Bar Council of India Removes 107 Fake Advocates from Delhi Roll to Uphold Legal Integrity

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Bar Council of India Removes 107 Fake Advocates from  Delhi Roll to Uphold Legal Integrity The Bar Council of India (BCI) has taken decisive action in a sweeping initiative aimed at maintaining the integrity of the legal profession by removing 107 fake advocates  from the Roll of Advocates in Delhi  between 2019 and October 2024. This step comes as part of the BCI's rigorous verification process to ensure that only qualified, genuinely practising advocates remain in the profession, ultimately upholding public trust in the legal system. Strengthened Verification Framework Under Rule 32 This effort falls under Rule 32 of the Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015 . The BCI  amended Rule 32 on June 23, 2023 , which empowered the BCI to verify, identify, and systematically remove unqualified and fake advocates from the Roll. The rule amendment has made the process of weeding out non-compliant individuals significantly more efficient. Accordi
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Allegations of Corruption: Arvind Kejriwal's Legal Battle with the ED

Allegations of Corruption: Arvind Kejriwal's Legal Battle with the ED



Allegations by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED)


The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has made serious allegations against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, claiming that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was the major beneficiary of proceeds of crime in the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal was remanded to ED custody until March 28 by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in connection with the money laundering case related to the scam.


Accusations of Benefit to AAP


According to the remand note submitted by the ED, the AAP allegedly benefitted from the proceeds of crime generated in the Delhi liquor scam, with part of the funds being used in the party's election campaign during the Goa Assembly elections in 2022. The agency further accused Kejriwal of being directly involved in formulating the excise policy and conspiring to favor certain private individuals in exchange for kickbacks.


Direct Involvement of Arvind Kejriwal


The ED asserted that Kejriwal's actions, including his involvement in policy formulation and utilization of proceeds of crime in the AAP's election campaign, were carried out with his knowledge and active collusion. Kejriwal's arrest by the central agency came after he failed to appear before it despite multiple summonses, citing them as "illegal."


Legal and Governance Implications


The case revolves around alleged irregularities and money laundering in framing and implementing the Delhi Excise Policy 2022, which was subsequently annulled. While Kejriwal was not initially named in the FIRs filed by the ED or the CBI in the case, his name emerged in the ED's chargesheet, where the agency claimed he communicated with one of the main accused, Sameer Mahendru, and instructed him to continue working with co-accused Vijay Nair, AAP's communications-in-charge.


Legal Framework and Constitutional Provisions


This development raises legal questions concerning corruption allegations against public officials, money laundering, and the misuse of public office for personal gain. It also underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in governance, as well as the need for a fair and impartial investigation process to uphold the rule of law.


Considerations of Precedent


The case may involve various laws related to corruption, money laundering, and electoral offenses, with constitutional provisions related to accountability and due process being crucial in ensuring justice. Additionally, previous case laws involving similar allegations of corruption and misuse of public office may provide precedent in interpreting and adjudicating the present case.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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