New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) The Delhi High Court suggested that the Bar Council of India and the State Bar Councils verify the authenticity of an applicant before enrolling a person.
The Court also suggested that the concerned council should call for a record of the applicant's attendance besides verifying the authenticity of the law degree certificate issued by the university.
"It is important for the State Bar Councils to deal with applications made for enrolment of a person as an advocate with care and attention," said Justice S Muralidhar in a judgement while dismissing the plea of a man, who was convicted by a court in Punjab and Haryana, challenging the Bar Council of India's order rejecting his application for enrolment.
"Each State Bar Council should preferably maintain a website with details of all pending applications for enrolment...
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