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.
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Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry seeks amendment to raise advocates enrollment fees in a letter to Ministry of Law & Justice
“The financial health of the State Bar Councils is integral to maintaining professional standards, ensuring the independence of the Bar, and enabling the efficient discharge of statutory duties.”
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.
BCI Issues Rules on Foreign Nationals: Enrolment, Practice Scope, and Key Restrictions
Understand BCI’s 2025 rules for foreign lawyers practicing in India and impact on cross-border legal practice.
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.
NLU Students’ Association makes representation to BCI seeking parity in AIBE 2025 eligibility for all final-year law students
The National Law Universities Students’ Association (NLUSA) has urged the Bar Council of India to revise AIBE 2025 eligibility norms to ensure parity for all final-year law students, citing discrepancies caused by differing academic calendars across universities.
BCI issues warning on Unregistered Collaborations between Indian and Foreign Law Firms
Violation of the 2022 rules and Supreme Court of Guidelines will lead to disciplinary actions.
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.
All India Bar Examination (AIBE-XX) 2025: Check out the Official Schedule
BCI announces AIBE exam on Nov 30, 2025; registration starts Sept 29.
BCI’s How-to Guide for Centres of Legal Education to complete registration process
New registrations and updation of the existing registrations to be completed by 23-9-2025.
Bar Council of India announces Special Flood Relief Grant for Bar Associations in Punjab & Haryana
This relief aims to support the Bar Associations in Punjab and Haryana affected by severe floods.
BCI directs Centres of Legal Education to complete documentation for 2026-27 approval by September 23, 2025
This step will facilitate timely verification and enable the Bar Council of India to issue extension of approval.
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 New Law Colleges: Inside BCI’s New Rules to curb Commercialization in Legal Education
BCI has notified Three-Year Moratorium on new law colleges under Rules of Legal Education-Moratorium, 2025 to regulate CLEs to curb commercialization and protect the standards of legal education nationwide.
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.
‘There is nothing like optional’; BCI & State Bar Councils cannot collect any ‘optional’ fees: Supreme Court
A contempt petition was filed before the Court alleging that State Bar Councils are not complying with directions given in Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, (2025) 1 SCC 641 with specific allegations for Karnataka State Bar Council.
Advocates are not Bar Council employees, hence outside the ambit of POSH Act: Bombay High Court
“It is evident that the provisions of the POSH Act apply where the relationship of employer and employee exists, thus, neither Bar Council of India nor Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa can be said to be employer of advocates.”
Think before you click ‘Enrol’! Understand BCI’s stance on Unapproved Online/Distance LL.M.
BCI has issued a firm directive to institutions offering unapproved LL.M. programmes, declaring them void from inception and warning of legal action to uphold the integrity of legal education.
LL.M. via Online, Distance, or Hybrid Mode Unauthorised: BCI warns Law Schools
BCI has issued compliance directive on online/distance LL.M. programmes.
“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.”