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

Nirmala Sitharaman to Introduce Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill in Lok Sabha Amid Ongoing Budget Session

Nirmala Sitharaman to Introduce Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill in Lok Sabha Amid Ongoing Budget Session



In the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. This bill aims to authorize the payment and appropriation of certain sums from the Consolidated Fund of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2024-25.


Key Legislative Activities


The Parliament session, which began on July 22 and is scheduled to conclude on August 12, will also continue discussions on the Union Budget 2024-25, presented on July 23. The debate on the budget for Jammu and Kashmir for the fiscal year 2024-25, which commenced last Tuesday, will also proceed.


Reports and Statements on Youth and Sports


Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, will address the Lok Sabha on several key reports regarding the Ministry's activities and initiatives:


- 327th Report on Olympic Games Preparation: Discussion on the implementation status of recommendations from the Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports.

- 332nd Report on Demands for Grants (2021-2022): Review of government action on previous recommendations related to the Department of Sports.

- 339th Report on Demands for Grants (2022-2023): Update on the status of actions taken following the committee's observations.

- 344th and 351st Reports: Further analysis of the Ministry's adherence to recommendations for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.


Parliamentary Papers and Appointments


Several Union Ministers, including Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Pankaj Chaudhary, will lay papers on the table, providing updates on various government departments. Additionally, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav will propose the election of two members to the National Tiger Conservation Authority, in line with the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.


Rajya Sabha Proceedings


The Rajya Sabha will see Union Ministers such as Kinjarapu RamMohan Naidu and Rao Inderjit Singh present papers, continuing the legislative activities parallel to those in the Lok Sabha.


Budget Discussion and Opposition's Response


The budget discussions, which started on July 24, have been marked by opposition parties criticizing the budget as being discriminatory towards most states and lacking a clear vision for the country's future.

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