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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Delhi HC Grants Bail in High-Profile Kidney Transplant Case

Delhi HC Grants Bail in High-Profile Kidney Transplant Case


The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a senior female surgeon accused in an illegal kidney transplant racket involving a patient from Bangladesh. The court highlighted that, at this stage, allegations against the surgeon, particularly regarding falsified records, appear speculative and warrant further investigation.


Key Details:

- Date of Order: August 23, 2024

- Presiding Judge: Justice Amit Mahajan

- Applicant's Custody: Since July 1, 2024

- Concern: Possibility of the surgeon threatening witnesses or donors, mitigated through appropriate conditions.


Legal Context:

The court observed that the documents in question were authenticated by the relevant Embassy under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (TOHO Act). A Committee, which included senior doctors and a government officer, validated the organ donation as legitimate, following a three-tier safeguard system:


1. Document Submission

2. Authentication by the Embassy

3. Validation by a Committee


The prosecution didn't claim that the surgeon was part of this Committee or that she had prepared the documents. Instead, the allegations suggest that the accused facilitated the surgeries by arranging patients from Bangladesh, allegedly aware of their ineligibility for organ donation.


Defense's Argument:

- Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa argued that the allegations are baseless and that the surgeon was wrongfully implicated. He emphasized that she adhered to all standard procedures and hospital directives during the surgery and had no role in preparing the necessary documents.


- Violation Claim: The defense also claimed that the arrest violated Section 46(4) of the CrPC, as the FIR did not initially name the surgeon as an accused.


The Bigger Picture:

According to the Delhi Police FIR, this case is part of a larger operation by a well-organized crime syndicate involved in illegal kidney transplants, targeting vulnerable individuals from Bangladesh and North Eastern states.


What is the TOHO Act?


The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (TOHO Act) is designed to regulate the removal, storage, and transplantation of human organs and tissues to prevent commercial dealings. The Act’s three-tier safeguard system ensures:


1. Document Submission to verify the donor's consent and eligibility.

2. Authentication by the Embassy for foreign donors to confirm the legitimacy of the documentation.

3. Validation by a Committee comprising senior doctors and a government officer to ensure that all legal and ethical standards are met.


Despite these safeguards, the allegations in this case highlight potential loopholes and the need for more stringent enforcement to prevent exploitation in the organ donation process.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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