The prosecution of leading human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court, stemming from his closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, has caused significant concern and fear among lawyers, according to the Criminal Bar Association chair. Senior legal figures have criticized the move, believed to be the first such prosecution.
우간다 변호사협회가 판사 호칭을 '마이 로드' 등 식민 잔재에서 '판사님'으로 바꾸려 했으나, 사법부가 법원 절차는 사법부 고유 권한이라며 제동을 걸었다. 케냐 등 다른 아프리카 국가에서도 유사한 논쟁이 있었다.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya defended former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai amid embezzlement allegations, stating Rai's dedication to the movement and calling the public debate unnecessary while an investigation is underway.
Eight accused in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case may face difficulty finding lawyers for defense
The Gwangju Bar Association has demanded Starbucks Korea's management apologize for using offensive language and imagery related to the 5.18 Democratic Uprising and the torture death of Park Jong-chul in promotional materials. The association called for transparency in the advertising process and threatened legal action if a sincere apology and preventative measures are not provided.
15 regional bar associations have jointly criticized a court's decision regarding the CHP's 38th Ordinary Convention, deeming it unlawful and a threat to democratic principles and the rule of law.
The Delhi High Court has transferred District Judge Rakesh Kumar V from Rohini court following a dispute with advocate Rajiv Tehlan, president of the Rohini Court Bar Association. Lawyers had demanded his transfer, citing objectionable conduct, and called for a strike.
The Hong Kong Bar Association has proposed criminalising bid-rigging by introducing a “double-track” approach to the Competition Ordinance, describing it as a quick fix to increase deterrence and encourage more whistle-blowers to expose industry malpractice following the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Under the current civil regime established in 2015, the ordinance only punishes individuals involved in serious anticompetitive acts, such as bid-rigging, with fines. But the new proposal calls...
