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SC seeks Centre, BCI reply on fake lawyers, Cockroach Janta Party
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the central government, Bar Council of India (BCI) and CBI on a plea seeking a probe into fake advocates, fraudulent law degrees, and activities…
The Story in Brief
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the central government, Bar Council of India (BCI) and CBI on a plea seeking a probe into fake advocates, fraudulent law degrees, and activities linked to the Cockroach Janta Party. A three-member bench led by CJI Surya Kant issued a notice on a lawyer's plea, which also raised concerns about commercial exploitation of oral courtroom observations and deterioration of professional standards.
The plea arises from the court's May 15 proceedings, where the bench had voiced concerns over procedural misuse of courts and falling standards in the legal profession. The CBI, BCI, and Centre have been given time to file their responses.
The Indian Opinion
The Cockroach Janta Party name alone raises a fair question: is this a genuine political outfit or a legal absurdity designed to mock the system? The usual narrative of a crumbling legal profession may be overblown, but the Supreme Court taking notice suggests an underlying rot that demands hard evidence. The real test will be how many fake degrees the CBI can trace and whether those responsible face actual consequences, not just shows of outrage.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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