The Hindu·3 min read·hard
Independence in legal profession just as crucial as judicial independence, says Supreme Court judgment
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Krishnadas Rajagopal
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that the independence of the legal profession is essential to the rule of law and democracy. The court suggested that the Bar and Bench must collaborate to reduce case backlogs and proposed a National Legal Academy for continuing legal education.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) said the independence of lawyers is just as important as the independence of the judiciary. In fact, the court said the legal profession’s independence from the Executive and Legislature formed the foundation of the rule of law and democracy in the country.
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