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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Donald Trump Convicted: Can He Still Run for President?

Donald Trump Convicted: Can He Still Run for President?



Following a New York jury's verdict, former President Donald Trump stands convicted on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. This development raises pertinent questions about his future political endeavors and voting rights, as reported by CNN.


Eligibility to Run for President


Despite the conviction, Trump can still run for president. The US Constitution outlines three prerequisites for presidential candidates: natural-born citizenship, a minimum age of 35, and at least 14 years of US residency. Trump satisfies all these criteria, making him eligible to run for the presidency again.


Impact of the 14th Amendment


The 14th Amendment imposes restrictions on individuals engaged in insurrection. However, invoking this restriction requires a special law by Congress, which is an unlikely scenario in the current political landscape.


Sentencing and Political Implications


Judge Juan Merchan has scheduled Trump's sentencing for July 11, strategically close to the Republican National Convention's commencement in Milwaukee on July 15. There is speculation about a potential prison sentence, although most Class E felony convictions in New York typically result in non-incarceration outcomes. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig suggests a prison sentence is improbable for Trump.


Secret Service Protection


As a former president, Trump is entitled to lifetime Secret Service protection, which ensures his security regardless of his legal situation. This protection would continue even if he were to campaign for the presidency from a prison cell.


Historical Precedent


The prospect of a presidential campaign from a prison cell is not without precedent. In 1920, socialist leader Eugene Debs ran for president from a federal prison in Atlanta while serving a 10-year sentence for sedition.


Voting Rights Post-Conviction


While Trump's eligibility to run for president remains intact, questions about his voting rights post-conviction arise. State regulations dictate felons' voting privileges. Vermont and Maine allow voting from prison, but Trump's residency in Florida complicates matters.


Florida's Voting Regulations


Florida passed a referendum in 2018 to re-enfranchise convicted felons, but it includes stipulations requiring the payment of fines and fees associated with sentences. Neil Volz, deputy director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, believes Trump will face minimal obstacles in restoring his voting rights due to Florida's deference to felony conviction jurisdiction.


Ongoing Confusion and Fee Requirements


Despite efforts to streamline eligibility confirmation for formerly incarcerated individuals, confusion persists regarding fee requirements. This confusion continues to hinder many from exercising their right to vote.


Legal Framework


Several laws and constitutional provisions are relevant to Trump's situation:


1. US Constitution: Establishes eligibility criteria for presidential candidates.

2. 14th Amendment: Imposes restrictions on individuals involved in insurrection but requires Congressional action to enforce.

3. State Voting Laws: Dictate the voting rights of felons, with variations across states.

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