BarCouncilofIndia Archives

Delhi High Court stays BCI’s ban on advocate’s legal practice pending challenge to professional misconduct order

The grievance in the petition was that the Bar Council of India (BCI) had prohibited the petitioner from practicing law without following the required disciplinary procedure under the Advocates Act, 1961. The petitioner argued that the BCI’s order was issued without conducting a proper inquiry or providing an opportunity to present evidence, thereby violating principles of natural justice.

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Government Releases Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 for Public Comments

Read key amendments proposed in the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Public comments invited till 28-02-2025.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court upholds deductibility of license fees paid by Remfry & Sagar for use of founder’s name and goodwill under Section 37 IT Act

A payment made for use of goodwill cannot possibly be viewed as being an illegal purpose or one prohibited by law. A person would be obliged to part with consideration for the use of goodwill if it seeks to derive benefit and advantage therefrom.

Case Briefs High Courts

Releasing pleadings and documents to media before Courts had the opportunity to consider the same, is not acceptable: Delhi High Court

The language in the legal notice completely scandalises the Court and raises baseless allegations and aspersions against the administration of justice by the Court by raising doubts about the functioning of the Registry of this Court.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs BCI to reevaluate LL.B. attendance requirements following Amity Law School suicide case

The petition was filed by the Court suo motu in response to the tragic suicide of a law student at Amity Law School, affiliated with I.P. University, who took his life allegedly due to severe academic pressure stemming from attendance shortages.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court dismisses petition to disqualify BCI Chairman from Rajya Sabha over ‘Office of Profit’ Allegations; Imposes 25000 costs

Delhi High Court reiterated the need to follow the constitutional and statutory frameworks in dealing with matters of disqualification and election disputes.