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“The impugned order quashing the Resolution/decision of the Bar Council of India dated 4.2.2018 which did not give approval to the resolution dated 24/25.1.2018 vide resolution No. 117 of 2018 passed by the Special Committee of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry amending the Election Rules is not sustainable and the same is liable to be set aside by this Hon’ble Court by directing the Election to the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to be conducted as per unamended Rules old Rules, in which there is no bar for any Advocate who has been elected already to the State Bar Council twice to contest again,” the petition said. … [Read more...] about Candidates Contesting In Bar Council Elections Shall Disclose The Criminal Antecedents: SC [Read Order]

However, even though the Madras High Court order has been stayed by the Apex Court, which thought that the order was “moralistic”, the Council has now issued the following directions, in a letter addressed to the Secretaries of all State Bar Councils: … [Read more...] about Bar Council Elections: Post Madras HC Judgment, BCI Issues Guidelines For Returning Officers

The notice states, “Further, the candidates are requested not to put up posters, banners and distribute of pamphlets inside the court campus. Kindly keep the Court campus neat, clean and eco-friendly lf any posters, banners or pamphlets are found strewn inside the Court campus, it shall lead to imposing of penalty up to Rs.1 lakh against the candidate, whose canvassing materials are strewn inside the Court campus and the disciplinary action will also be initiated.” … [Read more...] about 1 Lakh Penalty On Candidate For Strewn Posters, Banners, Pamphlets Inside Court Campus: Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry

The order also talks about a recent hearing in Judge Loya case, wherein Mr. Dave had opposed Mr. Harish Salve’s appearance on behalf of the State, citing a conflict of interest as he had appeared for Mr. Amit Shah in the Sohrabuddin case. This had led to a heated exchange between the two lawyers, prompting the Bench to intervene. You may read the entire exchange here. … [Read more...] about Breaking: Delhi HC Stays Bar Council’s Notice Against Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave

The Bar Council of India has passed a resolution based on the Complaint filed by RP Luthra against Dushyant Dave and Prashant Bhushan. The resolution had then requested the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and the Chairman, Executive Committee to examine the material available on record and pass appropriate directions. Thereafter, on 24 January, the trio passed similar orders in relation to allegations of misconduct against Mr. Dave as well, directing the Bar Council of Gujarat(Special Committee) to look into the matter and decide on the complaint by 28 February. … [Read more...] about Breaking: Delhi HC Stays Bar Council Of India’s Notice Against Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave