Supreme Court notifies 2026 guidelines for Senior Advocate designation, abolishing point system and interviews; introduces holistic evaluation process.
Read Full ArticleKerala 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.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Bar Council of India to review AIBE fee concerns raised in a PIL, seeking a reasoned response within 30 days.
Manan Kumar Mishra re-elected as BCI Chairman for the 7th term, reaffirming his leadership in safeguarding advocate rights and strengthening the legal profession.
SC questions senior advocate designation process, urging CJI to reconsider criteria, including the role of interviews and application-based selection.
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