Are State Bar Councils Following Judgment On Enrollment Fees? Supreme Court asks

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18 Jul 202510:44

Summary

TLDRIn this video, Arjita discusses a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the enrollment fee for the State Bar Councils. The Court fixed the enrollment fee at ₹750 to prevent exploitation of prospective lawyers, especially from economically weaker backgrounds. However, some State Bar Councils continue to charge higher fees, violating the ruling. Arjita explains how a contempt petition was filed, prompting the Supreme Court to demand answers from the Bar Council of India. The video emphasizes the importance of following the Court's decisions and highlights the financial burden on first-generation lawyers.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The Supreme Court's judgment last year set a ₹750 cap on the enrolment fees charged by State Bar Councils.
  • 😀 Some State Bar Councils have not adhered to this decision, continuing to charge higher enrolment fees.
  • 😀 A contempt petition was filed in the Supreme Court for non-compliance with the ₹750 enrolment fee cap.
  • 😀 The Supreme Court has instructed the Chairman of the Bar Council of India to appear on August 8 to answer whether the decision has been followed.
  • 😀 Section 24 of the Advocates Act mandates that State Bar Councils cannot charge more than the prescribed enrolment fee.
  • 😀 The Supreme Court emphasized that charging higher enrolment fees violates the Right to Equality, especially for economically weaker students.
  • 😀 The Supreme Court's decision will apply prospectively, meaning only for future enrolments, not for those already enrolled.
  • 😀 The Supreme Court's ruling has raised concerns about financial barriers for first-generation lawyers and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • 😀 The issue of exorbitant enrolment fees has been an ongoing concern in the Supreme Court, with cases highlighting excessive charges by State Bar Councils.
  • 😀 The State Bar Councils are being urged to comply with the Supreme Court's ruling to avoid creating financial burdens for aspiring lawyers.

Q & A

  • What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the enrolment fees for the State Bar Councils?

    -The Supreme Court decided that State Bar Councils should not charge more than ₹750 as enrolment fees, as outlined in the Advocates Act.

  • Why did the Supreme Court intervene in the enrolment fee issue?

    -The Supreme Court intervened because State Bar Councils were charging excessive enrolment fees, violating the Advocates Act and the Right to Equality, which made it harder for economically weaker students to pursue a legal career.

  • What action did the Supreme Court take when State Bar Councils continued charging high enrolment fees?

    -The Supreme Court received a contempt petition regarding the non-compliance of State Bar Councils with its 2024 ruling and directed the Chairman of the Bar Council of India to appear in court on August 8 to answer whether the ruling had been followed.

  • What is the significance of the contempt petition filed in the Supreme Court?

    -A contempt petition was filed because some State Bar Councils continued to charge higher enrolment fees despite the Supreme Court's clear directive to limit the fee to ₹750, thus potentially disrespecting the Court’s authority.

  • What did the Supreme Court say about the enrolment fee in its judgment?

    -The Supreme Court ruled that the enrolment fee should not exceed ₹750, as per Section 24 of the Advocates Act, and that any extra charges beyond this amount are illegal and a violation of fundamental rights.

  • What is the main issue highlighted in the case regarding enrolment fees?

    -The issue is that some State Bar Councils have not adhered to the Supreme Court's 2024 decision and continue to charge higher enrolment fees, thereby creating financial barriers for aspiring lawyers, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

  • How does charging excessive enrolment fees violate fundamental rights?

    -Charging exorbitant enrolment fees violates the Right to Equality because it prevents economically weaker students from entering the legal profession simply due to their inability to afford the high fees.

  • What was the Supreme Court’s stance on the application of its decision regarding enrolment fees?

    -The Supreme Court made it clear that the ruling limiting enrolment fees to ₹750 would apply prospectively, meaning it would only affect future enrolment cases and not those who had already enrolled before the judgment.

  • What does the Supreme Court expect from the Bar Council of India’s Chairman?

    -The Supreme Court has directed the Chairman of the Bar Council of India to appear in court on August 8 and answer whether the State Bar Councils are complying with the Supreme Court’s 2024 order regarding enrolment fees.

  • How has the issue of high enrolment fees impacted aspiring lawyers?

    -Aspiring lawyers, especially from poor families, are unable to afford the high enrolment fees, preventing them from entering the legal profession and making it harder for first-generation lawyers to pursue their career.

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