BCI Has No Business Interfering With Legal Education' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against HC Allowing 2 Convicts To Attend Law School Virtually

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the virtual attendance of two convicts in a law school, ruling that the Bar Council of India (BCI) has no authority to interfere in legal education. The court upheld the convicts' right to pursue education as part of their rehabilitation. This decision highlights the judiciary's stance on education as a means of reform, balancing punitive measures with rehabilitation opportunities.