"Padho bhai": Supreme Court refuses to reduce AIBE pass marks

The Supreme Court has declined to lower the cutoff marks for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), maintaining the current standards despite appeals for reduction due to COVID-19 disruptions. The decision reinforces the exam's integrity and the competency threshold expected from practicing advocates. The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining standards in legal education and professional competency, prioritizing legal ethics and client representation quality. This ruling impacts aspiring lawyers aiming to qualify for practice licenses across India.