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CM Yogi takes strict action against domineering lawyers

Lucknow Police has recommended to the Bar Council to cancel the registration of 112 lawyers. These lawyers were accused of being involved in land grabbing, assault and other criminal cases.

Jun 27, 2024, 11:46 AM IST

Tis Hazari scuffle: Delhi High Court Chief Justice holds meet; Bar Council calls for strike on Monday

A SIT has been formed to look into the entire sequence of events that took place at Delhi Tis Hazari court and based on its findings. 

Nov 03, 2019, 07:24 AM IST

Bar Council opposes elevation of 2 judges to SC, says will ask collegium to reconsider decision

Last week, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the names of Justice Maheshwari and Justice Khanna for elevation as judges of the apex court.

Jan 16, 2019, 20:33 PM IST

Justice Kurian Joseph 'most popular' Supreme Court judges in recent times, say Bar leaders

Justice Joseph was the third senior-most judge who was elevated to the Supreme Court on March 8, 2013.

Nov 29, 2018, 19:33 PM IST

Bar demands lifting ban on lawyers' strike, but CJI unimpressed

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Saturday disagreed with a suggestion by the apex bar body to lift a 16-year-old ban on strikes by lawyers, wondering why there should be a strike at all.

Oct 06, 2018, 20:44 PM IST

Bihar State Bar Council elections to be held on March 27

  The election for Bihar State Bar Council will be held on March 27 and the process would begin tomorrow with filing of nomination papers, a top official of the Council said.

Feb 11, 2018, 16:33 PM IST

SC judges vs CJI: Bar Council delegation meet Justice Chelameswar

On Saturday, the Council had criticised the four senior-most judges of the apex court on a 'minor issue' of rostering.

Jan 14, 2018, 13:05 PM IST

Should politicians remain lawyers? Bar Council issues notice to lawmakers

The council has sought replies from lawmakers on whether they should be debarred from practice while they are serving as legislators. 

Jan 10, 2018, 16:53 PM IST

DU LLB seats row: Delhi High Court to continue hearing today

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday will continue hearing the plea seeking directions to the Bar Council of India to not reduce LLB seats in Delhi University.

Jun 27, 2017, 08:42 AM IST

Allahabad High Court lawyers join nation-wide strike

Judicial work was paralysed at the Allahabad High Court today as advocates here joined a nationwide strike in protest against proposed amendments in the Advocates Act.

Apr 21, 2017, 21:44 PM IST

Marriage prospect of lawyer is low in today's market: CJI

Chief Justice of India T S Thakur on Friday that the prospect of getting a bride was "bleak" for a lawyer as compared to those in other professions like civil services. "...In the marriage market also the lawyer has no value. In the marriage market, they say your son is IAS officer, ok yes, IFS, IPS and so on but when you say lawyer, they say no no...there is no value in marriage market.

Jan 08, 2016, 23:29 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Bar Council to decide today on lawyers' 'unruly' behaviour

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has decided to take a decision on Thursday on the issue of errant advocates allegedly engaging in unruly behaviour like laying seige to court halls, taking out rallies and obstructing court work.

Sep 24, 2015, 01:51 AM IST