Delhi High Court will hear on September 8 a petition challenging the NHAI notification that makes CLAT-PG scores mandatory for hiring lawyers, with the plea terming the move “arbitrary, irrational” and discriminatory against many qualified legal professionals.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasised that true success in professional life comes from determination, hard work, dedication, and commitment, not just exam scores, while addressing the golden jubilee of V.M. Salgaocar College of Law in Goa.
Bar Council of India halts new law colleges for 3 years to curb declining legal education standards and stop the proliferation of fake law degrees across the country.
The Supreme Court questions the Bar Council of India on waiving All India Bar Exam fees for poor law graduates. Court criticizes “phenomenally high fees” and seeks answers within two weeks.
Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as a distinguished professor at Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla. He retired on May 13, 2025, after serving as the 51st CJI.
CJI B.R. Gavai advised law graduates not to fall for peer pressure or prestige linked to foreign LLMs, stating that a foreign degree is not a stamp of worth and loans shouldn’t become a lifelong burden.
Today, On 12th July, CJI B.R. Gavai stated that India’s legal system is facing unique and pressing challenges, stressing that it is badly in need of fixing to ensure justice delivery remains effective, accessible, and in tune with present-day needs.
CJI Gavai said studying in one’s mother tongue helps students understand concepts more clearly and deeply. He added that it also instils lifelong values, shaping not just intellect but also character and cultural identity.
Gujarat High Court questioned the legal education system after an LLM degree holder failed the open book AIBE, asking, “If a law graduate can’t pass, who’s failing the student or the system?” Notice issued to BCI.
During last week’s Supreme Court summer vacation bench, Justice Sanjay Karol encouraged junior lawyers. He said, “Junior lawyers shouldn’t get stuck, overawed, frightened of SC judges, those arguing are doing well,” praising their efforts.
