Bombay High Court Reserves Verdict on Law College's Challenge to BCI’s Inspection Powers

The Bombay High Court reserved its judgment on a petition by the Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University Law School challenging the Bar Council of India's (BCI) inspection notice.

The college argued that under the Advocates Act, 1961, only the university and UGC had the authority to conduct inspections, not BCI.

However, BCI defended its powers, citing Sections 7(h), 7(i), and 49(d) of the Act, which allow it to regulate legal education. Court-appointed expert Dr. Milind Sathe also supported BCI’s authority under the Legal Education Rules, 2008.

After hearing both sides, the court has reserved its decision.