BALDEV RAJ SHARMA vs BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana's refusal to enroll Baldev Raj Sharma as an advocate was justified under Section 24(1)(c) of the Advocates Act, 1961. The Court held that the petitioner did not meet the eligibility criteria as he obtained his LL.B. (Academic) degree as a private candidate, which contravened the rules set by the Bar Council of India. Consequently, the petition was dismissed, affirming the Bar Council's decision.