Justice Nagarathna Urges Bar Councils to Improve Credibility
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna stated on Saturday that Bar Councils must introspect and work to earn the respect of their members. Speaking at the 13th convocation of National Law University, Delhi, she emphasised the need for the Bar to uphold professional ethics and competence. Her remarks follow a recent controversy where the Bar Council of India (BCI) briefly blocked the enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 graduates after a student protest. The BCI later withdrew the order and apologised, though the incident drew criticism from the legal fraternity regarding the council's authority.
Why it matters
The comments highlight growing concerns about the professional standards and regulatory conduct of legal bodies in India, particularly regarding their interaction with law students and the judiciary.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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