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Havan, live screening & a bar-bench duet—how Haryana celebrated Justice Surya Kant becoming CJI

On Monday, Justice Surya Kant became the 53rd Chief Justice of India and the first judge from Haryana to rise to the top position.

It’s Bar Council vs Bar Association after Punjab & Haryana HC tags 76 lawyers as ‘senior’. Here’s why

Legal fraternity divided on HC notification, months after Supreme Court directed that new selection guidelines should be followed.

Virtual witnesses: Delhi lawyers to continue strike, say police circular not in line with Shah’s assurance

Delhi Police has sent letters to all 12 district courts in Delhi, seeking permission to let formal police witnesses depose virtually, from police stations.

Bar Association raises concerns over frequent judicial transfers in Delhi High Court

In a recent letter addressed to the CJI and members of the collegium, the Association pointed out that nearly one-third of the current Bench consists of judges from other states.

Delhi HC Bar body slams LG’s order on using police video rooms for recording evidence

The Association has asked its members to wear black ribbons while appearing in court as a symbolic mark of protest until the notification is withdrawn.

Punjab & Haryana HC Bar to vote on relocation from existing UNESCO heritage site to Sarangpur

The move was triggered by a PIL over acute space shortage, with Chief Justice-headed division bench ordering that no relocation can take place unless general body reaches a consensus.

As bar associations go after courtroom imposters in black & white, concerns about ‘overreach’

To curb touts & imposters, bar bodies have barred non-lawyers from donning courtroom attire. But some advocates argue this action lacks legal backing and risks being invalidated.

Rohini court bans clerks, general public from wearing white shirts & black pants during court visits

The move by the Rohini Court Bar Association comes in the wake of complaints of touts falsely representing themselves as advocates or clerks of advocates and defrauding litigants.

Gurugram Bar cracks down on courtroom impersonators with a ‘black & white’ ban

Resolution states that to preserve decorum, only enrolled advocates & bona fide law interns shall be allowed professional dress code in court premises. Violators face Rs 5,000 fine.

‘Set criminal law in motion’—Bar associations issue joint statement on Justice Varma

It's been signed by Gujarat HC Advocates’ Association, Kerala HC Advocates’ Association, Awadh Bar Association Lucknow, Advocates' Assn Bengaluru, Allahabad HC Bar association etc.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.