CJI Surya Kant Criticizes Unemployed Lawyers and Fake Law Degrees
Unemployed youngsters like cockroaches, take up social media, RTI activism: CJI
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed concern over unemployed lawyers resorting to social media activism instead of practicing law. He highlighted the issue of fake law degrees and suggested a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the authenticity of degrees held by some Delhi advocates. The remarks were made during a Supreme Court hearing regarding senior advocate designations.
- 01CJI Surya Kant described unemployed young lawyers as 'like cockroaches' who turn to social media and activism instead of legal practice.
- 02He expressed doubts about the authenticity of law degrees held by many advocates in Delhi, calling for a potential CBI investigation.
- 03The Supreme Court bench, including Justice Joymalya Bagchi, criticized the use of social media language by lawyers, emphasizing the need for discipline in the profession.
- 04The court dismissed a plea regarding senior advocate designations, highlighting the superficiality of treating such titles as status symbols.
- 05The petitioner withdrew his plea after the court's remarks, which included a previous contempt petition dismissal.
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During a recent Supreme Court hearing, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant raised alarms about the increasing number of lawyers in Delhi allegedly holding fake law degrees. He criticized unemployed young lawyers who resort to social media activism instead of engaging in legal practice, likening them to 'cockroaches' that contribute to societal issues. CJI Kant emphasized the need for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the authenticity of law degrees held by these individuals, expressing serious doubts about their legitimacy based on their social media activity. The Supreme Court bench, which included Justice Joymalya Bagchi, also condemned the language used by lawyers on platforms like Facebook, urging them to uphold discipline in the profession. The court declined to entertain a plea regarding the designation of senior advocates, pointing out that such titles should not be treated merely as status symbols. Following the court's critical remarks, the petitioner withdrew his plea, which had previously included a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with Supreme Court directions.
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CJI Kant's comments may prompt a closer examination of the qualifications of lawyers practicing in Delhi, potentially affecting their credibility and the legal profession's integrity.
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