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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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Marital Rape Exception Challenge in New Criminal Law

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Marital Rape Exception Challenge in New Criminal Law



The Supreme Court of India on Friday issued a notice to the Centre regarding a plea challenging the retention of the marital rape exception in the new criminal law, Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. This significant move came as a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud decided to tag the matter with an existing petition challenging the same provision under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), scheduling further hearings for July.


Petition by All India Democratic Women's Association


The plea challenging the marital rape exception was filed by the All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA), with Senior Advocate Karuna Nundy representing the petitioner. The AIDWA's petition is part of a broader movement seeking the removal of legal protections that currently exempt husbands from rape charges within marriage.


Background of the Issue


Several petitions have previously been filed in the Supreme Court, questioning the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception under the IPC. These petitions argue that the exception perpetuates gender inequality and violates women's fundamental rights.


Key Cases:


1. Karnataka High Court Judgement: One petition challenges a Karnataka High Court decision that declined to quash rape charges against a man accused of raping and keeping his wife as a sex slave. This case highlights the dire consequences of the marital rape exception on women's safety and autonomy.


2. Exception 2 to Section 375 IPC: Another significant petition seeks to strike down Exception 2 to Section 375 of the IPC. This exception states that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife is not considered rape unless the wife is below 15 years of age. Activist Ruth Manorama, through Advocate on Record Ruchira Goel, filed this petition, arguing that the exception is archaic and violates women's constitutional rights.


Delhi High Court's Split Verdict


The Supreme Court's current consideration follows a notable split verdict by the Delhi High Court on May 12, 2022. The two-judge bench was divided on whether to criminalize marital rape:


- Justice Rajiv Shakdher: Ruled in favor of criminalizing marital rape, asserting that the exception violates women's fundamental rights.

- Justice Hari Shankar: Disagreed, maintaining that Exception 2 to Section 375 does not violate the Constitution and is based on intelligible differences.


Legal Context and Relevant Laws


Indian Penal Code (IPC) - Section 375


Section 375 of the IPC defines rape and its exceptions. Exception 2 to this section currently exempts a husband from being charged with rape for non-consensual sex with his wife, provided she is above 15 years of age.


Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita


The Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita is a proposed new criminal law aimed at replacing the current IPC. The plea against retaining the marital rape exception in this new law reflects ongoing debates about modernizing India’s legal framework to better protect women's rights.


Legal Arguments and Implications


The legal arguments against the marital rape exception center around its inconsistency with constitutional principles of equality, dignity, and personal liberty. Petitioners argue that the exception:


- Violates Fundamental Rights: By denying married women the right to bodily autonomy and protection from sexual violence.

- Perpetuates Gender Inequality: By treating non-consensual sex differently within marriage, it undermines the principle of gender equality enshrined in the Constitution.

- Contradicts International Obligations: India's commitments under various international treaties, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), require the elimination of discriminatory practices, including those in domestic laws.


Future Proceedings


The Supreme Court's decision to issue notice to the Centre and schedule the hearing for July indicates a willingness to engage deeply with the constitutional and human rights issues surrounding marital rape. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for women's rights and gender equality in India.


Conclusion


The Supreme Court's intervention in the marital rape exception debate underscores the ongoing struggle to align India's legal framework with contemporary understandings of women's rights and gender equality. As the highest court in the country prepares to hear these crucial arguments, the potential for significant legal reform remains on the horizon.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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