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Independence of the Bar is crucial for preservation of rule of law: Supreme Court
Supreme Court underlines Bar's independence for rule of law.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 8 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Supreme Court emphasised that the independence of lawyers is as essential as the independence of the judiciary for sustaining the rule of law and democracy.
In a judgment, a Bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha observed that the legal profession’s independence from the Executive and Legislature forms a foundation for rule-of-law institutions.
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