BCI Directed to Process Additional Intake Application of Private Law College, Ban Without Supporting Data Not Justified: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has directed the Bar Council of India to process applications filed by nine private law colleges seeking permission for additional intake of students from the academic year 2025-2026. The bench comprising Justice R Suresh Kumar and Justice Shamim Ahmed held that a blanket decision on need-based restrictions cannot be sustained without supporting data for judicial scrutiny. Background of the Petitions The petitions were filed by nine…