The Supreme Court finds a prima facie case of contempt over alleged non-compliance with its earlier directions on Delhi Metro and railway restrictions. It directs normal transport and internet services, ensures free movement subject to lawful restrictions, and prohibits illegal detention, particularly of peaceful, unarmed groups outside areas covered by Section 163 BNSS. The matters will be heard again on October 13, 2026.
Read Full ArticleCentral Administrative Tribunal, Jammu Bench, imposes ₹10,000 cost on Senior Advocate Jahangir Ganai for appearing without uniform during a virtual hearing and allegedly making derogatory remarks about the tribunal.
The Bombay High Court held two advocates guilty of criminal contempt for threatening a Judicial Magistrate and imposed fines, costs and Bar Council proceedings.
The Gauhati High Court set aside a ₹50,000 fine and Bar Council referral against two advocates, holding they could not be held responsible for a writ petitioner's whereabouts.
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs the State Bar Council, in consultation with High Court Bar Associations, to frame minimum stipend guidelines for junior advocates in urban and rural areas within six months.
Delhi High Court imposes ₹1 lakh cost on an advocate for appearing in a virtual hearing from a moving car, holding that the conduct violated the 2025 Video Conferencing Rules.
Karnataka High Court sentences advocate H.P. Sabjan to 15 days’ simple imprisonment for criminal contempt after he alleged a trial court judgment was passed by “match fixing.”
The Supreme Court directs provisional enrolment of law graduates whose prior degrees were obtained through distance or open mode, pending final decision on Rule 5 of the Legal Education Rules.
J&K and Ladakh High Court disposes of an Advocate’s plea alleging police harassment in a POCSO investigation, directing authorities to seek his assistance or presence strictly in accordance with law...
The Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to quash a sexual assault FIR against an advocate filed by his former client, holding that an advocate-client relationship does not make such allegations inherent...
Madras High Court refuses to quash assault case against advocate, holding that being a practising lawyer does not shield a person from criminal prosecution.
Supreme Court refuses to enhance punishment against advocate Rizwan Siddiquee for disclosing a former client's confidences on TV, dismisses his appeal too, and imposes costs on both sides.
Allahabad High Court holds that an Advocate's claim for unpaid professional fees is contractual and cannot ordinarily be enforced through writ jurisdiction where the liability is disputed.
Bar Council of India puts on hold its proposed meeting on co-option of women members to State Bar Councils, citing the Supreme Court's directions and pending election-related issues.
The Karnataka High Court refused to quash an FIR against an advocate accused of telling a litigant's mother that ₹50 lakh was needed to secure bail through a High Court judge, holding the allegation...
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