BCI Approves COVID-19 Financial Assistance Scheme For Needy Lawyers Framed By Bar Council Of North Eastern States
4 years, 7 months ago

BCI Approves COVID-19 Financial Assistance Scheme For Needy Lawyers Framed By Bar Council Of North Eastern States

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The Bar Council Of India has approved the 'COVID-19 Financial Assistance Scheme for Needy Lawyers' formulated by the Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.The BCI also approved the Bar Council of Assam's resolution to transfer Rs.55 lakhs from it's State Bar Council fund to the fund created/to be created under the COVID-19 financial scheme.The Rules framed by. The Bar Council Of India has approved the 'COVID-19 Financial Assistance Scheme for Needy Lawyers' formulated by the Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. The BCI also approved the Bar Council of Assam's resolution to transfer Rs.55 lakhs from it's State Bar Council fund to the fund created/to be created under the COVID-19 financial scheme. Covid–19 Financial Assistance Fund to needy and eligible Advocates enrolled with the Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh & Sikkim, who apply for the same in the prescribed format, upon selection by the said Bar Council under this scheme for being granted the assistance in accordance with this scheme.

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Uttarakhand to give ₹50k to those clearing UPSC, state PSC prelims
3 years, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand to give ₹50k to those clearing UPSC, state PSC prelims

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand government will be giving a ₹50,000 financial assistance to those clearing the preliminary examination of Union Public Service Commission, Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, Combined Defence Services and National Defence Academy. Cabinet minister and government spokesperson Subodh Uniyal later told media, “The financial assistance to those passing the preliminary examination will help them in preparation for the mains examination.” “The …

Covid-19: All India Federation of Tax Practitioners Announces Financial Assistance Scheme For Needy Members
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: All India Federation of Tax Practitioners Announces Financial Assistance Scheme For Needy Members

Live Law  

In view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the All India Federation of Tax Practitioners has rolled out a scheme to provide financial support to its needy members and/or their families. Noting that many of the members of the Federation have been hospitalized for treatment and many have also lost their lives due to Covid-19, the Federation has devised the 'AIFTP …

What Steps Taken For Welfare Of Advocates Hit By COVID? Rajasthan High Court Asks State Bar Council
3 years, 7 months ago

What Steps Taken For Welfare Of Advocates Hit By COVID? Rajasthan High Court Asks State Bar Council

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has asked the Bar Council of Rajasthan about the steps being taken for the welfare of advocates who are affected by COVID-19.A single bench of Justice Ashok Kumar Gaur posed this query while issuing notice on a petition seeking utilization of the advocates welfare fund for the relief of advocates affected by the pandemic.The Court has …

COVID19- SCBA Announces General Assistance Scheme For Lawyers' Families In Case Of Untimely Death/ Critical Illness
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID19- SCBA Announces General Assistance Scheme For Lawyers' Families In Case Of Untimely Death/ Critical Illness

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bar Association has announced a 'General Assistance Scheme 2021' to support the bereaved and financially unstable families of such lawyers who pass away at an early age. The Association has also announced a 'Covid-19 Financial Assistance Scheme 2021' to support its members who are suffering financially due to the pandemic. General Assistance Under the General Assistance Scheme, …

Karnataka State Bar Council Sanctions Aid To Advocates Who Test COVID Positive
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka State Bar Council Sanctions Aid To Advocates Who Test COVID Positive

Live Law  

The Karnataka State Bar Council has decided to sanction a sum of Rs. Further it is stated that Karnataka State Bar Council has held a series of meetings with the Chief Justice of Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka and succeeded in convincing the Hon'ble Chief Justice to direct the State Government for appointment / nominating Nodal Officers to each Taluk …

Court Functioning & Advocates' Safety Amid COVID: P&H Bar Council Seeks ₹100 Crore Financial Help For 'Needy Advocates'
3 years, 8 months ago

Court Functioning & Advocates' Safety Amid COVID: P&H Bar Council Seeks ₹100 Crore Financial Help For 'Needy Advocates'

Live Law  

In view of the Surge in COVID Cases, the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana in its emergent meeting held on Friday has decided to take some steps with regard to the functioning of the Courts and safety of Advocates in Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh. It was also apprised to the House by Mr.Minderjeet Yadav, Chairman that more than 100 …

For Advocates Not Having Any Income Even Earlier, Pandemic Cannot Become Boon To Entitle Them To Financial Assistance Now: CJ S. A. Bobde
4 years, 3 months ago

For Advocates Not Having Any Income Even Earlier, Pandemic Cannot Become Boon To Entitle Them To Financial Assistance Now: CJ S. A. Bobde

Live Law  

"All Bar Associations seem to be saying that we have authorised the BCI. Appearing for all the High Court Bar Associations, Senior Advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha sought to make submissions on the statutory possibilities by which the same may be implemented, indicating section 3 of the Advocates' Welfare Funds Act, 2001. "There are some riders though.the bar council will have …

₹1 Crore Earmarked For Providing Assistance To Advocates In Indigent Condition Due To COVID19: Advocates Welfare Fund Trust Informs Delhi HC
4 years, 4 months ago

₹1 Crore Earmarked For Providing Assistance To Advocates In Indigent Condition Due To COVID19: Advocates Welfare Fund Trust Informs Delhi HC

Live Law  

Advocates Welfare Fund Trust has informed the Delhi High Court that it has earmarked ₹1 crore for providing financial assistance to advocates in Delhi who have been pushed to indigent condition due to COVID19 lockdown. The Trust further informed the Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan that this support will be provided over and above …

Submit scheme to disburse ₹5 cr. granted by govt. to pay for needy advocates, HC directs bar council
4 years, 4 months ago

Submit scheme to disburse ₹5 cr. granted by govt. to pay for needy advocates, HC directs bar council

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday directed the Karnataka State Bar Council to submit to the court the ‘COVID-19 Advocate Relief Fund’ scheme framed to disburse ₹5 crore released by the State government for financial assistance to needy advocates in view of pandemic. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka and Justice Ashok S. Kinagi issued the …

Financial Distress Of Advocates Amid COVID-19: Karnataka HC Asks State To Decide On Bar Association's Plea For Loans
4 years, 5 months ago

Financial Distress Of Advocates Amid COVID-19: Karnataka HC Asks State To Decide On Bar Association's Plea For Loans

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to consider and take a decision by August 19, on a representation made by the Belgavi Bar Association, seeking that a loan of upto Rs 5 lakh be extended to members of the bar who are in financial distress, due to limited functioning of courts. A division bench of Chief Justice …

Financial Assistance of ₹5000 Each Granted To 16,448 Advocates To Deal With COVID-19 Crisis: Bar Council Of Delhi Tells Delhi HC
4 years, 6 months ago

Financial Assistance of ₹5000 Each Granted To 16,448 Advocates To Deal With COVID-19 Crisis: Bar Council Of Delhi Tells Delhi HC

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The Bar Council of Delhi has informed the Delhi High Court that the financial assistance of ₹5,000/- each has been granted to 16,448 advocates totalling to ₹8.22 crores, to deal with the crisis situation caused by the COVID19 pandemic.The information was given to the Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan in a PIL seeking a …

Failure To Make Interim Pay-Outs To Needy Advocates, Clerks In Pandemic: Madras HC Asks BCI, BCTN & P To Disclose Complete Financials, Grants Received From State [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Failure To Make Interim Pay-Outs To Needy Advocates, Clerks In Pandemic: Madras HC Asks BCI, BCTN & P To Disclose Complete Financials, Grants Received From State [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the BCI and Bar Council of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry to file their audited financial statements for the periods 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. The bench was considering a PIL moved by a Senior Advocate, seeking a direction to the respondents, Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and the State of Tamil Nadu to …

Delhi HC Asks Advocate Welfare Fund Trust and Bar Council of Delhi to Prepare A Report On Providing Assistance To Advocates Suffering Due To COVID19
4 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC Asks Advocate Welfare Fund Trust and Bar Council of Delhi to Prepare A Report On Providing Assistance To Advocates Suffering Due To COVID19

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked the Advocates Welfare Fund Trust and Bar Council of Delhi to submit a report stating a roadmap on how to address the financial hardship faced by advocates due to COVID19. The order has come in a plea seeking ex gratia payment of ₹25,000 to each member of the Advocates Welfare Fund who has suffered …

SCBA Announce Covid-19 Financial Assistance Scheme To Members[Read Guidelines]
4 years, 7 months ago

SCBA Announce Covid-19 Financial Assistance Scheme To Members[Read Guidelines]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bar Association has announced the introduction of a new financial assistance scheme for the benefit of lawyers who are distressed and in need of aid due to the prevailing lockdown on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. The "COVID-19 Financial Assistance and Grant Scheme" intends to provide a one-time ex gratia amount of up to Rs. In order …

Kerala HC Says BCI Can Conduct A Full Fledged Inquiry On Affairs Of Advocates Welfare Fund Trust Committee With Respect to Pilferage of Rs.7 Crores [Read Judgment]
4 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC Says BCI Can Conduct A Full Fledged Inquiry On Affairs Of Advocates Welfare Fund Trust Committee With Respect to Pilferage of Rs.7 Crores [Read Judgment]

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The Kerala HC on Tuesday declared that the BCI is empowered to make an enquiry into the entire affairs of the KERALA ADVOCATES WELFARE FUND TRUSTEE COMMITTEE with respect to the pilferage of Rs.7 Crores between 2007-2015. That apart section 48A of Act, 1961 empowers the Bar Council of India for revising any decision of the State Bar Councils or …

SCAORA Formulates Scheme For One Time Assistance Of Rs 10,000 To Needy Members
4 years, 7 months ago

SCAORA Formulates Scheme For One Time Assistance Of Rs 10,000 To Needy Members

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Advocates On Record Association has resolved to introduce a new COVID-19 Financial Assistance Scheme for the period between May 18 and May 31.Through this scheme, a one-time ex-gratia amount of Rs. The Supreme Court Advocates On Record Association has resolved to introduce a new COVID-19 Financial Assistance Scheme for the period between May 18 and May 31. …

Can't Direct Govt To Release Financial Aid For Lawyers : Karnataka HC Urges Bar Council To Approach Senior Advocates For Donations [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Can't Direct Govt To Release Financial Aid For Lawyers : Karnataka HC Urges Bar Council To Approach Senior Advocates For Donations [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has said that it is unable to direct the Central and State Government to release funds for the welfare of advocates enrolled with the Karnataka State Bar Council and those who are deprived of income on account of courts being closed in the state during the lockdown.The Court said that utilization of funds for relief was …

Resolve Issues Faced By Junior Members Of Bar : Karnataka HC Asks KSBC
4 years, 8 months ago

Resolve Issues Faced By Junior Members Of Bar : Karnataka HC Asks KSBC

Live Law  

The Karnataka High court has suggested to the Karnataka State Bar Council to hold meetings through video conference with the petitioners as well as with the chair persons/presidents of Taluk and District Bar Associations to resolve the issue faced by junior members of the Bar. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice B V Nagarathna gave the …

Bar Council Of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh & Sikkim To Disburse INR 5000 Each To Lawyers In Need Of Financial Assistance; Notifies Scheme [Read Notification]
4 years, 8 months ago

Bar Council Of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh & Sikkim To Disburse INR 5000 Each To Lawyers In Need Of Financial Assistance; Notifies Scheme [Read Notification]

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh & Sikkim has announced a one-time financial assistance of Rs. To this end, the State Bar Council has devised a scheme namely "The Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh & Sikkim Covid–19 Financial Assistance Scheme". Similarly, the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry had also resolved to extend …

Plea In SC To Draw Up A Uniform Policy For Giving Financial Assistance To Lawyers In Times Of Emergencies [Read Petition]
4 years, 8 months ago

Plea In SC To Draw Up A Uniform Policy For Giving Financial Assistance To Lawyers In Times Of Emergencies [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking to draw up a uniform policy for giving financial assistance to lawyers in times of emergencies, like the present outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and others in the future. Through his petition, Ramkrishna has drawn attention of the court towards various welfare schemes for providing financial assistance to distressed lawyers that …

Bar Council Of Rajasthan To Disburse INR 5000 Each To Lawyers In Need Of Financial Assistance [Read Notification]
4 years, 8 months ago

Bar Council Of Rajasthan To Disburse INR 5000 Each To Lawyers In Need Of Financial Assistance [Read Notification]

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Rajasthan, through the Bar Council of India Advocates Welfare Fund Committee for the State, has announced that it will transfer Rs. The stipulated amount will be credited directly to the accounts of needy advocates found eligible as per the following criteria: The applicant must be enrolled with the Bar Council of Rajasthan and should have a …

Karnataka HC Wants Bar Council Of India To Inform On Possible Relief Measures For Needy Advocates [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka HC Wants Bar Council Of India To Inform On Possible Relief Measures For Needy Advocates [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has called upon the Bar Council of India, Karnataka State Bar Council, Bar Council of India Advocate Welfare Fund Committee and Karnataka Advocates Welfare Fund Trustee Committee to make a statement before the court on April 28, in what manner relief can be extended to needy advocates suffering from lack of income. A division bench of …

How COVID-19 Lockdown Has Affected Lawyers? Some Accounts
4 years, 8 months ago

How COVID-19 Lockdown Has Affected Lawyers? Some Accounts

Live Law  

The nationwide lockdown, which stands extended till May 3, has taken a huge toll on practitioners in the legal profession whose incomes depend on the functioning of courts. The standstill in court work has triggered a number of State Bar Councils to create a system through which lawyers in need can seek financial assistance. Similarly, the Odisha Bar Council decided …

Allahabad HC Seeks Report On Scheme Prepared By BCI & State Bar Council To Provide Financial Assistance To Advocates In Distress [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Allahabad HC Seeks Report On Scheme Prepared By BCI & State Bar Council To Provide Financial Assistance To Advocates In Distress [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has sought a detailed report from both the Bar Council of India as well as the UP State Bar Council regarding the modalities of the scheme that has been formulated by them to provide financial assistance to the Advocates in dire need. When the court had first taken cognizance of the issue, it had called upon …

'Many Lawyers Across The Country Are On Verge Of Starvation': Letter Petition To CJI Seeks Creation Of An Emergency Fund To Support Them [Read Letter]
4 years, 9 months ago

'Many Lawyers Across The Country Are On Verge Of Starvation': Letter Petition To CJI Seeks Creation Of An Emergency Fund To Support Them [Read Letter]

Live Law  

A letter has been addressed to the Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde, praying for the Supreme Court and Bar Council to take cognizance of the situation wherein independent young advocates are on the verge of starvation due to lack of financial resources. The letter-petition also highlights the lack of uniformity or equality in policies of State Bar Associations who …

COVID-19: Bar Council of TN and Puducherry To Provide Financial Assistance To Advocates In Dire Need Amid Lockdown; Call For Applications [Read Press Release]
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Bar Council of TN and Puducherry To Provide Financial Assistance To Advocates In Dire Need Amid Lockdown; Call For Applications [Read Press Release]

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Tuesday unanimously resolved to extend financial assistance to all those needy advocates, who are unable to meet their day to day expenses due to the lockdown and consequent suspension of court work. The following conditions have been stipulated to determine genuine cases: The applicant has to be a real and active …

Covid-19: Bombay Bar Association To Provide Financial Assistance To Advocates
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Bombay Bar Association To Provide Financial Assistance To Advocates

Live Law  

Considering the current lockdown due to the outbreak of the pandemic of Covid-19, Bombay Bar Association issued a notice on Monday declaring that member advocates of the said association will be given financial assistance if needed and even non-members will be given such assistance, but priority will be given to the members. Notice signed by Secretary of BBA Senior Advocate …

COVID19: DHCBA Introduces Scheme To Give Ex Gratia Amount to Advocates In Financial Need [Read Circular]
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID19: DHCBA Introduces Scheme To Give Ex Gratia Amount to Advocates In Financial Need [Read Circular]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court Bar Association has come up with a scheme to provide ex gratia relief to advocates who have been severely affected by the nationwide lockdown and restrictive functioning of the courts. As per the resolution, the object of the scheme is to provide immediate and effective succour to the members of the DHCBA who have been adversely affected, …

COVID-19: Karnataka State Bar Council Creates Relief Fund To Supply Essentials To Needy Advocates [Read Circular]
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Karnataka State Bar Council Creates Relief Fund To Supply Essentials To Needy Advocates [Read Circular]

Live Law  

In view of standstill of court work due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Karnataka State Bar Council has launched a KSBC Covid-19 Advocates Relief Fund to help young, women and financially weak lawyers practicing in the state. By way of the abovementioned funds, the KSBC will assist needy lawyers who depend on their daily earnings for survival, and will …

COVID-19: Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu Seeks Financial Assistance From Govt For Financially Weak Lawyers [Read Letter]
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu Seeks Financial Assistance From Govt For Financially Weak Lawyers [Read Letter]

Live Law  

In reference to the standstill of court work brought by the outbreak of COVID-19, the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Thursday wrote to the Chief Minister requesting him to provide financial assistance to young, women and financially weak lawyers practicing in the state. Therefore, many young and women lawyers are finding difficult to make ends meet and …

COVID19: Bar Council of Delhi Announces Financial Assistance For Advocates In Dire Need of Help
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID19: Bar Council of Delhi Announces Financial Assistance For Advocates In Dire Need of Help

Live Law  

In light of the nationwide lockdown, the Bar Council of Delhi has passed a resolution for providing financial assistance to the advocates who are in dire need of help due to the loss of work caused by the restricted functioning of the courts. who is member of Bar Association of Supreme Court/High Court/District Courts/ Tribunals at Delhi uninterruptedly and advocates/applicants …

Ready To Help Lawyers Affected By Corona Virus: Bar Council of Kerala [Read Notice]
4 years, 9 months ago

Ready To Help Lawyers Affected By Corona Virus: Bar Council of Kerala [Read Notice]

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Kerala has issued a letter to provide necessary help and support to advocates in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, including extending financial aid if any advocate or their family members are affected by Coronavirus. "…the Bar Council of Kerala requests every member of the legal profession and also the Bar Associations in the state to …

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