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Supreme Court declines to reopen contempt plea over shoe-throwing attempt at CJI

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The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to list a petition seeking contempt action against Delhi-based lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who had attempted to hurl a shoe at the Chief Justice of India during court proceedings on October 6. The bench cautioned that reopening the matter could fuel unnecessary attention and turn into another “episode” that social…

BCI Dissolves Delhi Bar Council, Forms Special Committee to Oversee Elections by January 2026

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In a decisive move aimed at restoring transparency and ensuring timely elections, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has dissolved the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) with immediate effect. The decision, taken on October 10, 2025, comes after repeated warnings and prolonged delays in the verification of advocates’ credentials a process that is essential before…