AJAY SHANKAR SRIVASTAVA vs BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition challenging an office order from the Bar Council of India that halted the verification of advocates' degrees and enrollments. The court examined the implications of the 2015 Verification Rules and the need for a transparent process in the co-opting of members to State Bar Councils. Ultimately, the court emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the legal profession and directed the Bar Council to ensure the verification process is reinstated and conducted properly.