non-cooperation Archives

BCI suspension of Advocate Samarth Singh

Can’t Let Public Confidence Erode: Inside the BCI Order Suspending Advocate Samarth Singh Over Dowry Death Allegations

The Bar Council of India has issued an urgent interim order suspending Advocate Samarth Singh following serious allegations of dowry death and cruelty in connection with his wife’s death.

Case Briefs High Courts

MP High Court imposes Rs. 25,000/- cost on advocate for non-cooperation

MP High Court noted that during the last hearing on 07-05-2024, the Court explicitly stated that the case would be taken up at 2:15 P.M., however, the respondents’ counsel failed to appear before the Court, demonstrating non-cooperation.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NCLT can’t impose fine on suspended directors for non-cooperation under Sections 19(2) or 34(3) of IBC: NCLAT

The Adjudicating Authority erred in passing the impugned order, directing the imposition fine, overlooking the law of the land through the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.