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BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
Read Full ArticleBar 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.
SCWLA condemns Kanpur Bar Holi event, seeks apology, disciplinary action & gender sensitisation norms over alleged objectification of women.
BCI informs Supreme Court it has withdrawn the three-year moratorium on new law colleges, allowing institutions to apply for approvals for upcoming sessions.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.
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
06 May, 2026 02:54 PM
BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
06 May, 2026 07:27 PM
Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
06 May, 2026 07:16 PM
A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
07 May, 2026 11:00 AM
Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
06 May, 2026 04:46 PM
Pakistan's Anti-Corruption Establishment has declared Rabia Imran and Ali Imran Yousaf innocent in the Punjab Saaf Pani Company case, finding no evidence against them. The ruling closes a legal saga that began in 2017 under NAB and spanned multiple courts, warrants, and jurisdictional shifts.
06 May, 2026 04:56 PM
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![SCWLA Hails Supreme Court’s Historic 30% Reservation for Women in State Bar Councils: A Landmark Leap for Gender Parity in the Legal Profession [Read Press Release]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_4045_SCWLA_Hails_Supreme_Courts.webp)
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