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...

BCI lifts enrolment bar on NALSAR 2026 graduates, says no student should suffer without fault

Aug 13, 2026

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday modified its earlier direction restricting the enrolment of 2026 graduates of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad,...

BCI directs State Bar Councils to recommend four women advocates for co-option

Aug 11, 2026

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed the elected members of all State Bar Councils to hold a consultative meeting on August 16...

SC says Bar Councils have become 'men's clubs'; directs High Court CJs to nominate co-opted women members

Aug 04, 2026

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana made the observations while hearing a batch...