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Bar Council of India removes 107 'fake' lawyers from its roll in Delhi

"This decisive action is aimed at eliminating fake advocates and those who no longer meet the standards of legal practice. By doing so, the BCI has tried to continue to protect the public's trust and the legal system itself from unethical practices," read a BCI statement on October 26.

28 October 2024, 10:40 IST

Bar Council of India removes 107 'fake' lawyers from its roll in Delhi

Bar Council of India removes 107 'fake' lawyers from its roll in Delhi

Bar Council of India removes 107 'fake' lawyers from its roll in Delhi

28 October 2024, 10:40 IST

Delhi High Court asks Bar Council of India stand on attendance norms in law courses

A bench of Justices Pratibha M Singh and Amit Sharma was hearing a case stemming from the death of a law student who died by suicide in 2016 for allegedly being barred from writing his semester exam due to shortage of attendance.

16 October 2024, 11:17 IST

Delhi High Court asks Bar Council of India stand on attendance norms in law courses

Delhi High Court asks Bar Council of India stand on attendance norms in law courses

Delhi High Court asks Bar Council of India stand on attendance norms in law courses

16 October 2024, 11:17 IST

Bar Council asks CJI to bring in urgent reforms in courtroom decorum in High Courts

'The increasing number of instances where judicial conduct has crossed acceptable boundaries emphasise a pressing need for the establishment of a clear and enforceable code of conduct for judges', the letter said.

09 October 2024, 19:40 IST

Bar Council asks CJI to bring in urgent reforms in courtroom decorum in High Courts

Bar Council asks CJI to bring in urgent reforms in courtroom decorum in High Courts

Bar Council asks CJI to bring in urgent reforms in courtroom decorum in High Courts

09 October 2024, 19:40 IST

SC fixes enrolment fees for new graduates for Bar Council of India, state bar councils

The top court held that the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the state bar councils, which are authorised under the Advocates Act to enrol law graduates as lawyers, cannot override the legal provisions which have been enacted by Parliament.

30 July 2024, 05:31 IST

State bar councils cannot charge exorbitant fees for enrolling law graduates as lawyers: SC

State bar councils cannot charge exorbitant fees for enrolling law graduates as lawyers: SC

SC fixes enrolment fees for new graduates for Bar Council of India, state bar councils

30 July 2024, 05:31 IST

SC declines to consider plea for 3-yr Bachelor of Law after Class XII

The CJI pointed out during his time, it took six years for one to get law degree, three years for graduation and another three years for the LLB degree, while the bench observed, 'We need mature people coming into the profession. This five-year course has been very beneficial'.

22 April 2024, 07:49 IST

SC declines to consider plea for 3-yr Bachelor of Law after Class XII

SC declines to consider plea for 3-yr Bachelor of Law after Class XII

SC declines to consider plea for 3-yr Bachelor of Law after Class XII

22 April 2024, 07:49 IST

BCI urges universities, government to uphold sanctity of legal education

It said while BCI was to its regulatory role, the active involvement and cooperation of universities and government bodies was indispensable to achieve the goal of maintaining the highest standards of legal education.

17 April 2024, 17:46 IST

BCI urges universities, government to uphold sanctity of legal education

BCI urges universities, government to uphold sanctity of legal education

BCI urges universities, government to uphold sanctity of legal education

17 April 2024, 17:46 IST

Bar Council requests lawyers to refrain from protesting against Kejiwal’s arrest

The Aam Aadmi Party’s legal cell had called for a protest by lawyers across all district courts against Kejriwal’s arrest.

27 March 2024, 14:17 IST

Bar Council requests lawyers to refrain from protesting against Kejiwal’s arrest

Bar Council requests lawyers to refrain from protesting against Kejiwal’s arrest

Bar Council requests lawyers to refrain from protesting against Kejiwal’s arrest

27 March 2024, 14:17 IST

Delhi HC sends notice to Bar Council of India to ensure safety, security of lawyers

The court fixed the petition filed by advocate Lakshya Yadav for consideration on March 22, 2024.

18 February 2024, 14:33 IST

Delhi HC sends notice to Bar Council of India to ensure safety, security of lawyers

Delhi HC sends notice to Bar Council of India to ensure safety, security of lawyers

Delhi HC sends notice to Bar Council of India to ensure safety, security of lawyers

18 February 2024, 14:33 IST

'Declare holiday in courts on Ram mandir inauguration': BCI chairman writes to CJI

'This holiday would allow members of the legal fraternity and court staff to participate in or observe the inauguration ceremonies in Ayodhya and other related events across the country,' said Manan Kumar Mishra in his letter to D Y Chandrachud.

17 January 2024, 17:28 IST

'Declare holiday in courts on Ram mandir inauguration': BCI chairman writes to CJI

'Declare holiday in courts on Ram mandir inauguration': BCI chairman writes to CJI

'Declare holiday in courts on Ram mandir inauguration': BCI chairman writes to CJI

17 January 2024, 17:28 IST

Senior advocate's letter to CJI: Bar Council chairman says attempt to create 'undue influence'

On December 6, senior advocate Dushyant Dave wrote an open letter addressed to the CJI, expressing anguish over 'certain happenings' related to the listing of cases

10 December 2023, 10:32 IST

Senior advocate's letter to CJI: Bar Council chairman says attempt to create 'undue influence'

Senior advocate's letter to CJI: Bar Council chairman says attempt to create 'undue influence'

Senior advocate's letter to CJI: Bar Council chairman says attempt to create 'undue influence'

10 December 2023, 10:32 IST