Bar Council Advocate Enrollment Fees not to exceed Rs. 750 for General and Rs.125 for SC/ST Categories: Supreme

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India must not charge more than Rs 750 as enrollment fees for general category advocates and Rs 125 for SC/ST advocates. This decision was made in response to a challenge against the Bar Council’s previously higher fee structure. The judgment emphasizes affordability and accessibility for aspiring lawyers from different socio-economic backgrounds. It mandates the Bar Council to adhere to these fee limits to ensure equitable opportunities within the legal profession.