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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Implementing Citizenship Amendment Act: Legal and Constitutional Perspectives

Implementing Citizenship Amendment Act: Legal and Constitutional Perspectives


Centre Implements Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Rules:


The Union Home Ministry's recent notification of rules for the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) marks a significant development in India's legal landscape. The timing of this notification, just days before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections schedule, adds a layer of political significance to the enactment of these rules.


Legal Context:


The Citizenship Amendment Act, passed by the Indian Parliament in 2019, seeks to provide expedited citizenship to persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who entered India before December 31, 2014. The Act amends the Citizenship Act of 1955 to grant citizenship rights to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian immigrants from these neighboring countries. The rules notified by the Home Ministry lay down the procedures and criteria for the implementation of the CAA.


Constitutional Provisions:


The Citizenship Amendment Act and its accompanying rules raise several constitutional considerations. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. Critics of the CAA argue that it violates the principle of secularism enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution, which declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.


Case Laws:


The constitutional validity of the Citizenship Amendment Act has been challenged before the Supreme Court of India. Several petitions have been filed questioning the legality of the Act on grounds of discrimination and violation of fundamental rights. While the Supreme Court is yet to deliver a final judgment on the matter, legal experts and activists continue to debate the constitutional implications of the CAA.


Conclusion:


The implementation of rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act by the Union Home Ministry signifies a step forward in the operationalization of this controversial legislation. As the legal and political debate surrounding the CAA intensifies, it remains imperative for stakeholders to uphold constitutional values of equality, secularism, and justice. The outcome of pending legal challenges and judicial scrutiny will ultimately shape the future of citizenship laws in India, impacting the lives of millions of individuals affected by the provisions of the CAA.

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