BCI moves Supreme Court for more representation of women in state Bar Councils

May 20, 2026

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approached the Supreme Court seeking approval for a proposal to increase women's representation in State Bar Councils...

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...

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...

Delhi HC urges Bar councils to frame welfare policy for families of deceased advocates

Sep 23, 2025

The Delhi High Court has emphasised the urgent need for welfare schemes to support families of deceased advocates, noting that many depend entirely on...