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Shimla advocates’ road blockade triggers congestion, commuters left stranded

Shimla advocates’ road blockade triggers congestion, commuters left stranded

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Hundreds of commuters faced severe inconvenience in Shimla on Tuesday after a road blockade by advocates over an entry-related issue triggered massive traffic congestion across key parts of the city, leaving residents, students and motorists stranded for hours. Hundreds of commuters faced severe inconvenience in Shimla on Tuesday after a road blockade by advocates over an entry-related issue triggered massive traffic congestion (PTI) The protest, which led to the disruption of vehicular movement near Chhota Shimla and adjoining areas, coincided with the ongoing peak tourist season, further aggravating congestion in the hill town already grappling with increasing traffic pressure. Also Read| Advocates protest permit rules for sealed roads in Shimla; police register case Speaking to ANI, resident Sonal Sharma said the traffic jam had significantly affected daily commuters. “I am standing at the toll area and need to reach Sanjauli, which is only about four kilometres from here. I came to know that advocates have gone on strike in Chhota Shimla over some challan-related issues. Such situations are quite common in Shimla because protests are …

Surat lawyer moves Bar Council over stand-up comedian’s ‘derogatory’ remarks on advocates | Ahmedabad News

Surat lawyer moves Bar Council over stand-up comedian’s ‘derogatory’ remarks on advocates | Ahmedabad News

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2 min readSuratMay 23, 2026 05:33 AM IST A SURAT lawyer on Friday submitted an application to the Bar Council of India, the Bar Council of Gujarat and the Surat District Bar Association against stand-up comedian Badal Sharma over the latter’s “derogatory” remarks on lawyers during one of his shows. In his application, Surat-based Kamlesh Raval sought to raise an objection to “hurtful, defamatory and derogatory comments against lawyers/legal profession”. Badal Sharma was unavailable for comment on the matter. Raval alleged that Badal Sharma, during his live performance in a show, subjected lawyers to “insulting generalisations”. Raval’s application adds that “comedy and artistic expression undoubtedly enjoy freedom in a democratic nation; however, such freedom also carries responsibility. Public remarks that demean an entire profession can create social prejudice, erode public trust, and cause emotional harm to members of the legal fraternity.” It seeks strict action against the stand-up comedian, and that he (Sharma) should apologise and ensure that he does not repeat such statements in future. Raval told The Indian Express on Friday, “While surfing …

Conflict of interest: Can UP govt advocates represent pvt individuals against state, queries HC

Conflict of interest: Can UP govt advocates represent pvt individuals against state, queries HC

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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify a critical legal boundary: can lawyers paid by the state to defend it, also represent private citizens in lawsuits filed against the government? For representation only (HT File Photo) Justice Saurabh Lavania raised the question on May 8 during the hearing of a contempt petition. The court sought a definitive response from the state’s Legal Remembrancer (LR) —the state’s top legal advisory officer—on whether additional government advocates or standing counsel who receive a retainership from the state are permitted to institute proceedings against government authorities or their officers. The issue surfaced while hearing a case moved by Ashok Kumar Singh and 28 other persons. The group alleged that government officials committed “wilful disobedience” regarding a court order issued in 2025. During the proceedings, the court observed that the advocate representing the petitioners, Sudhir Kumar Mishra, is currently serving as an AGA. This dual role—acting as a state prosecutor while simultaneously representing private parties against the state—prompted the bench to …

Excise case: Delhi HC to pass orders on appointment of sr advocates as amicus curiae

Excise case: Delhi HC to pass orders on appointment of sr advocates as amicus curiae

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The Delhi High Court on Friday said it will pass an order on Monday regarding the appointment of three senior advocates as amicus curiae to represent former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Durgesh Pathak in the Central Bureau Of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal challenging their discharge in the excise policy case, after they decided to boycott the proceedings. On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others. (PTI photo) A bench headed by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said it was still awaiting consent from certain individuals to represent them and would pass the order on Monday. “Now we have only three people who are not present. I am awaiting consent of some persons who will be representing. So we will list it on Monday and by Monday we will have an amicus,” the judge said. On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others, holding that the CBI’s material did not even disclose a prima facie case, prompting the …

Vishal advocates for Vijay and TVK’s rights amid hung assembly: ‘I as a citizen and voter foresee a disastrous…’

Vishal advocates for Vijay and TVK’s rights amid hung assembly: ‘I as a citizen and voter foresee a disastrous…’

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Actor-turned politician Vijay‘s TVK is the front-runner to form the government in Tamil Nadu. TVK has caused a major political earthquake in Tamil Nadu by beating both Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the two main players in the state for decades. However, before he could celebrate his victory, TN governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar asked him to show majority numbers before forming a government. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay will potentially be the next CM of TN. (PTI) What Vishal said about TVK Vishal is among the many stars who have come out in support of Vijay. The actor took to his X account and wrote, “If it’s not #Tvk and if it’s going to be anything else but the unimaginable/shellshocking combination of DMK/AIADMK alliance to form the next government , then I as a citizen and voter foresee a disastrous and catastrophic consequential turnout amidst common public. Will not go down well with anyone.” Why TVK is struggling to form government Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam …

Prakash Raj calls TN governor’s behaviour ‘unacceptable’; advocates for Vijay and TVK’s rights amid hung assembly

Prakash Raj calls TN governor’s behaviour ‘unacceptable’; advocates for Vijay and TVK’s rights amid hung assembly

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Everything seemed to be going well for actor-politician Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as he made history by sweeping votes in a usually Dravidian party-majority state like Tamil Nadu. But before he could celebrate his victory, TN governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar asked him to show majority numbers before forming a government. Prakash Raj, who admits having ideological differences with Vijay, slammed the governor for his behaviour. Prakash Raj stood in stupport of Vijay and TVK despite their idological differences. Prakash Raj advocates for Vijay’s and TVK’s rights An X (formerly Twitter) user and a fan of Vijay posted a video of the actor-politician heading to the governor’s home for a meeting on Thursday. Posting it, they opined, “Vijay left his house to meet Governor again and convince him that he has the required number to form Govt. This is why governor post should be abolished. An appointed guy just playing games with elected MLAs.” Prakash re-posted it on X and slammed the governor, writing, “This Governor s behaviour is Disgusting .. unacceptable and …

Woman advocate’s ‘assault’ by husband: Supreme Court orders transfer of probe to senior officer, Rs 3 lakh interim compensation | Delhi News

Woman advocate’s ‘assault’ by husband: Supreme Court orders transfer of probe to senior officer, Rs 3 lakh interim compensation | Delhi News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 28, 2026 04:02 AM IST The Supreme Court on Monday, taking suo motu cognisance of a case of assault of a woman advocate who was allegedly stabbed several times by her husband, directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to handover the probe “to a fairly senior officer, preferably a woman officer”. Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi further directed the investigating officer to also look into the aspect of the woman being taken to four hospitals before finally being admitted to AIIMS New Delhi. Of the four other hospitals, three of them — GTB Hospital, Kailash Deepak Hospital, and R K Hospital — allegedly refused admission, while the fourth, Jag Pravesh Hospital, only provided her first aid before referring her to another hospital. The bench also directed the National Legal Services Authority, through its Member Secretary, to release an interim sum of Rs 3 lakh in favour of the woman, taking into account that she is “seemingly in dire need of financial assistance, especially to undergo treatment and to look …

Advocates boycott court proceedings in Tiruvannamalai, demanding air-conditioned halls

Advocates boycott court proceedings in Tiruvannamalai, demanding air-conditioned halls

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Members of the Bar Association, Advocates Association, and Lawyers Association jointly stayed away from court proceedings at the Combined District Court Complex in Tiruvannamalai town on Friday (April 24, 2026), demanding air-conditioned court halls in the complex. The day-long court boycott by advocates comes after several petitions having been sent to the State government and higher judiciary by advocates to install air-conditioners in the existing 15 court halls of the complex. Published – April 25, 2026 12:18 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

CJI Surya Kant advocates doing away with uniforms for judges, advocates in family courts

CJI Surya Kant advocates doing away with uniforms for judges, advocates in family courts

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New Delhi, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday said that it is very important that family courts eliminate the “psycho fear” from the mind of a child and for that introduce some changes in the traditional functioning of courts. CJI Surya Kant advocates doing away with uniforms for judges, advocates in family courts “Should the family courts have these black robes? Is it not going to create a psycho fear in the child or in the mind of a child when we are visualising and conceptualising a new concept for the family courts?” he questioned. He suggested that the presiding judges and advocates in the family courts should not come in uniforms. “I personally feel why shouldn’t we try to develop an idea? It’s only an idea. “For all of you in family courts, our presiding officer will not sit in court dresses. The members of the bar will not come in black and white robes,” CJI Kant said. He said the police officers will also not come in police dress, because this …

De-Hyphenated Diplomacy: PM Modi Advocates Israel-Palestine Peace At Knesset In Historic Visit | World News

De-Hyphenated Diplomacy: PM Modi Advocates Israel-Palestine Peace At Knesset In Historic Visit | World News

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Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 23:00 IST PM Modi reiterated India’s steadfast belief in a two-state solution, urging both Israel and Palestine to return to the path of dialogue and peaceful co-existence PM Modi received a resounding welcome from Israeli lawmakers in the Knesset. (Image/Reuters) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark state visit to Israel reached a significant diplomatic crescendo on Wednesday, as he addressed the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, and held high-level discussions aimed at reshaping the “Indo-Abrahamic” strategic partnership. Throughout the visit, the Prime Minister has delicately balanced India’s historic commitment to the Palestinian cause with its burgeoning, multifaceted alliance with the Israeli state. In his much-anticipated address, PM Modi reiterated India’s steadfast belief in a two-state solution, urging both Israel and Palestine to return to the path of dialogue and peaceful co-existence. He emphasised that India’s “de-hyphenated” foreign policy allows it to maintain strong, independent relationships with both nations, serving as a credible partner for regional stability. The visit began with an extraordinary display of personal rapport at Ben Gurion Airport, where Israeli Prime Minister …