The Supreme Court said that criticism of its judgments is not an insult to the judiciary and people have the right to express different views. The Court clarified that criticism of judgments is different from allegations of corruption against the judiciary.
Speaking at NLU Jodhpur’s convocation, CJI Surya Kant said law must move from a “fortress” to a “forum” to ensure greater accessibility and fairness. He urged young lawyers to make the legal system simple, inclusive and responsive to society’s changing needs.
The Bar Council of India informed the Kerala High Court that it has granted interim approval for a transgender quota, allowing two supernumerary seats in both three-year and five-year LLB courses across state law colleges for the 2025–26 academic year.
Kerala High Court has ordered the Bar Council of India to create two additional seats for transgender students in all government law colleges within 10 days. The move aims to ensure fair representation and implement constitutional rights for transgender candidates in legal education.
CJI BR Gavai shared how he barely attended classes, relied on friends for attendance, yet stood third in law exams. He told students that success comes from hard work, dedication, and commitment—not exam ranks.
Himachal Pradesh High Court held that LLB admission without prior graduation violates Legal Education Rules, 2008. Bar Council’s refusal to enrol Inderpal Singh as advocate upheld.
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.
