Advocate's Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Establishment Of Bar Council In Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh
2 years, 6 months ago

Advocate's Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Establishment Of Bar Council In Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh

Live Law  

A practising advocate from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has approached Supreme Court seeking establishment of the Bar Council in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. It has been argued in the petition that the entire Legal Fraternity in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has no Government established body where they can get themselves enrolled and take benefits of the Bar Council as compared to the other states of India. "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 the system of "Darbar Move" the members of the Legal Fraternity are facing various difficulties due to which its get difficult for them to practice in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh," the plea states. The Advocate in the petition has also sought for directing the Supreme Court to issue proximity cards to Advocate members from Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh who wish to avail the benefit of proximity card.

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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 …

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Supreme Court Disposes Of Petition Challenging Enrolment Fees Of UP Bar Council In Light Of Its Recent Decision

Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a plea filed by High Court Advocates Bar Association, Jabalpur against refusal of the State Bar Council to recognize it as a separate bar association.The bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala, Manoj Misra tagged the case with other similar pending case and assured that it would be listed early.During the …

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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

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LLB Admissions: Telangana High Court Asks State Bar Council To Furnish List Of Aggrieved Aspirants Graduated Via Distant Or Regular Mode

Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Domicile Not A Condition For Enrolment With State Bar Council, Only Bar Council Of Delhi Insisting For It: BCI To Delhi High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

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Live Law  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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

Live Law  

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Supreme Court seeks Bar Council of India’s reply on plea challenging ‘exorbitant’ enrolment fees for aspiring lawyers
1 year, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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State Bar Council Requests Punjab & Haryana Govts To Enact Draft Advocates Protection Bill Prepared By It, Warns Of State-Wide Agitation If No Steps Taken
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Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana Bar Council has sent two drafts to both the concerned state governments requesting them to enact the same at the earliest. In a press note released by the State Bar Council earlier today, it has been stated that lately, attacks against advocates and cases of false implication against legal professionals have increased manifolds and therefore, a …

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
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Live Law  

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Murder Of Lawyer: Rajasthan HC To Consider Issuance Of Guidelines For Protection Of Lawyers, Asks Bar Council Of India To Submit Suggestions
1 year, 9 months ago

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Live Law  

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1 year, 10 months ago

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

Live Law  

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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 …

[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 …

Bar Council Of Punjab And Haryana, Chandigarh Organized The National Legal Seminar 2022 On "Young Lawyers: Transcending Legal Barriers
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Bar Council Of Punjab And Haryana, Chandigarh Organized The National Legal Seminar 2022 On "Young Lawyers: Transcending Legal Barriers

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Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh organized the National Legal Seminar 2022 on "Young Lawyers: Transcending Legal Barriers" at Law Auditorium, Panjab University Chandigarh. Lekh Raj Sharma, Chairman Legal Education Committee Chandigarh shared his views on legal works in Hindi and Punjabi. Gurtej Singh Grewal apprised the gathering that the State Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has already …

Allahabad High Court Orders State Bar Council Enquiry Against An Advocate Allegedly Involved In Running A Business
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Allowing Foreign National To Practice Law In India : Bar Council Of India Seeks Views Of State Bar Councils
2 years, 3 months ago

Allowing Foreign National To Practice Law In India : Bar Council Of India Seeks Views Of State Bar Councils

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has sought the views of the State Bar Councils seeking their views regarding allowing a Korean citizen, who completed law education in India, to enrol as an advocate in India. Putting forward the appeal of Mr. Daeyoung Jung, the Bar Council through the letter informs that he is a Korean National who has obtained the …

Why Advocate Band, Gavel & Justice Emblem Being Used On Folio To Obtain Certified Copy Of Orders?: Allahabad HC Asks UP Bar Council
2 years, 4 months ago

Why Advocate Band, Gavel & Justice Emblem Being Used On Folio To Obtain Certified Copy Of Orders?: Allahabad HC Asks UP Bar Council

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Bar Council, Prayagraj to show cause as to how Advocate Band, Gavel, and Emblem of justice are being used by Advocates on the folio to obtain a certified copy of orders.The bench of Justice Surya Prakash Kesarwani and Justice Jayant Banerji took exception to this practice while …

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 …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : May 30 - June 3,2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : May 30 - June 3,2022

Live Law  

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Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Bars Practice of 19 Advocates Pending Disciplinary Proceedings
2 years, 7 months ago

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Bars Practice of 19 Advocates Pending Disciplinary Proceedings

Live Law  

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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. …

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 …

Can Bar Council Interfere In Election Process Of Bar Association? Kerala High Court To Consider
3 years, 2 months ago

Can Bar Council Interfere In Election Process Of Bar Association? Kerala High Court To Consider

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday admitted a writ petition questioning the power of the Bar Council of Kerala to interfere in the election process and affairs of a Bar Association.Advocates Unnikrishnan KM and Oliver Dantes, the President and Secretary of Kunnamkulam Bar Association approached the High Court challenging a letter issued by the Bar Council of Kerala in which …

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 …

Jammu And Kashmir High Court Stays Fresh Appointment Of Law Officers Except Advocate General
3 years, 5 months ago

Jammu And Kashmir High Court Stays Fresh Appointment Of Law Officers Except Advocate General

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court stayed the appointment of Law Officers other than the Advocate General in a plea challenging the continued existence of the notification issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, inviting applications for engagement as Standing Counsel. "Allocation of 50 marks, i.e., 02 marks for each institution of a civil suit or defending …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Court Functioning & Advocates' Safety Amid COVID: P&H Bar Council Seeks ₹100 Crore Financial Help For 'Needy Advocates'
3 years, 7 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 …

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 …

'Enact Advocates Protection Act' : Karnataka Bar Council Demands After Lawyer's Killing In Hospet Court Premises
3 years, 9 months ago

'Enact Advocates Protection Act' : Karnataka Bar Council Demands After Lawyer's Killing In Hospet Court Premises

Live Law  

The Karnataka State Bar Council has condemned the brutal and horrific murder of Advocate Tarihalli Venkatesh, inside court premises on February 27, at Hospet in Karnataka. The Karnataka State Bar Council has again requested the Hon'ble Representative-Member of the Council of India from the Karnataka State Bar Council to pressurize the Bar Council of India to take up the matter …

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 …

Punjab & Haryana HC Sets Aside Moratorium Imposed By Bar Council Of India On Opening Of New Law Colleges
4 years ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Sets Aside Moratorium Imposed By Bar Council Of India On Opening Of New Law Colleges

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the three-year moratorium imposed by the Bar Council of India on opening of new law colleges as ultra vires the Indian Constitution. A Single Bench of Justice Rekha Mittal, in a verdict rendered on 4th December 2020, held that the BCI cannot impose a complete ban on opening of new law …

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