Bar Council of India Exposes Fake Advocates

Cause Title: Bar Council of India Chairperson Exposes Fake Advocates

Background

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has revealed a shocking truth about the presence of fake advocates in the country. According to the BCI Chairperson, Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, approximately 35-40% of advocates have fake degrees and are practicing law in courts using fabricated degree certificates.

Court's Observation

The issue came to light when the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, expressed doubts about the genuineness of law degrees of several advocates during a hearing. The CJI stated that he was thinking of asking the Central Bureau of Investigation to verify the degrees, as he did not expect the BCI to take action.

Decision

The BCI has initiated the process of verifying the degrees of advocates, and it was found that about 40% of them did not fill up the verification forms. This has raised suspicions about the authenticity of their degrees. The BCI Chairperson has brought this fact to the attention of the Chief Justice of India.

Key Points

• The BCI has estimated that 35-40% of advocates have fake degrees.
• These fake advocates are practicing law in courts using fabricated degree certificates.
• The BCI has initiated the process of verifying the degrees of advocates.
• About 40% of advocates did not fill up the verification forms, raising suspicions about their degrees.

Significance

The revelation of fake advocates has significant implications for the Indian judiciary. It highlights the need for stricter verification processes to ensure that only genuine advocates are allowed to practice law. The BCI and the judiciary must take concrete steps to address this issue and maintain the integrity of the legal profession.