Supreme Court to examine BCI authority over law colleges
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine whether the Bar Council of India (BCI) has the power to regulate law colleges and universities. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Surya…
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Supreme Court asks for separate sexual harassment rules for women lawyers
The Supreme Court on Friday said the POSH Act cannot be applied in a straitjacket manner to women advocates and called for a separate regulatory framework covering high courts, district courts, tribunals…
NLSIU cancels convocation after student opposition to CJI attendance
The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, cancelled its September 12 convocation citing 'unavoidable circumstances'. Students and alumni had opposed the proposed presence of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and…
Delhi High Court says 3-year LLM lets lawyers practise while studying
The Delhi High Court has observed that the very purpose of a three-year LLM course is to allow students to continue practising before courts while pursuing their masters. The court passed the…
JNU invites applications for panel advocates by August 2026
Jawaharlal Nehru University has invited online applications for empanelment of advocates to handle its legal matters. The university is seeking panel advocates with a bachelor's degree in law, registration with the Bar…
AIBE 22 registration starts, exam on November 29
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has opened registration for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII on August 19, 2026. The exam will be held on November 29, 2026, as per…
CJP demands BCI chief Manan Mishra’s resignation over NALSAR row
The Centre for Jurisprudence and Policy (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das has demanded the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, accusing him of a 'dictatorial approach' in the…
Plea in Supreme Court seeks removal of BCI chairperson Mishra
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the legality of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra's extended tenure and seeking his removal. Filed by advocate Yogamaya…
BCI co-chair seeks Manan Mishra’s resignation over fund diversion
Bar Council of India co-chairperson Y R Sadasiva Reddy has written to chairman Manan Kumar Mishra demanding his immediate resignation, alleging financial irregularities and diversion of Rs 150 crore of council funds…
BCI chairman rejects resignation demand as political vendetta
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra has rejected a call for his resignation from senior advocate YR Sadasiva Reddy, calling it a "political vendetta" and a "political stunt." Reddy, who…
