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The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the West Bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and practice status. This follows her appearance in lawyer's robes at the Calcutta High Court to argue a public interest litigation. The BCI seeks to verify her active status as an advocate, given her previous tenure as Chief Minister.

The Bar Council of India has suspended advocate Samarth Singh from legal practice immediately following allegations of dowry death of his wife, model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma. The council cited the grave nature of accusations impacting the legal profession's dignity. Singh, who had been absconding, surrendered and was taken into custody.

Can a former chief minister simply wear an advocate’s gown? The answer matters, otherwise, tomorrow, retired actors may claim surgical privileges because they played doctors

In a recent development, Maharashtra's charity commissioner has specified that the order to freeze board meetings is targeted exclusively at the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, sparing the other Tata Trusts from disruption. This relief allows the broader philanthropic community associated with Tata to continue their vital work without interruption, clearing up confusion caused by the previously issued generalized directive.

A surgeon was found grossly negligent by the NCDRC for removing a patient's healthy kidney instead of the diseased one, leading to her death. The commission awarded ₹2 crore compensation to the family, calling the error a "medical disaster." The surgeon's defense was rejected, and institutional findings supported the negligence claim.

India's gold demand is projected to drop by 50-60 tonnes in 2026, a 10% decrease, following a significant import duty hike. The World Gold Council notes this could also boost unofficial gold inflows, a trend observed historically with higher duties. Consumer sentiment and economic factors will also play a role.

A law student, who was allegedly drugged and raped by Sushil Prajapati, expressed renewed trauma after he was released on bail and received a celebratory welcome. The survivor fears for her safety and questions the justice system, stating the public display indicates Prajapati's influence and lack of remorse.

MSCE Pune has announced scholarship results for Class 5 and 8 students today, May 18. Exams were held on February 22. Students can check their scores on mscepune.in using their 11-digit seat number. Merit lists are also available. A marks verification option is open until May 27 with a Rs 50 fee.

In a bid to curb potential fuel shortages and promote frugality, the district magistrate of Lawngtlai has imposed a ban on fuel sales to Myanmar and other foreign territories. While special permits allow for some exceptions, local filling stations must adhere to strict daily sales limits for individual customers and cannot impose higher prices.

Aspiring lawyers, get ready! The Bar Council of India is set to release the AIBE 21 admit cards soon for the June 7, 2026 exam. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets online using their login credentials. Remember to carry a printed copy to the exam centre, as entry is strictly prohibited without it. Verify all details carefully upon download.