SC Lawyers Seek Extra-Ordinary Meeting Of SCBA To Protest Against Exclusion Of Justice KM Joseph
6 years, 11 months ago

SC Lawyers Seek Extra-Ordinary Meeting Of SCBA To Protest Against Exclusion Of Justice KM Joseph

Live Law  

An extraordinary meeting of the Supreme Court Bar Association has been sought for to pass a resolution against the Centre’s exclusion of Justice KM Joseph from elevation to the Supreme Court, ignoring the recommendations of the SC collegium.The proposed resolution expressed deep anguish at the non-inclusion of Justice KM Joseph and condemned the “selective approach of the. An extraordinary meeting of the Supreme Court Bar Association has been sought for to pass a resolution against the Centre’s exclusion of Justice KM Joseph from elevation to the Supreme Court, ignoring the recommendations of the SC collegium. The proposed resolution expressed deep anguish at the non-inclusion of Justice KM Joseph and condemned the “selective approach of the Executive”. The request moved by about 100 members of the SCBA is endorsed by senior lawyers like CU Singh, Vivek Tankha, Indira Jaisingh, Arvind Datar, Hufeza Ahmadi, Harin P Raval and Pallav Sisodia, and it calls upon the Supreme Court to take appropriate steps to restore the independence of judiciary.

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SCBA Election Reforms | Justice Nageswara Rao Invites Suggestions From Supreme Court Bar
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SCBA Election Reforms | Justice Nageswara Rao Invites Suggestions From Supreme Court Bar

Live Law  

The Committee headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao, former Supreme Court Judge, has invited suggestions from the members of the Supreme Court Bar Association regarding the reforms in the SCBA bye-laws, particularly the provisions dealing with elections.Suggestions are solicited from the members of the Supreme Court bar on the following issues:Eligibility conditions for contesting elections. The Committee headed by Justice …

'Clarify The Observations To Avoid Miscarriage Of Justice': SCBA & SCAORA Approach Supreme Court To Modify Its Order In 'Fake' Petition Case
2 months, 1 week ago

'Clarify The Observations To Avoid Miscarriage Of Justice': SCBA & SCAORA Approach Supreme Court To Modify Its Order In 'Fake' Petition Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today heard a Miscellaneous Application filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association in the "fake" SLP case, wherein the Court had ordered a full-fledged inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation.In this case, the petitioner had denied filing any special leave petition and claimed ignorance. The Supreme Court today heard a Miscellaneous …

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has written to the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court Collegium calling for inclusive representation while appointing judges to the Madras High Court. The letter signed by PS Amalraj, Chairman and Senior Advocate S Prabhakaran and V Karyhikeyan, Vice Chairmen of the council requested the collegium take …

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has written to the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court Collegium calling for inclusive representation while appointing judges to the Madras High Court. The letter signed by PS Amalraj, Chairman and Senior Advocate S Prabhakaran and V Karyhikeyan, Vice Chairmen of the council requested the collegium take …

SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates
3 months ago

SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant departure from tradition, the Supreme Court collegium on Sunday conducted interactions with candidates being considered for high court judgeship, according to people aware of the matter -- a move that marks an evolution in the judicial appointment process. The current collegium’s move to revive the practice follows its recent meeting with justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav …

Punjab & Haryana HC Bar Association Undertakes Before Supreme Court To Abide By SC Judgment On Lawyers' Strikes
3 months, 1 week ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Bar Association Undertakes Before Supreme Court To Abide By SC Judgment On Lawyers' Strikes

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday concluded proceedings against the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association after a fresh undertaking was filed by its acting president, Shri Jasdev Singh Brar that the Association will abide by the Supreme Court's judgment in Ex-Captain Harish Uppal v. Union of India regarding lawyers' strikes. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 18, 2024 To November 24, 2024
4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 18, 2024 To November 24, 2024

Live Law  

Citation Prem Lal Anand and Ors. Case Details: State of Haryana v. Amin Lal through Legal Representatives Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 900 The Supreme Court reiterated that the State cannot claim adverse possession over the property of private citizens. Case Details: Sonu Agnihotri v. Chandra Shekhar and others Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 910 While expunging from a judgment of the Delhi High …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Kapil Sibal Over Statement Issued As SCBA President On RG Kar Rape-Murder
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Kapil Sibal Over Statement Issued As SCBA President On RG Kar Rape-Murder

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain an application filed by Senior Advocate Dr Adish C Aggarwala assailing the issuance of a statement by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, as the current SCBA President, in connection with the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan dismissed. The Supreme Court today …

SCBA Executive Committee Resolves To Boycott Inauguration Of Judicial Museum, Reiterates Demand For Bar Library & Lounge Instead
4 months, 3 weeks ago

SCBA Executive Committee Resolves To Boycott Inauguration Of Judicial Museum, Reiterates Demand For Bar Library & Lounge Instead

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bar Association has resolved to boycott the function scheduled today at 10 AM for the inauguration of a Supreme Court Museum in the vacant space where the Judges' Library used to be. In a resolution dated November 6, 2024, the majority of the Executive Committee of the SCBA reiterated its earlier demand that the vacant space in …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (15 July-20 July, 2024)
8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (15 July-20 July, 2024)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. Supreme Court Orders Interim Release Of YouTuber Savukku Shankar Till High Court Decides Plea Against Preventive Detention Case Title – A. Kamala v. …

'Independence Of Bar Impinged' : SCBA Executive Committee Raises Concerns About Supreme Court Direction For Women's Reservation In SCBA
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Independence Of Bar Impinged' : SCBA Executive Committee Raises Concerns About Supreme Court Direction For Women's Reservation In SCBA

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bar Association has called for an 'Emergent General Meeting' in view of the Supreme Court's recent order reserving a minimum of one-third of the seats for women in the SCBA's executive committee. The resolution, dated May 03, passed by the Executive Committee stated that there was “no occasion” for the Supreme Court to pass the aforementioned order. …

Several Supreme Court Lawyers Seek Removal Of SCBA President Over Letter To CJI Against Farmers Protest
1 year, 1 month ago

Several Supreme Court Lawyers Seek Removal Of SCBA President Over Letter To CJI Against Farmers Protest

Live Law  

Several Supreme Court Bar Association members have sought the removal of Supreme Court Bar Association President Adish Aggarwala over his letter to CJI for suo motu action against “erring farmers” in the wake of the Farmers' Protest.Nearly 150 Supreme Court lawyers have signed a resolution which calls for a general body meeting of the SCBA to discuss the removal of …

‘Collegium not the best system to pick judges... transparent dialogue needed’: Justice SK Kaul
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Collegium not the best system to pick judges... transparent dialogue needed’: Justice SK Kaul

Hindustan Times  

The collegium system of appointing judges to constitutional courts is no longer the best mechanism and the executive and the judiciary ought to come together to formalise a method enabling transparent exchange of views instead of “secretive” or “back-door” consultations, outgoing Supreme Court judge justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has emphasised. Justice SK Kaul Associated with the issue of judicial appointments …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up [Aug 7-13]
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up [Aug 7-13]

Live Law  

Judgments/Orders Central Civil Service Rules | Retired Employee Can Be Appointed As Inquiry Authority In Disciplinary Proceedings: Supreme Court Case title: Union of India v. Jagdish Chandra Sethy Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 609 The Supreme Court recently held that the disciplinary authority under the Central Civil Service Rules is empowered to appoint a retired employee as an inquiry authority. Habeas Corpus …

Supreme Court Bar Association Raises Concerns Over New Mentioning Procedure In Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Bar Association Raises Concerns Over New Mentioning Procedure In Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bar Association has penned a letter to the Secretary General of the Supreme Court of India, outlining significant concerns regarding the process of mentioning, filing, and listing of matters before the country's apex court. In the past, such matters could be directly mentioned before the concerned bench, but the current process involves submitting a mentioning performa and …

‘Highly inappropriate’: SCBA condemns BCI resolution on same-sex marriage
1 year, 11 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, 11 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, …

Resolve the judges appointment logjam
1 year, 11 months ago

Resolve the judges appointment logjam

Hindustan Times  

The decision of the Supreme Court collegium late on Wednesday to recall the name of justice S Muralidhar after the government sat on the recommendation to appoint him as the chief justice of the Madras high court for nearly seven months underlines a disquieting trend of breakdown of communication between two pillars of India’s democracy. That this came on the …

SCBA Drops Move To Pass Resolutions Against Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal and NK Kaul
2 years ago

SCBA Drops Move To Pass Resolutions Against Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal and NK Kaul

Live Law  

Following the opposition by many lawyers, including several prominent Senior Advocates, the Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association decided to cancel the General Body Meeting which was convened tomorrow to discuss the resolutions proposed against Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal and Neeraj Kisan Kaul.The proposed resolutions sought to reprimand Sibal and Kaul for apologising to. Following the opposition by …

Don't Allow Resolutions Against Kapil Sibal & NK Kaul : KK Venugopal Urges SCBA President Vikas Singh
2 years ago

Don't Allow Resolutions Against Kapil Sibal & NK Kaul : KK Venugopal Urges SCBA President Vikas Singh

Live Law  

Former Attorney General for India and Senior Advocate KK Venugopal has written to the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Vikas Singh advising him to not allow the passing of the resolutions proposed against Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal and Neeraj Kishan Kaul.The SCBA General Body meeting is scheduled to consider tomorrow the resolutions proposed against Sibal and Kaul. Former …

'Dangerous Precedent' : Supreme Court Lawyers Urge SCBA To Recall Resolutions Proposed Against Kapil Sibal & NK Kaul
2 years ago

'Dangerous Precedent' : Supreme Court Lawyers Urge SCBA To Recall Resolutions Proposed Against Kapil Sibal & NK Kaul

Live Law  

Several members of the Supreme Court Bar Association have expressed anguish at the resolutions proposed by certain other members of the Association to reprimand Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal and Neeraj Kishan Kaul for apologising to the Chief Justice of India for the outbursts of SCBA President Senior Advocate Vikas Singh.A letter, endorsed by over 470 lawyers. Several members of the …

Supreme Court forms special bench to hear plea seeking land for lawyers' chambers
2 years ago

Supreme Court forms special bench to hear plea seeking land for lawyers' chambers

India Today  

Days after the verbal spat between the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh in open court over listing of the case pertaining to the land allotment for chambers for lawyers, a special three-judge bench has been constituted to hear the matter in detail on Friday. The Executive Committee of the Supreme Court …

SCBA To Convene General Body Meeting To Consider Resolutions Against Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal & Neeraj Kishan Kaul
2 years ago

SCBA To Convene General Body Meeting To Consider Resolutions Against Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal & Neeraj Kishan Kaul

Live Law  

A section of the Supreme Court Bar Association has expressed unhappiness at Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal and Neeraj Kishan Kaul for apologising to the Chief Justice of India on behalf of the bar over the remarks made by SCBA President Vikas Singh. 235 SCBA members have proposed a resolution seeking action against the senior lawyers for tendering apology "without knowing …

'Greater Diversity & Inclusion' : SC Collegium Picks Lawyer With Disabilities, ST Lawyer, Trial Court Practitioner
2 years ago

'Greater Diversity & Inclusion' : SC Collegium Picks Lawyer With Disabilities, ST Lawyer, Trial Court Practitioner

Live Law  

The resolution passed by the Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday is notable for picking up a lawyer with physical disabilities for elevation as a judge of the High Court.The 3-member collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recommended the appointment of Ms. Moxa Kiran Thakker, with a practice on both civil and criminal sides, as a judge of …

'Hope We Won't Be Forced To Protest' : SCBA President Writes To CJI For Urgent Listing Of Matters Concerning 'Lives And Livelihoods' Of Members
2 years, 2 months ago

'Hope We Won't Be Forced To Protest' : SCBA President Writes To CJI For Urgent Listing Of Matters Concerning 'Lives And Livelihoods' Of Members

Live Law  

Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association has written a letter to the Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud regarding the listing and hearing of two urgent matters pertaining to the "lives and livelihoods" of the SCBA members. Through the letter, Senior Advocate Vikas Singh has said that he hopes that SCBA is not …

SC Collegium resolves not to undertake further deliberations on appointments of Judges
2 years, 5 months ago

SC Collegium resolves not to undertake further deliberations on appointments of Judges

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium has resolved to not undertake any further deliberations on 10 names identified for consideration as apex court judges as the Law Ministry has already sent its request to Chief Justice of India U.U. Chandrachud and S. Abdul Nazeer had objected to the CJI’s proposal to recommend names for appointment as Supreme Court judges through circulation. The …

'AG KK Venugopal Is My Role Model, Will Appoint a Committee To Study the Demands Of SCBA': CJI UU Lalit
2 years, 6 months ago

'AG KK Venugopal Is My Role Model, Will Appoint a Committee To Study the Demands Of SCBA': CJI UU Lalit

Live Law  

Recounting his journey, CJ Lalit narrated, "Where do I begin? All of which had enraged the earlier counsel was narrated to Mr Venugopal and the expression was, and I don't forget that because that is something which is ingrained in my mind, that all that Mr Venugopal said was 'Aiaiyo'.That is the cool temperament which I saw and he has …

SCBA President Laments Tendency Of High Court Collegiums To Appoint Only "People They Know" & Not "Best Names"
2 years, 7 months ago

SCBA President Laments Tendency Of High Court Collegiums To Appoint Only "People They Know" & Not "Best Names"

Live Law  

While delivering his address at the 75th Independence Day celebrations at the Supreme Court premises, on Monday, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Mr. Vikas Singh once again raised the issue of High Court Collegiums not considering the lawyers practising in the Supreme Court for elevation as judges. Last year, Mr.Singh had written to the CJI urging him to …

SCBA President Vikas Singh Urges High Court Chief Justices To Consider Supreme Court Lawyers For Elevation
2 years, 10 months ago

SCBA President Vikas Singh Urges High Court Chief Justices To Consider Supreme Court Lawyers For Elevation

Live Law  

On Friday, the Supreme Court Bar Association held a reception in honour of Chief Justices of different High Courts at the Supreme Court premises. Senior Advocate, Mr. Vikas Singh, the President of SCBA delivered his speech which focused on the issue of appointment of Judges to the High Courts, particularly emphasising on elevation of advocates practicing before the Supreme Court. …

'Issues Of The Bar Pending Consideration For Long' : Supreme Court Bar Association Writes to Chief Justice Of India
3 years, 2 months ago

'Issues Of The Bar Pending Consideration For Long' : Supreme Court Bar Association Writes to Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bar Association has written to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana expressing anguish at the non-consideration of several pending issues of the Bar.Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, President of SCBA in his letter addressed to the CJI and the 5 senior most Judges of the Supreme Court has requested that an urgent audience be granted to the …

SCBA Executive Committee Passes Resolution For Resumption Of Physical Hearings
3 years, 6 months ago

SCBA Executive Committee Passes Resolution For Resumption Of Physical Hearings

Live Law  

The Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association in its meeting held on September 27, 2021 unanimously barring one member namely Ms Nina Gupta has passed a resolution for forthwith resumption of physical hearing in Supreme Court. SCBA in its resolution has stated that proximity card/ SCBA identity card should be sufficient for its members to enter into the …

SC fines lawyer for trying to block selection of HC judge
3 years, 6 months ago

SC fines lawyer for trying to block selection of HC judge

Hindustan Times  

The collegium system of appointing judges has adequate safeguards and any attempt to prejudice a collegium against a candidate must be dealt with sternly, said the Supreme Court as it imposed a penalty of ₹5 lakh on a lawyer for trying to block the selection of a high court judge. Supreme court fines lawyer A bench of justices Sanjay Kishan …

SCBA Search Committee Identifies 48 Supreme Court Lawyers For Consideration To Be Elevated As High Court Judges
3 years, 7 months ago

SCBA Search Committee Identifies 48 Supreme Court Lawyers For Consideration To Be Elevated As High Court Judges

Live Law  

The search committee constituted by the Supreme Court Bar Association for identifying deserving and meritorious Supreme Court practitioners for being considered for elevation as High Court judges has shortlisted 48 names.There were 69 names for the consideration of the Committee. The search committee constituted by the Supreme Court Bar Association for identifying deserving and meritorious Supreme Court practitioners for being …

KHCAA Writes To CJI Expressing Concerns Over SCBA's Suggestions To Elevate SC Lawyers As HC Judges
3 years, 9 months ago

KHCAA Writes To CJI Expressing Concerns Over SCBA's Suggestions To Elevate SC Lawyers As HC Judges

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court Advocate's Association addressed a letter dated 16th June 2021 to the Chief Justice of India expressing extreme grief and disappointment regarding some of the recent resolutions made virtually by the CJI. This comes after the Supreme Court Bar Association submitted a representation dated 31st May 2021 to the CJI suggesting that an "institutionalized mechanism" be placed …

"Had No Intention To Cast Aspersions On Lawyers Practising In High Courts" : SCBA Clarifies On Elevation Of Supreme Court Lawyers To HCs
3 years, 9 months ago

"Had No Intention To Cast Aspersions On Lawyers Practising In High Courts" : SCBA Clarifies On Elevation Of Supreme Court Lawyers To HCs

Live Law  

Supreme Court Bar Association has on Sunday clarified that it's letter to CJI for Elevation Of Supreme Court Lawyers to High Courts was intended only to get an equal opportunity for Supreme Court Lawyers to be considered for Elevation to High Courts. With regards to its statement of Supreme Court lawyers being 'more meritorious' than High Court lawyers, SCBA President …

SCAORA Requests CJI To Place An Institutionalised Mechanism To Facilitate Consideration Of Supreme Court AORs/Advocates For Elevation As HC Judges
3 years, 9 months ago

SCAORA Requests CJI To Place An Institutionalised Mechanism To Facilitate Consideration Of Supreme Court AORs/Advocates For Elevation As HC Judges

Live Law  

Supreme Court Advocate On Record Association has written to CJI Ramana requesting him to consider and place an institutionalised mechanism to facilitate consideration for elevation of Advocates On Record/Advocates practicing in Supreme Court Of India for elevation to the Bench of different High Courts.In its letter the Association has also thanked the Chief Justice Of India for considering. Supreme Court …

Supreme Court Lawyers As High Court Judges? After DHCBA, Calcutta HC Bar Association Writes To CJI Against SCBA Proposal
3 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Lawyers As High Court Judges? After DHCBA, Calcutta HC Bar Association Writes To CJI Against SCBA Proposal

Live Law  

The Bar Association of Calcutta High Court has written to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana opposing the proposal made by the Supreme Court Bar Association for elevation of lawyers practicing in the top court as High Court judges.The issue has its genesis in a communication made by the SCBA earlier this week, in which it said that the …

DHCBA Writes to CJI Opposing SCBA's Proposal for Elevating SC Lawyers as HC Judges
3 years, 9 months ago

DHCBA Writes to CJI Opposing SCBA's Proposal for Elevating SC Lawyers as HC Judges

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Bar Association Friday wrote to Chief Justice of India N V Ramana against the Supreme Court Bar Association's proposal to consider apex court lawyers for elevation as high court judges, saying the practice would be unfair, arbitrary and discriminatory and create resentment among lawyers practicing in high courts. The DHCBA's letter urged the CJI to withdraw …

CJI Ramana Agrees To Consider SCBA Proposal For Elevation Of Supreme Court Lawyers As High Court Judges
3 years, 9 months ago

CJI Ramana Agrees To Consider SCBA Proposal For Elevation Of Supreme Court Lawyers As High Court Judges

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana has agreed to consider the request made by the Supreme Court Bar Association to consider elevating Supreme Court lawyers as High Court judges The development comes in light of a proposal made by the Supreme Court Bar Association in this regard. SCBA had urged before the CJI that inspite of having vast experience …

State Bar Council Should Act Against Bar Associations Passing Resolutions To Not Defend An Accused : Karnataka High Court
3 years, 11 months ago

State Bar Council Should Act Against Bar Associations Passing Resolutions To Not Defend An Accused : Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has observed that the State Bar Council should take swift action against Bar Associations which pass resolutions calling upon its members to not defend a particular accused.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Abhay S Oka and Suraj Govindaraj referred to the Supreme Court decision in A S Mohamed Rafi vs State of Tamil Nadu which had …

'Issued Unilaterally': SCBA Moves Supreme Court Against SOP For Resumption Of Hybrid Physical Hearings
4 years ago

'Issued Unilaterally': SCBA Moves Supreme Court Against SOP For Resumption Of Hybrid Physical Hearings

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bar Association has filed a writ petition before the Top Court seeking quashing of the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the SC Registry last week for enabling 'Hybrid Physical Hearing' from March 15 onwards. The plea filed though Advocate Rahul Kaushik stated that the impugned SOP dated March 5 has been issued by the Registry without consultation …

Delhi HC Rejects Ashok Arora's Appeal Against An Order Refusing To Stay His Suspension From SCBA
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC Rejects Ashok Arora's Appeal Against An Order Refusing To Stay His Suspension From SCBA

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has refused to provide relief in an appeal filed by Ashok Arora against the order of the Single Judge wherein his plea seeking a stay on his suspension from Supreme Court Bar Association was rejected. Earlier, while refusing to provide relief, the Single Bench of Justice Mukta Gupta had noted that Ashok Arora failed to establish a …

Supreme Court Bar Association Divided Over Resolution Condemning Andhra CM's Complaint To CJI; President Dave Calls It "Premature"
4 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Bar Association Divided Over Resolution Condemning Andhra CM's Complaint To CJI; President Dave Calls It "Premature"

Live Law  

Dushyant Dave, Senior Advocate and the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association has disagreed with the resolution passed by the Executive Committee of the SCBA condemning the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, for making public his allegations against judges.Dave, who had recused from the EC meeting which passed the resolution, said that he had …

Delhi HC Rejects Ashok Arora's Plea Challenging SCBA's Executive Committee Decision Of Suspending Him As Secretary [Read Judgment]
4 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Rejects Ashok Arora's Plea Challenging SCBA's Executive Committee Decision Of Suspending Him As Secretary [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has rejected a plea moved by Ashok Arora challenging the decision of the Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association suspending him from the post of Secretary. While refusing to provide relief, the Single Bench of Justice Mukta Gupta noted that Ashok Arora failed to establish a prima facie case in his favour. On May 8, …

Delhi HC Reserves Order in Ashok Arora's Plea Challenging SCBA's Executive Committee Decision Of Suspending Him As Secretary
4 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC Reserves Order in Ashok Arora's Plea Challenging SCBA's Executive Committee Decision Of Suspending Him As Secretary

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has reserved order in a plea moved by Ashok Arora challenging the decision of the Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association suspending him from the post of Secretary. On May 8, the Supreme Court Bar Association suspended its Secretary, Ashok Arora, with immediate effect after the Executive Committee took this decision in a meeting. This …

SC Issues Notice On 7 UP Judicial Officers' Plea Against Non-recommendation Of Their Names By SC Collegium For Elevation To Allahabad HC
4 years, 6 months ago

SC Issues Notice On 7 UP Judicial Officers' Plea Against Non-recommendation Of Their Names By SC Collegium For Elevation To Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging non-inclusion of certain Judicial Officers from the State of Uttar Pradesh, in the SC Collegium's recommendation dated August 14, 2020 for appointment as Judges of the Allahabad High Court. They have further pointed out that Mr. Subhash Chand joined Judicial Service in December, 2011 or in January, 2012 as an …

SCBA & SCAORA Pass Joint Resolution Seeking Resumption Of Physical Hearings in the Supreme Court
4 years, 8 months ago

SCBA & SCAORA Pass Joint Resolution Seeking Resumption Of Physical Hearings in the Supreme Court

Live Law  

A joint Resolution by Supreme Court Bar Association & Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association has been passed on Monday to examine and discuss systems, methods and suggestions to reopen the Courts, and in particular the Supreme Court of India, which has been working on restrictedly.This Resolution, signed under the hand of Rohit Pandey, Secretary SCBA &. A joint Resolution …

Ashok Arora's Plea At SC Withdrawn In View Of Plea Pending In Delhi HC Against His Suspension From Post Of SCBA Secretary
4 years, 8 months ago

Ashok Arora's Plea At SC Withdrawn In View Of Plea Pending In Delhi HC Against His Suspension From Post Of SCBA Secretary

Live Law  

Advocate Ashok Arora's plea was withdrawn in the Top Court on Monday on account of submission made by his Counsel that a suit challenging the impugned Resolution suspending him from the post of Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association was pending before the Delhi High Court.A single judge bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy took note of the submission by …

Delhi HC Issues Notice To SCBA In Ashok Arora's Plea Challenging Executive Committee's Decision To Suspend Him As Secretary
4 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice To SCBA In Ashok Arora's Plea Challenging Executive Committee's Decision To Suspend Him As Secretary

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice in Advocate Ashok Arora's plea seeking quashing of his suspension from the post of Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association by its Resolution dated May 8, 2020.A bench of Justice Mukta Gupta while issuing notice to the plea challenging suspension of Arora vide the Executive Committee's Resolution allowed a week's time …

Ex SCBA President Writes To CJI Urging SC To Not Conduct Single Judge Hearings In Bail Matters
4 years, 10 months ago

Ex SCBA President Writes To CJI Urging SC To Not Conduct Single Judge Hearings In Bail Matters

Live Law  

Senior Advocate and former President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Rupinder Singh Suri has written to the 5 Senior most judges of the Supreme Court urging the Apex Court against carrying out its decision of a Single Judge Bench from hearing bail matters. Since the Supreme Court is the Highest Court of Justice, and the final frontier after which …

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