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BCI Opens Objection Window for AIBE XXI: Procedural Guidelines for Challenging Provisional Answer Keys

Navigating theObjectionProcess: A Primer on the AIBE XXI Answer KeysFollowing the successful conduct of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI onJune 7, 2026, theBar Council of India (BCI)has officially released theprovisional answer keys. This marks a pivotal stage for law graduates across...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

School Records Take Precedence Over Medical Tests in Age Determination for POCSO Offences: Kerala High Court

Proof of Age: High Court Prioritizes School Records in Landmark POCSO Ruling In a significant verdict reaffirming the standards of proof under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Kerala High Court has clarified the hierarchy of evidence regarding th...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Rules of the Game Cannot Change Mid-Way: High Court Directs KSEAB on SSLC Valuation Procedures

No Changing the Rules Mid-Exam: Karnataka High Court Protects SSLC Student Interests In a clear victory for academic stability, the High Court of Karnataka has ruled that the state cannot alter evaluation criteria for examinations once they have already commenced...

15 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Rules Bar Councils Cannot Charge Certificate Verification Fees for Enrollment

No Fee for Verification: Kerala High Court Streamlines Bar Enrollment Process In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has clarified that State Bar Councils lack the authority to impose financial burdens on law graduates through certificate verification fees...

31 Dec 2024

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Rules Bar Councils Cannot Charge Fees for Educational Certificate Verification: Compliance with Supreme Court Mandate

No Toll for Entry: Kerala HC Strikes Down Fees for Certificate Verification in Advocate Enrollment In a significant ruling protecting aspiring lawyers from prohibitive entry costs, the High Court of Kerala has explicitly prohibited the Bar Council from charging f...

31 Dec 2024

India - High Court of Kerala

Bar Council Cannot Charge Verification Fees for Enrollment: Kerala High Court

No More Fee Barriers: Kerala High Court Rules on Enrollment Certificate Verification In a significant relief for law graduates, theHigh Court of Keralahas unequivocally ruled that the Bar Council cannot charge candidates for the verification of their educational certificates during the enroll...

31 Dec 2024

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Rules Bar Council Cannot Charge Fees for Educational Certificate Verification: Landmark Ruling

No More Extortionate Fees: Kerala High Court Streamlines Lawyer Enrollment The process of becoming an advocate in Kerala has received a significant judicial intervention. In a landmark decision, the High Court of Kerala has explicitly prohibited the Bar Council from ...

31 Dec 2024

India - High Court of Kerala

Bar Council Cannot Charge Fees for Educational Certificate Verification: Kerala High Court

No More Administrative Hurdles: Court Rules Verification Fees Unlawful for Law Enrollment In a significant decision for aspiring legal professionals, the Kerala High Court has ruled that Bar Councils are prohibited from charging fees for the verification of educational certific...

19 Dec 2024

India - High Court of Kerala

Bar Councils Prohibited From Charging Fees for Certificate Verification During Enrollment: Kerala High Court

Enrollment Hurdles: Kerala High Court Strikes Down Verification Fees for Law Grads In a significant relief to aspiring advocates, the Kerala High Court has ruled that Bar Councils are prohibited from charging fees to law graduates for the verification of their ed...

31 Dec 2024

India - High Court of Kerala

High Court of Kerala Rules Bar Councils Cannot Charge Fees for Certificate Verification During Enrollment

The Verification Fee Dispute: A Barrier to Entry Removed For law graduates, the journey to becoming an enrolled advocate is a rite of passage. However, for petitioner Alan Benny, this transition was stalled by a contentious financial demand: a fee for the mandatory verification of his academi...

31 Dec 2024