Lawyers

Sri Lanka lawyers urge President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to repeal state of emergency

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a fresh state of emergency on Friday after weeks of protests demanding his government step down over its mismanagement of the crisis

Congress lawyers heckle and protest against P Chidambaram in Kolkata

Lawyers claiming to be affiliated with the Congress protested against the senior party leader outside the Calcutta High Court for opposing a petition filed by the party’s West Bengal unit president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL after 15 April on expeditious trial in cases against politicians

According to a recent report, a total of 4,984 cases are pending against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly/Council out of which 1,899 cases are more than five years old

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: CJI-led bench at Supreme Court to hear matter tomorrow

The top court is hearing the Lakhimpur Kheri matter after two lawyers had written to the CJI seeking a high-level judicial inquiry, also involving the CBI, into the incident.

Rohini court shootout: Lawyers seek protection of judicial officers from SC

The application by lawyers to SC has sought directions for the installation of CCTV cameras and the setting up of armed police posts in district court premises across the country.

Supreme Court defers Advocate-on-Record exam 2021; application date extended till 30 June

The new dates will be announced later by the court after reviewing the pandemic situation, as per the latest notice

Legal portal Law Sikho apologises for webinar criticised as being sexist, but fiasco serves as reminder of issues plaguing the industry

Law Sikho, a portal that claims to be the “world's most advanced practical legal training” tool, held a webinar only for men on 15 May titled ‘How can busy professionals have a dating life’. The webinar, criticised for objectifying women and normalising harassment, is a reminder of the sexism that is rampant in the legal industry

Delhi HC refuses to grant interim stay on Vir Das' Netflix show Hasmukh; hearing on permanent injunction in July

The plea asking to stay the airing of Vir Das' Hasmukh had claimed the fictional series maligned the reputation of advocates.

Bhima Koregaon raids updates: Gadling's wife moves SC seeking bail for her husband, 4 other activists

The Pune Police said that thousands of letters were recovered from the five activists arrested by the Maharashtra Police. Quoting a letter written by an underground Maoist cadre to "comrade" Rona Wilson, the police read, "Bhima Koregaon agitation has been successful. Unfortunate death of a youth must be exploited. The riots were effective and we should mobilise the Dalit population against the rising brahmin-centred agenda of the BJP."

Immorality of protesting lawyers: Role of advocates in hampering judicial productivity should be recognised and remedied

It is a very normal practice to blame the judiciary and the judges for the inordinate delay in the disposal of cases and for the mounting pendency in courts. However, without a professional and responsible Bar, the wheels of justice will always roll slowly. Any serious enquiry into judicial delay should include the role of lawyers in hampering the judicial process.