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  1. A petition has been filed seeking structural reforms in the Bar Council of India's functioning, highlighting concerns over concentrated authority.
  2. The Supreme Court is reviewing the functioning of the Bar Council of India, which is currently chaired by Manan Kumar Mishra.

Supreme Court Reviews Bar Council of India's Role in Legal Profession

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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The Bar Council of India invited the Society of Indian Law Firms to assist in fine-tuning a proposal intended for the Law Commission of India. The Bar Council of India scheduled a meeting between the Society of Indian Law Firms and the Bar Council of India for October 15. The Bar Council of India also attached a draft amendment to the 1961 Advocates Act.

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Why it matters

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The Supreme Court has been reviewing the functioning of the Bar Council of India, which is a statutory body that regulates the legal practice in India. This review is part of a broader effort to address concerns about the regulation of the legal profession.

The Supreme Court is reviewing the functioning of the Bar Council of India, which is currently chaired by Manan Kumar Mishra. A petition has been filed seeking structural reforms in the Bar Council of India's functioning, highlighting concerns over concentrated authority.

From legallyindia.com

Who's involved

  • supreme courtHighest court that called the Bar Council of India to review the legal profession
  • Bar Council of IndiaStatutory body that regulates the legal practice and legal education in India
  • Law Commission of IndiaIndian executive body receiving the proposal regarding legal profession regulations
  • Manan Kumar MishraHolds the formal leadership role of Chairman/Chairperson of the Bar Council of India
  • Surya KantChief judge of Supreme Court of India who oversees the institutional authority of the Bar Council of India

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