35–40% of Advocates Have Fake Degrees and Practise in Courts Using Forged Certificates: BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra

In a shocking disclosure, the Bar Council Chairperson said that nearly 35–40 per cent of advocates possess fake degrees and are practising in courts using fabricated certificates. Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra added that the BCI is already taking corrective step

Bhopal Twisha Death Case: BCI Suspends Accused Husband Advocate Samarth Singh

The Bar Council of India suspended the licence of Bhopal advocate Samarth Singh after an FIR alleging dowry death and cruelty in Twisha Sharma case, citing non-cooperation with investigation and concerns over dignity of the legal profession.

Would Be Fair, Objective, Transparent: BCI Seeks Supreme Court Approval for 30% Women Representation Formula in Bar Councils 

The Bar Council of India approached the Supreme Court of India seeking approval for a merit-based co-option process to ensure 30% women representation in state bar councils, proposing selection of unelected women candidates securing the highest votes under a 10% additional quota.

A Section of Media Misquoted and Incorrectly Portrayed Me: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies His ‘Cockroaches’ Remark

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant clarified his controversial cockroaches remark, saying a section of the media had misquoted his oral observations and wrongly portrayed them as criticism of the country’s youth during recent coverage in reports.

Supreme Court Acts on BCI Plea: Contempt Notice to MP HC Bar Association President Dhanya Kumar Jain

The Supreme Court of India has issued a contempt notice on a petition filed by the Bar Council of India against Dhanya Kumar Jain after allegations that his criminal complaint made to police contained derogatory and contemptuous statements.

Big Relief for Lawyers: Supreme Court Allows Bar Association Office-Bearers to Contest Bar Council Polls

The Supreme Court of India approved an amendment to election rules issued by the Bar Council of India, allowing Bar Association office-bearers to contest State Bar Council elections without resigning from their positions first in a major relief.

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Accused in Shocking Attack on BCI Co-Chairman Inside Chamber

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a man accused of attacking senior advocate Y R Sadasiva Reddy in Bengaluru. The Court noted over one year of custody and ordered release with strict trial court conditions.

“Definitely the Need of the Hour”: Supreme Court Agrees to Examine SCBA Plea for Dedicated Welfare Fund for SC Advocates

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea by the SCBA seeking a dedicated welfare fund for advocates practicing in the Apex Court. The Court observed that such a fund is “the need of the hour” and issued notice to the Centre and Bar Councils.

‘Criminals Entering Legal Profession’: Supreme Court Questions BCI Over No Law to Deny Enrollment

The Supreme Court has questioned the Bar Council of India over its claim that “criminals have started entering the legal profession” while defending denial of enrollment to law graduates with pending criminal cases. The Court said such a restriction may not be valid without a clear law under the Advocates Act.

‘Noble Profession Tarnished’: Supreme Court Slams ‘Hooliganism’ by Lawyers in Toll Plaza Violence Case

The Supreme Court strongly criticised lawyers for vandalism and violence, calling it a “sorry state of affairs” for the legal profession. The Court granted bail to toll employees and urged strict action by the Bar Council.