bar association news

Bar assn challenges Delhi HC process on pecuniary jurisdiction hike, terms it ‘overstepping constitutional boundaries’

In its petition, the DHCBA contended that determining or enhancing the pecuniary jurisdiction of courts is an exclusive legislative function vested in Parliament under the Delhi High Court Act, 1966. (Representative photo)

delhi news

Published on May 27, 2026 03:50 am IST

Delhi HC Bar to boycott work on Monday over pecuniary jurisdiction issue

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

delhi news

Published on May 23, 2026 03:52 am IST

Allahabad HCBA opposes proposal to work on 2 Saturdays a month

Allahabad HCBA called upon other bar associations across the state to pass resolutions opposing the proposal. (For Representation)

lucknow news

Published on Feb 08, 2026 03:22 am IST

HC can’t adjudicate on internal matters of Bar: HC lawyers’ body to high court

The Bar body in response to an application filed by the lawyer, challenging disciplinary proceedings, has said that cause of PIL is completely different and the lawyer can’t be allowed to rake up his “personal issues/ grievance in the PIL”. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Dec 07, 2025 06:56 am IST

CJI attacker barred from practising in Supreme Court over 'grave misconduct'

The 72-year-old lawyer attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai.

india news

Updated on Oct 09, 2025 03:04 pm IST

Punjab & Haryana HC expansion plan: 2 sitting judges to be part of panel

The panel was set up after the HC Bar association, in a general house held on September 22, resolved that the court will not be shifted to Sarangpur or any other alternative site under “any circumstances”. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Sept 30, 2025 07:46 am IST

Sword brandished at HC: Accused lawyer gets bail after complainant says ‘no objection’

Following the ruckus on court, Blassi, hailing from Azad Nagar, Ferozepur, and another advocate Ravneet Kaur were booked under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Sept 21, 2025 08:00 am IST

Delhi lawyers end strike after assurance of stakeholder consultation on video deposition

Lawyers held a sit-in outside court complexes on Monday and boycotted proceedings on Tuesday and Wednesday. (Representative photo)

india news

Published on Aug 28, 2025 07:50 pm IST

Delhi HC Bar urges members to wear black ribbons to protest LG’s video testimony order

Lawyers protesting at Tis Hazari Courts Complex on Monday. (PTI)

india news

Published on Aug 27, 2025 12:59 pm IST

SC should never be chief justice-centric court: CJI Gavai

india news

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:02 am IST

Does a strict outfit rule solve security issues at Delhi courts?

At the Rohini court following a shootout in September 2021. The assailants were dressed as lawyers. (HT Archive)

delhi news

Published on Jul 20, 2025 05:48 am IST

Top bar body slams ED's 'chilling message to legal community' to senior advocate

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association said undermining the professional independence of advocates ultimately threatened judiciary's independence.

india news

Published on Jun 16, 2025 04:24 pm IST

Assaulted woman lawyer alleges false propaganda against her

india news

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:35 pm IST

Junior lawyer 'assaulted' by senior in Kerala chambers

others

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:15 pm IST

Allahabad HC lawyers on indefinite strike over transfer of Justice Varma

Lawyers during an indefinite strike over Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer to the Allahabad High Court, in Prayagraj, Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

lucknow news

Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:03 pm IST

Justice Varma transfer: Allahabad HC Bar Association calls strike today

On March 20, the Supreme Court collegium unanimously recommended transferring justice Varma to the Allahabad high court. (Allahabad high court website)

india news

Updated on Mar 25, 2025 12:16 am IST

Agra lawyers back ‘one campus, one bar’ proposal in poll

The Agra Civil Court campus currently houses more than six bar association (Sourced)

lucknow news

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 07:42 pm IST

Ghaziabad: Lawyers’ body forms 51-member committee to lead agitation

It was also decided in a general meeting on Thursday that any member not cooperating may be acted upon in form of penalty of ₹5,000 or cancellation of chamber or even suspension of membership for five years. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

noida news

Updated on Nov 30, 2024 05:52 am IST

Allahabad HC to only entertain Bar Association resolutions for ‘no adverse orders’

Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj (File)

others

Updated on Nov 10, 2024 06:08 am IST

HC hands over Bar body chief’s charge to vice-president

Vikas Malik was booked in a criminal case by Chandigarh Police on July 1 on the complaint of advocate Ranjit Singh, who had alleged that he was assaulted by a group, including Malik, at the Bar body office. (HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Oct 19, 2024 10:25 pm IST

Advocate Dinesh Jangra gets relief from high court in assault case

The order was passed by Justice Manisha Batra overturning the decision of the additional sessions judge, Chandigarh, which had denied bail application of Dinesh Jangra. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Sept 02, 2024 06:52 am IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Bar body general secretary held under PSA charges

A former Jammu and Kashmir Bar body general secretary was arrested under PSA charges. (Filr)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 19, 2024 09:30 am IST

Sitting and former SC bar association chiefs clash over senior lawyer’s manhandling

The Supreme Court of India. (PTI File Photo)

india news

Published on Apr 02, 2024 09:13 am IST

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (ANI Photo/For representation)

bengaluru news

Published on Feb 21, 2024 10:18 am IST

Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association cancels membership of three lawyers

As per the statement of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, these members allegedly misbehaved and manhandled some senior lawyers when a meeting was going on at the Main Bar Room. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jan 05, 2024 09:10 am IST

Calcutta HC bar union withdraws call to boycott court of justice Gangopadhyay

Justice Gangopadhyay is presently hearing a series of petitions related to the multi-crore recruitment scam in West Bengal government schools (HT File photo)

india news

Updated on Dec 22, 2023 06:44 am IST

HC Bar body puts judge’s boycott decision in abeyance

On May 26, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association has decided to boycott the court of justice Anil Kshetarpal over alleged “misbehaviour complaints”. (Shutterstock)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jun 03, 2023 02:52 am IST