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High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Petitioners Against Union of India and NHAI -- Challenge to Land Acquisition Under National Highways Act, 1956 Fails -- Section 94 of RFCTLARR Act, 2013 Not Applicable

The petitioners, owners of galas in Godown L1, challenged NHAI's acquisition of part of the godown for the Vadodara Mumbai Expressway under the Nation...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Disciplinary Committee's Order in Professional Misconduct Case Under Advocates Act Due to Withdrawn Complaint and Lack of Evidence

The Supreme Court allowed an appeal by an advocate against a disciplinary order holding him guilty of professional misconduct. The respondent-complain...

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Supreme Court Clarifies Rules on Advocate Appearances and Vakalatnama Compliance in Court Proceedings. Supreme Court Bars Unauthorized Advocate Appearances, Reinforces Accountability in Legal Practice

The Supreme Court, in its judgment dated 20.09.2024, had directed that only authorized advocates could mark their appearances in court, and the Advoca...

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Supreme Court Addresses Misconduct by Advocates-on-Record and Senior Advocates; Calls for Reforms in Senior Advocate Designation Process

Court Emphasizes Ethical Standards, Accountability, and the Need for Robust Guidelines to Uphold Integrity in the Legal Profession The court recalle...

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High Court Dismisses Petition for “Senior Advocate” Designation, Emphasizes Procedural Compliance. “Senior Advocate” Status Requires Full Court Approval and Compliance with Supreme Court-Guided Protocols.

The petitioner, an advocate, sought the designation of "Senior Advocate" under the Advocates Act, 1961, arguing eligibility due to ten years of practi...

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Court Rules on Bar Council Enrolment Fees: Balancing Statutory Limits and Practical Necessities. Ensuring Accessibility and Fairness in Legal Profession Entry While Addressing Operational Costs

The judgment addresses the issue of whether the enrolment fees charged by State Bar Councils (SBCs) exceed the statutory limits set by Section 24(1)(f...

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Court Orders MSEDCL to Refund Excess Charges to Consumers Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. found in violation of MERC orders; Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum directs refunds with interest.

The consolidated petitions, involving orders passed by the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) in individual complaints against the Maharashtra ...

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Legal Profession and Consumer Protection Laws: Navigating the Boundaries Exploring the Applicability of Consumer Protection Laws to Advocates and Legal Services

The case concerns the applicability of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (CP Act), as re-enacted in 2019, to complaints alleging "deficiency in servic...