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

Tamil Nadu Governor Refuses to Appoint K Ponmudi as Minister

Tamil Nadu Governor Refuses to Appoint K Ponmudi as Minister



Background:

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has declined the recommendation of Chief Minister MK Stalin to appoint K Ponmudy as a minister, following his reinstatement as an MLA after a Supreme Court verdict on his conviction in a disproportionate asset case.


Legal Context:

The case against Ponmudy and his wife, Visalakshi, was registered by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in 2011. Despite being a senior leader and former Higher Education Minister during the DMK regime from 2006 to 2011, Ponmudy's conviction remained a legal hurdle.


Constitutional Provisions:

The Governor's refusal highlights the constitutional principle of upholding the rule of law and adherence to legal proceedings. As per constitutional provisions, a person convicted of a criminal offense cannot hold public office until the conviction is overturned or pardoned.


Case Laws:

The refusal to appoint Ponmudy echoes previous legal precedents where individuals convicted of criminal offenses faced restrictions on holding public office until their convictions were quashed or served their sentences.


Way Forward:

With the Governor citing the pendency of the case and the Supreme Court's verdict on Ponmudy's conviction, the issue underscores the importance of upholding ethical standards and legal integrity in public office appointments.


Conclusion:

The refusal to appoint Ponmudy as a minister emphasizes the significance of maintaining probity and legality in governance, ensuring that individuals holding public office meet the necessary legal and ethical requirements.

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