Delhi Confidential: Fresh Move
With lawyers raising concerns about congestion and overcrowding in Supreme Court courtrooms, the apex court has now restricted the entry of law interns on certain days to ease the pressure. The move comes after a lawyer on Wednesday reportedly pleaded with a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih to pass over his matter as he was unable to enter the courtroom due to overcrowding. It is learned that the Supreme Court has accepted the Bar Association's request and restricted interns from entering the courtrooms on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays when footfall is typically higher.
As INDIA bloc MPs continue to raise the Bihar SIR issue in Parliament, the Opposition parties want a united front outside the House too 'to put pressure on the government'. During a meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders, it is learnt, the parties planned to hold a march to the Election Commission office in the Capital on August 6 or August 7. Members from all INDIA bloc parties are expected to take part in the march.
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