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BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars
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BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

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In a significant development, the Supreme Court today directed reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections. Further, in the district bar associations, the Court directed that the post of Treasurer plus 30% of other Executive Committee posts shall stand reserved for women lawyers. Earlier proceedings in the matter The Court had …

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Surat Bar Elections: Gujarat HC Directs State Bar Council To Decide Plea Alleging Improper Scrutiny Of Candidates' Documents By Tomorrow
5 days, 7 hours ago

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

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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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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

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Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

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Advocate Cannot Do Full-Time Journalism : Bar Council Of India Tells Supreme Court
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Advocate Cannot Do Full-Time Journalism : Bar Council Of India Tells Supreme Court

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The Bar Council of India informed the Supreme Court that a practicing advocate cannot work simultaneously as a full-time journalist. This is due to the bar under Rule 49 of the BCI Rules of Conduct, which provides an advocate must not engage in full-time salaried employment while practicing law.A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Manmohan was told …

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Karnataka High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations: 454 - 489]
1 week, 2 days ago

Karnataka High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations: 454 - 489]

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Citation 2024 LiveLaw 454 to 2024 LiveLaw 489 Nominal Index: Mahantesh S Nagur AND State of Karnataka & ANR. Therefore, it is very clear that even if the child is ordered to be tried as an adult, as provided under Section 18 of the Act of 2015, for the purpose of his bail application, Section 12 of the Act of …

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Students Have No Locus To File Plea For Affiliation Of A College: Madhya Pradesh HC Expresses Surprise At Law College Not Wanting Recognition
1 week, 2 days ago

Students Have No Locus To File Plea For Affiliation Of A College: Madhya Pradesh HC Expresses Surprise At Law College Not Wanting Recognition

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While hearing a plea regarding grant of recognition of a college, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday orally remarked that students had "no locus" to seek affiliation of a college expressing its "surprise" as to why the college was not present before the court seeking recognition. To this, the Court orally said, “Last time also …

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

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

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

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Andhra Pradesh HC Seeks Stand Of State Bar Body, BCI In Plea Against "Exorbitant Fee" Of ₹500 For Verifying Certificate Of Practice
1 week, 4 days ago

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

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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 …

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

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

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

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HC stays BCI decision removing AAP legal chief as vice-chairman of Bar Council of Delhi
1 week, 6 days ago

HC stays BCI decision removing AAP legal chief as vice-chairman of Bar Council of Delhi

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed a resolution of the Bar Council of India removing advocate Sanjeev Nasiar, the president of Aam Aadmi Party’s legal cell, from the post of Bar Council of Delhi’s vice-chairman, pending the completion of an inquiry into the authenticity of his law degree. The court passed the interim order on a petition by Mr. …

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AAP's Legal Cell Head Sanjeev Nasiar Removed By Bar Council Over 'Highly Questionable' Law Degree
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AAP's Legal Cell Head Sanjeev Nasiar Removed By Bar Council Over 'Highly Questionable' Law Degree

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The Bar Council of India has removed Sanjeev Nasiar from the post of Bar Council of Delhi's vice chairman for allegedly faking his law degree. Nasiar, who is also the president of Aam Aadmi Party's legal cell, has accused the BJP of "weaponising" the Bar Council against him. Additionally, the Secretary of the Bar Council has been instructed to request …

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BCI Suspends Bar Council Of Delhi Vice Chairman Over Alleged Fake LL.B. Degree, Resolves To Refer Probe To CBI
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BCI Suspends Bar Council Of Delhi Vice Chairman Over Alleged Fake LL.B. Degree, Resolves To Refer Probe To CBI

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The Bar Council of India on Saturday resolved to refer alleged irregularities in the LL.B. degree of Sanjeev Nasiar, Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi, to the CBI for investigation. “The report dated 25.10.2024 of the Sub-Committee regarding enquiry of the LL.B Degree of Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar is hereby adopted. Pending the outcome of the investigation, Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar …

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BCI Suspends Bar Council Of Delhi Vice Chairman Over Alleged Fake LL.B. Degree, Resolves To Refer Probe To CBI
2 weeks, 1 day ago

BCI Suspends Bar Council Of Delhi Vice Chairman Over Alleged Fake LL.B. Degree, Resolves To Refer Probe To CBI

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The Bar Council of India on Saturday resolved to refer alleged irregularities in the LL.B. degree of Sanjeev Nasiar, Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi, to the CBI for investigation. “The report dated 25.10.2024 of the Sub-Committee regarding enquiry of the LL.B Degree of Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar is hereby adopted. Pending the outcome of the investigation, Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar …

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Bar Council removes AAP legal cell head Sanjeev Nasiar from Vice Chair post over alleged fake law degree
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bar Council removes AAP legal cell head Sanjeev Nasiar from Vice Chair post over alleged fake law degree

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The Bar Council of India on Sunday directed the immediate removal of Advocate Sanjeev Nasiar from his position as Vice Chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi. Degree issued to Sanjeev Nasiar, Vice-Chairman, Bar Council of Delhi by Devi Ahilyabai Vishvavidyalaya, Indore. The Sub-Committee constituted by The Bar Council of India, has after a thorough enquiry, concluded that the authenticity …

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Bar Council removes Sanjeev Nasiar, an AAP member, as Delhi chapter vice chairman
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bar Council removes Sanjeev Nasiar, an AAP member, as Delhi chapter vice chairman

Hindustan Times  

The Bar Council of India on Sunday directed the immediate removal of Aam Aadmi Party legal cell head Sanjeev Nasiar as Bar Council of Delhi's vice chairperson. In a press statement, the Bar Council of India said that probe pointed to “significant and glaring discrepancies” in the records relating to Sanjeev Nasiar's degree. The Sub-Committee constituted by The Bar Council …

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Bar Council removes AAP leader as vice president over fake law degree allegations
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bar Council removes AAP leader as vice president over fake law degree allegations

India Today  

The Bar Council of India has removed Sanjeev Nasiar from the post of Bar Council of Delhi's vice chairman, pending the completion of an inquiry into the authenticity of his law degree. Earlier, in a release issued on Sunday, the BCI said, "The sub-committee constituted by the BCI, after a thorough enquiry, concluded that the authenticity of the LLB degree …

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024

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Citation 2024 LiveLaw 282 to 2024 LiveLaw 313 Nominal Index Vijay Singh Yadav v. Bhopal Development Authority & Another 2024 LiveLaw 282 Shivraj Singh Chouhan And Others v/s Vivek Krishna Tankha 2024 LiveLaw 283 Dharamdas Bhalekar versus The State Of Madhya Pradesh And Others 2024 LiveLaw 284 Vikram Sharma versus State Bank of India 2024 LiveLaw 285 Saroj Katariya & …

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Adhere To UGC/Bar Council Of India Guidelines: Telangana High Court Tells State In Plea Against "Undue Delay" In LLB Admissions
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Adhere To UGC/Bar Council Of India Guidelines: Telangana High Court Tells State In Plea Against "Undue Delay" In LLB Admissions

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While disposing of a PIL highlighting "unreasonable delay" in admissions to law courses in the state, the Telangana High Court has asked various respondents including the State authorities to make a "sincere" endeavour to adhere to guidelines of the University Grants CommissionBar Council of India with respect to admissions in law schools.The court passed the order while disposing of a. …

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Discharges Contempt Proceedings Against State Bar Council After Its Unconditional Apology For 2023 Lawyers' Strike
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

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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 …

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6K Law Graduates Awaiting Enrolment: Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs State Bar Council To Enrol Them Provisionally Within Two-Weeks
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6K Law Graduates Awaiting Enrolment: Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs State Bar Council To Enrol Them Provisionally Within Two-Weeks

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In what comes as a relief to around six thousand law graduates, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the State Bar Council to provisionally enrol lawyers within a two-week time, subject to the verification to be done by the Council. Uske baad isme poore nahi the nomination forms toh uski scrutiny karke uski jaanch karke jitney bhi completed …

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Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 18 - November 24, 2024
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Karnataka High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 18 - November 24, 2024

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Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 472 To 2024 LiveLaw 480 Nominal Index: Satish AND State of Karnataka. Sworn Affidavit Compulsory Along With Private Complaint: Karnataka High Court Reiterates Case Title: Parvati & ANR AND State of Karnataka & anr Case No: CRIMINAL PETITION NO.200120 OF 2024 Citation No: 2024 LiveLaw. Land Mortgaged To Bank Can Be Sold In Case Of Default In …

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

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

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

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024

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Nominal Index Citations M/S Crystal Transport Private Limited & Anr. Case Details: XYZ v. State of Gujarat Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 887 The Supreme Court advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Case Details: Som Nath Bharti v. State of Uttar Pradesh The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed …

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'Putting Fuel To Fire?' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At DHCBA Lawyer's Comment On Women Representation In Bench
1 month ago

'Putting Fuel To Fire?' : Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure At DHCBA Lawyer's Comment On Women Representation In Bench

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While hearing pleas seeking reservation for women lawyers in the Delhi High Court Bar Association, the Supreme Court today expressed serious displeasure at a comment made by the Association's counsel regarding women representation in the Court's Bench. Notably, the Delhi High Court has postponed to December 13 the elections for the Executive Committee of DHCBA and all district court bar …

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