The Supreme Court today sought response from apex bar body, Bar Council of India on a plea challenging holding of All India Bar Examination (AIBE) for granting advocacy licences. A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice U U Lalit said the matter needs elaborate examination by a three-judge bench and indicated that it may appoint an amicus curiae to assist it in reforming the system. The bench also said that it would examine as to whether conducting the AIBE falls under the statutory sanction of the Advocates Act or not. <br/><br/>The court was hearing a plea seeking quashing of Bar Councils notification on AIBE on the ground that it takes away the statutory right, given to an eligible person to practice law. The top court noted that the lawyer profession has become overcrowded and added that there has to be a system in place to ensure that only capable professionals enter the profession. The apex court yesterday had observed that the right to practice law is a fundamental right for LL.B degree holder and introduction of the examination by Bar Council of India for granting advocacy license negates the very right.

The Supreme Court today sought response from apex bar body, Bar Council of India on a plea challenging holding of All India Bar Examination (AIBE) for granting advocacy licences. A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice U U Lalit said the matter needs elaborate examination by a three-judge bench and indicated that it may appoint an amicus curiae to assist it in reforming the system. The bench also said that it would examine as to whether conducting the AIBE falls under the statutory sanction of the Advocates Act or not. <br/><br/>The court was hearing a plea seeking quashing of Bar Councils notification on AIBE on the ground that it takes away the statutory right, given to an eligible person to practice law. The top court noted that the lawyer profession has become overcrowded and added that there has to be a system in place to ensure that only capable professionals enter the profession. The apex court yesterday had observed that the right to practice law is a fundamental right for LL.B degree holder and introduction of the examination by Bar Council of India for granting advocacy license negates the very right.