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Bar Council Of India Seeks Details On Mamata Banerjee's Enrollment Status After Her Appearance Before Calcutta HC In Lawyer's Robes
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has sought detailed information from the Bar Council of West Bengal regarding the enrollment and practice status of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she appeared before the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday wearing advocate's robes and white bands.In a letter dated May 14, 2026 addressed to the Secretary of the State Bar Council of West...
Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority Organises Free Women's Health Check-up Camp On Mother's Day
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA), under the supervision of Hari Om Attri, Member Secretary, RSLSA, organised a “Free Health Check-up Camp for Women” on the occasion of Mother's Day at Central Park, C-Scheme, Jaipur, in an initiative dedicated to women's health, wellbeing and awareness.The programme was inaugurated by Mrs. Prerna Sharma as the Chief Guest along with...
Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority Inaugurates 'Jaipur Arbitration & Mediation Centre' To Strengthen ADR & Hybrid Dispute Resolution Framework
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) inaugurated the “Jaipur Arbitration & Mediation Centre” at Vidhik Seva Sadan, Jaipur, on May 10, 2026, marking a major step towards strengthening arbitration, mediation and hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms in Rajasthan. The Centre was inaugurated by Justice Sandeep Mehta, Judge, Supreme Court of India, who attended the event as...
Bhiwandi Legal Fraternity Discusses Land, Compensation And RoW In Power Transmission Projects
A legal awareness programme was conducted at the Bhiwandi Court under the aegis of the Bhiwandi Taluka Bar Association, where more than 75 legal professionals and experts deliberated on legal and practical issues concerning power transmission projects.The session was led by Adv. Ravi Bhoir, President of the Association, along with Adv. Pramod Hajare. Discussions focused on the legal...
Allahabad High Court Bar Association Objects To Appointment Of Delhi-Based Lawyers As Judges Of Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has written to the President of India raising objections on appointment of lawyers practicing in Delhi as judges of the Allahabad High Court.In the letter written and signed by the Office Bearers of the High Court Bar Association, it has been stated that in the last few years a lot of advocates practising at Delhi have been appointed as judges of...
Kolkata Court Orders 10-Day ED Custody For Former Bengal Minister, TMC Leader Sujit Bose
A special sessions court in Kolkata has granted 10-day custody of former Minister and Biddhannagar MLA Sujit Bose to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the irregular municipal recruitments.Bose was arrested late Monday night after prolonged questioning at the ED office in Kolkata. ED alleged Bose's connection with proceeds generated through illegal appointments in...
MP High Court Judge Cycles To Court Following PM Modi's Appeal To Cut Down Fuel Consumption
Justice Dwarka Dhish Bansal of the Madhya Pradesh High Court was recently seen cycling, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for fuel conservation amid the rising global energy crisis linked to ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.An Instagram reel posted by Free Press Journal captured the judge riding a bicycle and sharing his thoughts on the initiative. Justice Bansal said that...
WB Polls: Barasat Court Sends Three Accused In Killing Of Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's PA To 13-Day Police Custody
A court at Barasat in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, on Monday remanded three accused arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, close aide and personal assistant of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, to police custody for further investigation. The Session's court has ordered thirteen days of police custody for all the accused.The accused — identified as Mayank Raj Mishra,...
WB Polls: Justice T.S. Sivagnanam Quit Bengal SIR Tribunal After Clearing More Voter Appeals Alone Than Total Restorations By EC
Former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, Justice T.S. Sivagnanam, has resigned from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Appellate Tribunal constituted to hear appeals against the deletion of names from the electoral rolls in West Bengal.Justice Sivagnanam, who was among 19 retired judges appointed pursuant to directions of the Supreme Court of India, reportedly resigned...
National Lok Adalat Restores Family Harmony Between Senior Citizens and Sons
On 9th May, 2026, National Lok Adalat was organized under the dynamic leadership and guidance of Justice Deepak Sibal, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman, HALSA. The Lok Adalat was successfully conducted across all 22 Districts and 38 Sub-Divisions of Haryana as a significant step towards strengthening access to affordable and speedy justice. A heartening...
2.07 Crore Cases Settled In 2nd National Lok Adalat 2026; ₹3,440 Crore Settlement Recorded
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has announced that the 2nd National Lok Adalat of 2026, conducted across the country on May 9, facilitated the amicable settlement of 2,07,66,548 cases, including 1,87,63,883 pre-litigation matters and 20,02,665 pending cases, with an overall settlement amount of ₹3,440.81 crores.The National Lok Adalat was organised under the aegis of NALSA...