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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Opposition and BJP Spar Over Order Allowing Govt Employees to Participate in RSS Activities

Opposition and BJP Spar Over Order Allowing Govt 

Employees to Participate in RSS Activities



A recent order issued by the Ministry of Personnel permitting government servants to participate in activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has sparked a heated exchange between the opposition parties and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).


BJP's Stance


BJP leader Amit Malviya announced on Monday that the central government has withdrawn a 58-year-old "unconstitutional order" that had banned government employees from taking part in RSS activities. He referred to the original ban, implemented in 1966, which was imposed following a massive anti-cow-slaughter protest at the Parliament, mobilized by RSS-Jana Sangh.


"The unconstitutional order issued 58 years ago, in 1966, imposing a ban on government employees taking part in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has been withdrawn by the Modi government. The original order shouldn't have been passed in the first place," Malviya stated on X, citing the July 9 order. He explained that the ban was initially imposed after the November 7, 1966, protest led to police firing and casualties, prompting then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to restrict government employees from joining the RSS.


Opposition's Reaction


AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi


AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the new order, claiming it threatens India's integrity and unity. He argued that no civil servant can remain loyal to the nation if they are associated with the RSS.


"This office memo purportedly shows that the government has lifted the ban on government employees participating in RSS activities. If true, this is against India's integrity and unity. The ban on RSS exists because it refused to accept the constitution, the national flag, and the national anthem. Every RSS member takes an oath that puts Hindutva above the nation. No civil servant can be loyal to the nation if he is a member of RSS," Owaisi posted on X.


Congress Leaders' Critique


Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh launched a scathing attack on the Union government, highlighting that the ban had persisted even during former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure.


"Sardar Patel had banned the RSS in February 1948 following Gandhiji's assassination. Subsequently, the ban was withdrawn on assurances of good behaviour. Even after this the RSS never flew the Tiranga in Nagpur. In 1966, a ban was imposed - and rightly so - on government employees taking part in RSS activities," he stated. Ramesh also noted the deteriorating relations between PM Modi and the RSS, suggesting this as a reason for lifting the ban.


Congress leader Pawan Khera echoed Ramesh's sentiments, posting on X, "58 years ago, the Central Government had imposed a ban on government employees taking part in the activities of the RSS. Modi govt has withdrawn the order."


Historical Context and Implications


The original ban was a response to the significant political and social influence exerted by the RSS-Jana Sangh during the 1966 anti-cow-slaughter protest. This historical context is pivotal as it highlights the ongoing debate over the role of the RSS in Indian politics and its impact on governance.


The lifting of the ban may lead to increased participation of government employees in RSS activities, potentially influencing administrative neutrality and secular principles within the government framework.


Conclusion


The withdrawal of the 1966 order has reignited longstanding political debates about the role of the RSS in Indian society and governance. As government employees now have the liberty to engage with the RSS, the move has been lauded by the BJP as a correction of historical wrongs while being vehemently opposed by parties such as AIMIM and Congress for its potential implications on India's secular fabric.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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