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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicAdvocate on Record

Topic: Advocate on Record

ED’s now-withdrawn summons to Arvind Datar: The case, controversy & SC advocates body letter

This is linked to the agency’s probe into allegedly ‘illegal gains’ made by a former Religare chairperson. The firm had approached senior advocate Arvind Datar for a legal opinion.

A Bar gone ‘cold’—controversy over no farewell for Justice Bela Trivedi, strong rebuke from CJI

The Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association members however say there was no resolution to not give her a farewell. 

Raising table heights to accessibility standards, how differently-abled lawyers navigate world of law

Differently-abled lawyers in India face structural barriers—from inaccessible tech to limited opportunities in courts & law firms—but they continue to push for 'real inclusion'.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.