The Supreme Court heard a plea seeking reservation for women in Bar Council elections and modified its earlier directions for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. CJI Surya Kant said greater women representation will strengthen Bar leadership and should not be treated as an adversarial issue.
The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council after allegations surfaced that it charges Rs 2,500 for “oral interviews” before enrolling new advocates. The Court said the practice appears to violate its ruling that no Bar Council can collect fees beyond the statutory limit.
The Bar Council of India informed the Delhi High Court that AIBE XXI will be held in June 2026, while the qualifying exam for Indian nationals with foreign law degrees is scheduled for December this year. The Court noted that such graduates may begin provisional practice for two years before clearing AIBE.
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.