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.
The Supreme Court, led by Justice Surya Kant, warned against irregularities in bar elections, particularly in Karnal, after the Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed the Bar Council of India’s order allowing Advocate Sandeep Chaudhry to contest upcoming elections amid pending misconduct inquiries against him. The court emphasized accountability and oversight.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Bar Council of India’s Rules of Legal Education, 2008, affirming its authority to inspect law colleges and maintain educational standards. The court dismissed the petition from SNDT Women’s University Law School, reinforcing that the Advocates Act, 1961, supersedes other educational legislation regarding legal education oversight.
NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) strongly criticized the growing trend of advocates promoting their services through social media, promotional videos, and influencer endorsements. In a press release issued on March 17, the BCI warned against such practices and emphasized that they violate the ethical standards of the legal profession.
NEW DELHI: On February 17, 2025, the Coordination Committee of All Bar Associations of Delhi made a unanimous decision to oppose the proposed Advocate Amendment Bill 2025. The committee has called for a complete strike from judicial work on Monday, February 19, 2025, in all District Courts across Delhi.
NEW DELHI: The Union Law Ministry has introduced a draft of the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and has invited public feedback on it. The Bill aims to address modern challenges in the legal profession, improve transparency, and ensure that legal education and practice align with global standards, according to a press release issued by the Ministry.
In September 2024, the BCI issued a notification mandating strict new measures for all Centers of Legal Education (CLEs) across the country. NEW DELHI: On Friday. The Supreme Court of India has asked the Bar Council of India (BCI) to respond to petitions challenging two circulars issued by the bar body in September 2024. These […]
A petition by lawyer Mathew J. Nedumpara seeks to challenge the designation of 70 senior advocates by the Delhi High Court, alleging the process is influenced by favouritism and unlawful factors. The Supreme Court will hear the case on January 2, 2025, addressing the implications for equality and professional rights under the Constitution.