Bar Council of India
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.
30% Women’s Reservation to apply in Punjab & Haryana Bar Council Elections, Supervisory Committee to continue oversight: SC
The Court in Meena A Jagtap v. Bar Council of India, 2025 SCC OnLine SC 2749, directed that 30% posts of Executive Members along with that of ‘Treasurer’ of Gujarat High Court Bar Associations as well as all the District Bar Associations shall be exclusively earmarked/reserved for women advocates.
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 Reforms Legal Education: Legislative and Plain Language Drafting Now Part of LL.B. Curriculum
BCI has notified the integration of Drafting of Legislation and Plain Language Drafting into Paper 21 under Schedule II, Part II(B) of the Rules of Legal Education, 2008 to enhance legal drafting skills.
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.
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.”