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‘Ask a woman’: Quoting Margaret Thatcher, Madras High Court lauds young judge who stood firm amid lawyers’ disruption
May 08, 2026 7:48 am
The issue relates to an incident in January where the judge had risen for the day when a lawyer came with a plea relating to the purported illegal detention of his client, the Madras High Court noted.
'AI will get better with age & practice’: How Delhi lawyers are adopting tech, but cautiously
April 22, 2026 1:19 pm
With the courts frequently warning of a growing ‘menace’ of fictitious case laws cited by AI, senior advocates explain its pros and cons while others remain skeptical.
Delhi High Court orders ‘X’ to remove ‘communal’ posts against lawyer couple
April 16, 2026 2:40 pm
Granting interim relief to the couple, the Delhi High court restrained anonymous social media users and others from publishing or circulating the alleged content against them during the pendency of the case.
Two visually impaired lawyers helping people find their way to justice, one phone call at a time
April 10, 2026 2:59 pm
Founded by Amar Jain (35) and Rahul Bajaj (31), 'Justice Connect' provides free legal aid to India’s most vulnerable. Through weekly calls, the duo helps the underprivileged and disabled navigate the nation’s complex legal system.
6 women, 6 journeys, a shared seal of authority: The Delhi notaries quietly shaping justice on a daily basis
March 07, 2026 8:09 am
While balancing litigation and family pressures, these women confront professional hierarchies and everyday sexism. They share stories of resilience, ethics and quiet authority ahead of International Women’s Day 2026.
From cybercrime to commerce, lawyers must adapt to changing times: CJI Surya Kant
January 10, 2026 1:26 pm
“It was a district Judge who told a senior member of the Bar – why are you wasting him here? After that, I went to Chandigarh," CJI said.
Bar Council of India clarifies stance on collaborations between Indian, foreign law firms after retracting earlier press release
October 22, 2025 12:52 pm
BCI expressed serious concern over foreign law firms associating with Indian firms to present themselves as integrated global legal service providers.
UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court
June 08, 2025 9:36 am
Judicial systems around the world are grappling with how to handle the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in court.
Lawyers don't need to wear black coats in summer: Delhi Bar Association
June 02, 2025 12:26 pm
On February 27 this year, the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (BCMG) issued a circular stating that advocates need not wear black coats from March 1 to June 30 every year
Lawyers can't advertise. It's an unfair restriction
March 31, 2025 8:51 pm
Modernisation of the Bar Council's anti-publicity rule could improve competitiveness and align the profession with market realities.
LAWYERS VIDEOS
Patiala court scuffle is attack on India’s democracy: Farooq
February 18, 2016 12:09 pm
Srinagar, Feb 18 (ANI): Condemning the JNU row, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Patron Farooq Abdullah said that the scuffle between lawyers and students outside the Patiala House Court is an attack on India’s democracy. Farooq added that the entire JNU row has been exaggerated and the Vice Chancellor should have handled it himself. Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder Lalu Prasad Yadav accused the Delhi Police for being a mere spectator in the JNU row, alleging that they are acting on behalf of the Centre.
Kanhaiya roughed up by lawyers in Patiala court
February 17, 2016 11:19 am
New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar was on Wednesday roughed up allegedly by a group of lawyers when he was being produced in the Patiala House Court. Earlier, lawyers were seen raising slogans inside the court premises and beating up each other, including journalists.
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