BCI draft Bill seeks higher enrolment fee, law admission changes and professional development programmes

NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has proposed increasing the statutory enrolment fee for aspiring advocates from Rs 750 to Rs 22,500 under the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which has been released for public consultation. The proposal also outlines a series of reforms covering legal education, advocate training, institutional oversight and professional development.

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