The Supreme Court on Thursday asked advocates seeking a CBI probe into their alleged assault during a protest outside the BCI office to approach the Delhi High Court. The lawyers claimed they were beaten by persons posing as lawyers
The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India and state bar councils have no statutory authority to discipline law students, setting aside BCI communications issued during the NALSAR controversy over students' objections to the CJI's proposed convocation participation
The Bar Council of India sought a report from the West Bengal Bar Council on Mamata Banerjee’s enrolment and legal practice status after she appeared in lawyer’s attire before the Calcutta High Court. The BCI questioned compliance with rules governing advocates holding constitutional posts
The Bar Council of India has granted interim approval to Kerala’s proposal to reserve two supernumerary seats for transgender students in all law colleges. The move follows a Kerala High Court directive and marks a major step towards inclusive legal education
BCI Chairman Senior Advocate Manan Mishra stated that Andhra Chief Minister, by making his letter public, has adopted the tactics to pressurise the Judge and scandalise the Institution.
