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

Madhya Pradesh Officials Face Contempt Charges Over Wage Dispute

Madhya Pradesh Officials Face Contempt Charges 

Over Wage Dispute


The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken stern action against five senior Madhya Pradesh government officials for failing to comply with court orders regarding wage parity for contractual employees. This decision comes after a contempt petition highlighted their disregard for a previous court directive.


Contempt of Court: A Brief Overview


Contempt of court occurs when an individual or entity disobeys or disrespects a court order. In India, contempt of court is governed by the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. The Act defines two types of contempt: civil and criminal. Civil contempt involves the wilful disobedience of a court order, while criminal contempt includes acts that scandalize or lower the authority of the court. 


Background of the Case


The issue began when Parthan Pillai, a 48-year-old Computer Programmer, filed a Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Pillai sought wage parity with regular employees as per a policy issued by the General Administration Department on July 22, 2023. The petition argued that contractual employees should receive wages equivalent to 100% of the salary of their regular counterparts.


Court Orders and Non-Compliance


On November 2, 2023, Justice Vivek Rusia of the Indore Bench ordered the government to review Pillai’s representation within four months and grant wage parity if justified. Despite this directive, by April 8, 2024, no action was taken, leading to a contempt petition filed by Pillai’s advocate, Yashpal Rathore.


Bailable Warrants Issued


On August 12, 2024, in response to the continued non-compliance, the High Court issued bailable warrants against the five officials. They are required to appear in court on September 11, 2024, to address their failure to follow the court's orders.


Legal Implications


Failure to comply with court orders can result in serious legal consequences under Indian law. The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, empowers the judiciary to take action against those who do not respect court rulings, ensuring the enforcement of justice and upholding the authority of the legal system.


The ongoing case underscores the importance of adherence to judicial directives and highlights the judiciary’s role in enforcing compliance to protect the rights of individuals.

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