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Saturday, August 16, 2025
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Topic: Lawyers

Not just Delhi, there is growing disconnect between police leadership & constabulary in India

The policeman in the video outside Delhi's Saket Court complex didn't retaliate against violent lawyers. But not because he was a coward.

Delhi police protest outside HQs over Tis Hazari clash with lawyers

Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik appealed for calm and assured the protesting policemen that their grievances would be addressed.

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, police chief over clash between lawyers and police at Tis Hazari court

Lawyers and police had clashed at Tis Hazari Court complex on Saturday afternoon during which at least 10 police personnel and several lawyers were injured.

Lawyers in Jammu go on indefinite strike, against decision to divest judicial courts of power

The lawyers' strike will be a major challenge for G C Murmu who took over as the first Lt Governor of the Union Territory of J&K on October 31.

Lawyers call off strike for now as HC defers formation of Haryana Administrative Tribunal

The lawyers say they will resume strike if govt revives decision to create the tribunal, which they say encroaches upon HC's judicial independence & powers.

Global #MeToo survey shows one third of female lawyers sexually harassed

The survey looked at responses of 6,980 attorneys from 135 countries & found sexual harassment in the industry is “common” and bullying is “rife.”

Lawyers waiting for years, but newest senior advocates are retired judges

Only the Supreme Court and high courts can designate advocates or former high court judges as senior advocates.

Supreme Court rejects petition seeking appointment of lawyer as High Court judge

The petition has no merit and it is not justiciable, said the two judge bench while dismissing the plea.

Uttarakhand lawyer to drag sitting high court judge to SC for ‘abusing’ him in court

The move by lawyer Chhitij Sharma, perhaps the first of its kind, comes after Uttarakhand HC dismissed a contempt case against the judge.

How would Indian lawyers feel if some of Chennai rape accused turn out to be innocent?

Every accused, notwithstanding the gravity of the crime is entitled to a fair trial says ThePrint’s Investigation Editor, Maneesh Chhibber.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.