The Supreme Court mandated provisions for visually impaired candidates taking the All India Bar Examination, ensuring fair access through tools like paid screen reading software and personal keyboards. This decision addresses prior inadequacies and emphasizes inclusivity, enabling candidates to answer independently, aiming for equality in legal professional opportunities.
The Telangana High Court will hear a petition by advocate Vijay Gopal challenging the Rs 3,500 fee for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), arguing it violates the Advocates Act, which limits registration fees. The plea could impact the Bar Council of India’s fee practices and raise concerns about regulatory efficiency and transparency in fee collection.
The Bar Council of India is a legally mandated organisation formed under the Advocates Act, 1961. The act also mentions the powers and functions of the Bar Council of India. Its primary purpose is to oversee and regulate legal practice and education in India. In addition, it administers the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) annually, which serves as a selection process for individuals seeking to practice law in the country’s courts. The Bar Council also fulfils the role of regulatory authority by establishing guidelines for professional conduct and etiquette within the Indian legal community. Its main objective is safeguarding the rights, interests, and privileges of advocates throughout India. The Bar Council of India operates as a statutory and regulatory body established by the Advocates Act, 1961, with responsibilities encompassing the legal profession and education in the country. It also serves as the representative organisation for the legal community in India.
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XIX has been rescheduled to December 22, 2024, as announced by the Bar Council of India. This new date allows law graduates additional time to prepare and complete registrations, with passing requirements set at 45% for General/OBC and 40% for SC/ST and Disabled candidates.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) released an important notification regarding the registration for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XIX. As per this notification, candidates who are in their final year of a 3-year or 5-year integrated L.L.B. degree program and do not possess enrollment certificates are now allowed to appear for the AIBE exam. The Supreme Court on Sept 20 allowed final-year law students to appear in the AIBE which is scheduled to take place on November 24.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 20) allowed final-year law students to appear in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) which is scheduled to take place on November 24. The Court passed this interim order while hearing a petition challenging the decision to the Bar Council of India to exclude final year law students from registering for AIBE.
Today (13th Sept): Final-semester LL.B. students at Delhi University challenge Bar Council of India’s notification barring them from AIBE-XIX. They claim it contradicts previous court rulings and violates their fundamental rights. They seek annulment of the notification, permission to take the exam, and an interim stay. The Supreme Court has requested BCI to justify the exclusion.
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Final-year law students filed a petition in the Supreme Court contesting a rule preventing them from taking the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). They argue that this restriction violates their rights and delays their entry into the legal profession. The petition seeks to invalidate the rule and requests permission for the students to sit for the exam. The case is set for a hearing on September 13, 2024.