Today, On 31st October, The Supreme Court directed the Bar Council of India to announce elections for the Punjab and Haryana bar councils within ten days, setting a deadline of December 31, 2025, for the polls while addressing concerns over delay in the election process.
Today, On 25th February, Lawyers are set to go on strike on February 25 in protest against the proposed amendment to the Advocates Act. As part of their demonstration, they plan to surround treasury and registry offices. The legal community strongly opposes the changes, citing concerns over their impact on professional rights. The strike aims to pressure authorities to reconsider the amendment.
The Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh (BCUP) is a statutory authority established under the Advocates Act, 1961. It oversees the regulation of the legal profession in Uttar Pradesh and serves as the representative body for practicing advocates within the Bar Council of India. Currently, the BCUP has more than 100,000 enrolled advocates.
