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BCI Withdraws Three-Year Moratorium: Revives Inspection-Based Approval of Law Colleges
BCI has formally clarified that the three-year moratorium on law colleges has ended, and approvals will now be decided through inspections under the Rules of Legal Education, 2008.
AIBE XXI Announced: BCI Notifies Syllabus and Examination Schedule
BCI has announced the syllabus of AIBE XXI examination followed by the announcement of examination schedule.
POSH Act Compliance Now Mandatory Across Legal Bodies: BCI Rolls Out Workplace Safety Guidelines
These Guidelines aim to promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for all members, including those in bar associations, law offices, State Bar Councils, and the Bar Council of India.
AIBE-XX Results Declared: 69.21% Pass Rate, Next Exam on June 7, 2026
BCI has announced the AIBE XX results with a 69.21% pass rate and confirmed that the next AIBE exam will be held on June 7, 2026, with registration starting on February 11.
BCI must construe existing framework to ensure 30% seats in State Bar Council are occupied by women members: Supreme Court
The Court directed that the complete details by the Bar Council of India to be furnished on 08-12-2025; and clarified that the relevant Rules shall be deemed to have been amended providing making a provision for such reservation.
BCI orders removal of Advocate enrolled with fake law degree; Cracks down on Collusion and Fraud in Enrolment
Integrity of enrolment is the foundation of the legal profession, and any dilution thereof will be tolerated.
23rd Bar Council of India Qualifying Exam for Foreign Law Graduates: Dates, Papers & Guidelines
BCI will conduct its 23rd Qualifying Examination for Indian nationals holding foreign law degrees from 15th to 20th December.
Supreme Court refuses plea seeking reservation for specially-abled advocates in Bar Council and Bar Associations; Asks BCI to consider the cause
“The instant writ petition, purportedly in public interest, has been filed inter alia seeking a direction to the Bar Council of India and Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to reserve some of the positions in the Bar Council and Bar Associations for persons with disabilities, who are practicing as advocates.”
BCI Revises Election Eligibility Rules 2023: Disqualification set at two Pending Criminal Cases
BCI has notified an amendment to Rule 4 concerning disqualification for election, stating that candidates will be barred if two or more serious criminal cases are pending, and introducing a right to appeal to the Central Election Tribunal.
AIBE-XX 2025: Revised Registration, Fee Payment & Correction dates announced by BCI
BCI revised the examination date for AIBE-XX to 30-11-2025.
The Dawn of Neurotechnology and its Legal Challenges
by Kamal Kumar*
BCI Dissolves Delhi Bar Council, Constitutes 3-member Special Committee for Elections
Know why BCI dissolves Delhi Bar Council and constituted a Special Committee to fast-track advocate verification and conduct elections by January 31, 2026.
BCI suspends Advocate who tried to hurl shoes at CJI Gavai in Courtroom
BCI issued immediate suspension of Supreme Court Lawyer for attempting to hurl shoes at CJI BR Gavai during a proceeding; disciplinary action initiated, and practice barred nationwide.
BCI requests Delhi LG to withdraw notification on Police Stations to be ‘designated place’ for e-recording of evidence of police witnesses
“The right to a fair trial is a cornerstone of our legal system.”
Three-Year Moratorium on Law Colleges: BCI Enacts Moratorium to Curb Legal Education Commercialization
Read about BCI’s 3-year moratorium on law colleges, which restricts new CLEs, sections, courses, and batches to enhance legal education standards across India.
“Closed, Elite Club”: BCI slams SILF’s claims; Extends date for receiving views on 2025 Rules on Foreign Lawyers and Firms
“The deliberate dissemination of misleading statements, intended to create a false impression among the legal fraternity and the public at large, is not merely an act of misinformation, but also a clear violation of an Advocate’s broader duty to maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession.”
Foreign Lawyers & Firms Regulations designed to dismantle monopolies, reduce gatekeeping by elite firms, and democratize international opportunities: BCI
“The amended 2025 Regulations explicitly safeguard Indian legal sovereignty, placing stringent and well-defined limits on the scope of permissible activities by foreign lawyers and law firms.”
Key Takeaways from BCI’s revised Rules for registration and regulation of foreign lawyers or foreign law firms in India
A step towards the growing importance of global legal networks in an interconnected world.
HIGH COURT APRIL 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Asaram Bapu’s bail; Mandatory Service Charge; L’Oréal’s Trade Mark; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.