Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Attends Special Registration Ceremony Organized by Delhi Bar Council

New Delhi, April 8, 2025- Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today attended the Special Registration Ceremony organized by the Delhi Bar Council as the Chief Guest. The dignified event marked the registration of new advocates into the legal fraternity. MLAs Shri Satish Upadhyay and Smt. Shikha Rai, Bar Council of India Vice Chairman Shri Ved Prakash Sharma, and other prominent members from the judiciary were also present during the ceremony.During the event, around 1,400 new advocates were formally registered with the Delhi Bar Council.

Addressing the newly enrolled advocates, CM Smt. Rekha Gupta states , “Today, all advocates present here are not just being registered but are also pledging a lifelong commitment to justice, truth, and the values of the Constitution. Advocates are the voice of a conscious society, and each of you carries the responsibility of delivering justice to the last person in line”.

The Chief Minister emphasized that a true advocate not only protects the rights of their client but also upholds the spirit of the Constitution and strengthens the public’s trust in the judicial system. She urged the new entrants not to confine themselves to courtrooms but to actively contribute to promoting peace, equality, and justice in society.

Acknowledging the transformative phase the nation is undergoing, CM Smt. Gupta said that emerging legal domains, rapid technological advancement, and the growing relevance of digital platforms present both opportunities and challenges for the legal profession. She expressed confidence that the new generation of lawyers would respond to these changes not just with legal expertise, but also with dedication, courage, and intellectual integrity, playing a key role in strengthening the justice delivery system.

The Chief Minister also highlighted significant reforms and progress made in the judicial system under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, including the repeal of obsolete laws, digitalization of judicial processes, and making justice more accessible and citizen-friendly.

She reaffirmed the Delhi Government’s commitment to creating a robust and modern judicial infrastructure, announcing that ₹4,200 crore has been earmarked for Law and Judiciary in the 2025–26 budget. ₹927 crore has been allocated for various judicial schemes, ₹490 crore for the expansion of Shastri Park, Karkardooma, and Rohini court complexes, and ₹200 crore for implementing the Hybrid Court System.

CM Smt. Rekha Gupta extended her heartfelt congratulations to all newly registered advocates. She conveyed her belief that their journey in the legal profession would not only bring personal and professional growth but would also play a crucial role in upholding justice and furthering the societal mission of the judiciary. “This is not merely a career milestone—it is the beginning of your responsibility to keep the flame of justice burning,” she remarked.