On LawStreet Journal, we bring you an exclusive interview with Advocate Rajesh Mishra, former Secretary of the Bar Council of Delhi, who is now contesting again for a Council seat in 2026. In this powerful discussion, he shares his vision of creating more placement opportunities for young lawyers and pushing for a crucial Advocates Protection Act. Don’t miss his bold roadmap for the future of the legal profession.
BCI urges Bar Associations to avoid strikes over new criminal laws, promises committee for amendments amid widespread concerns.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding CJI Chandrachud, with a tenure starting on November 11, 2024.
Delhi HC directs Bar Councils to frame welfare schemes, stressing families of deceased lawyers should not suffer financial hardship or penury.
NCERT updates Class 8 textbooks to address judicial backlog and corruption, citing 4.7 crore pending cases and accountability mechanisms in India’s courts.
25 February, 2026 11:12 AM
Delhi HC grants ex parte injunction to Jubin Nautiyal against AI platforms and e-commerce sites over unauthorised use of his voice, image and persona.
25 February, 2026 12:48 PM
Supreme Court holds homoeopathy practitioners cannot prescribe allopathy drugs; Telangana HC quashes FIR on procedural lapse under NMCA.
20 February, 2026 11:28 AM
Supreme Court rules that contractual clauses barring interest claims override the Interest Act, setting aside Kerala High Court’s order on delayed payments.
20 February, 2026 11:43 AM
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs, ruling that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose import duties.
21 February, 2026 02:45 PM
Kerala High Court issues notice to CBFC over certification of The Kerala Story 2, questions safeguards under Cinematograph Act; release not stayed.
21 February, 2026 02:50 PM
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