J&K High Court issues circular urging advocates to maintain decorum; warns against vulgar or inappropriate events at Bar Associations.
Read Full ArticleKerala High Court imposes ₹50,000 cost on advocates for stalling execution over fee dispute; rules unpaid fees cannot justify halting proceedings.
BCI informs Supreme Court it has withdrawn the three-year moratorium on new law colleges, allowing institutions to apply for approvals for upcoming sessions.
Supreme Court notifies 2026 guidelines for Senior Advocate designation, abolishing point system and interviews; introduces holistic evaluation process.
Kerala High Court quashes Kollam Bar Association’s ICC, holding bar associations are not “employers” under the POSH Act.
Madras High Court refers to larger bench to reconsider bar on enrolment of law graduates with pending criminal cases under Advocates Act.
Supreme Court presses Bar Council of India to consider reservation for advocates with disabilities, stressing constitutional equality and inclusive Bar governance.
Supreme Court seeks explanation from UP Bar Council over allegations of charging ₹2,500 for oral interviews, potentially bypassing enrollment fee limits.
Supreme Court orders 30% reservation for women in State Bar Councils; SCWLA welcomes the landmark verdict as a major step toward gender equality in the legal profession.
Supreme Court orders BCI to ensure 30% reservation for women in all State Bar Councils, deeming rules amended to achieve gender parity in legal governance.
Supreme Court issues notice on PIL seeking proportional representation of women, queer, SC/ST and disabled lawyers in Bar Councils to ensure inclusive governance.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea seeking application of the POSH Act to women advocates and mandating ICCs in Bar Councils and Bar Associations.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea seeking one-third reservation for women in all State Bar Councils to ensure gender equality in legal governance.
SC: Complaint against advocate cannot be sent to disciplinary committee without recording reasons; cryptic orders risk career and image.
SC rules out points-based assessment and interviews for senior advocate designation, citing dignity and subjectivity; asks HCs to frame new rules in 4 months.
Meghalaya HC quashed a POCSO case after noting the consensual relationship, marriage between parties, and birth of their child.
08 May, 2026 06:06 PM
Kerala High Court upheld conviction under IPC Sections 354, 377 & 450 for sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl, affirming Section 377 applies to minors.
08 May, 2026 11:30 AM
India’s Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,476 crore deal with BEL for advanced electronic warfare systems under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, boosting indigenous defence production and Indian Army capabilities.
08 May, 2026 11:51 AM
Madras High Court upheld contempt proceedings against advocates accused of disrupting remand hearings and pressuring a Judicial Magistrate.
08 May, 2026 11:38 AM
State Cannot Evade Child Welfare Duties Through NGOs: Bombay High Court Directs Maharashtra to Frame Grant Policy
08 May, 2026 04:11 PM
Delhi High Court refers to Larger Bench issue on when accused must be heard under Section 223 BNSS before taking cognizance.
09 May, 2026 10:25 AM
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