Supreme Court Judge Nagarathna Calls for Bar Councils to Introspect Amid Legal Challenges
Supreme Court judge B V Nagarathna urged the legal profession to introspect on its role amid challenges like delays, rising costs, and pendency in the justice system. Speaking at the National Law University Delhi convocation, she emphasized the need for bar councils to uphold ethics, earn members' respect, and work collectively to sustain justice. Her remarks followed recent tensions involving the Bar Council of India and NALSAR University, highlighting concerns about the bar's credibility and professional conduct.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (56–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 29 Aug, 10:22 am. Other outlets followed.