Nationwide Verification of Advocates: BCI’s Decisive Stand Against Fake Degrees
Nationwide Verification of Advocates: BCI’s Decisive Stand Against Fake Degrees The Bar Council of India (BCI) has launched a comprehensive nationwide verification drive following alarming revelations about fake law degrees . This move comes as Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, identified 13 cases of fraudulent law degrees , triggering deeper investigations that suggest hundreds more instances across India. The verification drive aims to restore credibility, accountability, and professionalism in the legal fraternity by rooting out unqualified individuals who misuse the system. The Problem: A Threat to the Legal Profession The BCI’s investigations reveal: Systemic Fraud : Several hundred fraudulent enrollments, especially in Delhi. Fake Qualifications : Thousands of advocates across India have reportedly enrolled using forged degrees or certificates . Unethical Educational Institutions : Certain universities, including Chaudhary Charan Singh University, have issued ...