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 Denies Reports of EVM Discrepancies in Kerala's Kasaragod: Supreme Court Hearing

Election Commission Denies Reports of EVM Discrepancies in Kerala's Kasaragod: Supreme Court Hearing




Allegations Refuted by Election Commission


The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rebuffed allegations of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) discrepancies during a mock poll in Kerala's Kasaragod district. In a hearing before the Supreme Court, ECI officials refuted claims made in a news report, asserting that the allegations were thoroughly investigated and found to be false. Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Nitesh Kumar Vyas assured the court of submitting a detailed report on the matter.


Court Proceedings and Concerns Raised


During the court proceedings, multiple pleas seeking comprehensive cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) were being heard. Advocates raised concerns over extra votes being recorded for the BJP during mock polls in Kerala, based on a report cited by Prashant Bhushan, representing the NGO 'Association for Democratic Reforms'.


Clarifications on EVM and VVPAT Systems


Responding to the court's query, an ECI official elucidated the functioning of EVMs and VVPAT systems, emphasizing the absence of any mismatches between EVMs and VVPAT slips. The official clarified that button allocation and machine assignment are not determined by the manufacturer.


Importance of VVPAT in Ensuring Electoral Integrity


VVPAT serves as an independent vote verification mechanism, allowing voters to verify the accuracy of their votes. It generates paper slips stored in sealed covers for each vote cast, accessible in case of disputes. Currently, VVPAT slips from five randomly selected EVMs in each Assembly segment are verified.


Upholding Electoral Process Sanctity


The Supreme Court emphasized the significance of maintaining the electoral process's sanctity, stressing transparency and accountability. Upholding voter confidence and ensuring the integrity of the democratic process remain paramount.


Commitment to Transparency and Accountability


The ECI's denial, coupled with the assurance of a detailed report, underscores the commitment to address concerns regarding election accuracy and fairness. Upholding transparency and accountability principles is crucial in safeguarding democratic foundations.

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