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 inherently impossible and disputed facts must be investigated.
Read Full ArticleJustice B.V. Nagarathna urges NLU Delhi graduates to uphold legal ethics, constitutional values, ADR and judicial integrity, calling lawyers officers of the court.
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.
Supreme Court criticises BCI's action against NALSAR students, stays coercive steps and affirms students' right to peacefully protest, even against the CJI.
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.
Orissa High Court quashes service tax demand on practising advocate, citing exemption rules and warning against harassment of legal professionals.
Madras HC directs TN and Puducherry to implement lawyers' welfare schemes and ensure minimum stipends for junior advocates, addressing delays and exploitation concerns.
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