Mohindru was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2004 and was appointed KC ("took silk") in 2020.
Mohindru appealed to the High Court against an order of a disciplinary tribunal of the Bar Standards Board (BSB) that he be disbarred. The BSB decision was in October 2025 and the conduct in question took place over a short period of time in February 2013.
The High Court judgment is at - Mohindru v The Bar Standards Board [2026] EWHC 1604 (Admin) (30 June 2026).
The details of the conduct
Shabir Ahmed, 73, who was known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was jailed for 22 years in August 2012 for a raft of child sexual offences including rape.
This week his victims were told he would be released on licence and despite earlier promises, could not be deported due to a 55-year-old law.
But Sir Keir Starmer has now asked the home secretary to review the case amid calls for the law to be changed to allow him to removed from the country.'
Rochdale grooming gang leader released from prison - BBC News
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A Previous post looked at the the sentencing of young offenders for very serious offences - Law and Lawyers: Youth Justice and sentencing for very serious offences.
The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) has given judgment in X, Y and Z - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary [2026] EWCA Crim (845) - Lady Carr LCJ, Edis LJ, Norton J.
The case concerned three offenders, X, Y and Z who were convicted (after a 29 day trial in the Crown Court) of rape and other sexual offending committed at Fordingbridge, Hampshire against two separate complainants, C1 and C2 on two separate occasions.
The first incident was on 26 November 2024 (involving all three offenders) and the second incident on 17 January 2025 (involving X and Y only).
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1) Sentencing for murder:
The Secretary of State for Justice (David Lammy MP) has announced his intention to alter sentencing for murder ….
Justice for victims as domestic killers to face longer behind bars - GOV.UK
‘Heinous offenders who kill their partner, or ex, could face an additional 10 years in prison, under a change announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister.
About the Inquiry – The Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs - GOV.UK (9 December 2025)
Obiter J - who then authored this blog - was personally opposed to Brexit because he thought that it severely limited life opportunities for the young. In his extensive "blogging" on the topic, he avoided seeking to persuade anyone either way. His choice was to present factual information, look at the twists and turns of the campaign, and comment on the notable legal cases that arose along the way.
ObiterJ's numerous posts about Brexit remain on this blog - please see
Law and Lawyers: Brexit Library - Key materials
As we know, the referendum result was close (overall 52% to 48%) with Scotland and Northern Ireland - two key parts of the UK - voting Remain.
The background to this matter is set out in an earlier post - Law and Lawyers: In the matter of contempt proceedings against Rajiv Menon KC - Court of Appeal (Civil Division) [2026] EWCA Civ 573
Garden Court Statement: Rajiv Menon KC | Garden Court Chambers
Law and Lawyers: R v Charlotte Head and others / Criminal Damage at Elbit's Bristol premises in 2024
Update 1 July 2026:
In the matter of contempt proceedings against Rajiv Menon KC - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
