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CJI Surya Kant declines Nalsar convocation invite amid student, BCI row

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined Nalsar University's convocation invitation. Students opposed his presence citing remarks made during a protest hearing. The Bar Council of India intervened, threatening students with debarment from legal practice. The Supreme Court questioned the BCI's involvement in the matter. The BCI later withdrew its…

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NALSAR student body condemns Bar Council of India over withdrawn enrolment order, seeks apology from chairperson

NALSAR students condemned the Bar Council of India's withdrawn order against their graduates. They demanded an apology from the BCI Chairperson for objectionable comments made. The council stated the BCI's actions were outside its statutory functions and violated privacy. Students asserted their right to dissent and questioned the BCI's motives.

The Economic Times

Who is Manan Kumar Mishra? BCI chief who banned NALSAR students from enrolling in state bars over opposing CJI’s visit

The Bar Council of India chairman made a controversial decision to bar NALSAR law graduates from enrollment after a student-led protest against an invitation to the Chief Justice of India. After reconsideration, the chairman retracted this order, recognizing that most students were not at fault, attributing blame to certain teachers.…

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'No student shall suffer without fault': BCI lifts NALSAR enrolment bar after CJI row

The Bar Council of India has lifted its enrolment ban on NALSAR University's 2026 graduates. All students can now enroll with the State Bar Council of their choice. This decision follows a review of an earlier order and a new report. The council awaits a factual inquiry report from the…

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AIBE XXI Result 2026 declared at allindiabarexamination.com; here's how to download scorecard and pass percentage

The Bar Council of India has declared the AIBE XXI 2026 exam results today. Candidates can now download their scorecards from the official website using their credentials. A total of 1,75,701 candidates appeared for the examination, with 1,15,805 successfully qualifying. Female candidates achieved a qualification rate of over 65 percent…

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AIBE 2026 final answer key expected soon at allindiabarexamination.com; check download steps, direct link, qualifying marks, previous trends and more

The Bar Council of India will soon release the AIBE 2026 final answer key online. Candidates can download this key to estimate their qualifying status for the Certificate of Practice. General and OBC candidates need 45 percent, while SC, ST, and PwD require 40 percent. Recent AIBE exams show increasing…

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'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC slams AI 'hallucinations', quashes NCLT verdict

The Supreme Court has declared zero tolerance for AI-generated fake or hallucinated judgments used as legal precedents. Setting aside an NCLT verdict, the apex court emphasized that such fabricated citations contaminate the justice system. The Bar Council of India is directed to form a committee to address this issue and…

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BCI seeks report from WB Bar Council on practice status of Mamata Banerjee after her HC appearance

The Bar Council of India has asked the West Bengal Bar Council for a report. This report concerns Mamata Banerjee's lawyer enrolment and practice status. She appeared in court recently in lawyer's attire. The Council needs details on her enrolment and practice during and after her chief minister tenure.

The Economic Times

Attack on CJI Gavai puts focus on pro-Hindutva voices

Despite being suspended by the Bar Council of India after hurling a shoe at CJI BR Gavai for his alleged anti-Hindu remarks, 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore has remained defiant, telling the media he has “no regrets” over his actions. A Supreme Court lawyer has now written to the Attorney General…

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Manan Kumar Mishra re-elected as chairman of Bar Council of India for seventh term

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Saturday announced that Manan Kumar Mishra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BCI warns public of fake notice on advocates mandatory minimum fee structure

A press statement issued in this regard stated that the document is intended to mislead the public and members of the legal profession. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Advocate can’t do full-time journalism’: Bar Council of India tells Supreme Court

“A practicing advocate cannot work simultaneously as a full-time journalist,” the Bar Council of India recently told the Supreme Court, citing Rule 49 of the BCI Rules of Conduct, Livelaw reported. The rule mandates that an advocate must not engage in any other full-time or part-time salaried employment while practicing…

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Rules for a new dawn for the Indian legal industry

As India increasingly becomes a leading hub for cross-border commerce, the globalisation of the Indian legal industry becomes inevitable

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Kovind discusses simultaneous polls with former CJI, others

Former president Ram Nath Kovind consults with legal experts and political parties on the issue of simultaneous elections.

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

BCI Chairman Manan Mishra has said that this MoU will go a long way in fostering the exchange of legal acumen skills between the legal fraternity of both countries...Must read further on Dynamite News:

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SCBA terms Bar Council of India resolution on same-sex marriage "highly inappropriate"

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has condemned a resolution passed by the Bar Council of India which said the apex court should desist from hearing the pleas seeking legalisation of same-sex marriage, terming it “highly inappropriate.”

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SCBA condemns BCI statement opposing hearing of same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Friday condemned the statement issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI) against the marriage equality hearing in the Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bar Council allows foreign law firms, lawyers to practice in India

The Bar Council of India(BCI) has allowed foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law and diverse international law and international arbitration matters in India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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