Bar Council of India
The Supreme Court ruled banks cannot blacklist advocates through caution lists, held only the Bar Council can discipline lawyers, and directed the BCI to establish a National Legal Academy.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court sets aside NCLT, NCLAT orders over AI-hallucinated fake citations, declares zero tolerance, and directs Bar Council to frame disciplinary guidelines.
Delhi HC stays BCD's suspension of ex-DHCBA president Rajiv Khosla and three lawyers accused of misbehaving with returning officer during vote count.
Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court ruling barring detention of law students from exams due to low attendance; hearing set for July 21, 2026.
Bombay HC considers 21-point interim guidelines to protect advocates from violence, including safeguards against arrest and intimidation.
BCI moves Supreme Court seeking approval for vote-based co-option of women candidates under 10% quota in State Bar Councils.
Supreme Court forms two new Election Tribunals for State Bar Council poll disputes; Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani named a member.
CJI Surya Kant calls for CBI verification of Delhi lawyers’ law degrees, raising concerns over fake LLB certificates and BCI inaction.
BCI seeks details on Mamata Banerjee’s advocate status after her appearance in lawyer’s robes before the Calcutta High Court.
Supreme Court questions Delhi HC ruling allowing law students with attendance shortages to appear in exams, citing concerns over academic discipline.
Supreme Court quashes BCI warning against advocate after both disciplinary committees found misconduct complaint baseless and motivated.
BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
Bar Council of India issues notices to Geeta Institute of Law over alleged Rs 1,500 farewell fee linked to admit cards and exams; seeks compliance in 48 hours.
J&K High Court issues circular urging advocates to maintain decorum; warns against vulgar or inappropriate events at Bar Associations.
Kerala High Court imposes ₹50,000 cost on advocates for stalling execution over fee dispute; rules unpaid fees cannot justify halting proceedings.
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![High Court Imposes ₹50,000 Cost on Two Advocates for Stalling Execution Proceedings Over Unpaid Fee Dispute; Holds Advocate Has No Right to Halt Legal Proceedings Until Fee Claim Is Settled [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_6770_Kerala_HC_Fines.webp)
