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

Election Commission to Announce Poll Dates Tomorrow

Election Commission to Announce Poll Dates Tomorrow



The Election Commission of India (ECI) is gearing up to announce the eagerly awaited poll dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, along with the Assembly election dates for certain states. Scheduled for tomorrow, March 16th, the announcement will come during a press conference at 3 PM, as confirmed by an ECI spokesperson. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of the electoral process, setting the stage for the democratic exercise that will determine the future leadership of the nation.


Phased Polling Schedule: Ensuring Efficiency and Participation

In the past, Lok Sabha elections have been conducted over several phases to ensure efficient management and maximum participation of voters. The decision on the number of phases and the polling schedule is crucial for smooth and fair elections. Additionally, the possibility of holding simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir is under consideration, pending a review of the security situation by the Election Commission.


Parties in Action: Candidate Announcements and Campaign Strategies

Political parties across the spectrum have already initiated their election preparations, with candidate announcements and campaign strategies underway. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) have released multiple lists of candidates, signaling the intensification of election fervor across the country.


Electoral Bonds Controversy: Transparency and Accountability in Focus

Meanwhile, recent developments regarding electoral bonds have stirred controversy and legal scrutiny. The Election Commission uploaded data on electoral bonds received from the State Bank of India (SBI) on its website, revealing significant contributions from entities like Future Gaming and Hotel Services and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. These revelations have sparked debates on the transparency and accountability of political funding, with petitions challenging the amendments made to various statutes through the Finance Acts of 2016 and 2017.


A Milestone in Democracy: Anticipation for Fair and Inclusive Elections

As the nation awaits the official announcement of poll dates, the upcoming Lok Sabha elections promise to be a significant milestone in India's democratic journey. The decisions made by the Election Commission in the coming days will shape the course of the electoral process, ensuring a fair, free, and inclusive democratic exercise in the world's largest democracy.

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