legal profession
From Village to Supreme Court: The Inspiring Journey of Chief Justice Surya Kant, India's Legal Trailblazer
Nov 24, 2025 03:39 pm CST
Chief Justice Surya Kant's remarkable journey from a small Haryana village to becoming India's top judge showcases his determination and legal excellence. As the first person from Haryana to hold this prestigious position since 1950, his story reflects overcoming humble beginnings through education and perseverance, while making significant contributions to India's judicial landscape through landmark verdicts on constitutional matters, electoral rights, and gender equality.
Viral Video: Jharkhand High Court Judge and Lawyer Clash Leads to Contempt Case
Oct 17, 2025 09:08 pm CST
A heated exchange between Justice Rajesh Kumar and lawyer Mahesh Tiwari during live-streamed Jharkhand High Court proceedings has resulted in a criminal contempt case. The confrontation began during a hearing about a widow's electricity disconnection and escalated when Tiwari intervened, claiming judges shouldn't humiliate advocates. The viral courtroom incident will be heard on November 11.
Indian-Origin Barrister Disbarred For Oxford University Medical Degree Lie
Sep 17, 2025 02:45 am CST
An Indian-origin lawyer who was found to have misled a UK barrister's chamber by falsely claiming to have studied medicine at the University of Oxford has been disbarred for professional misconduct by an independent tribunal.