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In a landmark ruling that addresses the mental health and academic rights of students, the Delhi High Court has held that no law student across India can be prevented from appearing for examinations on the ground of attendance shortage. The decision comes nearly nine years after the tragic death of Sushant Rohilla , a law student who died by suicide in 2016 after being barred from sitting for his semester exams due to insufficient attendance. Background: The Sushant Rohilla Case and Judicial Intervention In August 2016 , Sushant Rohilla , a third-year law student at Amity Law School, Delhi , took his own life after being denied permission to sit for his semester exams. His death raised serious questions about the rigidity of attendance norms and their impact on students’ mental health. Following the incident, a suo motu petition was initiated by the Supreme Court of India in September 2016 to examine the broader issue of attendance-related restrictions in law colleges. In March...

In a transformative decision set to reshape India’s judicial recruitment framework, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that serving judicial officers with at least seven years of prior practice as advocates are eligible to apply for district judge posts under the quota reserved for the Bar. The judgment, hailed as a milestone, emphasizes inclusivity, merit, and efficiency in the district judiciary — the foundational tier of India’s judicial system. Five-Judge Bench Delivers Constitutionally Significant Ruling A five-judge Constitution Bench , led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai , and comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh, Aravind Kumar, Satish Chandra Sharma, and K. Vinod Chandran , delivered the verdict on Thursday. The court held that excluding serving judges who previously practiced law for seven years from the pool of candidates for direct recruitment would be “discriminatory” and detrimental to judicial efficiency . The bench clarified that such officers ca...

BCI to Hold Meeting with UP Bar Association Leaders to  Resolve Ongoing Strike The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced a joint virtual meeting to address the ongoing strikes by advocates, which have been disrupting judicial work across various districts in Uttar Pradesh. Call to End Strike The BCI has requested the High Court Bar Association of Allahabad High Court to recall the strike and resume court activities. The BCI expressed its commitment to addressing the grievances of the High Court Bar Association and emphasized the necessity of resolving these issues promptly. However, the BCI underscored that the continuation of the strike cannot be permitted. Meeting Details The virtual meeting is scheduled for Sunday, 14th July 2024, at 1:30 PM. The participants will include: - Office Bearers of the Bar Council of India - Office Bearers of the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh - Office Bearers of the Prayagraj District Bar Association - Office Bearers of the High Court Bar Associatio...