Bar Council of India.
statutory body that regulates the legal practice and legal education in India
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What's happening
Active this week
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The High Court and judges issued rulings regarding the Bar Council of India's enrollment criteria and qualifications.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The High Court directed a mechanism to alert the Bar Council of India regarding legal matters.Some support1 report
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Girijananda Chowdhury University approved an integrated BA LLB program and hosted Ujjal Bhuyan for its foundation day.Some support1 report
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BCI mandates that the University of Delhi adhere to new legal education rules and controls student enrollment eligibility.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Ashwini Vaishnaw is involved in matters concerning the Press Council of India, including appointments and contributing to the membership pool, alongside other cultural bodies.Some support2 reports
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The Bar Council of India is involved in a situation concerning a Proposed Legal Education Commission, where inaction regarding curriculum and funding structure has been noted.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The event outlines the foundational challenges facing the Bar Council of India since 2015, including advocating against its own restrictive policies and appeals regarding legal services liberalization.Some support4 reports3 developments inside
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Silf criticized the Bar Council of India's draft rules regarding entry in 2016.Some support1 report
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In 2016, the Bar Council of India pushed colleges to buy AIR case reports and utilized a committee to amend legal rules.Some support2 reports
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The Supreme Court is reviewing the functioning of the Bar Council of India, which is currently chaired by Manan Kumar Mishra.Some support14 reports1 development inside
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The Supreme Court called the Bar Council of India in 2016 to review the legal profession.Some support1 report
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KSBC provides a nominee to the Bar Council of India, and the Advocate General is serving in Karnataka state.Some support1 report
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Delhi High Court reviewed a petition concerning an alleged assault on advocates.Some support1 report
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BCI sought judicial intervention regarding verification delays while Manan Kumar Mishra served as chairman.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An incident at the Bar Council of India prompted calls for CBI intervention, with Manan Kumar Mishra representing the BJP.Some support1 report
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition concerning the premises of the Bar Council of India.Some support2 reports
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Supreme Court scrutinizes Bar Council of India's enrolment practices concerning pending cases.Well supported11 reports2 developments inside
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Law Commission recommendations regulate the legal profession in India, responding to calls for a comprehensive overhaul.Some support1 report
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Elections caused traffic congestion and adjournments in Delhi in 2009.Some support1 report
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A draft bill governing foreign legal practice in India was introduced, addressing lacunae in the Bar Council of India's existing draft.Some support1 report
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Protests near Parliament in Delhi led to judicial controversy and a ban on NALSAR students by the Bar Council.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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The Chief Justice of India intervened to stay an order issued by the Bar Council of India concerning the NALSAR batch.Some support1 report
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The Bar Council of India continues its role in regulating the legal profession across India.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The Bar Council of India and the American Bar Association discussed the liberalization of the Indian legal services sector in 2016.Some support1 report
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The chairman of the Bar Council of India is from the state of Bihar.Some support1 report
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BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra sent a letter regarding defamation in 2015.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court has directed the Bar Council of India to consult top law officers, including the Solicitor General, regarding policy decisions.Some support3 reports
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The Bar Council of India submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court on February 22, 2016.Some support1 report
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Glacial collapse caused flash floods in Nepal, prompting discussions on judicial appointments and the Bar Council of India.Some support1 report
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Indian apex court tasks Bar Council to frame rules amid AI hallucination cases, while Bangladesh seeks AI policy for its justice system.Some support1 report
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The Bar Council of India held its golden jubilee event in Delhi in 2016, which was sponsored by AIR and attended by Manmohan Singh.Some support1 report
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SBC submitted the electoral roll to the Bar Council of India on January 18, 2018.Some support1 report
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The Bar Council of India imposed a quasi-ban on websites used by Indian law firms in 2019.Some support1 report
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Aryavart International University, located in Tripura, received permanent approval from PCI for pharmacy programs and BCI for law programs.Some support8 reports
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Bar councils in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry pushed back against a decision issued by the Bar Council of India.Some support1 report
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Protests regarding academic issues began in Hyderabad and moved to Delhi, leading to the minister losing his job.Some support1 report
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The Bar Council of India used its regulatory authority to halt new enrollments.Some support2 reports
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The Bar Council of India faced scrutiny on August 1, 2026, regarding the invitation of the Chief Justice.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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The Supreme Court has issued directions to the Bar Council of India regarding the finalization of a co-option proposal, noting that the matter remains subject to judicial oversight.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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Bar Council regulated NALSAR graduates' enrollment while Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following protests.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A petition has been filed seeking structural reforms in the Bar Council of India's functioning, highlighting concerns over concentrated authority.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The Bar Council of India issued letters on August 14 regarding student conduct and invitation protocols at Nalsar University of Law.Some support3 reports
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Students protested the Chief Justice of India's invited role following scrutiny by the Bar Council of India.Some support3 reports
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The Allahabad High Court clarified rules regarding mandatory professional examinations on August 1, involving the Bar Council of India.Some support1 report
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The Bar Council of India is managing an interim authority matter concerning Bechu Kurian Thomas in Kerala, with the High Court hearing related petitions.Some support2 reports
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Supreme Court bench, including Justice Alok Aradhe, mandated an investigation into professional misconduct regarding AI use.Some support2 reports
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National Law University requires eligibility from the University Grants Commission and recognition from the Bar Council of India for its grants and validity, while the government remains stalled on its location.Some support1 report
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Around Bar Council of India this week
News at the entities that move Bar Council of India most-
supreme court StructuralDelhi High Court heard the plea of Saurav Das, with Supreme Court lawyer's remarks being discussed.Moves Bar Council of India
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Surya Kant OperationalCJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard a plea in the Supreme Court on October 16, 2026.Moves Bar Council of India
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India StructuralReport tracks the mobility credit market in India, noting that NBFCs are leading vehicle financing.Moves Bar Council of India
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high court StructuralYSRCP filed petitions across the High Court and approached courts in Bengaluru to stall elections.Moves Bar Council of India
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Bharatiya Janata Party StructuralGyanesh Kumar commented on Delhi electoral rolls while Gandhi traveled to Vietnam, leading to BJP criticism and protests.Moves Bar Council of India
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Sudhanshu Dhulia OperationalDhulia commented on the incarceration of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, amidst discussions on judicial appointments involving various political parties.Moves Bar Council of India
Connections
The 40 strongest of 61, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Solicitor General Structural
The Solicitor General holds a permanent ex-officio membership in the Bar Council of India and is required to advise on policy decisions.
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Manan Kumar Mishra Structural
Manan Kumar Mishra holds the formal leadership role of Chairman/Chairperson of the Bar Council of India.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court exercises ultimate judicial and regulatory oversight over the Bar Council of India, issuing directives and setting legal mandates.
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Surya Kant Operational
Surya Kant, in his capacity as Chief Justice, actively oversees, questions, and criticizes the institutional authority and functioning of the Bar Council of India.
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Nalsar University of Law Structural
The Bar Council of India formally regulates the professional enrollment of Nalsar University of Law students, leading to regulatory actions and student challenges.
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University of Delhi Structural
The Bar Council of India regulates the University of Delhi regarding legal education rules and student enrollment eligibility.
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India Structural
The Bar Council of India is a body whose mandate and existence are defined by the legal and governmental structure of India.
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high court Structural
The High Court formally directs and regulates the Bar Council of India regarding legal fraternity conduct and qualifications.
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Bharatiya Janata Party Structural
The Bharatiya Janata Party nominates the Chairman of the Bar Council of India.
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Chief Justice of India Operational
The relationship is characterized by an active dispute over institutional authority and the scope of regulatory intervention between the two bodies.
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SBC Structural
SBC formally submits its electoral roll to the Bar Council of India (BCI) for accreditation and registration.
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Sudhanshu Dhulia Operational
Sudhanshu Dhulia holds a functional role as the head of a committee that oversees the electoral processes of the Bar Council of India.
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Allahabad High Court Structural
The Allahabad High Court issues rulings that clarify the mandatory professional examination rules governing the Bar Council of India.
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Law Commission of India Structural
The Bar Council of India follows the recommendations of the Law Commission of India.
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AIR Transactional
BCI mandates law schools to purchase AIR products, and AIR has sponsored BCI events.
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Indian Army Structural
Personnel within the Indian Army must possess legal qualifications recognized by the Bar Council of India.
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Supreme Court of India Structural
The Supreme Court of India seeks input from the Bar Council of India regarding lawyer conduct, and BCI actions are subject to judicial review.
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Bihar Shared context
BCI's leadership draws from the pool of states, including Bihar.
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Bill Transactional
Bill provides critical input to the BCI draft to address existing legal lacunae.
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Govindaraj Operational
Govindaraj rules on the Bar Council of India's enrollment criteria.
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Kerala Structural
The Bar Council of India manages interim authority for the Bar Council of Kerala within the state of Kerala.
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committee Structural
The Bar Council of India utilizes a committee structure to amend legal rules.
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NOC Structural
The Bar Council of India's operational validity is contingent upon receiving a specific government Notice of Commencement (NOC).
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Rajesh Singh Operational
Rajesh Singh is actively advocating for institutional reforms within the Bar Council of India.
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Central Bureau of Investigation Operational
BCI operational incidents necessitate calls for intervention from the CBI.
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Delhi High Court Operational
The Delhi High Court reviews petitions concerning the professional conduct of advocates regulated by the Bar Council of India.
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Mahesh Jethmalani Operational
Jethmalani publicly flagged operational irregularities within the Bar Council of India.
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Tamil Nadu Operational
Tamil Nadu's local bar council actively pushed back against a decision made by the Bar Council of India.
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Government of India Operational
The Bar Council of India participates in policy consultations with the Government of India regarding economic liberalization.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Structural
The Bar Council of India holds a formal regulatory and oversight authority over the professional conduct of Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Harish Salve Operational
Harish Salve actively advocates against the restrictive policies of the Bar Council of India.
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Tushar Mehta Structural
Tushar Mehta's involvement is required for the Bar Council of India's policy decisions.
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Puducherry Shared context
The national body (BCI) operates within the jurisdictional context of various regions, including Puducherry, which is represented in the evidence.
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Manoj Kumar Structural
Manoj Kumar was involved in a professional capacity related to the INBA proposal drafted with the Bar Council of India.
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Vikas Singh Mentioned together
The two entities are co-mentioned in articles discussing the criticism of the Bar Council of India's power and actions.
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Bechu Kurian Thomas Shared context
The entities operate within the shared context of the Indian legal system, specifically concerning the oversight of BCI orders.
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Saurav Das Operational
Saurav Das actively criticized an order issued by the Bar Council of India.
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Hyderabad Operational
The Bar Council of India intervened and responded to academic issues specific to the Hyderabad metropolitan area.
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Bangladesh Mentioned together
The relationship is based on the thematic overlap between the justice system mandate of A and the policy needs of B regarding AI.
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Goa Shared context
The Bar Council of India operates a law university within the geographical context of Goa.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- The High Court and judges issued rulings regarding the Bar Council of India's enrollment criteria and qualifications.
- The High Court directed a mechanism to alert the Bar Council of India regarding legal matters.
- Girijananda Chowdhury University approved an integrated BA LLB program and hosted Ujjal Bhuyan for its foundation day.
- BCI mandates that the University of Delhi adhere to new legal education rules and controls student enrollment eligibility.
September 2026
16 events- The Bar Council of India is involved in a situation concerning a Proposed Legal Education Commission, where inaction regarding curriculum and funding structure has been noted.
- Silf criticized the Bar Council of India's draft rules regarding entry in 2016.
- In 2016, the Bar Council of India pushed colleges to buy AIR case reports and utilized a committee to amend legal rules.
- The Supreme Court called the Bar Council of India in 2016 to review the legal profession.
- KSBC provides a nominee to the Bar Council of India, and the Advocate General is serving in Karnataka state.
- Delhi High Court reviewed a petition concerning an alleged assault on advocates.
- An incident at the Bar Council of India prompted calls for CBI intervention, with Manan Kumar Mishra representing the BJP.
- The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition concerning the premises of the Bar Council of India.
- Law Commission recommendations regulate the legal profession in India, responding to calls for a comprehensive overhaul.
- Elections caused traffic congestion and adjournments in Delhi in 2009.
- A draft bill governing foreign legal practice in India was introduced, addressing lacunae in the Bar Council of India's existing draft.
- The Chief Justice of India intervened to stay an order issued by the Bar Council of India concerning the NALSAR batch.
- The Bar Council of India and the American Bar Association discussed the liberalization of the Indian legal services sector in 2016.
- The chairman of the Bar Council of India is from the state of Bihar.
- BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra sent a letter regarding defamation in 2015.
- The Supreme Court has directed the Bar Council of India to consult top law officers, including the Solicitor General, regarding policy decisions.
August 2026
20 events- The event outlines the foundational challenges facing the Bar Council of India since 2015, including advocating against its own restrictive policies and appeals regarding legal services liberalization.
- The Supreme Court is reviewing the functioning of the Bar Council of India, which is currently chaired by Manan Kumar Mishra.
- BCI sought judicial intervention regarding verification delays while Manan Kumar Mishra served as chairman.
- Protests near Parliament in Delhi led to judicial controversy and a ban on NALSAR students by the Bar Council.
- The Bar Council of India submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court on February 22, 2016.
- Glacial collapse caused flash floods in Nepal, prompting discussions on judicial appointments and the Bar Council of India.
- Indian apex court tasks Bar Council to frame rules amid AI hallucination cases, while Bangladesh seeks AI policy for its justice system.
- The Bar Council of India held its golden jubilee event in Delhi in 2016, which was sponsored by AIR and attended by Manmohan Singh.
- SBC submitted the electoral roll to the Bar Council of India on January 18, 2018.
- The Bar Council of India imposed a quasi-ban on websites used by Indian law firms in 2019.
- Aryavart International University, located in Tripura, received permanent approval from PCI for pharmacy programs and BCI for law programs.
- Bar councils in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry pushed back against a decision issued by the Bar Council of India.
- Protests regarding academic issues began in Hyderabad and moved to Delhi, leading to the minister losing his job.
- The Bar Council of India used its regulatory authority to halt new enrollments.
- The Bar Council of India faced scrutiny on August 1, 2026, regarding the invitation of the Chief Justice.
- Bar Council regulated NALSAR graduates' enrollment while Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following protests.
- A petition has been filed seeking structural reforms in the Bar Council of India's functioning, highlighting concerns over concentrated authority.
- The Bar Council of India issued letters on August 14 regarding student conduct and invitation protocols at Nalsar University of Law.
- Students protested the Chief Justice of India's invited role following scrutiny by the Bar Council of India.
- The Allahabad High Court clarified rules regarding mandatory professional examinations on August 1, involving the Bar Council of India.
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July 2026
3 events- Supreme Court scrutinizes Bar Council of India's enrolment practices concerning pending cases.
- The Bar Council of India is managing an interim authority matter concerning Bechu Kurian Thomas in Kerala, with the High Court hearing related petitions.
- Supreme Court bench, including Justice Alok Aradhe, mandated an investigation into professional misconduct regarding AI use.
June 2026
4 events- Ashwini Vaishnaw is involved in matters concerning the Press Council of India, including appointments and contributing to the membership pool, alongside other cultural bodies.
- The Bar Council of India continues its role in regulating the legal profession across India.
- The Supreme Court has issued directions to the Bar Council of India regarding the finalization of a co-option proposal, noting that the matter remains subject to judicial oversight.
- National Law University requires eligibility from the University Grants Commission and recognition from the Bar Council of India for its grants and validity, while the government remains stalled on its location.