Headline
The Supreme Court of India issues notice on plea for Bar Council in J&K.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Union of India and the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in a writ petition filed under Article 32 of Indian Constitution by the Kashmir Advocates Association.The petition wants the setting up of a Bar Council in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Kashmir Advocates Association v. Union of India & Ors.
- Judges Name: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Rajesh Bindal
- Advocate Javed Shaikh argued that Jammu & Kashmir doesn’t have a Bar Council, and its responsibility and work are currently carried out by the High Court.
- The Supreme Court issued a notice returnable within 4 weeks but refused interim relief.
- Justice Vikram Nath said that the current system would continue, while Justice Rajesh Bindal questioned where funds would go without a Bar Council.
Legal Insights
- It raises concerns about legal representation and advocates welfare in Jammu & Kashmir.
- Under the Advocates Act, 1961, every state/UT should have a Bar Council for managing the profession.
Impact
The decision of the Supreme Court of India could lead to the establishment of a Bar Council in J&K, impacting the freedom of the legal community and its welfare.
Why It Matters
Advocates in Jammu and Kashmir currently lack a Bar Council, affecting their professional governance and welfare schemes.
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