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Supreme Court holds banks cannot include advocates in Caution List for negligence; disciplinary jurisdiction lies exclusively with Bar Councils under Advocates Act, 1961.
Supreme Court sets a binding precedent by annulling NCLT and NCLAT rulings based on AI-generated non-existent case law, emphasizing human oversight as non-negotiable in adjudication. The judgment mandates strict verification of all AI-assisted legal research to prevent judicial misconduct and uphold the sanctity of legal precedents.
Bombay HC dismisses a writ petition filed by an unauthorized attorney after a 40-year delay in challenging a 1982 land acquisition award, holding that litigants cannot raise stale claims decades later. The court imposed Rs. 50,000 costs for misrepresentation and abuse of process, reaffirming that Article 300-A rights must be exercised promptly to avoid judicial dismissal.
Supreme Court holds that disciplinary proceedings under Advocates Act abate when complainant withdraws complaint and affirms satisfaction with advocate's conduct.