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BCI urges Bar Associations to refrain from strikes over new criminal laws

By Jhanak-Singh 27 June, 2024 02:38 PM

BCI urges Bar Associations to avoid strikes over new criminal laws, promises committee for amendments amid widespread concerns.

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Madras HC directs TN, Puducherry to implement Lawyers' Welfare Schemes and ensure minimum pay for junior advocates [Read Order]

Madras HC directs TN and Puducherry to implement lawyers' welfare schemes and ensure minimum stipends for junior advocates, addressing delays and exploitation concerns.

BY Saket-Sourav- 10 June, 2024 12:03 PM

Judiciary

Delhi HC asks BCI, BCD to decide on representation seeking ‘stipend & fair remuneration guidelines’ for new advocates

Delhi HC has asked BCI and BCD to decide on representation seeking fair remuneration for new advocates.

BY Rintu-Mariam-Biju 11 February, 2024 11:44 AM

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Foreign law firms' entry in India: Delhi HC seeks BCI's response in plea challenging move

Delhi High Court seeks BCI's response on plea challenging its notification permitting the entry of foreign law firms and lawyers in India.

BY Shreya-Agarwal- 10 February, 2024 10:49 AM

Judiciary

"Stop calling me 'My Lord' in return for half of my salary": Supreme Court judge shuns colonial-era practice

While in 2006, the Bar Council of India had passed a resolution that no advocate would address judges as "My Lords" and "Your Lordships", it failed to be followed in practice. A Supreme Court judge's recent reaction to being called 'My Lord' brought up the matter again.

BY Harshvardhan-Sharma 03 November, 2023 04:16 PM

Executive / 25 September, 2023 02:32 PM

Prime Minister Modi Advocates Simple Legal Language and Accessible Laws To Make Common Man Understand It

In his address at the International Lawyers Conference 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscores the importance of simplifying legal language and processes for common citizens. He discusses effor...

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Legal Insiders / 25 September, 2023 02:12 PM

Bipartisan effort in passage of women's reservation bill in Parliament: CJI

Discover the commendable bipartisan effort behind the passage of the women's reservation bill in Parliament, as highlighted by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud. Explore the significance of institutional ...

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Judiciary / 05 September, 2023 11:55 AM

Supreme Court upholds order to bar Advocate from practice for running taxi service [Read Order]

The Supreme Court upholds the decision to bar an advocate from practicing law for one year due to misconduct related to running a taxi service. The court found serious allegations against the appellan...

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