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Delhi HC Bars Law Colleges from Withholding Exams over Attendance Shortfal
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday ruled that no law student across India can be stopped from appearing in examinations on account of attendance shortage. In its judgement, the Court directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) to review and amend its existing attendance regulations for legal educ
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BCI issues stern warning against unregistered ties between Indian and Fore
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has formally withdrawn its earlier press release dated August 5, 2025, and issued a fresh statement following its submission before the Delhi High Court in Atul Sharma vs Bar Council of India and Another. The new release reiterates that any unauthorised or u
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge condemns attack on CJI BR Gavai at B
Updated : 9 months ago IST
At a press conference held in Bengaluru, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge deeply condemned the attempted attack on the Chief Justice of India BR Gavai in the Supreme Court.
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BCI orders immediate suspension of Delhi advocate over alleged shoe-throwi
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Monday ordered the immediate suspension from practice of Delhi-based advocate Rakesh Kishore after prima facie material indicated that he allegedly removed his sports shoes and attempted to hurl them towards the Chief Justice of India during proceedings i
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LG's notification for deposition of police witnesses: Committee of Bar Ass
Updated : 9 months ago IST
On Saturday morning, a letter was issued by BCI Chairman and Senior Advocate, Manan Kumar Mishra, to recall the upcoming strike/agitation. The BCI Chairman requested the coordination committee to participate in a proposed meeting with BCI and the Bar Council of Delhi.
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BCI, Bar Associations unite against Delhi LG's notification on recording t
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Council, led by Rajya Sabha member Manan Kumar Mishra, along with Co-Chairman Ved Prakash Sharma, urged the LG to withdraw the order with immediate effect. While acknowledging that technology can play a constructive role in speeding up criminal trials, the BCI said recording testimonies
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BCI announces three-year moratorium on new law colleges
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved the Rules of Legal Education, Moratorium (Three-Year Moratorium) 2025, which will remain in force for three years once published.
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Bar Council of India flags unlawful tie-ups between Indian and foreign law
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In a formal public circular, the BCI expressed deep concern over certain foreign legal entities entering into operational arrangements with Indian law firms without prior regulatory approval--arrangements which may amount to the impermissible practice of law in India.
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AIBA urges PM Modi to ensure lifelong housing for former PMs, CJIs, and Lo
Updated : 12 months ago IST
According to the official statement, Aggarwala expressed concern over recent developments, highlighting the housing struggles faced by retired Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
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BCI rebukes SILF over opposition to foreign law firm entry, reaffirms comm
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a detailed response to the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), rejecting its claim of representing the collective voice of the Indian legal fraternity and calling out its opposition to the regulated entry of foreign law firms into India.
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Bar Council of India issues advisory against unapproved online LLM program
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The letter, authored by Justice Rajendra Menon, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and Co-Chairman of the Standing Committee on Legal Education, was addressed to the Registrar Generals of all High Courts as well as the Supreme Court of India. Copies of the letter were also circulat
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Bar Council stands by foreign law firm policy amid SILF resistance
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The move comes amid criticism from the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), which the BCI has accused of monopolising access to international legal work and misrepresenting the broader interests of the Indian legal community.
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