Bombay High Court Upholds Bar Council of India's Authority to Inspect Law Colleges

The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of the Bar Council of India (BCI), affirming its authority to inspect law colleges under the Rules of Legal Education.

The Court held that these rules are neither arbitrary nor illegal and do not violate Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.

Earlier, on March 25, 2025, the Court reserved its verdict on a petition filed by Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University Law School, which challenged the BCI’s inspection notice, arguing that the council lacked such powers. 

The Court upheld the BCI’s role in ensuring quality legal education.