BCI directs State Bar Councils to take action against lawyers advertising, seeking work through online portals

Jul 08, 2024

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all State Bar Councils to take stringent disciplinary actions against advocates found advertising or seeking work...

Supreme Court rules State Bar Councils cannot charge exorbitant fee as enrollment

Jul 30, 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directs that current enrolment fee structure charged by the State Bar Councils (SBCs) is unreasonable as it causes excessive...

Recognition of same-sex marriage to have wide impact on socio-cultural, religious beliefs: Bar Council of India

Apr 23, 2023

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Sunday in its joint meetings with State Bar Councils showed great anxiety and serious concern over a...

BCI directs nationwide verification of advocates amid growing fake degree cases

Jan 14, 2025

It is with regret that the Bar Council of India observes the widespread failure of some of the State Bar Councils, to initiate strong...

Bar Councils of India, England ink MoU for exchange programme for advocates, law students

Jun 06, 2023

The Bar Council of India (BCI) enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bar Council of England and Wales & Law Society of...

Voting for Urban Local Bodies begins in Nagaland; 33 per cent reservations made for women

Jun 26, 2024

The Urban Local Bodies(ULB) elections have started in Nagaland. The elections are being held in three Municipal Councils and 36 Town Councils. This is...