Fake Lawyers' Issue : Supreme Court Says Verification Of Advocates Must Be Expedited, Seeks BCI Report In 8 Weeks

The Supreme Court ordered that verification of advocates must be expedited, directing the Bar Council of India (BCI) to submit a report within eight weeks. This decision comes in response to concerns over the proliferation of fake lawyers practicing law in India, potentially misleading clients and undermining the legal profession. The Court emphasized the need for stringent verification processes to protect the integrity of the legal system. The BCI was asked to work on faster implementation of the verification process to prevent further instances of fake practitioners in the legal field.