The Bar Council of India has recently issued a notification regarding the swift implementation of a Criminal Background Check System, along with mandatory declarations regarding simultaneous degree pursuits, employment status, and attendance compliance across all Centres of Legal Education (CLEs).
The newly implemented measures require law students to undergo criminal background checks and provide complete disclosures about their academic and employment status. This initiative aims to uphold high moral and ethical standards for those entering the legal profession.
CLEs must perform a comprehensive criminal background check on each student before issuing final marksheets and degrees. Any involvement in criminal cases must be reported to the Bar Council of India, and institutions are required to wait for the BCI's decision before proceeding with the issuance of final marksheets or degrees, as outlined in the notification.
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