Bar Council Elections: Delhi High Court Seeks BCI, Centre’s Reply on PIL Challenging Rs.1.25 Lakh Nomination Fee

Today, On 29th October, The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Bar Council of India and the Central government on a PIL challenging the BCI’s decision to hike the nomination fee for State Bar Council elections from Rs.25,000 to Rs.1.25 lakh.

Bar Council Election Fee Hike: Supreme Court Allows Lawyers to Withdraw Plea Against BCI’S Decision 

Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court allowed petitioners to withdraw their plea against the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) decision to increase nomination fees for state Bar Council elections from Rs.9,000 to Rs. 1.25 lakh, ending the legal challenge.