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Bar Council of India
Private universities cannot be run for profit, says SC
The Supreme Court of India ordered all private universities to operate on a non-profit basis and mandated the submission of audited financial and administrative records.
Supreme Court hears arguments on 30 percent reservation for women
The Supreme Court of India is hearing arguments regarding a 30 percent reservation for women in State Bar Councils and the Bar Council of India.
Delhi High Court rejects plea for CBI probe into lawyers' assault
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking a CBI investigation into an alleged assault on lawyers during a protest against the Bar Council of India Chairman.
Judiciary at a crossroads and requires introspection, says Justice Anand Venkatesh
Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court emphasized the need for the judiciary to address issues like politicization and commercialization to maintain neutrality.
Supreme Court directs lawyers to seek Delhi High Court probe into violence
The Supreme Court directed lawyers to file a petition in the Delhi High Court for an independent investigation into allegations of violence against protesting lawyers at Bar Council of India premises.
Dozens of law students marked absent despite being present in exam
Dozens of Delhi University law students are reporting errors in their exam results where they were incorrectly marked absent.
2026-09-03 Daily News Roundup
A daily news summary from Prajavani covering state, national, and international events, including government decisions, court rulings, and natural disasters.
Supreme Court Rules Bar Council Cannot Regulate Law Students
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the Bar Council of India lacks the statutory authority to regulate or discipline law students before they enter the legal profession.
Bar Council of India proposes draft bill to reform legal education
The Bar Council of India has proposed the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which would significantly increase the advocate enrolment fee and overhaul legal education through entrance exams, changes to the All India Bar Examination, and mandatory continuing legal education.