"Review Committee Yet to Decide": Bombay High Court Disposes Plea Challenging Bar Council's Rules Prohibiting Its Own Criticism
3 years, 1 month ago

"Review Committee Yet to Decide": Bombay High Court Disposes Plea Challenging Bar Council's Rules Prohibiting Its Own Criticism

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The Bombay High Court on Friday disposed of a Mumbai based lawyer's plea challenging the Bar Council of India's amended rules prohibiting the BCI or a judge's public criticism. BCI's rules make public criticism of any Court, Judge, State Bar Council or Bar Council of India 'a misconduct' and ground for disqualification, suspension or removal of membership from the Bar Council under section 35 of the Advocate's Act. Petitioner also can avail appropriate remedies if he is aggrieved by the outcome of the review committee's report and in consequent, Bar council of India's order." "The present impugned notification is akin to the draconian UAPA Act, which is quite frequently misused to harass, suppress and to smother the voice of dissent…It is difficult to believe that the Bar Council of India made such rules, which even the worst dictator, tyrant, would not have thought to."

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Surat Bar Elections: Gujarat HC Directs State Bar Council To Decide Plea Alleging Improper Scrutiny Of Candidates' Documents By Tomorrow
5 days, 21 hours ago

Surat Bar Elections: Gujarat HC Directs State Bar Council To Decide Plea Alleging Improper Scrutiny Of Candidates' Documents By Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday directed the Bar Council of Gujarat to immediately constitute a committee to decide by Thursday a plea concerning improper scrutiny of documents of the candidates contesting in the Surat Bar Election, which is scheduled for December 20. The Counsel appearing for the Bar Council of Gujarat contended that as per the Rule 49 of …

'No Stay On Bar Association Elections', Supreme Court Reiterates; Asks DHCBA To Resolve Issue Of Women Reservation Amicably By Next Week
1 week, 4 days ago

'No Stay On Bar Association Elections', Supreme Court Reiterates; Asks DHCBA To Resolve Issue Of Women Reservation Amicably By Next Week

Live Law  

Hearing the pleas seeking reservation for women lawyers in Delhi Bar bodies, the Supreme Court today reiterated that no stay has been imposed on the elections of Bar Associations across the country. In the context of Delhi High Court Bar Association, the Court asked DHCBA President Mohit Mathur to see that the issue of women reservation is resolved "immediately and …

Delhi High Court Stays BCI's Decision Removing AAP's Legal-Chief Sanjeev Nasiar As BCD Vice Chairman
1 week, 6 days ago

Delhi High Court Stays BCI's Decision Removing AAP's Legal-Chief Sanjeev Nasiar As BCD Vice Chairman

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has stayed the decision of Bar Council of India removing Advocate Sanjeev Nasiar from the post of Bar Council of Delhi Vice Chairman, pending completion of an inquiry into authenticity of his law degree.Justice Sanjeev Narula passed the order on a plea filed by Nasiar challenging BCI's resolution passed on December 7 and listed the matter …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Notification Reconstituting State Bar Council Committees, Says It Violates Council's Election Rules
1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Notification Reconstituting State Bar Council Committees, Says It Violates Council's Election Rules

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed an October 28 notification issued by Chairman and Vice Chairman of State Bar Council to reconstitute committees of the Council, observing that the same was in violation of the State Bar Council Rules. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar allowed the petition filed by Rajanna R and others who are elected members of the State Bar Council …

AIBE : Supreme Court Seeks BCI's Response On Plea To Allow Final Year Law Students To Appear In All India Bar Exam
3 months, 1 week ago

AIBE : Supreme Court Seeks BCI's Response On Plea To Allow Final Year Law Students To Appear In All India Bar Exam

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Bar Council of India on a petition challenging the BCI's decision to prevent final-year law students from appearing in the All India Bar Examination.The Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing a writ petition challenging the recent notification of Bar Council. The …

Supreme Court Transfers To Itself Petition Challenging BCI's Election Code Of Conduct Rules 2023 Before Karnataka High Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Transfers To Itself Petition Challenging BCI's Election Code Of Conduct Rules 2023 Before Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself a pending petition before the Karnataka High Court challenging the Bar Council Of India Rules 2023 on grounds that similar cases with identical issues of conducting free and fair state bar. The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself a pending petition before the Karnataka High Court challenging the Bar Council Of …

BCI Issues Show Cause Notice Of Suspension To Ghaziabad Bar Association's President Over Attack On Sr Adv Gaurav Bhatia
9 months ago

BCI Issues Show Cause Notice Of Suspension To Ghaziabad Bar Association's President Over Attack On Sr Adv Gaurav Bhatia

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has issued show cause notices to the President and General Secretary of the Ghaziabad Bar Association for the alleged attack on senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia, during lawyers strike at the Guatam Budh Nagar District & Sessions Court yesterday. BCI has asked the Bar Association's President and the General Secretary to explain by March 27, why …

Bar Council Of India Issues Urgent Notice To Advocates On Declaration Of Existence In Profession
11 months, 1 week ago

Bar Council Of India Issues Urgent Notice To Advocates On Declaration Of Existence In Profession

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has issued an urgent notice regarding Advocates Declaration of Existence in Profession - Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practise Rules, 2015. The Notice has been issued by BCI in light of recent concerns/apprehensions surrounding misinformation and improper notifications, by State Bar Councils/Members of State Bar Councils/Advocates in their individual capacity. it is …

‘Highly inappropriate’: SCBA condemns BCI resolution on same-sex marriage
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Highly inappropriate’: SCBA condemns BCI resolution on same-sex marriage

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court Bar Association on Friday passed a resolution wherein they have condemned the statements of the Bar Council of India in opposing legalisation of same sex marriage and the hearing and decision making process being held in Supreme Court of India. The SCBA in their resolution mentioned it was "highly inappropriate of Bar Council of India" to oppose …

'Highly Inappropriate' : SCBA Criticises BCI For Opposing Same-Sex Marriage Case Hearing In Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

'Highly Inappropriate' : SCBA Criticises BCI For Opposing Same-Sex Marriage Case Hearing In Supreme Court

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court Bar Association has taken exception to the Bar Council of India opposing the hearing of the same-sex marriage case in the Supreme Court.A unanimous resolution passed by the Executive Committee of the SCBA criticised the BCI for making a public comment against the ongoing case before the Supreme Court. In a significant development, …

Advocate's Murder: BCI Directs Rajasthan Bar Council To Call Off Strike Before March 9, Requests State Govt To Pass Law For Protection Of Lawyers
1 year, 9 months ago

Advocate's Murder: BCI Directs Rajasthan Bar Council To Call Off Strike Before March 9, Requests State Govt To Pass Law For Protection Of Lawyers

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has directed the State Bar Council of Rajasthan to take appropriate measures to ensure that the strike/boycott of several courts in the state due to the murder of an Advocate is called off before March 9. It asked the State Bar Council to forward a report by evening of March 08.The strike and boycott of …

Bar Council Of India Must Take Concrete Preventive Steps Against Advocates' Strikes & Boycotts : Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Bar Council Of India Must Take Concrete Preventive Steps Against Advocates' Strikes & Boycotts : Supreme Court

Live Law  

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court pulled up the Bar Council of India for not coming up with any ‘concrete’ plans for preventing State Bar Associations from going on strikes and abstaining from court work. The Bench made this comment after Advocate Ardhendumauli Kumar Prasad appearing for BCI submitted that deliberations are going on with the State Bar Councils. It also …

Jharkhand Bar Council Calls Off Lawyers' Strike Against Court Fee Hike After Bar Council Of India Order
1 year, 11 months ago

Jharkhand Bar Council Calls Off Lawyers' Strike Against Court Fee Hike After Bar Council Of India Order

Live Law  

Jharkhand State Bar Council on Friday decided to call off the strike against the hike in court fee, after the Bar Council of India Chairman directed it to end the boycott of courts. BCI Chairman earlier directed the State Bar Council to furnish reasons for such extreme step of strike by it and to explain why it did not move …

Delhi High Court Asks BCI To File Status Report On Having A ‘Pre-Set Schedule’ For All India Bar Examination
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Asks BCI To File Status Report On Having A ‘Pre-Set Schedule’ For All India Bar Examination

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Bar Council of India to submit a further status report on having a "pre-set schedule" for conduct of All India Bar Examination. Justice Prathiba M Singh was apprised by counsel appearing for BCI that the AIBE 2023 examination has been scheduled to be held on February 5 and the results are expected …

[Advocates' Strikes In UP] Allahabad HC Issues Notice To BCI, Asks State Bar Council To Consider Resolving Local Disputes
2 years ago

[Advocates' Strikes In UP] Allahabad HC Issues Notice To BCI, Asks State Bar Council To Consider Resolving Local Disputes

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Bar Council of India in a Public Interest Litigation Petition seeking relevant directions pertaining to the issue of strike calls of the Advocates across the state. The Bench of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice J. J. Munir has issued the notice to the Bar Council of India through its …

"Suspension Won't Do, Need Major Steps" : Supreme Court Asks Bar Council Of India To Act Against Advocates' Strikes
2 years ago

"Suspension Won't Do, Need Major Steps" : Supreme Court Asks Bar Council Of India To Act Against Advocates' Strikes

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the Bar Council of India, being a major body, has to come up with propositions to handle situations regarding advocates agitating and going on strikes.A bench comprising of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Sudhanshu Dhulia expressed that, "This is a matter which should concern all of us not only on the point of law …

Bar Council condemns Prashant Bhushan remarks against Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Bar Council condemns Prashant Bhushan remarks against Supreme Court

Op India  

The Bar Council of India on Saturday heavily criticized advocate Prashant Bhushan for his recent remarks against the apex court. This is days after advocate Prashant Bhushan passed critical comments about the Supreme Court and its judges. On August 10, Bhushan addressed a webinar organized by the Indian American Muslim Council and said that in its recent judgments in the …

Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Constitution Of State Bar Council In Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Constitution Of State Bar Council In Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, issued notice in a plea seeking constitution of Bar Council in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. "It is important to note that currently the members of the Legal Fraternity take the membership of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association and all their grievances are dealt by the above mentioned Bar Association but due to …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Punjab & Haryana Bar Council On Plea Alleging Irregularities In Ludhiana Bar Election
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Punjab & Haryana Bar Council On Plea Alleging Irregularities In Ludhiana Bar Election

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana in a plea alleging that elections are held in the District Bar Association, Ludhiana without complying with the provisions of the 2015 Bar Associations Rules, with the voters' list comprising non-advocates and others without any voting rights. The petitioner contends that the voter list of …

Bar Council Of India Postpones Elections To Offices Of Chairman & Other Office Bearers; Agrees To Revisit Resolutions
3 years ago

Bar Council Of India Postpones Elections To Offices Of Chairman & Other Office Bearers; Agrees To Revisit Resolutions

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India on Friday informed the Karnataka High Court that it has postponed the proposed elections to the office of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Executive Members of the Bar Council of India.Senior Advocate Professor Ravivarma Kumar, appearing for the BCI, submitted that, "The Bar Council intends to revisit all the resolutions that are under challenge before this. …

Karnataka High Court DB Refuses To Interfere With Stay On Bar Council Of India Elections
3 years ago

Karnataka High Court DB Refuses To Interfere With Stay On Bar Council Of India Elections

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Saturday refused to interfere with the interim order passed by the single judge bench, by which it has stayed the holding of elections on December 4 or to any other adjourned date to the office of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Executive Members of the Bar Council of India. The single judge has passed the order …

Karnataka High Court Stays Holding Of Bar Council Of India Elections For Chairman & Other Office Bearers
3 years ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Holding Of Bar Council Of India Elections For Chairman & Other Office Bearers

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has passed an interim order staying the holding of elections on December 4 or to any other adjourned date to the office of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Executive Members of the Bar Council of India.The High Court passed the order in a writ petition by Advocate Sadashiva Reddy YR, a member of the BCI from the …

Karnataka High Court Stays Holding Of Bar Council Of India Elections For Chairman & Other Office Bearers
3 years ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Holding Of Bar Council Of India Elections For Chairman & Other Office Bearers

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has passed an interim order staying the holding of elections on December 4 or to any other adjourned date to the office of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Executive Members of the Bar Council of India.The High Court passed the order in a writ petition by Advocate Sadashiva Reddy YR, a member of the BCI from the …

BCI Suspends 28 Advocates in UP for Malpractices of Filing Fake Claim-cases
3 years, 1 month ago

BCI Suspends 28 Advocates in UP for Malpractices of Filing Fake Claim-cases

News 18  

The Bar Council of India, the apex lawyers’ body, on Monday said it has suspended 28 advocates in Uttar Pradesh for filing fake claim petitions under Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and Workmen Compensation Act. The BCI has also directed the State Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to initiate disciplinary proceedings against these Advocates and conclude the inquiry within three months …

Fake Accident Claim Petitions: Supreme Court Directs SIT To Share Names Of Erring Advocates To Bar Council Of India
3 years, 1 month ago

Fake Accident Claim Petitions: Supreme Court Directs SIT To Share Names Of Erring Advocates To Bar Council Of India

Live Law  

Earlier, the Supreme Court in an order dated 05.10.2021 had criticized the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh for its failure to take action against advocates for filing fake claim petitions under Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and Workmen Compensation Act. The Bench noted that despite its strong observations that in such a serious matter where there are allegations of filing of …

Shahjahanpur Advocate Killing- BCI Directs UP Bar Council To Refrain From Abstaining From Judicial Work On Oct 20
3 years, 2 months ago

Shahjahanpur Advocate Killing- BCI Directs UP Bar Council To Refrain From Abstaining From Judicial Work On Oct 20

Live Law  

The Bar Council Of India addressed a letter to the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday directing the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council to withdraw its call for abstinence from judicial work by lawyers across the State on October 20 as a mark of protest against the killing of an advocate inside the Shahjahanpur District Complex. "The Uttar Pradesh Bar …

Delhi High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, BCI On Plea Challenging Bar Associations Conduct Of Election Rules As Null & Void
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, BCI On Plea Challenging Bar Associations Conduct Of Election Rules As Null & Void

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging Bar Associations Rules, 2019 framed by the Delhi Bar Council and approved by the Bar Council of India as null and void being ultra vires the Constitution of India, Advocates Act and Advocates Welfare Funds Act.Justice Rekha Palli sought response of the Union of India, Bar. The Delhi High …

Proposing To Frame Rules To Curtail Lawyers' Strikes & Court Boycotts, BCI Tells SC
3 years, 3 months ago

Proposing To Frame Rules To Curtail Lawyers' Strikes & Court Boycotts, BCI Tells SC

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India informed the Supreme Court on Friday that it is proposing to frame rules to curtail strikes by lawyers and court boycotts and to take action against bar associations who act in breach and against advocates who promote such strikes through social media.The BCI Chairman Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishar told a bench comprising Justices DY …

Suo Motu Case On Lawyers' Strikes: No Response From BCI, State Bar Councils; Supreme Court Requests BCI Chairman To Assist Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Suo Motu Case On Lawyers' Strikes: No Response From BCI, State Bar Councils; Supreme Court Requests BCI Chairman To Assist Court

Live Law  

The bench of Justices D. Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah on Monday observed that the Office Report indicates that despite the judgment of the Court, no response has been received either from the Bar Council of India or from the State Bar Councils. Direction to BCI and State Bar Council The Court had observed that ispite of the decisions of …

'Bar Council Of India's Notification Prohibiting Its Criticism Akin To UAPA' : Plea In Bombay High Court
3 years, 4 months ago

'Bar Council Of India's Notification Prohibiting Its Criticism Akin To UAPA' : Plea In Bombay High Court

Live Law  

A Mumbai based lawyer has approached the Bombay High Court comparing the Bar Council of India's amended rules prohibiting BCI or a judge's public criticism to "suppressing dissent" under the Unlawful Activities Act. BCI's rules make criticising via print, social or electronic media'a misconduct' andground for disqualification, suspension or removal of membership from the Bar Council under section 35 of …

The bar on criticism that muzzles the advocate
3 years, 5 months ago

The bar on criticism that muzzles the advocate

The Hindu  

On June 25,2021, amendments to the Bar Council of India rules which govern the professional conduct and etiquette of advocates were notified. In response, the Bar Council of India issued a press release on May 30, characterising the criticism as a “sustained and synchronized attack on Supreme Court ” by “disgruntled members of the bar and some unhappy and disappointed …

BCI Decides To Keep In Abeyance 'Criticism-Disqualification Rules' For Review
3 years, 5 months ago

BCI Decides To Keep In Abeyance 'Criticism-Disqualification Rules' For Review

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has decided to formulate a committee to review the recently inserted Sections V and V-A of Chapter II of Part VI of the Bar Council of India Rules and has decided to keep the rules in abeyance till the report is received.The said rule of the Bar Council of India states:"An Advocate shall conduct himself/herself …

Breaking: New BCI Rules Which Prohibits Criticism Of Its Decisions Has Not Taken Effect, Waiting For CJI's Approval:BCI Tells Kerala High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Breaking: New BCI Rules Which Prohibits Criticism Of Its Decisions Has Not Taken Effect, Waiting For CJI's Approval:BCI Tells Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India on Wednesday submitted before the Kerala High Court that the new Rules which prohibits criticism and dissent against the BCI and other Bar Councils has not taken effect.The Single Bench of Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar was hearing a petition seeking a declaration that the recently inserted Sections V and V-A of Chapter II of Part …

"Total Restriction On Lawyers' Free Speech": Plea In Kerala HC Challenges New Bar Council Rules Which Make Criticism Of Its Decisions Ground For Disqualification
3 years, 5 months ago

"Total Restriction On Lawyers' Free Speech": Plea In Kerala HC Challenges New Bar Council Rules Which Make Criticism Of Its Decisions Ground For Disqualification

Live Law  

A petition has been filed before the Kerala High Court by Advocate Rajesh Vijayan, a member of the Kerala Bar Council seeking a declaration that the recently inserted Sections V and V-A of Chapter II of Part VI of the Bar Council of India Rules are unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14, 19, and 21.The Bar Council of India had …

Breaking- Criticizing Bar Council Decisions Amounts To Misconduct: BCI Amends Rules 'To Improve Standards Of Professional Conduct & Etiquette For Advocates'
3 years, 5 months ago

Breaking- Criticizing Bar Council Decisions Amounts To Misconduct: BCI Amends Rules 'To Improve Standards Of Professional Conduct & Etiquette For Advocates'

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has amended rules to make 'criticism' and 'attack' of Bar Council decisions by members a misconduct and ground for disqualification or suspension or removal of membership of a member from the Bar Council.The Amended Rules, which have been notified in the Gazette on Friday, says that an Advocate shall conduct himself/herself as a gentleman/gentle lady. …

BCI Constitutes 7 Member Committee For Framing Draft "Advocates Protection Act" To Ensure Protection To Lawyers From Threats, Attacks
3 years, 6 months ago

BCI Constitutes 7 Member Committee For Framing Draft "Advocates Protection Act" To Ensure Protection To Lawyers From Threats, Attacks

Live Law  

Taking note of the recent attacks on lawyers and their family members, the Bar Council of India has resolved to constitute a 7 member committee for framing the draft "Advocates Protection Act" to ensure protection and safety to Lawyers in carrying out their duties.The Council has nominated the following members to be part of the Committee:- 1. Taking note of …

BCI Writes To Kerala High Court To Hold Consultations With Bar, Review/Reconsider E-Filing Rules
3 years, 7 months ago

BCI Writes To Kerala High Court To Hold Consultations With Bar, Review/Reconsider E-Filing Rules

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has written to the Kerala High Court Registrar General asking the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court to reconsider/review the E-Filing Rules notified and have discussions with representatives of the State Bar Council before finalising the Rules.The response of the BCI comes after the Chairman of the Bar Council of Kerala, Advocate Joseph John …

Bar Associations Should Desist From Taking Such Reckless & Irresponsible Decisions: BCI On P&H Bar Council's Resolution Seeking Transfer Of Chief Justice
3 years, 7 months ago

Bar Associations Should Desist From Taking Such Reckless & Irresponsible Decisions: BCI On P&H Bar Council's Resolution Seeking Transfer Of Chief Justice

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has ratified the decision taken by its sub-committee against resolutions passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association seeking transfer of Chief Justice Ravi Shanker Jha. Background In February 20201, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association had passed a resolution seeking transfer of Chief Justice Ravi Shanker Jha, citing continuous closure …

"Demand Not Justified, Such Politics Shouldn't Be Allowed In Any Bar Association": BCI On P&H HCBA Resolution Against CJ Ravi Shanker Jha
3 years, 7 months ago

"Demand Not Justified, Such Politics Shouldn't Be Allowed In Any Bar Association": BCI On P&H HCBA Resolution Against CJ Ravi Shanker Jha

Live Law  

Dealing with a matter in connection with the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association's resolution seeking transfer of Chief Justice Ravi Shanker Jha, the Bar Council Of India has observed that,"Neither the Bar Council of India nor the State Bar Council can support any resolution of any Bar Association giving call for the boycott of the Court of Chief …

UP Bar Council Vs BCI- Dispute Settled Amicably, Adverse Remarks Against BCI Expunged: Delhi High Court Disposes Of Plea
3 years, 7 months ago

UP Bar Council Vs BCI- Dispute Settled Amicably, Adverse Remarks Against BCI Expunged: Delhi High Court Disposes Of Plea

Live Law  

Taking note of the submission made by the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh that a meeting was held with the Bar Council of India and that an amicable resolution had been reached between the parties, the Delhi High Court last week disposed of a plea filed by the State Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, alleging that BCI was attempting to …

UP Bar Council VS BCI- "Have Power To Give Directions To State Bar Councils Under Advocates Act": BCI Tells Delhi High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

UP Bar Council VS BCI- "Have Power To Give Directions To State Bar Councils Under Advocates Act": BCI Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Chairman of the Bar Council of India, Manan Mishra, has informed the Delhi High Court that the Circulars dated 19th January, 2021 and 2nd February, 2021 for appointment of Committees to look after the activities of the Bar Council of UP have been issued in exercise of its powers under the Advocates Act. Mishra told a Single Bench of …

Bar Council of UP Moves Delhi High Court Against BCI's Decision To Oversee Its Activities, Conduct Elections
3 years, 9 months ago

Bar Council of UP Moves Delhi High Court Against BCI's Decision To Oversee Its Activities, Conduct Elections

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response from the Bar Council of India on a petition filed by the State Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the former is attempting to take over its functioning. The impugned Circulars dated 19th January, 2021 and 2nd February, 2021 appoint a nine-member Committee to look after the activities of the Bar Council …

Bar Council Of India Not An 'Enterprise': Competition Commission Dismisses Complaint Alleging Abuse Of Dominance By BCI
3 years, 10 months ago

Bar Council Of India Not An 'Enterprise': Competition Commission Dismisses Complaint Alleging Abuse Of Dominance By BCI

Live Law  

The complaint was filed by Mr. Thupili Raveendra Babu, a 52-year-old executive engineer in the Central Public Works Department, who wished to pursue legal education post his retirement. The allegations were that the Bar Council enjoys a dominant position in controlling the legal education and practice in India and it has abused such position in contravention of Section 4 of …

BCI Extends Time To Furnish Details Of All Advocates Registered With District Bar Associations Till Nov 15 [Read Letter]
4 years, 2 months ago

BCI Extends Time To Furnish Details Of All Advocates Registered With District Bar Associations Till Nov 15 [Read Letter]

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has extended the deadline for submission of details of all practising Advocates who are members of their respective Bar Associations, for perusal of the e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India, until November 15, 2020. After receiving requests for extension from various quarters including various Bar Associations and State Bar Councils, the General Council of …

Prashant Bhushan Accuses Bar Body of Trying to Gag Lawyers
4 years, 3 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Accuses Bar Body of Trying to Gag Lawyers

News 18  

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convicted recently in a contempt case, Wednesday accused the Bar Council of Delhi of trying to gag lawyers from speaking critically about the judiciary. So Bar Council now wants to gag lawyers from speaking critically about the Judiciary, Bhushan wrote on Twitter. The BCD sent the notice in pursuance of the resolution of September 6 of the …

Delhi Bar Council Asks Bhushan to Appear Before it Over SC Conviction in Contempt Case
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Bar Council Asks Bhushan to Appear Before it Over SC Conviction in Contempt Case

News 18  

The Bar Council of Delhi has asked activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan to appear before it on October 23 following his conviction by the Supreme Court, which imposed a token fine of Re 1 on him, in a contempt case. The BCD move has come in pursuance of the resolution of September 6 of the apex bar body, the Bar Council of …

Delhi Bar Council asks Prashant Bhushan to appear before it on 23 Oct over SC conviction in contempt case
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Bar Council asks Prashant Bhushan to appear before it on 23 Oct over SC conviction in contempt case

Firstpost  

The Bar Council of Delhi has sought Bhushan’s response as to why proceedings should not be initiated to revoke his enrolment as a lawyer in view of the conviction for his alleged contemptuous tweets against the judiciary New Delhi: The Bar Council of Delhi has asked activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan to appear before it on 23 October following his conviction by …

Standing Counsel Appears For Private Parties Against Govt: Calcutta HC Seeks Reply From Bar Council Of India, State Bar Council [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

Standing Counsel Appears For Private Parties Against Govt: Calcutta HC Seeks Reply From Bar Council Of India, State Bar Council [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday issued notices on a writ petition, seeking cancellation of registration of a Standing Counsel for the Central Government, allegedly for appearing for private parties in cases against the Union of India. The Bench of Justice Bibek Chadhuri has asked the Central Government, Bar Council of India, Bar Council of West Bengal, Standing Counsel Sayantan …

BCI Asks Delhi Bar Council To Examine Prashant Bhushan's Contempt Case And Take Decision
4 years, 3 months ago

BCI Asks Delhi Bar Council To Examine Prashant Bhushan's Contempt Case And Take Decision

News 18  

New Delhi: The Bar Council of India has asked Bar Council of Delhi to examine the conviction and fine of Re one imposed on activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan by the Supreme Court in a contempt case and take a legally-mandated decision with regard to his rights as a lawyer. The Bar Council of a state grants license to a person to …

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