Legal Updates 7 November 2026
BCI Lifts Age Bar for LLB Admissions
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has eliminated the upper age limit for entry into three‑year and five‑year LLB programmes after the Supreme Court dismissed a pending challenge. Advocate Radhika Gautam announced the ruling, opening legal study to older candidates.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has removed the age ceiling for LLB admissions.
- Applies to both three‑year and five‑year law degree programs.
- Decision followed the Supreme Court’s rejection of a pending challenge.
- Advocate Radhika Gautam conveyed the ruling, allowing older aspirants to enroll.
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