“Thousands of Fraud Lawyers With Doubtful Degrees”: Supreme Court Urges CBI Action

The Supreme Court raised serious concerns over the growing number of lawyers allegedly practising with fake or doubtful law degrees.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that the issue required immediate attention and remarked that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should ideally investigate the matter.

During the hearing, the Court reportedly referred to “thousands of fraudulent people wearing black robes” and emphasised the seriousness of unauthorised legal practice.

The observations were made while the Bench was hearing a matter concerning questionable law degrees and legal qualifications.