Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar: BCI Raises Objections To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025
1 month ago

Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar: BCI Raises Objections To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025

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The Bar Council of India has made a representation to the Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal concerning the proposed Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, raising concerns that the draft bill would have serious implications for the legal profession. The representation states that it is 'shocking' that several material changes are made in the draft bill which would undermine the autonomy and independence of the Bar. The BCI states, “The BCI and State Bar Councils strongly oppose these amendments and caution that if the autonomy, fairness, and democratic structure of the legal profession are compromised, nation wide protests and legal challenges will follow.” BCI's letter states that the insertion of the provision where the Central Government can nominate upto 2 members to the BCI is arbitrary. On the draft bill's provision on the curtailment of protest, BCI states that this provision infringes on the right to protest, which it calls is “a legitimate means of raising concerns over judicial reforms, professional ethics and legal infrastructure.” It thus asks for its deletion.

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Advocates Amendment Bill direct assault on autonomy of legal profession: Stalin
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1 month ago

Advocates Amendment Bill direct assault on autonomy of legal profession: Stalin

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday flayed the Centre over the Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, calling it "a direct assault on the autonomy of the legal profession." "Now, by seeking control over Bar Councils, it aims to weaken judicial independence by eroding the autonomy of the legal profession," he said. "Though spontaneous protests and strong opposition …

Facing stiff resistance from legal fraternity, Law Ministry puts draft Bill to amend Advocates Act on hold
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1 month ago

Facing stiff resistance from legal fraternity, Law Ministry puts draft Bill to amend Advocates Act on hold

The Hindu  

The Union Law Ministry on Saturday announced that it would bring in a new draft Bill to amend the Advocates Act after receiving public feedback on the existing draft Bill. The Ministry, proposing to amend the Advocates Act by making sweeping changes in the definitions of what a legal practitioner and a law graduate mean, had put the draft The …

Govt withdraws draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025
1 month ago

Govt withdraws draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025

Live Mint  

The government withdrew the draft Advocates Bill 2025 on Saturday. The BCI also urged all Bar Associations and legal professionals to refrain from "premature protests or strikes and to resume court work from February 24." Why legal experts objected to Advocate Bill, 2025 The original Act was introduced in 1961 to regulate the legal profession, safeguard client interests, and elevate …

Advocates Amendment Bill To Be Revised Based On Feedback Received : Union Law Ministry; BCI Welcomes Move
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1 month ago

Advocates Amendment Bill To Be Revised Based On Feedback Received : Union Law Ministry; BCI Welcomes Move

Live Law  

In a recent move, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice has announced that the Advocates Bill, 2025, which was made available for public consultation on February 13, 2025, will now be revised based on the feedback it has received. Considering the number of suggestions and concerns received, the Ministry has now decided to conclude the consultation process and it …

'Anti-Lawyer': Bar Council Of West Bengal Resolves To Abstain From Judicial Work Over Advocates (Amendment) Bill On 24th Feb
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'Anti-Lawyer': Bar Council Of West Bengal Resolves To Abstain From Judicial Work Over Advocates (Amendment) Bill On 24th Feb

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The Bar Council of West Bengal in a press release dated 21st February 2025, resolved to abstain from all judicial work on Monday, 24th February in protest against the draft Advocates Bill, 2025. “…Council is surprised after going through the draft of the Advocates Bill, 2025 in which the Central Government attempted to curtail the right and privilege of the …

'Refrain From Strikes': BCI Appeals To Lawyers, Cites Law Minister's Assurance To Address Issues In Draft Advocates Amendment Bill
1 month ago

'Refrain From Strikes': BCI Appeals To Lawyers, Cites Law Minister's Assurance To Address Issues In Draft Advocates Amendment Bill

Live Law  

A day after the Bar Council of India expressed "profound concerns" regarding the Draft Advocates Bill 2025, the Council has now earnestly appealed to all Bar Associations and State Bar Councils to refrain from strikes or any form of protest over the issue. In a letter addressed to the Bar Council of Delhi, the Delhi High Court Bar Association, and …

'Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar' : Bar Council Of India Objects To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill
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'Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar' : Bar Council Of India Objects To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill

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The Bar Council of India today filed objections to the Draft Advocates Bill, 2025, which was made public on February 13 for inviting comments. 6 Definition of "Legal Practitioner" - An Arbitrary Change The Bar Council of India had proposed a clear and comprehensive definition of "Legal Practitioner" under Section 2 to ensure that individuals and entities practicing law in …

Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar: BCI Raises Objections To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025
1 month ago

Undermines Autonomy & Independence Of Bar: BCI Raises Objections To Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has made a representation to the Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal concerning the proposed Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, raising concerns that the draft bill would have serious implications for the legal profession. The representation states that it is 'shocking' that several material changes are made in the draft bill which would undermine the …

Lawyers in Delhi courts to abstain from work over proposed Advocates (Amendment) Bill
1 month, 1 week ago

Lawyers in Delhi courts to abstain from work over proposed Advocates (Amendment) Bill

The Hindu  

The lawyers practising in district courts in Delhi have decided to abstain for the second consecutive day on Tuesday against the recent draft of the Advocates Bill proposed by the Union Law Ministry. “It was unanimously resolved and decided that the Advocates shall completely abstain from judicial work for tomorrow also i.e., 18.02.2025 in all District Courts of Delhi, against …

Draft Advocates Amendment Bill Proposes Court Boycotts' Ban, Centre's Nominees In BCI, Rules On Foreign Firms Etc.
1 month, 1 week ago

Draft Advocates Amendment Bill Proposes Court Boycotts' Ban, Centre's Nominees In BCI, Rules On Foreign Firms Etc.

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Today, the Draft Advocates Bill, 2025, has been published by the Ministry of Law and Justice, which seeks to amend the Advocates Act, 1961. The Committee shall have former Surpreme Court judge or Chief Justice of any High Court or their nominee as chairperson, two retired judges of different High Courts, one senior advocate, and one member from BCI. It …

Bar Council Of India Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Enhancement Of Enrollment Fees To Rs.25,000
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bar Council Of India Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Enhancement Of Enrollment Fees To Rs.25,000

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking directions to enhance the enrollment fee, which is presently capped at Rs 750 by virtue of a judgment, to Rs 25,000.The application has been filed in the case Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, in which the Supreme Court, by its judgment in July 2024, held …

BCI Mandates Immediate Implementation Of New Legal Education Guidelines, Including Mediation And New Criminal Laws From 2024-25 Onwards
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BCI Mandates Immediate Implementation Of New Legal Education Guidelines, Including Mediation And New Criminal Laws From 2024-25 Onwards

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has issued a circular instructing centers of legal education nationwide to promptly implement its various guidelines, including making mediation a compulsory subject. The circular has been issued in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "transformative vision" for legal education and the shared enthusiasm of the judiciary and the government for incorporating new subjects into legal …

Bar Council Of India Issues Urgent Notice To Advocates On Declaration Of Existence In Profession
1 year, 2 months ago

Bar Council Of India Issues Urgent Notice To Advocates On Declaration Of Existence In Profession

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has issued an urgent notice regarding Advocates Declaration of Existence in Profession - Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practise Rules, 2015. The Notice has been issued by BCI in light of recent concerns/apprehensions surrounding misinformation and improper notifications, by State Bar Councils/Members of State Bar Councils/Advocates in their individual capacity. it is …

Bar Council Of Delhi’s Special Committee Opposes BCI’s Rules For Entry Of Foreign Lawyers And Foreign Law Firms In India, Calls For Stay
1 year, 9 months ago

Bar Council Of Delhi’s Special Committee Opposes BCI’s Rules For Entry Of Foreign Lawyers And Foreign Law Firms In India, Calls For Stay

Live Law  

A special committee constituted by the Bar Council of Delhi has opposed the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022. The Special Committee comprised of various members of Bar Council of Delhi, President and Secretary of Delhi High Court Bar Association, other Bar Associations of the national capital, …

Domicile Not A Condition For Enrolment With State Bar Council, Only Bar Council Of Delhi Insisting For It: BCI To Delhi High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Domicile Not A Condition For Enrolment With State Bar Council, Only Bar Council Of Delhi Insisting For It: BCI To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has told the Delhi High Court that domicile of a law graduate is not a condition for enrolment with a State Bar Council as per law and that no other State Bar Council except Bar Council of Delhi has it as a requirement. “…the Bar Council of India vide email dated 10 May 2023 sent …

State Bar Council Requests Punjab & Haryana Govts To Enact Draft Advocates Protection Bill Prepared By It, Warns Of State-Wide Agitation If No Steps Taken
1 year, 11 months ago

State Bar Council Requests Punjab & Haryana Govts To Enact Draft Advocates Protection Bill Prepared By It, Warns Of State-Wide Agitation If No Steps Taken

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana Bar Council has sent two drafts to both the concerned state governments requesting them to enact the same at the earliest. In a press note released by the State Bar Council earlier today, it has been stated that lately, attacks against advocates and cases of false implication against legal professionals have increased manifolds and therefore, a …

Bar Council Of Delhi Forms Committee To Examine Foreign Lawyer Entry Rules, Questions BCI's ‘Real Intentions’
2 years ago

Bar Council Of Delhi Forms Committee To Examine Foreign Lawyer Entry Rules, Questions BCI's ‘Real Intentions’

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Delhi has formed a committee to examine the newly notified Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022. According to the press release issued today, the Committee will examine the Rules in consultation with the Presidents or Secretaries of the Bar Associations and other stakeholders. …

DC Edit | Bold move on foreign lawyers
2 years ago

DC Edit | Bold move on foreign lawyers

Deccan Chronicle  

Globalisation has finally knocked down one of the last standing desi citadels when the Bar Council of India notified the Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022. The new rules, which have the backing of a 2018 Supreme Court order, allow foreign law firms to set up offices in India to practise …

[Advocates' Strikes In UP] Allahabad HC Issues Notice To BCI, Asks State Bar Council To Consider Resolving Local Disputes
2 years, 3 months ago

[Advocates' Strikes In UP] Allahabad HC Issues Notice To BCI, Asks State Bar Council To Consider Resolving Local Disputes

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Bar Council of India in a Public Interest Litigation Petition seeking relevant directions pertaining to the issue of strike calls of the Advocates across the state. The Bench of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice J. J. Munir has issued the notice to the Bar Council of India through its …

'Bar Council Of India's Notification Prohibiting Its Criticism Akin To UAPA' : Plea In Bombay High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

'Bar Council Of India's Notification Prohibiting Its Criticism Akin To UAPA' : Plea In Bombay High Court

Live Law  

A Mumbai based lawyer has approached the Bombay High Court comparing the Bar Council of India's amended rules prohibiting BCI or a judge's public criticism to "suppressing dissent" under the Unlawful Activities Act. BCI's rules make criticising via print, social or electronic media'a misconduct' andground for disqualification, suspension or removal of membership from the Bar Council under section 35 of …

The bar on criticism that muzzles the advocate
3 years, 8 months ago

The bar on criticism that muzzles the advocate

The Hindu  

On June 25,2021, amendments to the Bar Council of India rules which govern the professional conduct and etiquette of advocates were notified. In response, the Bar Council of India issued a press release on May 30, characterising the criticism as a “sustained and synchronized attack on Supreme Court ” by “disgruntled members of the bar and some unhappy and disappointed …

BCI Decides To Keep In Abeyance 'Criticism-Disqualification Rules' For Review
3 years, 8 months ago

BCI Decides To Keep In Abeyance 'Criticism-Disqualification Rules' For Review

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has decided to formulate a committee to review the recently inserted Sections V and V-A of Chapter II of Part VI of the Bar Council of India Rules and has decided to keep the rules in abeyance till the report is received.The said rule of the Bar Council of India states:"An Advocate shall conduct himself/herself …

Breaking- Criticizing Bar Council Decisions Amounts To Misconduct: BCI Amends Rules 'To Improve Standards Of Professional Conduct & Etiquette For Advocates'
3 years, 8 months ago

Breaking- Criticizing Bar Council Decisions Amounts To Misconduct: BCI Amends Rules 'To Improve Standards Of Professional Conduct & Etiquette For Advocates'

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has amended rules to make 'criticism' and 'attack' of Bar Council decisions by members a misconduct and ground for disqualification or suspension or removal of membership of a member from the Bar Council.The Amended Rules, which have been notified in the Gazette on Friday, says that an Advocate shall conduct himself/herself as a gentleman/gentle lady. …

BCI Constitutes 7 Member Committee For Framing Draft "Advocates Protection Act" To Ensure Protection To Lawyers From Threats, Attacks
3 years, 9 months ago

BCI Constitutes 7 Member Committee For Framing Draft "Advocates Protection Act" To Ensure Protection To Lawyers From Threats, Attacks

Live Law  

Taking note of the recent attacks on lawyers and their family members, the Bar Council of India has resolved to constitute a 7 member committee for framing the draft "Advocates Protection Act" to ensure protection and safety to Lawyers in carrying out their duties.The Council has nominated the following members to be part of the Committee:- 1. Taking note of …

UP Bar Council VS BCI- "Have Power To Give Directions To State Bar Councils Under Advocates Act": BCI Tells Delhi High Court
4 years ago

UP Bar Council VS BCI- "Have Power To Give Directions To State Bar Councils Under Advocates Act": BCI Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Chairman of the Bar Council of India, Manan Mishra, has informed the Delhi High Court that the Circulars dated 19th January, 2021 and 2nd February, 2021 for appointment of Committees to look after the activities of the Bar Council of UP have been issued in exercise of its powers under the Advocates Act. Mishra told a Single Bench of …

Bar Council Of India Not An 'Enterprise': Competition Commission Dismisses Complaint Alleging Abuse Of Dominance By BCI
4 years, 1 month ago

Bar Council Of India Not An 'Enterprise': Competition Commission Dismisses Complaint Alleging Abuse Of Dominance By BCI

Live Law  

The complaint was filed by Mr. Thupili Raveendra Babu, a 52-year-old executive engineer in the Central Public Works Department, who wished to pursue legal education post his retirement. The allegations were that the Bar Council enjoys a dominant position in controlling the legal education and practice in India and it has abused such position in contravention of Section 4 of …

Bar Council Of India Misusing Its Dominant Position: Plea in CCI Against Maximum Age Limit For LLB Course
4 years, 3 months ago

Bar Council Of India Misusing Its Dominant Position: Plea in CCI Against Maximum Age Limit For LLB Course

Live Law  

"The Bar Council of India, misusing its dominant position in controlling the legal education in India, through Clause No. 28 of the Rules of Legal Education, 2008 is creating indirect entry barriers to the new entrants into the profession of legal service by imposing maximum age restrictions to enter into the legal education," a complaint filed before the Competition Commission …

BCI Further Extends Time To Furnish Details Of All Advocates Registered With District Bar Associations Till Dec 31
4 years, 4 months ago

BCI Further Extends Time To Furnish Details Of All Advocates Registered With District Bar Associations Till Dec 31

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has extended the deadline for submission of details of all practising Advocates who are members of their respective Bar Associations, for perusal of the e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India, until December 31, 2020. After receiving requests for extension from various quarters including various Bar Associations and State Bar Councils, the General Council of …

BCI Extends Time To Furnish Details Of All Advocates Registered With District Bar Associations Till Nov 15 [Read Letter]
4 years, 5 months ago

BCI Extends Time To Furnish Details Of All Advocates Registered With District Bar Associations Till Nov 15 [Read Letter]

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has extended the deadline for submission of details of all practising Advocates who are members of their respective Bar Associations, for perusal of the e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India, until November 15, 2020. After receiving requests for extension from various quarters including various Bar Associations and State Bar Councils, the General Council of …

Jurisdiction Of Bar Council Of India Over SCBA?
4 years, 10 months ago

Jurisdiction Of Bar Council Of India Over SCBA?

Live Law  

The recent action by the Bar Council of India to intervene and stay a resolution passed by the Supreme Court Bar Association has added a new twist to this tale of ongoing differences and issues plaguing the SCBA. While this provision permits the BCI " to exercise general supervision and control over State Bar Councils;", and it has the power …

BCI Warns Govt. Against Inclusion Of Lawyers Under Consumer Protection Act, Says Legal Fraternity "Will Protest On Roads"
5 years ago

BCI Warns Govt. Against Inclusion Of Lawyers Under Consumer Protection Act, Says Legal Fraternity "Will Protest On Roads"

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has expressed strong discontent over the move of the Government to bring Advocates within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act. Expressing dissatisfaction on behalf of the legal fraternity, BCI conveyed "deep anguish" and "resentment" to Ram Vilas Paswan, Minister of Consumer Affairs in a letter dated March 11, 2020, stating that advocates would be …

Bar Council of India opposes higher education commission bill
5 years, 5 months ago

Bar Council of India opposes higher education commission bill

India TV News  

The Bar Council of India on Wednesday strongly opposed the proposed higher education commission bill, saying it takes away the BCI's power to regulate legal education and hands it over to "outsiders". The statement said that the BCI has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers demanding that professional legal studies be spared from the purview …

Bar Council Of Delhi Stays Its Notice Barring Practice of 4,778 Advocates
5 years, 6 months ago

Bar Council Of Delhi Stays Its Notice Barring Practice of 4,778 Advocates

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Delhi has requested the courts and tribunals in Delhi to not prohibit the 4,788 advocates from practicing, who were earlier alleged to have failed the All India Bar Exam. In a letter issued in this behalf today, the Secretary of the Bar Council said "Kindly refer to our letter…dated 26.08.2019 regarding a list of 4,778 Advocates, …

'Not The View Of Entire Legal Fraternity', Chennai Lawyers Condemn Statement Of BCI Chairperson On J&K, Article 370 [Read Letter]
5 years, 7 months ago

'Not The View Of Entire Legal Fraternity', Chennai Lawyers Condemn Statement Of BCI Chairperson On J&K, Article 370 [Read Letter]

Live Law  

In a letter addressed to the Bar Council of India, 81 advocates of the Madras Bar have criticized the Chairperson of Bar Council, Mr. Manan Kumar Mishra for issuing a press release on behalf of entire legal fraternity applauding the action of the government in obliterating the special status of J&K, on behalf of the entire legal fraternity.The letter alleges …

BCI Approves 3 Year Moratorium On Sanctioning New Law Colleges In The Country [Read Press Release]
5 years, 7 months ago

BCI Approves 3 Year Moratorium On Sanctioning New Law Colleges In The Country [Read Press Release]

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has unanimously approved the proposal of BCI member Ved Prakash Sharma to put moratorium for three years with effect from academic year 2020-21 on approval of affiliation of new law colleges in the country except State run National Law Universities.In a press release, the BCI said "The Council has observed that at present there are …

BCI Calls For Nationwide Lawyers' Agitation On February 12 [Read The Press Release]
6 years, 1 month ago

BCI Calls For Nationwide Lawyers' Agitation On February 12 [Read The Press Release]

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India is organising a nationwide lawyers' agitation on Feb 12 The press invitation claims that 1.7 million lawyers across the country would take it to the roads on February 12, "to protest against the present Government's inaction towards causes of Lawyers". It then states that the press conference has been scheduled to share the agenda regarding …

Sexual Harassment At Bar: NGO Moves HC Saying BCI, BCD, Other Bar Assns Fail To Make Women Lawyers Feel Safe At Work
6 years, 2 months ago

Sexual Harassment At Bar: NGO Moves HC Saying BCI, BCD, Other Bar Assns Fail To Make Women Lawyers Feel Safe At Work

Live Law  

As incidents of sexual misconduct with women lawyers in courts and chamber blocks continue to make news, which includes a lawyer being raped by her senior in Saket court chamber block last year, NGO 'Art of Learning' has moved the Delhi High Court against the failure of the Bar Council of India, the Bar Council of Delhi and the Bar …

Bar Council Of Delhi Supports BCI’s Call For Nationwide Demonstration In October For Insurance, Pension Etc, & Lawyers’ Right To Strike
6 years, 6 months ago

Bar Council Of Delhi Supports BCI’s Call For Nationwide Demonstration In October For Insurance, Pension Etc, & Lawyers’ Right To Strike

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Delhi has unanimously resolved to fully support the Bar Council of India, which had called on the Bar Associations throughout the country to participate in a nationwide demonstration to be held some time in October this year, to protest against issues ranging from their right to call for strikes and their demand for insurance, medi-claim, pension, …

BCI Directs All Bar Associations To Hold Nationwide Demonstration In October For Insurance, Pension Etc, & Lawyers’ Right To Strike
6 years, 6 months ago

BCI Directs All Bar Associations To Hold Nationwide Demonstration In October For Insurance, Pension Etc, & Lawyers’ Right To Strike

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has called on the Bar Associations throughout the country to participate in a nationwide demonstration to be held some time in October this year, to protest against issues ranging from their right to call for strikes and their demand for insurance, medi-claim, pension, stipend and other welfare measures for lawyers.To this end, it has directed …

Centre, BCI Say Legislators Can Be Allowed To Practice As Advocates; SC Reserves Judgment
6 years, 8 months ago

Centre, BCI Say Legislators Can Be Allowed To Practice As Advocates; SC Reserves Judgment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today reserved orders on a petition to declare that a person should not be permitted to perform the dual role of a lawyer and a legislator.The Centre did not accept the proposition that lawyers should be banned from being legislators. The PIL by Delhi BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Upadhyaya says BCI rules bar legislators from practising …

The Selective Battles Of Bar Council Of India-II
6 years, 8 months ago

The Selective Battles Of Bar Council Of India-II

Live Law  

The BCI ought to do more ground check before making tall claims for 99.9%, because most discerning members of the bar do not wish to be counted in that 99.9%.The Bar Council of India seems like a sleeping leviathan which springs into action only to wage its “selective battles”. The press release by the BCI criticised Justice Chelameswar for certain …

Bar Council of India's restrictions on lawyer-parliamentarians show it is abdicating responsibility, kowtowing to powerful
6 years, 11 months ago

Bar Council of India's restrictions on lawyer-parliamentarians show it is abdicating responsibility, kowtowing to powerful

Firstpost  

“Without an independent Bar, it would be futile and fanciful to think about an independent judiciary,” said senior advocate Indira Jaising at a recent public talk on the crisis that India’s topmost judiciary is facing. She went on to trenchantly criticise the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Bar Council of India for their hostility towards public-interest lawyers Prashant Bhushan …

BCI Invites Comments From MPs, MLAs And MLCs On Plea For Their Debarment From Practicing As Advocates
7 years, 2 months ago

BCI Invites Comments From MPs, MLAs And MLCs On Plea For Their Debarment From Practicing As Advocates

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has invited comments from Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies and Members of Legislative Councils on a plea demanding their debarment from practicing as Advocates. The release was issued in response to a letter addressed to the Chairman of Bar Council of India, Mr. Manan Kumar Mishra by BJP leader and Advocate Ashwini Kumar …

BCI Chairman Issues Statement Justifying Stand Against Dushyant Dave [Read Statement]
7 years, 5 months ago

BCI Chairman Issues Statement Justifying Stand Against Dushyant Dave [Read Statement]

Live Law  

In an appeal to the legal fraternity, Chairman of the Bar Council of India Mr. Manan Kumar Mishra has sought “moral support of the entire legal fraternity” to thwart attempts to “scandalize the Institution”. The press release by the BCI to the media is bizarrely worded, belying a knee-jerk response in a manner not behoving well for a body claiming …

BCI Chairman Issues Statement Justifying Stand Against Dushyant Dave [Read Statement]
7 years, 5 months ago

BCI Chairman Issues Statement Justifying Stand Against Dushyant Dave [Read Statement]

Live Law  

In an appeal to the legal fraternity, Chairman of the Bar Council of India Mr. Manan Kumar Mishra has sought “moral support of the entire legal fraternity” to thwart attempts to “scandalize the Institution”. The press release by the BCI to the media is bizarrely worded, belying a knee-jerk response in a manner not behoving well for a body claiming …

BCI Rejects Law Commission Of India Report On Amendments To Advocates Act; Resolves To Make Recommendations
7 years, 8 months ago

BCI Rejects Law Commission Of India Report On Amendments To Advocates Act; Resolves To Make Recommendations

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has reportedly rejected the 266th report of the Law Commission of India, which had suggested changes in the Advocates Act, 1961, terming it “draconian, anti-lawyer and undemocratic”.In a press release on Sunday, BCI Secretary Srimanto Sen said that the BCI had received a letter from the Union Law Ministry seeking its recommendations on the report. …

Amendments to the Advocates Act belong to the dustbin, will meet Law Minister: Bar Council of India
7 years, 11 months ago

Amendments to the Advocates Act belong to the dustbin, will meet Law Minister: Bar Council of India

Live Law  

According to an official release issued by the Bar Council of India, a BCI delegation will meet Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday, and hand him a copy of the memorandum.“However, based on the assurances given by the Government of India, the Bar Council of India is very hopeful that such a situation will not arise and the impasse/deadlock …

Throw The ‘Draconian Anti Lawyer Bill’ In Dustbin: BCI And State Bar Councils [Read Resolution]
7 years, 11 months ago

Throw The ‘Draconian Anti Lawyer Bill’ In Dustbin: BCI And State Bar Councils [Read Resolution]

Live Law  

‘Throw the recommendations and Bill of Law commission in Dustbin'. Calls for resignation of Law commission Chairman Demands legislation to replace collegium systemTerming, "The Advocates Bill, 2017" as draconian and an ‘Anti Lawyer Bill”, a joint meeting of Bar Council of India and High Court Bar Associations has resolved to organize massive protests against it. Calls for resignation of Law …

Throw The ‘Draconian Anti Lawyer Bill’ In Dustbin: BCI And State Bar Councils [Read Resolution]
7 years, 11 months ago

Throw The ‘Draconian Anti Lawyer Bill’ In Dustbin: BCI And State Bar Councils [Read Resolution]

Live Law  

‘Throw the recommendations and Bill of Law commission in Dustbin'. Calls for resignation of Law commission Chairman Demands legislation to replace collegium systemTerming, "The Advocates Bill, 2017" as draconian and an ‘Anti Lawyer Bill”, a joint meeting of Bar Council of India and High Court Bar Associations has resolved to organize massive protests against it. Calls for resignation of Law …

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