Bar Council of India
The Karnataka High Court granted a law college trust eight weeks to replace buntings featuring a person in an advocate's gown, observing that such advertisements may violate Bar Council of India Rules.
Read Full ArticleBCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra alleges anti-national elements have infiltrated recent student protests to destabilize India, urging intellectuals, lawyers and educators to guide students towards peaceful, constitutional democratic expression.
The BCI has released the Draft Advocates Bill 2026, proposing women's reservation, law firm registration, higher enrolment fees, welfare reforms, foreign lawyer rules and major changes to the Advocates Act.
Bar Council of India declares AIBE-XXI results with a 65.92% pass rate after moderating qualifying marks; next bar exam, AIBE-XXII, set for November 29, 2026.
BCI issues social media guidelines for advocates, law students, and interns, outlining ethical conduct while protecting legitimate legal commentary and public discourse.
Andhra Pradesh HC upholds dismissal of consumer complaint against an advocate, holding legal services fall outside the Consumer Protection Act, relying on the Supreme Court's Bar of Indian Lawyers rul...
The Supreme Court ruled banks cannot blacklist advocates through caution lists, held only the Bar Council can discipline lawyers, and directed the BCI to establish a National Legal Academy.
Supreme Court sets aside NCLT, NCLAT orders over AI-hallucinated fake citations, declares zero tolerance, and directs Bar Council to frame disciplinary guidelines.
Delhi HC stays BCD's suspension of ex-DHCBA president Rajiv Khosla and three lawyers accused of misbehaving with returning officer during vote count.
Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court ruling barring detention of law students from exams due to low attendance; hearing set for July 21, 2026.
Bombay HC considers 21-point interim guidelines to protect advocates from violence, including safeguards against arrest and intimidation.
BCI moves Supreme Court seeking approval for vote-based co-option of women candidates under 10% quota in State Bar Councils.
Supreme Court forms two new Election Tribunals for State Bar Council poll disputes; Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani named a member.
CJI Surya Kant calls for CBI verification of Delhi lawyers’ law degrees, raising concerns over fake LLB certificates and BCI inaction.
BCI seeks details on Mamata Banerjee’s advocate status after her appearance in lawyer’s robes before the Calcutta High Court.
The Senior Citizen Rights Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to empower elderly citizens with clear and accessible knowledge of their legal and social rights in India.
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