In a tense Supreme Court hearing, CJI Surya Kant sharply reprimanded advocate Sanjay Dubey while he sought contempt action over alleged delay by the Delhi High Court in granting him senior advocate designation. The Bench questioned Dubey’s pursuit of status and his social media conduct. Kant went further, comparing some unemployed youth and related activist or media voices to “cockroaches” and accusing them of attacking institutions. He also raised doubts about fake law degrees and hinted at possible CBI action. The plea was withdrawn after an apology.
The Bar Council of India has begun verifying whether West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee holds a valid licence to practice law after she appeared in advocate attire at the Calcutta High Court for a PIL on alleged post-poll violence. BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra questioned a discrepancy between her Supreme Court appearance and this High Court appearance. The BCI has asked the West Bengal Bar Council to provide enrolment and practice-status details within two days, including her enrolment number and current status on the advocates roll.
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The Bar Council of India has directed the West Bengal Bar Council to submit a report on Mamata Banerjee’s lawyer enrolment and practice status. After her recent court appearance in lawyer’s attire, the BCI wants details on whether she was duly enrolled and actively practising during and after her tenure as chief minister.
The Bar Council of India has written to the Chief Justice of India demanding immediate administrative action after an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge allegedly sent a young advocate to 24-hour judicial custody during a hearing. The reported reason was a procedural lapse. BCI says the matter warrants intervention to address concerns about due process and judicial conduct.
The Bar Council of India has postponed the release of admit cards for the 18th All India Bar Examination (AIBE XVIII). What was initially expected on December 1 will now be available on December 3. Candidates who applied for AIBE 18 can check the updated admit card date and stay alert for further instructions from BCI.
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