Advocates Act
Madras HC upholds Constitutionality of S. 13 of Family Courts Act; Affirms Principles in Paradip Port Trust Case
In the present case, the primary stakeholders are the husband and wife, along with their children or relatives. Given this, the principles established in the Paradip Port Trust case would be more appropriate, and there is no scope for adopting a different view.
BCI condemns unethical legal advertising by advocates and legal influencers; Issues directives against breaches and misinformation
The Bar Council of India (‘BCI’) on 17-03-2025 issued a press release taking strict view of the unethical legal advertising, misleading social media promotions, and professional misconduct by advocates and legal influencers.
Making Law Accessible: Gaurav Kumar talks about Landmark SC Enrolment Fees Case
Interviewed by Khushi Kalyani Gautam
General Counsels’ Association of India gives major recommendations for Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The suggestions encompassed key areas such as definition of legal practitioner, legal privilege, right to practice and code of conduct for legal practitioners.
2025 SCC Vol. 1 Part 5
Advocates Act, 1961 — S. 24(1)(f) — Enrolment Fees: Charging of enrolment fees in excess of statutory stipulation under Advocates Act, 1961
“General counsels must be mainstreamed and rub shoulders with litigation practitioners as co-equals”: Justice Hima Kohli at GCAI Conference, 2025
The General Counsels Association of India (GCAI) conducted a conference on 31-01-2025 at the India International centre on the topic “Rethink- Redefine- Re-Evolve the Legal Profession in India”.
‘No difference if law graduate candidate not enrolled’; Chhattisgarh HC allows candidates without Bar Enrollment to appear in Civil Judge Exam
“In a selection process, the scope of the candidates for participation should not be narrowed down by imposing unwarranted conditions rather more candidates should be allowed to participate so that better qualified candidates may be selected.”
2nd Justice Hidayatullah International Moot Court Competition 2025
Hidayatullah National Law University is pleased to invite law students from across the globe to participate in the 2nd Justice Hidayatullah International Moot Court Competition, 2025. This prestigious competition, centered around the theme of International Commercial Arbitration, aims to provide a platform for young legal minds to explore and address contemporary issues in the field.
Lawyer involved in forging rental agreement is liable to be prosecuted for misconduct under Advocates Act and BCI Rules; Madras HC issues directions
“The Bar Council has to maintain professional standards and in the event of any complaint of misconduct, actions are to be initiated.”
Bar Councils cannot charge more than amount specified under S. 24 of Advocates Act as enrolment fees: Supreme Court
Supreme Court declared that the judgment would have a prospective effect, thus the Bar Councils are not required to refund the enrolment fees collected more than the statutory amount so far.
Digital Solicitation and Advertising: Everlasting Legal Controversies
by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada**
Madras HC directs Bar Councils to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Advocates advertising and soliciting work through Online Service Providers
“Branding culture in the legal profession is detrimental to society. Ranking or providing customer ratings to lawyers is unheard of and demeans the ethos of the profession. Professional dignity and integrity must never be compromised especially in the legal profession.”
2024 SCC Vol. 1 Part 1
Advocates Act, 1961 — Ss. 16 and 23(5) — Designation of Advocates as Senior Advocates — Validity of: The classification of advocates
‘Expertise and Merit are the criteria for Senior Advocates’ designation’; Know Why SC rejected plea against validity of S. 16 of Advocates Act
“There has been large growth in the legal profession of first- generation lawyers making their mark, some of them young ones, coming from National Law Schools and other prominent Law Schools”.
2023 SCC Vol. 7 Part 5
Advocates Act, 1961 — Ss. 7(1)(g), (h), (l), (m), 24, 49(1)(ah): Bar Council of India, held, has jurisdiction and power to introduce
The Supreme Court of India and its Diverse Jurisdictions
by Ajay Bhargava† and Trishala Trivedi††
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 59
Supreme Court asks BCI to submit report on action taken against Bar Associations/Lawyers strike in last one year
The direction came in a contempt petition filed by Common Cause NGO which argued that the BCI was not taking steps to prevent advocates from going on strikes.
Kerala High Court directs State Bar Council to accept advocates enrollment fee of Rs 750
The matter related to exorbitant enrollment fee charged by various State Bar Councils is under challenge before the Supreme Court of India.
BCI rule mandating Law degree from recognised College for enrolment as an Advocate, valid: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the rule framed by BCI requiring a candidate for enrolment as an Advocate to have completed his law course from a college recognized/ approved by BCI cannot be said to be invalid.