The Supreme Court of India, on October 30, 2025, issued a final warning to State Bar Councils, stating that responsible authorities will be held “guilty of contempt” if they continue to charge enrollment fees in excess of the statutorily prescribed amount. A Division Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V. Viswanathan directed the Bar
SC Warns State Bar Councils of Contempt for Charging Excess Enrollment Fees; Directs BCI to Issue Written Circular
