SCBA
Supreme Court Bar Association proposes LIC Group Term Insurance of Rs. 10 lakhs for eligible members- No Premium Required
All eligible members of Supreme Court Bar Association should submit declarations or opt out forms by 25-9-2025.
SCBA expresses concern on lack of women Judges in higher judiciary; Requests CJI, Collegium to consider more women for upcoming judicial appointments
“Across the country there are about 1100 sanctioned posts of High Court Judges, out of which nearly 670 are occupied by men and only 103 by women.”
‘No Summons to Advocates unless Director approves’; ED after withdrawing summons to two Senior Advocates
Section 132 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 protects advocates from being compelled to disclose any communication made in the course and purpose of their professional employment.
SCBA President Dr. Vikas Singh writes to CJI regarding clarification of roles & responsibilities of SCBA & SCAORA
“The purpose of the letter is to promote a unified voice within the Bar, ensuring seamless collaboration and respect of institutional integrity, while maintaining harmony between the Bar and Bench”.
SCBA Elections | Post of Secretary of SCBA and 1/3rd seats in Executive Committee & Senior Executive Members to be reserved for women: SC
The Court directed that SCBA Elections shall be held on 20-05-2025 and the result shall be declared preferably on the same date or on 21-05-2025.
“It is our duty to fortify legal frameworks and protect international financial integrity”, says Justice KV Viswanathan at UIA seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’
The Union Internationale des Avocats (‘UIA’) has organized a two- day seminar on the theme ‘India Ahead: Exploring legal, regulatory and geopolitical updates impacting FDI in the world’s fastest growing economy’. The seminar will be held at the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (‘DIAC’), Delhi High Court, on 29th and 30th March, 2025.
UIA | Seminar on ‘India: The New Global Manufacturing Hub’ in collaboration with Bar Association of India, SCBA and supported by DIAC [29th and 30th March, 2025]
The Union Internationale des Avocats (‘UIA’) has organized a two- day seminar on the theme ‘India Ahead: Exploring legal, regulatory and geopolitical updates impacting FDI in the world’s fastest growing economy’. The seminar will be held at the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (‘DIAC’), Delhi High Court, on 29th and 30th March, 2025.
Only arguing counsel appearing physically and assisting counsel will be recorded in appearance; Senior Advocate shall not appear without AOR: Supreme Court
“A right of an Advocate to appear for a party and to practice in the Courts is coupled with the duty to remain present in the Court at the time of hearing, and to participate and conduct the proceedings diligently, sincerely, honestly and to the best of his ability. Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin, and they are inherently connected with each other.”
‘The idea is to carry out reforms’; Supreme Court considers forming a committee to help streamline SCBA reforms
In the previous order, the Supreme Court also directed the Executive Committee to compile all the suggestions received from members of the Bar and place it on record
Supreme Court directs for reserving minimum 1/3rd seats for women members in Supreme Court Bar Association from 2024 elections
Supreme Court clarified that reservation is only to guarantee a minimum and women members of the SCBA, subject to their eligibility, be entitled to contest the election for all the posts in the Executive Committee.
Shayaris, Memories and Blessings- When Supreme Court bid farewell to Justice K.M Joseph, Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice V. Ramasubramanian
Although the Judges are to officially retire in June, however, owing to the upcoming summer vacations commencing from 22-05-2023, the Supreme Court Bar Association conducted its farewell function on 19-05-2023.
SCBA condemns BCI for opposing same-sex marriage hearing before Supreme Court
BCI had earlier opposed the ongoing same sex hearing before Supreme Court saying that the matter should be left for Parliament to decide.
Del HC | Does Rule 35 of SCBA Rules apply to suspension/termination of status of a member of SCBA as an office-bearer of its Association? HC explains in view of Ashoka Arora, Secy. SCBA’s removal
Delhi High Court: Mukta Gupta, J., refused to stay the suspension of Ashok Arora from the post of Secretary, Supreme Court Bar Association
Fact Check: Has any resolution been passed by SCBA to not give farewell to Justice Mishra?
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SCBA writes to Secretary General, Supreme Court, requesting inclusion of RuPay card and UPI for payment of court fees
SCBA writes to Secretary General, Supreme Court, requesting inclusion of RuPay card and UPI for payment of court fees. For the payment
Justice J Chelameswar refuses to attend his farewell function
In yet another unprecedented move by Justice J Chelameswar, the soon to retire Supreme Court judge has declined to attend his farewell function
Centre asks SC Collegium to reconsider Justice KM Joseph’s elevation; SCBA approaches SC but no urgent hearing
Reports suggest that Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has written to a letter to CJI Dipak Misra, asking the collegium to reconsider
SCBA’s suggestions on the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 accepted by CJI
Supreme Court Bar Association on 19th August, 2014 issued a circular with regard to the objections on representation on ‘The Supreme Court