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

Police in Baramulla Install GPS Tracking Device on Bailed Out LeT Terror Associate

Police in Baramulla Install GPS Tracking Device on Bailed Out LeT Terror Associate



Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir – In a significant move to enhance surveillance and ensure compliance with bail conditions, police in Baramulla have installed a GPS tracking device on a terror associate linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). This action follows a court order and aims to monitor the movements of the under-trial individual who has been granted bail.


The accused was arrested under case FIR No 104/2023 at Police Station Uri, charged with sections 13, 18, 18B, 20, 23, 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UA(P) Act), 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and section 7/25 of the Arms Act. The GPS anklet will ensure that the terror associate adheres to the conditions set by the court while on bail.


Pioneering Use of GPS Tracking in Kashmir


This is not the first instance of using GPS trackers for monitoring accused individuals in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, the police in Kupwara district utilized GPS tracker anklets to monitor terror accused who were released on bail in a narcotics case. Kupwara became the first district in the Kashmir Zone to adopt this technology for surveillance purposes.


The Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Court in Kupwara, while granting bail in a specific FIR, mandated the use of GPS anklets on accused individuals Abdul Majid Bhat and Aabid Ali Bhat. This decision was aimed at ensuring better surveillance of the accused's movements post-release.


Legal Framework and Relevant Laws


Several legal provisions are relevant to the cases and actions described:


1. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967: This act provides for effective prevention of unlawful activities associations in India. Sections 13, 18, 18B, 20, 23, and 40 under this act deal with various offences related to terrorism and unlawful activities.


2. Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860: Section 120B IPC addresses criminal conspiracy, which is often invoked in cases involving multiple accused plotting illegal activities.


3. Arms Act, 1959: Section 7/25 of the Arms Act pertains to the illegal possession, manufacturing, and trafficking of firearms and ammunition, which is often associated with terrorism-related offences.


4. Use of GPS Tracking Devices: While not explicitly covered under a specific law, the use of GPS anklets for monitoring accused individuals is guided by judicial orders. This technological measure is implemented to ensure compliance with bail conditions and to monitor movements, preventing further unlawful activities.


Ensuring Compliance and Surveillance


The installation of GPS tracking devices on accused individuals is a proactive measure to ensure they do not engage in further unlawful activities while out on bail. It also serves as a deterrent, providing a constant reminder of surveillance and adherence to legal conditions set forth by the judiciary.


Law Enforcement and Technological Integration


The integration of technology in law enforcement, such as the use of GPS trackers, represents a modern approach to crime prevention and monitoring. This method ensures that authorities can effectively track and respond to any violations of bail conditions, thereby maintaining public safety and order.

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