Delhi Police has sent letters to all 12 district courts in Delhi, seeking permission to let formal police witnesses depose virtually, from police stations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The bar association has also questioned the procedure to appoint Supreme Court and high court judges, calling it non-transparent, and called for a review of the collegium system.
Under the 2025 Bill, boycotts & abstentions that affect court work will be penalised. It also allows Centre, among other things, to appoint 3 members to Bar Council of India.
R N Tripathi, a bar member, has called for MP Chief Justice's recusal from hearing a PIL on temple removal from police stations. An HC official denies any demolition took place.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
With all due respect to the new CJI, I know him for repressing freedom of speech. For people who are not aware just look at the comments the new CJI has made in the past. I don’t think he will change his view of thinking but hopefully he proves me wrong
With all due respect to the new CJI, I know him for repressing freedom of speech. For people who are not aware just look at the comments the new CJI has made in the past. I don’t think he will change his view of thinking but hopefully he proves me wrong