The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Bar Council of India’s decision to fix ₹1.25 lakh as the election fee for State Bar Council candidates. The Court observed that the issue falls within the BCI’s regulatory domain and refrained from judicial intervention, emphasizing autonomy in managing professional bodies.

In a major expansion move, the SC Collegium recommended 14 advocates for elevation to the Bombay High Court. This rare batch aims to ease vacancies, speed up case disposal, and diversify the bench in India’s busiest High Court.

Supreme Court rules that legal services by advocates are excluded from the Consumer Protection Act, highlighting their unique role.