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.
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of Delhi lawyer stabbing case, orders probe into hospital denial and directs police to trace two missing children.
27 April, 2026 04:56 PM
Supreme Court rules no maintenance if DNA proves non-paternity; Section 112 presumption yields to scientific evidence when findings attain finality.
22 April, 2026 03:48 PM
Bombay High Court dismisses PIL against Z+ security for RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling it a motivated petition and abuse of process.
22 April, 2026 05:22 PM
Sabarimala Reference Day 6: Bench Continues Hearing on Limits of Denominational Autonomy; Agamic Law and Drafting History of Articles 25–26 Debated
22 April, 2026 05:45 PM
SC rules foreign judgments without trial on merits unenforceable in India; RBI approval under FERA mandatory for enforcement of foreign decrees.
22 April, 2026 06:03 PM
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