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Madhya Pradesh Judge Axay Kumar Dwivedi has rejected official luxuries and requested a 50% salary cut. Inspired by his mother’s legal struggles, he lives in a single room and walks to court to serve the public with extraordinary humility.
Read Full ArticleJustice BV Nagarathna has been appointed Chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, reinforcing access to justice through legal aid.
Advocate Yukti Rathi has been elected to the Bar Council of Delhi, becoming one of its youngest members after securing a reserved women's seat in the 2026 BCD elections.
Justice Prathiba M. Singh becomes the first Indian judge inducted into the Global IP Hall of Fame, earning global recognition for transforming India’s intellectual property jurisprudence.
BCI moves Supreme Court seeking approval for vote-based co-option of women candidates under 10% quota in State Bar Councils.
Supreme Court says judges must show patience and encouragement towards young advocates, warns against decontextualised viral court videos.
BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
CJI Surya Kant declares Sikkim India’s first paperless judiciary, highlighting technology’s role in improving access to justice and efficiency.
SCWLA condemns brutal sword attack on Advocate Madhu Rajput; critical at AIIMS, accused absconding, immediate arrest demanded.
ICA hosts 5th ICA International Conference 2026 in Delhi with CJI, top judges and global experts, focusing on arbitration, legal tech and cross-border disputes.
At IWIL Conference, CJI Surya Kant calls on High Court collegiums to consider women advocates practising in the Supreme Court for judicial elevation.
Historic iWiL conference at Supreme Court sees top judges unite as CJI Surya Kant pushes for greater representation of women on the Bench.
Justice Savitri Ratho recalls being stalked during her early legal career at the IWIL National Conference, highlighting challenges faced by women in the profession.
SCWLA condemns Kanpur Bar Holi event, seeks apology, disciplinary action & gender sensitisation norms over alleged objectification of women.
The Senior Citizen Rights Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to empower elderly citizens with clear and accessible knowledge of their legal and social rights in India.
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