Delhi

Legal Standstill: Delhi Lawyers Strike in Protest Against Overhaul of Criminal Laws

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New Delhi, India — Legal proceedings in India’s capital faced significant disruptions Monday as thousands of lawyers initiated a strike. The attorneys are protesting sweeping reforms proposed in the criminal law system, measures they argue could undermine their professional and financial footing. The strike, called for by the coordination committee of all district courts bar associations in Delhi, is a reaction to the central government’s proposed overhaul of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and the Evidence Act. Lawyers contend that these changes might limit their litigation opportunities, thus affecting their … Read more

Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Contempt of Court Case Against Delhi Lawyer Over Judges’ Remarks

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New Delhi, India – The Indian Supreme Court (SC) has reduced the sentence of a lawyer, Virendra Singh, in a criminal contempt case. The lawyer had made derogatory remarks against judges of the Delhi High Court (DHC). Originally convicted and sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of 2,000 rupees by the DHC, the SC decided to reduce the sentence based on the lawyer’s apology and the period he had already served. In July 2022, Singh filed a plea accusing the DHC judges of acting arbitrarily and favoring the accused illegally. He also … Read more