Islamabad witnessed dramatic scenes on Thursday as dozens of Kashmiri lawyers and members of the Islamabad Bar Association (IBA) were detained during a protest staged in front of the National Press Club.
The letter penned by SCBA President and Senior Advocate Vikas Singh has also highlighted that the present Collegium system of judicial appointment faces structural flaws as it ignores talented lawyers in the Supreme Court Bar for elevation to High Courts.
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday heard the case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with the attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ) on May 9, 2023. The attack followed his arrest, which had triggered violen
The Delhi High Court has emphasised the urgent need for welfare schemes to support families of deceased advocates, noting that many depend entirely on the professional earnings of lawyers and are left in financial distress after their demise.
The Delhi High Court (HC) strongly criticized the conduct of a police officer who allegedly abused and threatened lawyers inside the court premises, observing that he is "supposed to be a protector of law and not a predator."
As the alert spread, all benches of the High Court rose immediately, and lawyers, litigants, and staff were evacuated from the premises. The sudden evacuation created scenes of chaos, with people rushing out of the court complex in fear.
China's human rights situation draws global concern as lawyers, activists, and ethnic minorities face growing repression. Laws targeting ethnic unity and cybersecurity increase pressure on Tibetans, Uyghurs, and dissenters. Despite risks, activists, including feminists and Qi Hong, continue
Lawyers of Delhi District courts on Monday withdrew their strike after Delhi police issued a circular directing all police personnel for deposition or evidence physically before the court.