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

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Challenges Governor’s Prosecution Nod in MUDA Land Scam Case

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Challenges Governor’s Prosecution Nod in MUDA Land Scam Case


Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has taken legal action against the prosecution sanction granted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. The controversy has sparked significant political debate and mobilized protests.


Legal Challenge: CM Siddaramaiah Moves High Court

On Monday, CM Siddaramaiah filed a writ petition in the Karnataka High Court, challenging the Governor's decision to permit his prosecution. The petition seeks the cancellation of this permission, arguing that it was politically motivated. The case will be heard by Justice Hemant Chandangoudar at 2:30 pm today.


Accusations of Political Vendetta

Congress leader Ramesh Babu has voiced strong opposition to the Governor's actions, labeling them as unconstitutional and driven by political vendetta. In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Babu requested her immediate intervention, arguing that the Governor's decision undermines democratic values and appears to be a calculated attempt to destabilize the Karnataka government, which has a strong mandate from the people.


Protests and Allegations

The MUDA land scam came into the spotlight following a complaint by social activist Snehamayi Krishna, who accused Siddaramaiah and nine others of forging documents to claim compensation from MUDA. In response to the Governor's prosecution nod, Karnataka Congress workers staged protests, decrying the move as a misuse of the Governor's office influenced by Central government interests.


The Core of the Controversy

The legal battle revolves around the alleged forgery of documents related to MUDA land compensation claims. The complaint by Snehamayi Krishna has led to intense scrutiny and a political storm, with the opposition accusing the BJP and its allies of leveraging the Governor's office for political gain.


What’s Next?

As the High Court prepares to hear Siddaramaiah's plea, the political tension in Karnataka continues to escalate. The outcome of this legal challenge could have significant implications for the state's political landscape.

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