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  UP: Lucknow lawyers announce five-day work boycott in protest against police action

  Uttar Pradesh | May 21, 2026 8:32 IST

  Lawyers in Lucknow have announced a collective leave until May 26 to protest the police action May 17. In a massive assembly meeting, they demanded strict action against responsible police officials, withdrawal of cases against lawyers and fulfilment of long-pending infrastructure needs.

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  Bulldozer action begins outside Lucknow DM office to demolish 240 lawyer chambers; advocates protest

  Uttar Pradesh | May 17, 2026 11:57 IST

  Demolition work began on May 17 outside the DM office in Lucknow to remove 240 lawyer chambers, alleged to be encroachments. The bulldozer action is being carried out near the old High Court complex, Sessions Court, and Registry office following official orders.

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  Delhi Bar Association exempts lawyers from wearing black coats in summer | Check details

  India | June 02, 2025 16:11 IST

  The members are free to appear in courts subordinate to the Delhi High Court without wearing black coats.

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  Violent clash erupts between lawyers and SFI activists at Ernakulam Court in Kochi, 20 injured

  India | April 11, 2025 14:19 IST

  The incident occurred in the Ernakulam District Court premises during the District Bar Association's annual celebrations. Lawyers alleged that SFI activists trespassed into the Bar Association's annual celebration and created a ruckus.

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  Things to consider before applying for a professional loan for lawyers

  Brand Content | March 11, 2025 14:16 IST

  While the loan comes with several such benefits, it is essential to consider some things before applying to get the most suitable solution depending on your financial situation and preferences.

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  Delhi High Court reserves order on Arvind Kejriwal's plea for additional meetings with lawyers

  Delhi | July 18, 2024 13:39 IST

  Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by CBI on June 26 from Tihar Jail, where he is still lodged in judicial custody in a connected money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate.

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  Ravi Shankar Prasad backs letter by 600 lawyers to CJI against group trying to influence verdict

  India | March 29, 2024 13:00 IST

  The letter calls for a united stand in support of the judiciary to ensure it remains a strong pillar of democracy, urging decisive leadership in addressing these challenges.

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  Lawyers, judges rise above differences in quest for justice: CJI DY Chandrachud

  March 28, 2024 7:29 IST

  CJI Chandrachud asserted that public spaces often reflect pre-existing social inequalities in society and called for creating new infrastructure intended to reach out to the broader cross-section of society.

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  Pakistan: Top lawyer bodies demand CEC to step down, says free and fair polls not possible under him

  World | December 19, 2023 21:46 IST

  The top lawyer bodies stressed the need for a level playing field and equal opportunities for all stakeholders in the February 8 general election. They asked Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja to resign as free and fair polls were "not possible" under him.

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  Government working to simplify legal language which can be understood by common man: PM Modi

  India | September 23, 2023 11:49 IST

  International Lawyers Conference 2023: The conference aims to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and discussion on various legal topics of national and international importance, foster the exchange of ideas and experiences.

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  Bar Council of India permits foreign law firms, lawyers to practice in India

  Business | March 15, 2023 18:01 IST

  As per the new rule, Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022, will enable international lawyers and arbitration practitioners to advise in India.

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  Can't let Supreme Court become 'tareekh pe tareekh' court: Justice DY Chandrachud

  India | September 10, 2022 8:31 IST

  Supreme Court news: A bench of Justices Chandrachud and Hima Kohli, declining to accept the request of a lawyer to adjourn the matter, said the court will not adjourn the matter, instead it can be passed over and taken up at the end of the board.

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  Allahabad High Court wants more women lawyers to represent survivors in POCSO cases

  India | August 28, 2022 8:13 IST

  The Allahabad High Court took note of the fact that only a few women lawyers were appearing for rape survivors.

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  Anubrata Mondal case: Bengal lawyers body write to CJI NV Ramana over 'threat letter' to CBI judge

  India | August 26, 2022 10:51 IST

  Anubrata Mondal case: The lawyers said that Special CBI Court, Asansol Judge Rajesh Chakraborty has been threatened by one Bappa Chatterjee by writing a letter addressed to him.

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  Justice Prathiba M Singh to women lawyers: 'Give up movies, parlour; dedicate time to law'

  India | December 20, 2021 21:33 IST

  Speaking at the felicitation organised by ‘Women in Law and Litigation’ for Supreme Court judge, Justice Hima Kohli, Justice Singh urged women lawyers to devote their time and attention to law practice, by cutting time spent on going to parlours or watching movies.

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  SC dismisses plea seeking ex-gratia for kin of deceased lawyers

  India | September 14, 2021 12:54 IST

  The petition had sought directions to the respondents to pay ex-gratia of Rs 50 lakh to the kin of advocate, who have died within 60 years whether from COVID-19 or any other manner.

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  Allahabad HC issues notice to BCI on plea seeking ban on present dress code for lawyers

  India | July 17, 2021 6:26 IST

  The Lucknow bench of the court also directed the Centre and the high court administration to file their responses on the issue by August 18.

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  Can't go beyond medical advice to allow lawyers to use local trains: HC

  India | July 13, 2021 13:44 IST

  The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said while it was aware of the hardships faced by lawyers in Mumbai, it could not go beyond medical advice and permit them to use the local train services for travelling to work.

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  Lawyers allowed to travel on special Mumbai suburban trains from today

  India | October 27, 2020 7:14 IST

  The Railways authorities on Monday said lawyers practicing in different courts and registered clerks of advocates are now permitted to travel on special Mumbai suburban trains that are currently operating in the city. 

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  Lawyers' body offers free legal aid to Delhi riot victims

  India | March 03, 2020 20:16 IST

  The Supreme Court Advocates on-Record Association (SCAORA) on Tuesday expressed deep anguish at the loss of lives and property in the recent spurt of communal violence in northeast Delhi, claiming more than 40 lives and left more than 200 injured.