Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for 4 High Courts
In a series of Resolutions dated 12-03-2024, the Collegium recommended appointment of several Permanent Judges and appointment of Judicial Officers and Advocates as Judges.
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Wearing Jeans Before the Court | De-courting due to improper attire doesn’t infringe Advocate’s right to get an audience from Court: Gauhati HC
The High Court opined that it cannot venture into interpreting the scope of Gauhati High Court Rules and BCI Rules vis-à-vis dress code for advocates in the absence of necessary parties.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends elevation of Advocates and Judicial Officers as Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh High Court Judges
A total number of 4 candidates were recommended by the Collegium to be appointed as Judges of the High Courts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Additional Judges and Permanent Judges for 6 High Courts
2024’s first Supreme Court Collegium Resolutions recommended the appointment of Additional and Permanent Judges for the High Courts of Bombay, Calcutta, Chhattisgarh, Gauhati, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Punjab and Haryana.
‘Advocates practicing in other states ineligible for post of District Judge’; Telangana HC upholds Rule 5(1)(a) of Telangana State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2023
“The object of enactment of the Telangana State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2023 is to recruit suitable candidates to Telangana State Judicial Service who are acquainted with the practice of local Courts in Telangana and have the knowledge of local laws.”
Allahabad HC asks UP Bar Council to issue guidelines, restraining Advocates from wearing uniforms outside Court premises
Allahabad High Court directed the opposite party no. 4 to inform the Bar Council of U.P. about several cases being filed, alleging Advocates in uniform going to intervene in private property dispute and assisting land mafia in grabbing property of citizens.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of 13 Advocates and 7 Judicial Officers as High Court Judges
The Collegium thoroughly scrutinized the recommended names on basis of the reports sent by the respective High Court Collegiums and material placed on record by the Department of Justice.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of 13 Judicial Officers and 5 Advocates as High Court Judges
The recommendations were made by the Collegium keeping in mind the integrity, qualifications and experience of the judicial officers and advocates.
World Mental Health Day | Legal Fraternity shares insights for mental well-being
On this World Mental Health Day, we share thoughts of the legal fraternity on importance of mental well-being for those engaged in the profession of law.
[Hapur lathi charge incident] Allahabad HC forms Judicial Committee to look into UP Bar Council’s grievances
Allahabad High Court also directed SIT, already constituted by the State Government to intimate about the action taken on the first information reports lodged by lawyers in respect of the incident, while submitting its interim report.
CCTV in Court complexes; Judicial Infrastructure Digitisation: Supreme Court’s big guidelines for improved security for all stakeholders
“Preserving the sanctity of a court as a space where justice is administered and the rule of law upheld being non-negotiable, it is critical that judicial institutions take comprehensive steps to safeguard the well-being of all stakeholders.”
Use of words like “Taliban”, “goonda” in news items is per se beyond the scope of guidelines issued by Press Council of India: Karnataka HC
Deliberating over a decade old case, the Court also noted that media being the 4th pillar of democracy should act like it, for it has a social responsibility to maintain peace, as publication of the news items have wide implication on the society at large.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of 4 Advocates as Judges for Madras, Karnataka and Bombay High Courts
Out of the 4 names, one woman advocate has been recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment as a High Court Judge.
Supreme Court asks BCI to submit report on action taken against Bar Associations/Lawyers strike in last one year
The direction came in a contempt petition filed by Common Cause NGO which argued that the BCI was not taking steps to prevent advocates from going on strikes.
SC sacks plea against Stand-up comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi of ‘Bas Kar Bassi’ over ‘humiliation’ of lawyer community
The show is based on a young legal professional who recently graduated from the National Law University, portraying the struggles of newbies in the legal profession, with fun elements.
SC issues guidelines for designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India
As per the fresh guidelines for the designation of Senior Advocates, there shall be no voting by secret ballot save in an exceptional situation, for reasons to be recorded.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of 4 Advocates, 2 Judicial Officers as Judges for High Courts of Telangana and Himachal Pradesh
1 woman judicial officer has been recommended by the Collegium for elevation as High Court Judge out of the 6 recommended names.
[Assault on Advocates] Bombay High Court directs transfer of complaint from Antop Hill to Matunga Police Station
The Court required an impartial investigation by the ACP in charge at Matunga division.
Delhi High Court issues circular on Dress Code of Judicial Officers & Advocates
On 2-6-2023, the Delhi High Court issued a circular revising the Dress Code of Judicial Officers and Advocates. Key Points: Rule 30
SC collegium recommends Justice Robin Phukan’s appointment as Gauhati HC’s permanent Judge; 3 Advocates, including 1 flagged by IB, for appointment as Bombay HC Judges
The two Supreme Court collegium resolutions were passed on 02-05-2023.