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SCWLA condemns Kanpur Bar Holi event, seeks apology, disciplinary action & gender sensitisation norms over alleged objectification of women.
Read Full ArticleBCI informs Supreme Court it has withdrawn the three-year moratorium on new law colleges, allowing institutions to apply for approvals for upcoming sessions.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 invokes Article 142 to curb rising student suicides, mandating reporting, mental health reforms, and systemic accountability in HEIs.
Madras High Court refers to larger bench to reconsider bar on enrolment of law graduates with pending criminal cases under Advocates Act.
Delhi High Court gives Centre 8 weeks to verify AIBE status of 650 empanelled Supreme Court lawyers and directs formulation of a transparent empanelment policy.
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.
Delhi HC rules no law student can be barred from exams or academic progress for low attendance; directs BCI to rethink attendance norms and strengthen grievance systems.
Adv. Ilin Saraswat urges action after CJI attack linked to misreporting. Paper roll, not shoe; debate grows on regulating live courtroom reporting.
SC warns State Bar Councils to stop charging over ₹750 enrollment fee or face contempt; directs BCI to issue circular, return applicants’ documents immediately.
Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026 narrows definition, mandates medical certification, and raises concerns over violation of NALSA judgment and fundamental rights.
26 March, 2026 07:12 PM
UK High Court rejects Nirav Modi’s plea to reopen extradition appeal, holding India’s assurances against interrogation comprehensive and reliable.
26 March, 2026 08:26 PM
SC restores conviction in child rape case, reverses acquittal, and directs strict compliance with law prohibiting disclosure of victim identity.
26 March, 2026 02:05 PM
Congress asked to vacate 24 Akbar Road and Raisina Road offices by March 28 under Public Premises Act; eviction notices issued.
26 March, 2026 06:57 PM
Supreme Court deprecates one-sided government contract clauses that bar access to courts or arbitration, calling them against the Rule of Law.
26 March, 2026 05:42 PM
Tis Hazari Court grants interim anticipatory bail in ₹5 crore cyber fraud case; allows WhatsApp notice and bars coercive action against accused.
27 March, 2026 05:22 PM
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