AAP's Legal Cell Head Sanjeev Nasiar Removed By Bar Council Over 'Highly Questionable' Law Degree
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AAP's Legal Cell Head Sanjeev Nasiar Removed By Bar Council Over 'Highly Questionable' Law Degree

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The Bar Council of India has removed Sanjeev Nasiar from the post of Bar Council of Delhi's vice chairman for allegedly faking his law degree. Nasiar, who is also the president of Aam Aadmi Party's legal cell, has accused the BJP of "weaponising" the Bar Council against him. Additionally, the Secretary of the Bar Council has been instructed to request an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation… pic.twitter.com/gA4sDLNKGQ — ANI December 8, 2024 The Bar Council of India said a thorough enquiry has found that the authenticity of Sanjeev Nasiar's LLB degree is highly questionable. "Pending the outcome of the investigation, Sanjeev Nasiar is removed from the position of vice chairman, Bar Council of Delhi," as per a release signed by BCI secretary Srimanto Sen. "The BCI is conscientious to uphold the prestige and honour of the legal profession and remains resolute in its resolve to uphold its sanctity to ensure that only those meeting the highest standards of ethics and qualifications are permitted to practice law in India," the release said.

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New Indian Express  

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The Hindu  

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The Bar Council of India on Saturday resolved to refer alleged irregularities in the LL.B. degree of Sanjeev Nasiar, Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi, to the CBI for investigation. “The report dated 25.10.2024 of the Sub-Committee regarding enquiry of the LL.B Degree of Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar is hereby adopted. Pending the outcome of the investigation, Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar …

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The Bar Council of India on Saturday resolved to refer alleged irregularities in the LL.B. degree of Sanjeev Nasiar, Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi, to the CBI for investigation. “The report dated 25.10.2024 of the Sub-Committee regarding enquiry of the LL.B Degree of Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar is hereby adopted. Pending the outcome of the investigation, Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar …

Bar Council removes AAP legal cell head Sanjeev Nasiar from Vice Chair post over alleged fake law degree
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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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News 18  

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News 18  

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