justice…
News Update Supreme Court Upholds Five-Year Suspension of Advocate Over Misconduct 3 Dec 20244 Sep 2025 On December 3, 2024, the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Bar Council of India's decision to suspend an advocate, Akshaya Katiyar, for five years due to misconduct. The…
News Update CJI Highlights Exodus of Young Lawyers from Litigation 17 Nov 2024 Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, recently raised concerns over the growing trend of young lawyers abandoning litigation for corporate roles or managerial positions. Speaking at a felicitation event…
News Update BCI to request for basic laptops or iPads for needy lawyers 14 Aug 202014 Aug 2020 The Bar Council of India has determined to form certain urgent and vital requests from the Centre and State governments. The BCI Chairman can write to the Prime Minister and…
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