Today, On 26th November, Supreme Court responded to a PIL seeking proportional representation of women, queer individuals, lawyers with disabilities, and members of marginalized communities in the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils. The court has now issued notice in the matter.
CMS IndusLaw has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court questioning the Bar Council of India’s Rules that allow foreign law firms to operate in India, calling them unconstitutional and beyond the Advocates Act. The Court has sought clarity from the BCI on approvals from the CJI and Central government.
The Bar Council of India has issued a warning against unapproved online and hybrid LL.M. programmes, labeling them as misleading and harmful to legal education standards. Institutions must seek BCI approval for such courses, as unauthorized programmes threaten educational quality and integrity. Legal actions will be pursued against violators to protect students.
The Bar Council of Kerala has issued a show cause notice to lawyer Mohammed Fayiz for including a High Court judge’s official vehicle in his enrollment video, labeling it as misconduct under the Advocates Act, 1961. Fayiz has 15 days to respond to avoid disciplinary action, facing potential legal consequences.
The Delhi Bar Association has exempted advocates from wearing black coats in lower courts from May 16 to September 30 due to extreme summer heat, as per the Advocates Act. This decision, announced on June 2, prioritizes the comfort of lawyers while upholding the court’s dignity, maintaining other dress code rules.