Orissa Lawyers Strike: SC Asks BCI And State Bar Council To Take Action Against Lawyers
5 years ago

Orissa Lawyers Strike: SC Asks BCI And State Bar Council To Take Action Against Lawyers

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A Bench comprising of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M. Joseph directed the Bar Council of India and the Odisha Bar Council to take appropriate action against lawyers on strike in the Orissa High Court. The counsel appearing on behalf of the Orissa High Court, Siba Shankar Mishra, requested for two weeks more time to be granted in order to implement the directions set out in Order dated 06.12.2019. The Bench also commented on the duties that were to be rendered by advocates: "We are of the view that such selective working is clearly in breach of the duties of an advocate as also breach of directions of this Court and thus we expect the State Bar Council and the Bar Council of India to take appropriate action and place the same before us within two weeks." The Bench also granted liberty to the Registrar of the Orissa High Court to provide names of the lawyers obstructing the judicial process.

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Punjab & Haryana HC Bar Association Undertakes Before Supreme Court To Abide By SC Judgment On Lawyers' Strikes
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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

Andhra Pradesh HC Seeks Stand Of State Bar Body, BCI In Plea Against "Exorbitant Fee" Of ₹500 For Verifying Certificate Of Practice
1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh HC Seeks Stand Of State Bar Body, BCI In Plea Against "Exorbitant Fee" Of ₹500 For Verifying Certificate Of Practice

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday sought the stand of the Bar Council of India as well as State Bar Council in Kurnool Bar Association's plea challenging the state bar body's circular mandating payment of an "exorbitant fee of Rs 500" for verification/renewal of Certificate of Practice. The petitioner bar association has contended that following the corresponding notice issued …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
1 month ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Discharges Contempt Proceedings Against State Bar Council After Its Unconditional Apology For 2023 Lawyers' Strike
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Discharges Contempt Proceedings Against State Bar Council After Its Unconditional Apology For 2023 Lawyers' Strike

Live Law  

While deciding a suo-moto PIL, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court discharged the contempt proceedings against the State Bar Council for calling a strike last year. The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain in its November 21 order observed, “In view of unconditional apology offered by the contemnors, we hereby discharge …

Orissa HC asks Bar Council to probe case against lawyer taking money from client to bribe judge
2 months ago

Orissa HC asks Bar Council to probe case against lawyer taking money from client to bribe judge

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court refused to quash the FIR against a lawyer who allegedly took money from his client to bribe the judge who was hearing his case. While dismissing the petition recently, the single judge bench of Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra directed the Bar Council to hold disciplinary proceedings uninfluenced by any observations made by the court and …

Orissa High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Lawyer Accused Of Taking Money To Bribe Judge For Bail
2 months ago

Orissa High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Lawyer Accused Of Taking Money To Bribe Judge For Bail

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court recently declined to dismiss a criminal case against an advocate accused of accepting money, gold, and property deeds from a client in exchange for securing favorable bail outcomes from a now-retired High Court Judge.The single bench comprising Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra underscored the need for strict measures to uphold public confidence in the judicial system and. …

Odisha High Court slaps Rs 50,000 fine on firm for suppressing facts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha High Court slaps Rs 50,000 fine on firm for suppressing facts

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has imposed a Rs 50,000 fine on a security service firm for filing a petition seeking intervention against Pattamundai municipality’s order terminating contract for providing service of sanitation in different wards without mentioning an earlier petition wherein, he had obtained an interim order. The petition filed by Chandan Security Services represented by Paresh Nath Das …

Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officer Can't Be Quashed Merely For Absence Of Affidavit Supporting Allegations: Orissa High Court
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officer Can't Be Quashed Merely For Absence Of Affidavit Supporting Allegations: Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has held that disciplinary proceedings initiated against a judicial officer cannot be quashed merely because the allegations, on the basis of which the action was taken, was not supported by a duly sworn-in affidavit. The requirement for sworn affidavits and verifiable material ensures that the process is fair and that decisions are not arbitrary.” Factual Background …

Allahabad High Court Temporarily Restrains District Bar Associations In UP From Holding Strikes
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Temporarily Restrains District Bar Associations In UP From Holding Strikes

Live Law  

In a stern direction to the bar bodies in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court has directed that none of the Bar Associations of any district courts in the state would resort to any strike till August 7. Hearing the matter on July 8, the High Court directed key legal bodies, including the Bar Council of India, …

Supreme Court Stays MP High Court Order Debarring 10 Advocates For Holding Strike, Says Lawyers Must Show Some Responsibility
9 months ago

Supreme Court Stays MP High Court Order Debarring 10 Advocates For Holding Strike, Says Lawyers Must Show Some Responsibility

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Madhya Pradesh High Court order which debarred 10 members of the Seoni District Bar Association from appearing in any court for a period of one month and contesting elections to the Bar Association or Bar Council of the state. Recently, Madhya Pradesh High Court dropped 2624 contempt cases and 1938 show cause notices …

Supreme Court Dismisses Advocate's Appeal Against Bar Council Rejecting Complaint Against Local Bar Association Members
11 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Advocate's Appeal Against Bar Council Rejecting Complaint Against Local Bar Association Members

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to interfere in the civil appeal preferred by an advocate who has registered a complaint against the local bar association member for allegedly beating and assaulting him and restraining him to practice at the local court. The alleged incident of violence took place between the appellant-advocate and the respondents-members of the local Bar Association, …

Courts Are Not Industrial Establishments, Bar Can't Bargain Their Demands Like Trade Unions: Allahabad High Court On Lawyers' Strike
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Courts Are Not Industrial Establishments, Bar Can't Bargain Their Demands Like Trade Unions: Allahabad High Court On Lawyers' Strike

Live Law  

Expressing alarm over a petition concerning continuous strike in Tehsil Bar Association Rasara, District Ballia, the Allahabad High Court remarked, “In our judicial system, strike brings the wheels of justice to a standstill, bringing cheer and happiness amongst enemies of justice. In that eventuality, we would certainly shatter the faith reposed by us in ourselves while giving us the Constitution …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 15 To January 21, 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Orissa High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 15 To January 21, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Jaga @ Jagabandhu Mohalik v. State of Orissa, 2024 LiveLaw 4 Sk. v. Principal Commissioner, GST & Central Excise, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 2024 LiveLaw 9 Judgments/Orders Reported This Week: Mere 'Absconding' Not Conclusive Proof Of Guilt Against Accused In Cases Of Murder: Orissa High Court Case Title: Jaga @ Jagabandhu Mohalik v. State of Orissa Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 4 …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 08 To January 14, 2024
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Orissa High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 08 To January 14, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Rasa @ Rasananda Bhoi v. State of Odisha & Ors., 2024 LiveLaw 1 HB v. MJ, 2024 LiveLaw 2 Jharu Naik & Anr. v. State of Odisha, 2024 LiveLaw 3 Judgments/Order Reported This Week: Doctors Should Write In Capital Letters Or Legible Handwriting: Orissa High Court Case Title: Rasa @ Rasananda Bhoi v. State of Odisha & Ors. …

Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2023
1 year ago

Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2023

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Animesh Chakraborty v. State of Odisha, 2023 LiveLaw 1 Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda v. Union of India, 2023 LiveLaw 2 Soli @ Sulachana Jena & Anr. While denying relief to the accused, the Single Judge Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo said, “It cannot be lost sight of the fact that the prosecution has proved that the appellant was …

Article 233(2) | 7 Yrs Continuous Practice As Advocate Must Be 'Immediately' Before Recruitment As District Judge From Bar: Orissa HC
1 year, 1 month ago

Article 233(2) | 7 Yrs Continuous Practice As Advocate Must Be 'Immediately' Before Recruitment As District Judge From Bar: Orissa HC

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The Orissa High Court has held that a person must have practiced as an Advocate continuously for seven years 'immediately' before submitting application for direct recruitment in the cadre of District Judge from the Bar. The Court referred to Article 233 of the Constitution which provides that “a person not already in the service of Union or the State shall …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (16th-22nd October)
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (16th-22nd October)

Live Law  

Nominal Index Chain Singh v. State of Chattisgarh 2023 LiveLaw 895 M/S Triveni Glass Limited v Commissioner of Trade Tax UP 2023 LiveLaw 896 Mathews J. Nedumpara & Ors. 2023 LiveLaw 897 Supriyo v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw 900 M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors V. B. Udayasri 2023 LiveLaw 902 Mohamed Ibrahim v. Managing Director 2023 LiveLaw 903 Priyanka …

Hapur Lathi-Charge On Lawyers: UP Bar Council Calls Off Strike As Govt Suspends/Transfers Erring Police Officials
1 year, 3 months ago

Hapur Lathi-Charge On Lawyers: UP Bar Council Calls Off Strike As Govt Suspends/Transfers Erring Police Officials

Live Law  

The Uttar Pradesh Bar Council on Thursday decided to end its ongoing statewide strike and resume work from today after a successful dialogue with the Chief Secretary of the State regarding the concerns and demands of the state lawyers. The Lawyers have been protesting an alleged police lathi-charge on advocates in Hapur district last month and they have been demanding …

Lawyers’ strike to continue, says Bar Council of UP
1 year, 4 months ago

Lawyers’ strike to continue, says Bar Council of UP

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The Bar Council of UP on Wednesday decided to continue its strike against the state government’s “inaction” in the August 29 incident of alleged police lathicharge on advocates in Hapur. Office-bearers of all lawyers’ associations of the state capital assembled at gate number six of the high court in Lucknow and staged a protest over the Hapur incident. “Lawyers …

Supreme Court Cracks Whip On Advocates' Strikes; Asks Bar Council Of India To Give Details Of Action Taken Against Bar Associations For Court Boycotts
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Cracks Whip On Advocates' Strikes; Asks Bar Council Of India To Give Details Of Action Taken Against Bar Associations For Court Boycotts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, asked the Bar Council of India to file an affidavit setting forth the instances wherein any State Bar Association across the county has called for strikes in the last one year and the action taken in that regard. “BCI to also file affidavit within 2 weeks setting forth where any Bar Association has called for …

Bar Council Of India Can Prescribe That Only Graduates From Recognized Law Colleges Can Enrol As Advocates : Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Bar Council Of India Can Prescribe That Only Graduates From Recognized Law Colleges Can Enrol As Advocates : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside an Orissa High Court order which had held that the Bar Council of India cannot impose a condition that a person must have graduated from a recognized law college to enrol as an advocate. Relying on the recent Constitution judgement in Bar Council of India vs. Bonnie Foi Law College & Ors, a …

Supreme Court Censures Bar Association For Passing Resolution Against Legal Aid Defence Counsel System; Summons Office Bearers
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Censures Bar Association For Passing Resolution Against Legal Aid Defence Counsel System; Summons Office Bearers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed its strong displeasure at a Bar Association for passing resolutions to obstruct the work of lawyers appointed as volunteers under the Legal Aid Defence System of the National Legal Services Authority. The bench, also comprising Justices PS Narsimha and JB Pardiwala, was hearing a petition seeking contempt action against Bar Association of Bharatpur for …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest to keep our readers up to date with the latest legal developments in the Apex court of the country.Judgments/OrdersS.17 Registration Act | High Court Cannot Exercise Writ Jurisdiction To Alter Or Amend Registered Lease Deed: Supreme Court The Supreme Court …

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: March 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: March 2023

Live Law  

Prangya Paramita Harichandan v. Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology & Ors., 2023 LiveLaw 30 2. Case Title: Rudra Narayan Sahu v. State of Odisha Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 40 The Orissa High Court allowed a petition filed under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure after a delay of ‘26 years’ for recalling a witness who was cross-examined and …

Supreme Court Praises Orissa High Court For Creatively Using Technology; Says Other HCs Should Replicate It
1 year, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Praises Orissa High Court For Creatively Using Technology; Says Other HCs Should Replicate It

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has recorded its appreciation for the Orissa High Court for using technology to improve the access to justice for people from far flung areas of the State.A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud was deciding petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abolish the Odisha Administrative Tribunal. The Supreme Court has recorded its appreciation for …

Why Did They Sign Off Resolution To Strike Work? Calcutta High Court Seeks Explanation From Office Bearers Of Berhampore Bar Association
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Did They Sign Off Resolution To Strike Work? Calcutta High Court Seeks Explanation From Office Bearers Of Berhampore Bar Association

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday sought explanation from the President, Vice-President and Secretary of Berhampore Bar Association as to why they were signatories to a resolution to strike work which paralysed the courts at Berhampore and denied access to justice to innumerable litigants. The division bench of Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta observed: “It appears the …

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, 10 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 …

Murder Of Lawyer: Rajasthan HC To Consider Issuance Of Guidelines For Protection Of Lawyers, Asks Bar Council Of India To Submit Suggestions
1 year, 10 months ago

Murder Of Lawyer: Rajasthan HC To Consider Issuance Of Guidelines For Protection Of Lawyers, Asks Bar Council Of India To Submit Suggestions

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday sought response from Union of India, Rajasthan government, Bar Council of India and Bar Council Of Rajasthan on issuance of guidelines by the court for protection of advocates till appropriate legislation is framed in this regard. The court observed that the Bar Council of India has also submitted a draft bill- “Advocates Bill, 2021” …

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest - January 2023 [Citations 1-13]
1 year, 11 months ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest - January 2023 [Citations 1-13]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Animesh Chakraborty v. State of Odisha, 2023 LiveLaw 1 Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda v. Union of India, 2023 LiveLaw 2 Soli @ Sulachana Jena & Anr. v. State of Odisha, 2023 LiveLaw 10 Bobby Islam v. State of Odisha & Ors., 2023 LiveLaw 11 State of Odisha v. Debasis Dixit, 2023 LiveLaw 12 V. Vinay v. Srinu Patro & …

Bar Council Of India Must Take Concrete Preventive Steps Against Advocates' Strikes & Boycotts : Supreme Court
1 year, 11 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 …

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2022- Judiciary
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Yearly Digest 2022- Judiciary

Live Law  

Judges Appointment Judges Appointment - Collegium reiterations are binding - Supreme Court asks Centre to explain by reiterated names are sent back to the collegium- 10 names reiterated by the Supreme Court collegium sent back by the Central Government- SC asks Attorney General as to how under the Scheme of law prevalent, are reiterated names sent back - Refers to …

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

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: December 2022
2 years ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: December 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index Jaga Sarabu v. State of Orissa & Anr., 2022 LiveLaw 157 Bijaya Manjari Satpathy v. State of Orissa & Ors., 2022 LiveLaw 158 Project Officer, Bharatpur Open Cast Project of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. v. Darsani Kumar Sahoo & Anr., 2022 LiveLaw 159 Kalandi Charan Barik v. State of Odisha & Ors., 2022 LiveLaw 160 JB v. State of …

Important Decisions Of Orissa High Court In 2022
2 years ago

Important Decisions Of Orissa High Court In 2022

Live Law  

The year 2022 has come to an end. Right Of Accused To Recall Witness U/S 311 CrPC Can't Always Be Denied In Lieu Of Prosecutrix's Right U/S 33 POCSO Act: Orissa High Court Case Title: Pidika Sambaru v. State of Odisha & Anr. "Transgender Has Every Right To Choose Gender": Orissa High Court Orders Family Pension To Transwoman Case Title: …

Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2022 [Citations 1-165]
2 years ago

Orissa High Court Annual Digest 2022 [Citations 1-165]

Live Law  

Index of Citations The Orissa High Court has reiterated that even after an ex parte decree is set aside under Order IX Rule 13 of the CPC, defendant neither can be relegated to the original position nor can be allowed to file written statement. NDPS | Extension Beyond Statutory Period In Submitting Chargesheet Cannot Be Granted Without Giving Hearing To …

[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 …

Massive Clashes Erupt Between Police & Lawyers In Odisha's Sambalpur Over Demand Of High Court Bench
2 years, 1 month ago

Massive Clashes Erupt Between Police & Lawyers In Odisha's Sambalpur Over Demand Of High Court Bench

Live Law  

Massive clashes today erupted between lawyers and police over the demand to establish a permanent Bench of the Orissa High Court at Sambalpur, a western district of Odisha. Hundreds of lawyers supported by civilians started a protest this morning, also to oppose the allegedly arbitrary actions of the Bar Council of India and the Odisha State Bar Council. On Friday, …

No Complete Proposal From State Govt To Setup New Bench Of Orissa High Court: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 1 month ago

No Complete Proposal From State Govt To Setup New Bench Of Orissa High Court: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

While answering a question raised by Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, Lok Sabha MP from Odisha's Koraput, the Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday clarified that presently there is no 'complete proposal' from the Government of Odisha to establish a new Bench of the Orissa High Court pending with the Central Government. In reply, Rijiju conveyed that High Court Benches are …

"Suspension Won't Do, Need Major Steps" : Supreme Court Asks Bar Council Of India To Act Against Advocates' Strikes
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Back to work or out': Supreme Court raps Odisha lawyers boycotting court proceedings
2 years, 1 month ago

Back to work or out': Supreme Court raps Odisha lawyers boycotting court proceedings

India Today  

While noting that lawyers abstaining from work has led to loss of working hours, bringing the judicial system to a standstill, the Supreme Court of India on Monday came down heavily on lawyers' associations in Odisha who have been boycotting court proceedings seeking the establishment of another HC Bench in Western Odisha. On being informed that many office bearers and …

Allahabad High Court Orders State Bar Council Enquiry Against An Advocate Allegedly Involved In Running A Business
2 years, 2 months ago

Allahabad High Court Orders State Bar Council Enquiry Against An Advocate Allegedly Involved In Running A Business

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to inquire into and take suitable action in accordance with the law against an Advocate for allegedly running a business. For context, an advocate cannot run any business personally and earn a profit as per Rule 47 of the Bar Council of India Rules.The matter came to light …

Orissa High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Tangi Bar Association President For Threatening Woman Judicial Officer
2 years, 2 months ago

Orissa High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Tangi Bar Association President For Threatening Woman Judicial Officer

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Tuesday issued a contempt notice to Nakul Kumar Nayak, president of Lawyers Bar Association in Tangi town, for threatening and using "filthy language" against a judicial magistrate after the judge rejected his client's bail application.A division bench of Justices S. Talapatra and Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi took a strong note of the allegations and said they …

Calcutta High Court Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2022 [Citations 1 - 261]
2 years, 2 months ago

Calcutta High Court Half Yearly Digest: January To June 2022 [Citations 1 - 261]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Dr. Avinandan Mondal v. State of West Bengal & Ors 2022 LiveLaw 1 Bimal Bhattacharya v. State of West Bengal & Ors LiveLaw 2 Pratik Maitra v. State of West Bengal 2022 LiveLaw 3 Shri Aloke Singh & Ors v. Indian Statistical Institute & Ors 2022 LiveLaw 4 Amit Kumar Das and Ors v. State of West Bengal …

Rajasthan HC Stays BCI Decision Halting Elections Of High Court Bar Association At Jaipur
2 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan HC Stays BCI Decision Halting Elections Of High Court Bar Association At Jaipur

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court today stayed a direction passed by the Bar Council of India halting the elections of the High Court Bar Association at Jaipur, after the Council was moved to implement the principle of "One Bar One Vote" in the State. The single bench of Justice Mahendra Goyal has issued notices to BCI, Bar Council of Rajasthan and …

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up: 19 September To 25 September, 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Orissa High Court Weekly Round Up: 19 September To 25 September, 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index: Tukuna @ Tankadhar Swain v. State of Odisha, 2022 LiveLaw 140 Mama @ Bidyut Prava Khuntia v. State of Orissa, 2022 LiveLaw 141 Gagan Bihari Patra & Ors. KMC Construction Ltd. and Anr., 2022 LiveLaw 143 Cases Reported in the Week: Orissa High Court Upholds Life Sentence Of Man Convicted For Murder Of '8 Yrs Old Child' Basing …

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: August 2022 [Citations 117-129]
2 years, 3 months ago

Orissa High Court Monthly Digest: August 2022 [Citations 117-129]

Live Law  

Babita Satpathy @ Mishra v. Sitanshu Kumar Dash & Ors., 2022 LiveLaw 117 Dr. Satya Narayan Bhujabala & Anr. v. State of Odisha Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 120 The Orissa High Court denied to discharge a number of persons accused of forcefully entering and causing damage to properties at the official residence of Mr. V.K. Section 5 Limitation Act Application Not …

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Orissa Administrative Tribunal Bar Association's Plea Challenging Abolition of Odisha Administrative Tribunal
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Orissa Administrative Tribunal Bar Association's Plea Challenging Abolition of Odisha Administrative Tribunal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reserved judgment in a special leave petition filed by Orissa Administrative Tribunal Bar Association challenging Orissa High Court's order of upholding notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training of the Central Government dated 2nd August 2019 abolishing Odisha Administrative Tribunal. Mr. Ashok Kumer Parija, Advocate General representing the State of Odisha apprised the …

Orissa High Court Half-Yearly Digest: January-June 2022 [Citations 1-107]
2 years, 4 months ago

Orissa High Court Half-Yearly Digest: January-June 2022 [Citations 1-107]

Live Law  

Nominal Index : 1. TPCL Is 'Authority' Under Article 226; Electricity Distribution Companies Discharging Public Duty Amenable To Writ Jurisdiction: Orissa High Court Case Title: Surendra Kumar Sahoo v. State of Odisha Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 5 The Court held that the Tata Power Company Limited is an "authority" within the meaning of Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Case …

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