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Supreme Court Collegium Approves Appointment of 10 Advocates as Judges of Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the elevation of ten advocate

5 May 2026 · Lexpedia News

SC allows District Judges to nominate women lawyers to Bar Association executive committees to ensure 30% representation

The Supreme Court of India has empowered

14 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

Kerala Advocates’ Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2026 Comes Into Force

The Kerala Advocates’ Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2026 has officially come into force after the

12 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea for SC/ST Reservation in Bar Councils

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking

27 Jan 2026 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court to Examine Challenge to BCI Rule Disqualifying Advocates With Two or More Pending Criminal Cases From Bar Council Elections

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a legal challenge to a contentious rule framed by the

27 Jan 2026 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court Asks Jharkhand High Court to Sympathetically Consider Advocate’s Apology in Contempt Case

24 Jan 2026 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court held that Continuous 7-Year Practice Mandatory for Direct Appointment as District Judge Under Article 233(2)

In a significant ruling delivered on October 7, 2025, the Supreme Court clarified that the requirement of seven years of practice as an advocate, as mandated under

9 Oct 2025 · Lexpedia

Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL to Stop Release of Film Jolly LLB 3

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to prevent the release and exhibition of the film Jo

23 Sept 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Questions Advocate Over FIR on 50-Year-Old Sale Deed Forgery Allegation

The Supreme Court of India has directed an advocate to explain why exemplary costs should not be imposed on him for lodging an FIR in 2023 alleging forgery

23 Sept 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Refers Key Question on Eligibility of Judicial Officers for District Judge Appointment

The Supreme Court on August 12 referred to a Constitution Bench of five Judges the issue of whether a judicial officer

13 Aug 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Reinstates 3-Year Advocate Practice for Judicial Services Entry Exam

In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court has reinstated the mandate requiring a minimum of three years of practice as an advocate for ca

20 May 2025 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court Validates Quashing of Criminal Case Against Lawyer Accused of Professional Misconduct

2 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Full Court Deliberates on Senior Designation Process, Raises Concerns on Transparency and Inclusivity

23 Mar 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Hears Petition Challenging Fees for All India Bar Examination (AIBE)

24 Feb 2025 · Lexpedia

Advocates Act Set for Amendment: A New Era for General Counsel in India

Arjun Meghwal Confirms Amendments to the Advocates Act, 1961

3 Feb 2025 · Lexpedia

Adv. Harish Salve, former Solicitor General of India, weds in London; Nita Ambani, Lalit Modi, Sunil Mittal attend private ceremony

Adv. Harish Salve (68), former Solicitor General of India, has married Trina in a private wedding ceremony in London. The wedding was attended by notable figures s

6 Sept 2023 · Lexpedia News