The Bar Council of India

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THE BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA

LEGAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
A meeting of the Legal Education Committee of the Bar Council of India was held on Friday,
30th April 2010, at 11.00 A.M. at the premises of the Bar Council of India.
The following members were present:-
1. Hon’ble Mr. Justice, A.P. Misra,

Former Judge, Supreme Court of India,
Chairman, Legal Education Committee
2. Shri S. Gopakumaran Nair,

Member
3. Dr. Gopal Narain Mishra,

Member
4. Shri H. J. Patel,
Member
5. Shri Apurba Kumar Sharma,

Member
6. Prof. N. L. Mitra, Co-opt Member,

Former Director, NLSIU, Bangalore
7. Shri Gopal Subramanium,

Solicitor General of India,
Chairman, Bar Council of India,
Special Invitee
8. Shri R. Dhanapal Raj, Vice-Chairman,

Chairman, Bar Council of India,
Special Invitee
9. Shri Milan Kumar Dey, Sr. Advocate, Chairman, EC,

Bar Council of India,
Special Invitee
10. Shri Daulat Ram Sharma, Member,

Special Invitee
11. Shri Brij Mohan Vinayak, Vice-Chairman, EC,

Special Invitee
12. Shri R. B. Raghuvanshi, Member,

Special Invitee
13. Shri S. N. P. Sinha, Sr. Advocate, Member,

Special Invitee
14. Shri M. Rajender Reddy, Member,

Special Invitee
15. Shri Zafar Ahmed Khan, Member,

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Special Invitee
16. Shri C. M. Jagdeesh, Member,

Special Invitee
17. Shri Vijay Bhatt, Member,

Special Invitee
18. Shri Biri Singh Sinsinwar, Member,

Special Invitee
19. Shri Rajinder Singh Rana, Member,

Special Invitee
20. Prof. V. B. Coutinho, Director, Legal Studies
Hon’ble Mr. Justice, A.P. Misra, Chairman, Legal Education Committee presided over the
meeting.
Before commencement of the meeting the Legal Education Committee passed the following
resolution:-
RESOLUTION /2010
“Members of the Legal Education Committee express their deep sense of sorrow at the sad
demise of Shri Narottam Prasad Parija, father of Hon’ble Member Shri Ashok Parija, Sr.
Advocate. The members convey their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and pray to the
almighty to grant solace to the departed soul and strength to the members of the family to
withstand the irreparable loss.”
The members stood in silence for two minutes in memory of the departed soul.
A copy of the resolution shall be sent to Shri Ashok Parija, Hon’ble Member, Bar Council of
India.
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ITEM NO. 1(C)/2010(LE)
Confirmation of the minutes of the meeting of the Legal Education Committee held on
10th April 2010.
Minutes of the meeting of the Legal Education Committee held on 10th April 2010 is approved
and confirmed subject to the following modifications:-
Sl No. 8. under Item No. 3 B / 2010 : Regarding - Classic College of Law, Baddaun Road,
Bareailly, UP “instead of existing strength of students in three year course it should be three
sections of 60 students and instead of one section of 60 students in five year law course it should
be two sections of 60 students.“
After modification the decision is to be read as follows:-
“Classic College of Law, Bareilly, UP college be granted extension of approval of affiliation for
imparting three year law course with intake of 3 sections of 60 students in each section for a
period of three years i.e. from the academic session 2009-2010 to 2011-2012. Committee is
further of the view that temporary approval of affiliation to the aforesaid college may also be
granted for imparting 5 year BA LLB integrated course for a period of two years i.e. for the
academic year 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 with intake of two sections of 60 students in each
section subject to the conditions that:-
1.The college shall purchase books worth Rs. 1 lakh annually for the library.
2.The college shall not admit students for five year BA LLB integrated course until requisite
affiliation by the University is granted.
3.The college shall appoint one more non law subject teacher on legal studies as per rule. “
Compliance with the above conditions shall be submitted to the Bar Council of India through an
affidavit within a period of three months.
Sl No.3 under Item No. 3 B / 2010: Regarding - Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Law
and Legal Studies, Teerthanker Mahaveer University Moradabad, UP.
Instead of two sections of 60 students in each section in each course, intake should be modified
as -
1. BBA LLB (H) 5 year integrated course – 2 sections of 60 students in each section
2. B. Com LLB (H) 5 year integrated course – 2 sections of 60 students in each
3. B. A. LLB (H) 5 year integrated - one section of 60 students.
After modification the proceeding be read as follows:-
“Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Teerthanker Mahaveer College
of Law and Legal Studies, (Teerthanker Mahaveer University) Moradabad, UP submitted by the
inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration Committee is of the view that
Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad be recognized as per section 7 (1) (i) of the
Advocates Act, 1961 for conferring degree in law and temporary approval of affiliation to its
Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Law and Legal Studies may also be granted for imparting five
year integrated BBA LLB (H) course with intake of two sections of 60 students in each
section , 5 year integrated B. Com LLB (H) course with intake of two sections of 60
students in each section and 5 year Integrated B. A. LLB (H) with intake of one section of
60 students with for a period of two years i.e. for the academic session 2010-2011 and 2011-
2012 subject to the following conditions:-
1.Teacher – student ratio shall be as per Schedule III Rule 11, Clause 17 Part IV of the new
rules of the Bar Council of India.
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2.The University authorities shall pay UGC pay scale to the members of the faculty through
account payee cheque. “
The University authorities shall also file an affidavit regarding fulfillment of these conditions to
the Secretary of Bar Council of India, New Delhi within a period of three months.
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Item No. 11/2010 (LE)

Regarding Bar Examination for entry into the Legal Profession.
After deleting the words “However…………….to academic year 2010-2011” and below
proceeding maybe substituted.
“ In view of the directions given by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, it was decided that the
Bar Examination must be conducted in the year 2010 itself in respect of those who have passed
the LLB course either in three year or five year law course during the academic year 2009-2010
and onwards. Applications may be received for the same upto 31st July 2010.
The resolution / decision shall be circulated to all the Universities/ Law Colleges imparting legal
education in India.
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ITEM NO. 2(B)/2010(LE)
To consider the action taken report on the matters decided by the Legal Education
Committee meeting held on 10th April 2010.
Legal Education Committee considered the action taken report on the matters decided by the
Legal Education Committee meeting held on 10th April 2010 and noted the same.
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ITEM NO. 3(C) 2010(LE)
To consider the reports of inspection of the following law colleges submitted by the various
inspection teams of the Bar Council of India:
1. Arunodaya Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore.
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Arunodaya Institute of Legal
Studies, Bangalore submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration Committee is of the view that the aforesaid college be granted extension of
approval of affiliation for imparting LLB three year course with existing strength of students for
the academic years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 subject to the following conditions:-
1. The management / college shall pay UGC pay scale to the faculty members
through account payee cheques.
2. The college shall purchase law books of worth Rs. 50,000/- for every academic
year.
3. The teacher – student ratio should be as per schedule III, Rule 11 clause 17 Part
IV of the new rules of the Bar Council of India.
Compliance of the above conditions be submitted to the Bar Council of India by way of an
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However, institute shall also file detail of each faculty members teaching non law subjects along
with their qualification intimating whether they are holders of Master Degree in the subject they
are teaching.
Further Committee is of the view that college must be upgraded according to Legal Education
Rules – 2008 and memorandum to be issued by the Bar Council of India. College authorities are
further directed not to admit the students from the academic year 2011-12, if college authorities
are not in a position to comply with the condition.
Further, Committee makes it clear that as per the new rules of the Bar Council of India relating
to Legal Education, maximum intake in one section should be 60 students from the academic
year 2010-2011 and therefore college authorities are directed to admit only 60 students in one
section from the coming session i.e. 2010-2011. In case number of students exceed the limit now
prescribed as per existing strength of number of sections such additional students already
admitted may be permitted to continue in the additional section keeping in view the staff and
infrastructure available to the college concerned.
2. Bihar Institute of Law, Patna
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Bihar Institute of Law, Patna
submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration, Committee
observed that the salary which is being paid to the teachers of this college is too low. A show
cause notice be issued to the University as well as to the Principal of the college asking them to
explain within 30 days from the date of receipt of the communication as to why approval of
affiliation of the aforesaid college should be extended in view of the fact that salary paid to the
teachers is too low. The report only mentions the teaching faculty but does not mention who are
law teaching faculty and non-law subject teaching faculty. This leads to sub-standard teaching
due to which production of law graduates are also sub-standard. Further, it is directed that
University should not allow the aforesaid college to admit any student from the academic year
2010-2011.
Further Committee observed that State Govt. should provide sufficient funds to run the law
colleges and law colleges must follow the norms of the Bar Council of India otherwise they will
face closure.
Further Committee is of the view that the college must be upgraded according to Legal
Education Rules – 2008 and memorandum to be issued by the Bar Council of India. College
authorities are further directed not to admit the students from the academic year 2011-12, if
college authorities are not in a position to comply with the condition.
3. Chanakya National Law University, Patna
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Chanakya National Law
University, Patna submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration Committee found that Chanakya National Law University, Patna is not having
minimum standards required under the rules. It is made clear that shortcomings pointed out by
the inspection team has to be rectified within two months. By and before that date, inspection
team will again examine whether the shortcomings have been removed or not. In case
shortcomings are not removed, University authorities are directed that they should not admit any
student during the session 2010-2011. The university must file the compliance report within two
months from the date of receipt of the communication. If University fails to do so serious steps is
likely to be taken which they have to bear.
Further Committee is of the view that University must be upgraded according to Legal Education
further directed not to admit the students if college authorities are not in a position to comply
with the condition from the academic year 2010-11.
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4. R. P. S. Law College, Patna
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of R. P. S. Law College, Patna
submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration Committee is
of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to the above mentioned college may be
granted for imparting three year law course with intake of five sections of 60 (Sixty) students in
each section for the academic session 2010-11 subject to the following conditions :-
1.The institution should immediately start legal aid curriculum.
2.Moot-court competition should be regularly organized by holding Inter College competition.
3.The students be directed to attend and watch court rooms proceeding with any senior lawyer
or any lawyer having practice of more than ten years and they should submit their report to
the institution.
4.Must purchase books & journals in terms of Rule 5(c) in Schedule 1 to Rules in Section
A&B every year.
It is made clear that the above extension of approval of affiliation is subject to review. After six
months there will be inspection of the college to see whether they have upgraded the standards of
faculty and also salary of teaching staff both for law subjects and non-law subjects.
5. Asian College of Law, Saharanpur, UP
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Asian College of Law,
Saharanpur, UP submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration, Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to the above
mentioned college may be granted for imparting three year law course with intake of four
sections of 60 students in each section (240 students) for the academic session 2010-2011 subject
to the following conditions:-
1.The college shall purchase books for the library amounting to Rs. 50,000/- in every academic
year as per the Bar Council of India Rules.
2.The teacher – student ratio should be as per schedule III, Rule 11 clause 17 Part IV of the
new rules of the Bar Council of India.
3.The college shall also file an affidavit for fulfillment of the conditions and also verify list of
faculty members prior to coming session.
4.The authorized principal must be appointed by the college.
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6. Deen Dayal College of Law, Muzaffarnagar, UP
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Deen Dayal College of Law,
Muzaffarnagar, UP submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to the above
mentioned college may be granted for imparting three year law course with intake of three
sections of 60 students each for (180 students) for a period of one year i.e. for the academic year
2010-2011 subject to the following conditions:-
1.The college shall purchase books for the library amounting to Rs. 50,000/- in every academic
3.The secretary/ manager of said law college shall furnish an affidavit to the Secretary of Bar
Council of India regarding appointment of lecturers and fulfillment of the conditions.
7. Dwarkadas Memorial Sai Law College, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Dwarkadas Memorial Sai Law
College, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of
India. After consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to
the above mentioned college may be granted for imparting 3 year law course with existing
strength of students for a period of one year i.e. from the academic session 2010-2011 subject to
the following conditions:-
1.They should furnish copies of affiliation of the University from the academic session 2010-
2011 immediately.
2.The college should purchase books worth Rs.50,000/- annually as per the norms of the Bar
Council of India.”
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8. Khandelwal Law College, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Khandelwal Law College,
Bharatpur, Rajasthan submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
mentioned college may be granted for imparting three year LLB course for the academic year
2008-2009 to 2010-2011 with intake of one section of 60 students on the following conditions:
1.College authorities should appoint permanent Principal immediately;
2.The college should continue to purchase library books for Rs. 50,000/- annually.
3.The institution should get extension of affiliation of Rajasthan University for the year 2010
onwards, in which inspection is pending.
9. SOA National Institute of Law, Siksha “O” Anusandhan (SOA) University,

Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Consideration of report of inspection of SOA National Institute of Law, Siksha “O” Anusandhan
(SOA) University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa is deferred since it is subjudice in Supreme Court and
may be placed after order is passed.
10. Sarsuna Law College, Sarsuna, West Bengal
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Sarsuna Law College, Sarsuna,
West Bengal submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration
Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to the above mentioned college
may be granted for a period of one year i.e. from the academic years 2010-2011 with existing
strength of students for imparting both three year as well as five year law course subject to
fulfillment of conditions that :-
1. The institution shall purchase books worth Rs. 50,000/- every year and library be updated
regularly.
2. Teacher – student ratio should be as per Schedule III Rule 11, Clause 17 Part IV of the new
rules of the Bar Council of India be maintained.
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11. Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Madhusudan Law College,
Cuttack submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration
may be granted for imparting 5 year B.A.LLB (H) course from the academic year 2009-2010 to
2010 – 2011 with intake of one section of 60 students subject to the following conditions:-
1.That the college has to either implement the UGC or the State Govt. pay scales to the regular
members of the faculty.
2.That the college should appoint at least one regular teacher in each one of the non law
subjects.
12. Al-Ameen College of Law, Bangalore
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Al-Ameen College of Law,
Bangalore submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration
may be granted for imparting 3 year law as well as 5 year law course for a period of one year ie.
for the academic session 2010-2011 with intake of one section of 60 students in each law course
subject to the conditions:-
1. The college shall purchase law books worth Rs. 1,00,000/- every year.
2. The college shall pay salary to the staff as per norms of UGC through account payee
cheques.
13. Teachers Law College, Bangalore
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Teachers Law College,
Bangalore affiliated to Karnataka Law University, Hubli submitted by the inspection team of the
Bar Council of India. After consideration Committee is of the view that college must remove all
the deficiencies mentioned below and report of compliance should be submitted to the Bar
Council of India. Upon receipt of the compliance, fresh inspection be carried out by the
inspection team before commencement of the session. After receipt of the verification report,
matter may again be placed before the Legal Education Committee for its consideration. It is
made clear that for verification / fresh inspection no fee is to be charged from the college.
1.The college shall appoint one full time faculty and qualified librarian.
2.The college shall purchase law books of worth Rs. 50,000/- and will continue to purchase the
law books of Rs. 50,000/- annually.
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3.The college shall obtain affiliation from Karnataka Law University and inform the Bar
Council of India.
4.College management shall pay salary to the staff as per norms of UGC through cheques.
The college shall submit compliance report of the conditions 1 to 3 by way of an affidavit within
two months.
14. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya College of Law, Bangalore
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya
College of Law, Bangalore submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration, Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to the above
mentioned college may be granted for imparting three year law course with an intake of 3
sections of 60 students in each section and also for imparting five year law course with intake of
one section of 60 students for a period of one year i.e. for the academic session 2010-2011.
The excess admitted, due to the error made by the Karnataka State Law University, are approved
and ratified as one time measure. This pertains to admission of 40 students in excess in the 5 year
course for the year 2009-2010.
The above recommendations are subject to following conditions:-
1.The college shall continue to purchase law books of worth Rs. 1,00,000/- annually.
2.The college shall pay salary to the staff as per norms of UGC through cheques.
3.The college shall regularly time to time maintain the infrastructures as required.
15. Anantha College of Law, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Anantha College of Law,
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
mentioned college may be granted for a period of one year i.e. for the academic year 2010-2011
with intake of two sections of 60 students in each section for imparting three year law course and
also for imparting five year law course with intake of one section of 60 students though
Inspection team has recommended three sections of 60 students in three year law course subject
to the following conditions:-
1.The college must obtain affiliation order from S. V. University before the commencement of
every academic year.
2.The management should pay salary of the regular faculty through a/c payee cheques.
3.The management should purchase one lakh rupees worth books next year and report to the
same to the Bar Council of India.
4.The management should construct the college building in 2 acres of land within three years.
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16. M. Krishna Law College, Hassan, Karnataka
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of M. Krishna Law College,
Hassan, Karnataka submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
mentioned college may be granted for imparting 5 year law course with an intake of 60 student
in a section for the academic session 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 with the following conditions:-
1.College authorities are directed to spend a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- per year for the development
of library.
2.The college has to impart legal education as per the Bar Council of India rules and norms of
2008.
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17. Ram Kumari Ayodhya Law College, Begusarai, Bihar
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Ram Kumari Ayodhya Law
College, Begusarai, Bihar submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration Committee is of the view that a show cause notice be issued to the Registrar of the
University as well as to the Principal of the college asking them to explain within 30 days from
the date of receipt of the communication as to why extension of approval of affiliation of the
aforesaid college should be granted in view of the fact college management has not appointed
teaching faculty according to norms laid down by the Bar Council of India. Further, it is directed
that University should not allow the aforesaid college to admit any student from the academic
year 2010-2011.
18. Nawada Vidhi Mahavidalaya, Nawadha, Bihar
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Nawada Vidhi Mahavidalaya,
Nawada, Bihar submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. Committee
observed that the aforesaid college is already having approval of affiliation of the Bar Council of
India for the academic year 2010-2011. For further extension of approval of affiliation, college
authorities are directed to upgrade the college according to the norms as well as memorandum to
be issued by the Bar Council of India.
19. Vivekanand Education Soceity’s College of Law, Chembur, Mumbai
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Vivekanand Education

Society’s College of Law, Chembur, Mumbai submitted by the inspection team of the Bar
Council of India. After consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of
affiliation be granted for a period of one year i.e. for the academic year 2010-2011 for imparting
three year law course with intake of two sections of 60 students and also for imparting five year
law course with intake of one section of 60 students subject to fulfillment of following
conditions:-
a.To spend Rs.1,00,000/- for the library only for purchase of books, law journals, Indian Bar
Review, etc.
b. Teacher – student ratio should be as per Schedule III Rule 11, Clause 17 Part IV of the new
c. To pay salary to the teaching faculty members as per Clause 22 in Schedule III, Rule 11 in
Part IV of the new rules of the BCI.
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20. KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of KIIT School of Law,
Bhubaneshwar, Orissa submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to KIIT Law
School KIIT University be granted for a period of one year i.e. for the academic session 2010-
2011 for imparting three courses i.e. B.A.LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., and B.Sc. LL.B., with an intake
of two sections not exceeding 60 students in each section in each course subject to an overall
limit of 300 students and the conditions mentioned herein below:-
1.That the Law School should give emphasis to students’ participation in contributing and
editing the law journal under the guidance of the Faculty, for the purpose of the campus
journal is to nurture the in house talents’ standard, preferably a monthly or bi-monthly.
2.The Law School should set up a Moot Court Society and conduct regular moot courts, mock
trials, client interviewing and drafting competitions and leadership, interactive and
motivational programmes as guided by a team consisting of practising advocates also under
the auspices of the Moot Society.
3.The Law School should prepare and maintain a panel of senior advocates as visiting faculty
to guide and supervise the clinical legal education and to aid and assist the regular activities
of the Moot Society.
4.The Law School should set up a ‘legal aid clinic’ with the active help and guidance of retired
judges of Orissa, eminent practising advocates, social activists and media persons and regular
legal aid camps should be conducted and arbitrations, conciliations and mediations should be
undertaken wherever possible under the direct supervision and active involvement of the
aforesaid seniors, who may only be happy to associate with such creative projects to
discharge their social obligations towards the end of their active career.
5.The Law School may be directed to send the list of all text books in their library supported by
their bills and vouchers to the Bar Council of India.
6.The Law School should be directed to send the list of books and journals that would be
purchased during the year 2010-2011 as per the budget allocation to the Bar Council of India
at the end of the financial year.
21. Biswanath Singh Institute of Legal Studies, Laldarwaza, Munger, Bihar
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Biswanath Singh Institute of
Legal Studies, Laldarwaza, Munger, Bihar submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council
of India. After consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to
the aforesaid institute be granted for imparting three year law course with intake of five
Sections of 60 students in each section (total 300 students) and also for imparting five year
course with intake of three sections 60 students for a period of one year i.e. for the academic
years 2010-11 subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:-
1. The Institution must purchase books and journals worth rupees one lakh annually.
2. Teacher – student ratio should be as per Schedule III Rule 11, Clause 17 Part IV of the
3. To pay salary to the teaching faculty members as per Clause 22 in Schedule III, Rule 11 in
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22. R. N. Pandey Memorial Law College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of R. N. Pandey Memorial Law
College, Muzaffarpur Bihar submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to this college be
granted for the academic sessions 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 for imparting three year law course
with intake of two sections of 60 students each subject to the following conditions:-
1.The college should get affiliation from the University immediately and forward the same to
the Bar Council of India.
2.The college should not admit students from the academic session 2011-2012 unless they get
the affiliation and if they do not get the affiliation as mentioned in condition 1 supra, the
approval of affiliation to this college will be withdrawn.
3.The college should purchase books and journals as submitted by them and send the list of
books to the Bar Council of India.
Compliance of above conditions be reported to the Bar Council of India within a period of six
months from the date of receipt of the order of extension.
23. Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat, Haryana
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat,
Haryana submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration
Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to the aforesaid law college
may be granted for the academic year 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 for imparting LL.B. three year
as well as five year law course with intake of three sections of 60 students in each section in both
the courses as per new rules of the Bar Council of India subject to fulfillment of below
mentioned conditions:-
a. That the institution must purchase more text books worth Rs. 1,00,000/- as per rules of the
Bar Council of India annually.
b. Payment of salary to the faculty and administrative staff should be made as per Rule 22 in
Schedule III Part IV Rules of the Bar Council of India.
c. The teacher-student ratio should be as per Schedule III Rule 17 of the new Rules of the Bar
Council of India in Part IV.
Compliance of above conditions be reported to the Bar Council of India within a period of six
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24. Jharkhand Vidhi Mahavidalaya, Koderma, Jharkhand.
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Jharkhand Vidhi Mahavidalaya,
Koderma, Jharkhand submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to the aforesaid
law college may be granted for imparting five year law course. Previously this college was
granted approval of affiliation with intake of two sections of 80 students in each section. i.e. in
total 160 students in three year law course and one section of 80 students in five year law course.
As new Rules on Legal Education have came into existence and looking to the need and scope, it
is recommended that one more section of 60 students may also be granted to this college in both
the courses. Accordingly, aforesaid college be granted extension of approval of affiliation for
imparting three year law course with intake of three sections of 60 students in each section i.e.
180 students in total and for imparting five year law course with intake of two sections of 60
students i.e. 120 students for the academic sessions 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 subject to the
following conditions:
1.The college shall purchase books for the library amounting to Rs. 1,00,000/- in every
academic year as per the Bar Council of India rules.
2.Teacher – student ratio should be as per Schedule III Rule 11, Clause 17 Part IV of the new
3.The management/college shall pay U.G.C. pay scale to the faculty members through account
payee cheques.
Compliance of above conditions be reported to the Bar Council of India within a period of three
25. ITM University and ITM Law School, Gurgaon, Haryana
Consideration of report of inspection of ITM University and ITM Law School, Gurgaon,
Haryana is deferred.
26. Anugrah Memorial Law College, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Anugrah Memorial Law College,
Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Bihar submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration Committee is of the view that show cause notice be issued to the Registrar of the
University as well as to the Principal of the college asking them to explain within 30 days from
the date of receipt of the communication as to why extension of approval of affiliation of the
aforesaid college should be granted in view of the fact college management has not appointed
teaching faculty according to norms laid down by the Bar Council of India and further they are
not being paid UGC/ State pay scales. Further, it is directed that University should not allow the
aforesaid college to admit any student from the academic year 2010-2011.
27. Jananayak Karpuri Thakur Vidhi Mahavidalaya, Buxar
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Jananayak Karpuri Thakur Vidhi
Mahavidalaya, Buxar submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
law college may be granted for imparting 3 year law course with existing strength for a period of
one years i.e. for the academic session 2010-2011 subject to the following conditions:-
1. That the college should purchase books worth Rs. 50,000/- every year for the library.
2. The college should furnish copies of FDR and

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3. The college should intimate as soon as they get the permanent affiliation for which they
have applied for as stated by the college authorities.
4. The college should pay the salary to the faculty and staff as per the UGC scale/ state Govt.
Scale.
28. University Law College, Vinobha Bhave University, Jharkhand
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of University Law College,
Vinobha Bhave University, Jharkhand submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of
India. After consideration Committee is of the view that temporary approval of affiliation to the
aforesaid law college may be granted for imparting three year as well as five year law course
with intake of two sections of 60 students in each section for the academic session 2010-2011
subject to the following conditions:
1.The upper floor of the building must be completed within one year and Registrar/ Principal
should file undertaking by way of affidavit to that effect.
2.The Principal / teachers and librarian who having been appointed on contractual basis should
be appointed on permanent basis or at least for a period of five years to facilitate the smooth
running of the course of the institution. The Registrar should intimate compliance to the Bar
Council of India before the session begins.
3.The college shall purchase books for the library amounting to Rs. 2,00,000/- in every
academic year as per the Bar Council of India rules. The college University College of Law
must purchase law journals and text books on different subjects.
5.The management/college shall pay U.G.C. pay scale to the faculty members through account
payee cheques.
months from the date of receipt of the order of approval.
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29. Pt. R. K. Shukla College of Law, Kanpur Nagar, UP
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Pt. R. K. Shukla College of Law,
Kanpur Nagar, UP submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
consideration Committee is of the view that temporary approval of affiliation to the aforesaid law
college may be granted for imparting three year law course with intake of three sections of 60
students in each section for the academic year 2010-2011 only subject to the following
conditions:-
1. The college shall purchase books for the library amounting to Rs.50,000/- in every academic
2. The Management/ College shall pay UGC pay scale to the Faculty Members through
account payee cheque.
3. Teacher - student ratio should be as per Schedule III Rule 11, Clause 17 Part IV of the new
4. The Manager/ Secretary shall file an affidavit before the Bar Council of India to the effect
that the construction of three lecturers room shall be completed prior to taking admission and
also regarding fulfillment of the conditions.
30. S. K. J. Law College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of S. K. J. Law College,

Muzaffarpur, Bihar submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After
law college may be granted for imparting both the streams i.e. 3 year LLB and integrated five
year course with an intake of 60 students in each section of five sections in each stream from the
academic session 2008-2009 to 2010-11 with the following conditions:-
1. Salary of the Principal & teaching and non teaching staff must be in accordance with the
UGC norms/ State Govt.
2. The rate of payment of guest/ part time lecturers on lecture basis should be increased to Rs.
150/- per lecture.
3. After the disposal of case against Principal, the result be communicated since the matter is
sub judice.
4. Must submit affidavit after compliance of the above conditions.
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31. S. S. S. Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Women’s Law College, CIDCO, Aurangabad
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of S. S. S. Mata Ramabai

Ambedkar Women’s Law College, CIDCO, Aurangabad submitted by the inspection team of the
Bar Council of India. After consideration Committee is of the view that consideration of report
of inspection of the above mentioned college be deferred. In the meantime college authorities are
directed to upgrade the college according to memorandum to be issued by the Bar Council of
India. After receipt of compliance the matter be placed before the Legal Education Committee
along with report of inspection.
32. S. S. S. Devjibhai Hariya Law College, Kalyan, Distt- Thane, Maharashtra
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of S. S. S. Devjibhai

Hariya Law college, Kalyan, Distt- Thane, Maharashtra submitted by the inspection team of the
India. After receipt of compliance, matter be placed before the Legal Education Committee along
with report of inspection.
33.Namdevraoji Parjane Patil Law college, Kopargaon, Distt- Ahmednagar,

Maharashtra.
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Namdevraoji Parjane Patil Law
college, Kopargaon, Distt- Ahmednagar, Maharashtra submitted by the inspection team of the
India. After receipt of compliance the matter be placed before the Legal Education Committee
along with report of inspection.
34. Agra College, Agra , UP
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Agra College, Agra, UP
submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration Committee
wants to know whether Agra College, Agra has admitted students in B. A. LLB five year course
? If so when. If any admission have been granted under what authority they have been
undertaken. Prima facie it appears that the college has admitted students for the five year B. A.
LLB course in the year 2009-2010. Let a show cause notice be issued to the Registrar of the
University as well as Principal of Agra College as to why college should not be closed down
for three year law course also.
OFFICE NOTE: Approval of affiliation in respect of three year law course has already been
withdrawn by the BCI and they are running the course as per the High Court order.
35. Jyotirmoy School of Law, Kalikapur Sonarpur, Distt. WB
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Jyotirmoy School of Law,
Kalikapur Sonarpur, Distt. WB submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India.
After consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to the
aforesaid law college may be granted for imparting 5 year B. A. LLB course with an intake of
60 students in one section for the academic session 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 with
the following conditions:-
1. The management shall appoint regular Principal after expiry of the present Director cum
Principal’s term and report the matter to the Bar Council of India.
2. The management shall invest a sum of Rs. 1,50,000/- immediately for the purpose of
standard reference Text Books, student editions, etc., within a period 6 months from the date
of approval of affiliation and after that they shall invest a sum of Rs. 75,000/- for the
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development of the library every year.
3. The management shall pay salary as per the rules and norms of the Bar Council of India.
The management shall maintain ratio of teaching faculty as per the schedule of Bar Council
of India Rules 2008.
36. J. B. Law College, Guwahati

Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of J. B. Law College, Guwahati
submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration Committee is
of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to the aforesaid law college may be granted
for imparting three year law course with intake of 5 sections of 60 students in each section and
for imparting 5 year B.A. LL.B. with intake of 2 sections of 60 students in each section from
2009-2010 and 2010-2011 with the following conditions: -
1. The college should not admit more students then 5 Sections of 60 students in each section
from the academic session 2010-2011.
2. College should purchase books worth Rs.1,00,000/- every year.
37. Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Institute of Law, Nirma
University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India.
After consideration Committee is of the view that temporary approval of affiliation to the
aforesaid college may be granted for imparting B. Com LLB (H) Five year Law course with
intake of two sections of 60 students in each for the academic year 2010-2011.
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38. Mahatma Gandhi Law College, Hyderbad, Andhra Pradesh
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Mahatma Gandhi Law
College, Hyderbad, Andhra Pradesh submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of
India. After consideration Committee is of the view that temporary approval of affiliation to the
aforesaid college may also be granted for imparting BBA LLB course with intake of two sections
of 60 students in each section for the academic year 2010-2011 subject to fulfillment of the
following conditions:-
1.That the institution shall purchase the books worth Rs. One lakh every year and library be
updated regularly.
2.The institution shall make payments to the faculty members according to UGC norms/ state
rule.
4.College should submit the affidavit to the Bar Council of India in compliance to the above
conditions.
39. Utrakhand Technical University, Uttrakhand
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Utrakhand Technical University,
Uttrakhand submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council of India. After consideration
Committee is of the view that recognition for conferring degree in law cannot be granted in view
of the infirmities mentioned in the report of inspection.
40. ICFAI Law School, ICFAI Universtiy, Deharadun, Uttrakhand.

Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of ICFAI Law School,
ICFAI Universtiy, Deharadun, Uttrakhand submitted by the inspection team of the Bar Council
of India. After consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of affiliation to
the aforesaid law school may be granted for imparting three year as well as five year law course
with intake of two sections of 60 students in each section in each course for a period of one year
i.e. for the academic year 2010-2011 on the following conditions:-
1. Library should be updated with more number of periodicals, law journals and textbooks
have to be purchased. The University has to purchase books worth Rs. 5 lakh, immediately.
2. The institution should establish and run a legal aid clinic under the supervision of Senior
Faculty Members, who may administer the clinic run by the final year students of the
institution with the legal aid authorities, volunteers, lawyers and NGOs.
3. The ICFAI Law School should immediately move to the separate block earmarked for law
school in the University campus with an adequate 16 class rooms.
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41. University College of Law, Mohan Lal Sukhadia Universtiy, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of University College of Law,
Mohan Lal Sukhadia Universtiy, Udaipur, Rajasthan submitted by the inspection team of the Bar
Council of India. After consideration Committee is of the view that extension of approval of
affiliation of the aforesaid college be granted for imparting five year law course with existing
intake of students for the academic sessions 2009-10 and 2010-11 with the following
conditions:-
1.That University authorities must take appropriate steps for appointment of teaching faculty in
respect of five year law course.
2.The Dean / Head of University College of Law should be Law Graduate.
3.The college management must upgrade the library by purchasing text books and computers
worth Rs. 1,00,000/- annually.
5.To pay salary to the teaching faculty members as per Clause 22 in Schedule III, Rule 11 in
It is made clear that University authorities should not admit more than 60 students in one section
and the limit of students should not exceed to 300 students in total.
42. Kamkus College of law, Ghaziabad, UP

Consideration of the report of inspection of Kamkus College of law, Ghaziabad, UP be deferred
for the next meeting of the Legal Education Committee.
43. Institute of Law and Research Faridabad, Haryana

Consideration of the report of inspection of Institute of Law and Research Faridabad, Haryana be
deferred for the next meeting of the Legal Education Committee.
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ITEM NO. 23/2010 (LE)
To consider the draft manual of inspection submitted by Prof. N. L. Mitra. (Annexure C).
Legal Education Committee considered the draft manual of inspection submitted by Prof. N. L.
Mitra, former Director, NLSIU & former Vice-Chancellor, NLU Jodhpur and approved the
same. Legal Education Committee expresses its profound appreciation of the services rendered
by Prof. Mitra in compiling guidelines of inspection for Members of Bar Council of India for
conducting the inspection of Universities/Law Colleges. The manual of inspection is accepted
unanimously by the Legal Education Committee. Hereafter all cases for reviewing / extension /
fresh approval of affiliation will be examined strictly according to the guidelines contained in
manual of inspection. A copy of the inspection manual be sent to all the institutions imparting
Legal Education and they be asked to submit the compliance according to the inspection manual
in addition to conditions imposed by the Legal Education Committee. After receipt of the report,
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matter be placed before the Legal Education Committee of the Bar Council of India for its
consideration.
The inspection manual be circulated to all the law colleges / universities imparting Legal
Education by 15th June, 2010 with the direction to the colleges / universities that the same be
returned to the Bar Council of India.
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ITEM NO. 24/2010 (LE)
To consider the letter No.LACMMC/10/44 dated 22.3.2010 received from the Principal,
Lala Ami Chand Monga Memorial College of Law, Distt. Ambala requesting the Council to
grant approval of affiliation for two years for the academic year 2009-2010 & 2010-2011
instead of 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 in view of the fact that Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra has not allowed admissions in the college at the belated stage.
Legal Education Committee considered letter No.LACMMC/10/44 dated 22.3.2010 received

from the Principal, Lala Ami Chand Monga Memorial College of Law, Distt. Ambala requesting
the Council to grant approval of affiliation for two years for the academic year 2009-2010 &
2010-2011 instead of 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 in view of the fact that Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra has not allowed admissions in the college at the belated stage. After consideration
Committee rejected the application. Colleges authorities be directed to apply to the Bar Council
of India afresh along with requisite inspection fee. Further Committee is of the view that college
must be upgraded according to memorandum to be issued by the Bar Council of India. If college
authorities are not in a position to comply with the condition, college authorities are directed not
to admit the students from the academic year 2010-11.
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ITEM NO. 25/2010 (LE)
To consider the letter No.2314 dated 28.3.2010 received from the Secretary, Bar Council of
Uttar Pradesh requesting the Council to take appropriate action against the institute
namely Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh which is not having approval of
affiliation of the Bar Council of India but issuing advertisements for taking admission in
the law course.
Legal Education Committee considered letter No.2314 dated 28.3.2010 received from the
Secretary, Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh requesting the Council to take appropriate action against
the institute namely Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh which is not having approval of
affiliation of the Bar Council of India but issuing advertisements for taking admission in the law
course. After consideration Committee decided that a public notice be published in the Times of
India, all the Hindustan Times edition in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow stating that
Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh is unauthorized and does not have any approval /
recognition / affiliation of the Bar Council of India. If any student takes admission in the
aforesaid institute the same will be at his own risk. A copy of the notice be communicated to the
Hon’ble Chief Justice of Allhabad High Court, Chairman of UP State Bar Council. The office is
further directed to file criminal complaint against the above said institute.
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ITEM NO. 27/2010 (LE)
To consider the letter No. NLU/10/1395 dated 7.4.2010 received from Dr. Ranbir Singh,
Vice-Chancellor, National Law University, Dwarka, Delhi showing their difficulty to
conduct classes for two sections of 60 students in each.
Legal Education Committee considered the letter No. NLU/10/1395 dated 7.4.2010 received
from Dr. Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University, Dwarka, Delhi showing their
difficulty to conduct classes for two sections of 60 students in each. After consideration
Committee feels that the same is not possible and therefore request cannot be acceded to.
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ITEM NO. 28/2010 (LE)
To consider letter dated 2.4.2010 received from the Principal, Innovative Institute of Law,
Greater Noida, U.P. requesting the Council to allow them to admit the students in the
three year law course with intake of three sections of 60 students in each section.
Legal Education Committee considered letter dated 2.4.2010 received from the Principal,
Innovative Institute of Law, Greater Noida, U.P. requesting the Council to allow them to admit
the students in the three year law course with intake of three sections of 60 students in each
section. After consideration Committee accepted the request and allowed the college
management to admit students in three year law course with intake of three sections of 60
students in each section i.e. in total 180 students in the three year law course and for imparting
five year law course with intake of one section of 60 students during the academic year 2010-
2011 only.
Further Committee is of the view that college must be upgraded according to memorandum to be
issued by the Bar Council of India. If college authorities are not in a position to comply with the
condition, college authorities are directed not to admit the students from the academic year 2011-
2012.
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ITEM NO. 29/2010 (LE)
To consider verification report of Shri Biri Singh Sinsinwar in respect of compliance report
submitted by Govt. Law College, Sikar.
Legal Education Committee considered verification report of Shri Biri Singh Sinsinwar in
respect of compliance report submitted by Govt. Law College, Sikar. After consideration
Committee is of the view that the aforesaid college be granted extension of approval of
affiliation upto the academic year 2010-2011 for imparting three year law course with existing
strength of students. Further Committee is of the view that college must be upgraded according
to memorandum to be issued by the Bar Council of India. If college authorities are not in a
position to comply with the condition, college authorities are directed not to admit the students
from the academic year 2011-2012.
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ITEM NO. 30/2010 (LE)
To consider the letter received from the Principal, School of Law, Jagannath University,
Jaipur requesting the Council to grant approval of affiliation BBA LLB course also.
Legal Education Committee considered the letter received from the Principal, School of Law,
Jagannath University, Jaipur requesting the Council to grant approval of affiliation BBA LLB
course also. After consideration Committee is of the view that college authorities be asked to
intimate the Council whether they have complied with the conditions imposed by the Bar
Council of India. College authorities may apply afresh seeking approval of affiliation in respect
of any course according to norms of the Bar Council of India. Shri Biri Singh Sinsinwar is
authorized to conduct the inspection of the above mentioned college.
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ITEM NO. 31/2010 (LE)
To consider the reply dated 24.9.2009 received from the Principal, NREC College, Khurja
as well as from the Registrar, C. C. S. University, Meerut vide his letter dated 9.4.2010 in
response to the show cause notice issued to them.
Legal Education Committee considered the reply dated 24.9.2009 received from the Principal,
NREC College, Khurja as well as from the Registrar, C. C. S. University, Meerut vide his letter
dated 9.4.2010 in response to the show cause notice issued to them. After consideration
Committee is of the view that a team consisting of Shri Biri Singh Sinsinwar, Shri Brij Mohan
Vinayak, Vice-Chairman, EC, Bar Council of India and Shri Apurba Kumar Sharma, Hon’ble
Members be constituted and requested to visit and inspect the above mentioned college and
submit the report. After receipt of the report the matter be placed before the Legal Education
Committee with office note.
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ITEM NO. 32/2010(LE)
To consider letter dated 22.4.2010 received from the Vice-Chancellor, Christ University,
Bangalore requesting the Council to review the decision taken by the Legal Education
Committee at its meeting held on 10.4.2010 and grant approval of affiliation for additional
section in BA LLB and BBA LLB Courses from the academic year 2010-2011.
Consideration of the above matter be deferred till the Supreme Court of India disposes of the
pending cases including Christ University regarding de-recognition of deemed universities by the
H. R. D. Ministry, Govt. of India.
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To consider the order dated 5.4.2010 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Patna in CWJC
No. 1746 of 2009 filed by Nalanda Law College, Nalanda , Bihar Sahrif, with a request to
direct the University to grant affiliation and also letter dated 13.4.2010 received from Dr.
D. N. Mishra, Dean, Faculty of Law, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya requesting the
Council that in view of order passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Patna to direct Nalanda
Law College, Nalanda not to admit any student in future and allow the students already
admitted to appear in the examination of their respective part from other constituent
college of Magadh University so that their career may not be spoiled.
Legal Education Committee considered the order dated 5.4.2010 passed by the Hon’ble High
Court of Patna in CWJC No. 1746 of 2009 filed by Nalanda Law College, Nalanda , Bihar
Sahrif, with a request to direct the University to grant affiliation and also letter dated 13.4.2010
received from Dr. D. N. Mishra, Dean, Faculty of Law, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
requesting the Council that in view of order passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Patna to direct
Nalanda Law College, Nalanda not to admit any student in future and allow the students already
admitted to appear in the examination of their respective part from other constituent college of
Magadh University so that their career may not be spoiled. After consideration Committee did
not accept the request.
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To consider letter dated 23.3.2010 received from Mr. Victor Mecwan, Dy. Secretary, Govt.
of Gujarat, Education Department, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat requesting the Bar Council of
India to sympathetically consider the matter regarding admission to Shri Smit Jayeshbhai
Patel in LLB Course who is a disabled person ie. 80% blind.
Legal Education Committee considered letter dated 23.3.2010 received from Mr. Victor
Mecwan, Dy. Secretary, Govt. of Gujarat, Education Department, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat
requesting the Bar Council of India to sympathetically consider the matter regarding admission
to Shri Smit Jayeshbhai Patel in LLB Course who is a disabled person ie. 80% blind. After
consideration committee is of the view that Shri Smit Jayeshbhai Patel be permitted to take
admission in law course.
The Legal Education Committee further RESOLVE to incorporate in Rule 7 Chapter II relating
to Standards Professional Legal Education that the relaxation of 5% of marks may also be
granted to disabled candidates keeping in view that disability must not be less than 50% and the
same should be certified by the Govt. i.e. as per Disability Act.
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To consider letter dated 5.4.2010 received from the President, Arya Kanya Vidhalaya
Samiti, Alwar seeking permission of the Council for closing Arya Kanya Vidhi
Mahavidlaya Alwar from the academic session 2010-2011.
Legal Education Committee considered the letter dated 5.4.2010 received from the President,
Arya Kanya Vidhalaya Samiti, Alwar seeking permission of the Council for closing Arya Kanya
Vidhi Mahavidlaya Alwar from the academic session 2010-2011. After consideration the
Committee accepted the request of President, Arya Kanya Vidhi Mahavidlaya Alwar.
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To consider the reply dated 1.4.2010 received from the Registrar, Choudhary Devi Lal
University, Sirsa in response to the show cause notice issued to him as well as to the Head
of the Department, Department of Law, Choudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa.
Legal Education Committee considered the reply dated 1.4.2010 received from the Registrar,
Choudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa in response to the show cause notice issued to him as well
as to the Head of the Department of Law, Choudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa. After
consideration committee requested S/Shri Dhanapal Raj, Vice-Chairman, Milan Kumar Dey,
Chairman, EC and Vijay Bhatt, Member, Bar Council of India to visit the above University and
verify the reply dated 1.4.2010.
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To consider letter No. F. No. 14 (14) 2010-IC dated 13.4.2010 received from Shri Y. K.
Singh, Assistant Legal Adviser, Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs,
Implementation Cell, Govt. of India forwarding a copy of D.O No. 11015/2/2008 – Jus (M)
dated 12.3.2010 regarding observations/ recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on
Laws Delays: Arrears in Courts in its 27th Report and also requested to furnish Action
Taken Reply in respect of recommendation/observation made in Para 4 of Chapter III of
the 27th Report.
Legal Education Committee considered letter No. F. No. 14 (14) 2010-IC dated 13.4.2010
received from Shri Y. K. Singh, Assistant Legal Adviser, Ministry of Law and Justice,
Department of Legal Affairs, Implementation Cell, Govt. of India forwarding a copy of D.O No.
11015/2/2008 – Jus (M) dated 12.3.2010 regarding observations/ recommendations made by the
Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and
Justice on Laws Delays: Arrears in Courts in its 27th Report and also requested to furnish Action
Taken Reply in respect of recommendation/observation made in Para 4 of Chapter III of the 27th
Report. After consideration Committee authorized Shri V.B. Coutinho, Director, Legal Studies,
Bar Council of India to prepare a draft response to the above letter and the same may be placed
before the Chairman, Bar Council of India for approval and thereafter be communicated to the
Government.
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For clarification regarding acceptance of inspection fee on various grounds as per the
details given in the Secretary’s Notes.
1. In case a particular college is having approval of affiliation of the Bar Council of India in
respect of 3 year law course and college authorities have applied for further extension of
approval of affiliation in respect of the said course and inspection is pending for the same course.
But in the meantime, they have also filed an application for starting five year law course whether
office should also accept a separate inspection fee from the said college for fresh approval of
affiliation in respect of five year law course.
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Clarification
It is clarified that separate fee be charged for separate course whether three year or five year law
course.
2. In case a particular college is having approval of affiliation of the Bar Council of India in
respect of 3 year law as well as 5 - year law course and college authorities have applied for
further extension of approval of affiliation in respect of the both the courses and inspection is
pending for the same course. But in the meantime college authorities also file an application
seeking fresh approval of affiliation in respect of BBA LLB, B. Com LLB, B. Sc. LLB, B. Tech
LLB courses, whether office should ask for separate fee for each course separately.
Clarification
It is clarified that separate fee be charged for each stream i.e. BBA. LLB, B. Com LLB, B. Sc.
LLB, B. Tech LLB courses
3. As per new rules of the Bar Council of India relating to Legal Education the maximum
intake in one section should not be more than 60 students and in total there should not be more
than 5 sections in one class (such as first year or second year or third year, etc). It is to be
clarified whether the maximum intake of five sections i.e. in total 300 students should be
calculated for all the courses such as three year law course , five year integrated law course,
BBA LLB, B. Com LLB, B. Sc. LLB, B. Tech LLB courses, etc. or this maximum intake should
be for each course.
Clarification
It is clarified that altogether 3 year law course – not more than 300 students. In five year law
course - not more than 300 students. (altogether. B. A LLB, BBA LLB, B. Com LLB, B. Sc.
LLB, B. Tech LLB courses)
Clarification
It is clarified that Rs.5000/- has to be accepted by the law colleges who are applying either
afresh or for additional course in view of resolution passed by the Executive Committee of the
Bar Council of India at its meeting held on September 2006.
Clarification
It is clarified that the process of issuing of Registration certificate should not be discontinued and
appropriate amendment be made in the Legal Education Rule - 2008 regarding issuance of
Registration Certificate. Issue circular to all the institution imparting Legal Education in the
country asking them to remit the registration fee Rs. 5,000/-.
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To consider letter dated 2nd April 2010 received from Mrs. Meghana Nagaraj Kadle
requesting the Council to review the decision made by the Bar Council of India on 13th
Sept.,2009 in (E.C.R. No.11/2009 in the matter of Smt. Maghana Nagaraj)
Legal Education Committee considered the letter dated 2nd April 2010 received from Mrs.
Meghana Nagaraj Kadle requesting the Council to review the decision made by the Bar Council
of India on 13th Sept.,2009 in (E.C.R. No.11/2009 in the matter of Smt. Maghana Nagaraj). After
consideration Committee is of the view that Dr. N.L. Mitra, Co-opted Member, Legal Education
Committee be requested to verify and examine the matter and submit his report. After receipt of
his report, the same be placed before the Legal Education Committee for its consideration.
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To consider the note submitted by the Director, Legal Studies on additional rules for the
conduct of Bar Examination.
Legal Education Committee considered the note submitted by the Director, Legal Studies on
additional rules for the conduct of Bar Examination. After consideration Committee approves the
same.
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To consider the proposal submitted by Prof. V. B. Coutinho, Director, Legal Studies in

respect of digitization of data received from colleges and institutions imparting Legal
Education.
Consideration of above matter be deferred for the next meeting of the Legal Education
Committee.
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ITEM NO. 42/2010
To consider the judgment passed in Writ Petition No.5274/2009 in the matter of Degree
obtained in M. A. Open University System.
Legal Education Committee considered the judgment passed in Writ Petition No.5274/2009 in
the matter of Degree obtained in M. A. Open University System. After consideration Committee
authorizes Shri Gopal Subramanium, Solicitor General of India, Hon’ble Chairman Bar Council
of India to examine the matter. Further office is directed to put up all the details before the
Chairman, Bar Council of India.
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GENERAL RESOLUTIONS
1. All the suggestions made in the course of deliberations in today’s meeting while granting
permission to the colleges, require that they be put together in a codified form and circulated to
all the institutions imparting legal education, so that they make the necessary changes and
improvements by 30.6.2011.
2. In view of declining standards of examination conducted by the Universities / law

colleges throughout the country, it has been decided that model examination standards will be
devised by the Director of Legal Studies in consultation with Hon’ble Member Prof. N. L.
Mitra. The report be placed before the Legal Education Committee in its next meeting.
3. Communication has already been sent to all Vice-Chancellors to send their

regulations/ordinances, enforcing new rules framed by the Bar Council of India. Replies are
being received and Prof. V.B. Coutinho and Prof. N. L. Mitra may look into the same and
submit the report before the Legal Education Committee.
4. It is resolved that in view of the disparate standards which are being adopted in different
States, there must be uniform procedure for admission. Concerned State Govt. shall be
requested by the Bar Council of India to conduct entrance examination for taking admission
either in Govt. or private law colleges. Otherwise Rule 7 of the Legal Education – 2008 be
adopted by the State Govt in this regard. Bar Council of India will ensure that examination will
be conducted in fair and transparent manner.
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5. Committee RESOLVED that hereinafter whenever show cause notice is issued to the
Principal as well as to the Registrar of the University a copy of the show cause notice be sent to
the Chief Justice of respective State High Courts also.
6. Legal Education Committee RESOLVED that all the colleges by whatever status they
have, will abide by Legal Education Rules – 2008 regarding Standards of Legal Education and
Recognition of Degrees in law for the purpose of enrolment as advocates. Legal Education
Committee directed the office to prepare a list of colleges having status of permanent approval
/ deemed approval of affiliation of the Bar Council of India. It seems that some of the law
colleges having Permanent / Deemed approval of affiliation of the Bar Council of India have
never deposited the requisite inspection fee. A list of the said colleges be made available to the
Legal Education Committee and thereafter the same be published on the website of the Bar
Council of India stating that these colleges have not deposited the inspection fee. All the law
colleges be directed to deposit the inspection fee not later than 30th June 2010 to enable the
fresh inspection in order to ensure that proper standards of Legal Education are maintained in
the said institute.
7. If colleges are not able to comply with the conditions mentioned in the inspection
manual, they be directed to not to admit any student during the academic year 2010-2011 and if
they are not in a position to comply with the conditions they may close the college.
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THE BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA

The following members were present:-

1. Hon’ble Mr. Justice, A.P. Misra,

2. Shri S. Gopakumaran Nair,

3. Dr. Gopal Narain Mishra,

5. Shri Apurba Kumar Sharma,

6. Prof. N. L. Mitra, Co-opt Member,

7. Shri Gopal Subramanium,

8. Shri R. Dhanapal Raj, Vice-Chairman,

9. Shri Milan Kumar Dey, Sr. Advocate, Chairman, EC,

10. Shri Daulat Ram Sharma, Member,

11. Shri Brij Mohan Vinayak, Vice-Chairman, EC,

12. Shri R. B. Raghuvanshi, Member,

13. Shri S. N. P. Sinha, Sr. Advocate, Member,

14. Shri M. Rajender Reddy, Member,

15. Shri Zafar Ahmed Khan, Member,

Bar Council of India,

16. Shri C. M. Jagdeesh, Member,

17. Shri Vijay Bhatt, Member,

18. Shri Biri Singh Sinsinwar, Member,

19. Shri Rajinder Singh Rana, Member,

20. Prof. V. B. Coutinho, Director, Legal Studies

ITEM NO. 1(C)/2010(LE)

After modification the decision is to be read as follows:-

2. B. Com LLB (H) 5 year integrated course – 2 sections of 60 students in each

3. B. A. LLB (H) 5 year integrated - one section of 60 students.

After modification the proceeding be read as follows:-

Item No. 11/2010 (LE)

ITEM NO. 2(B)/2010(LE)

ITEM NO. 3(C) 2010(LE)

1. Arunodaya Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore.

2. Bihar Institute of Law, Patna

3. Chanakya National Law University, Patna

4. R. P. S. Law College, Patna

1.The institution should immediately start legal aid curriculum.

2.Moot-court competition should be regularly organized by holding Inter College competition.

5. Asian College of Law, Saharanpur, UP

4.The authorized principal must be appointed by the college.

6. Deen Dayal College of Law, Muzaffarnagar, UP

7. Dwarkadas Memorial Sai Law College, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

8. Khandelwal Law College, Bharatpur, Rajasthan

1.College authorities should appoint permanent Principal immediately;

9. SOA National Institute of Law, Siksha “O” Anusandhan (SOA) University,

10. Sarsuna Law College, Sarsuna, West Bengal

11. Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack

12. Al-Ameen College of Law, Bangalore

13. Teachers Law College, Bangalore

14. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya College of Law, Bangalore

The above recommendations are subject to following conditions:-

15. Anantha College of Law, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

16. M. Krishna Law College, Hassan, Karnataka

17. Ram Kumari Ayodhya Law College, Begusarai, Bihar

18. Nawada Vidhi Mahavidalaya, Nawadha, Bihar

19. Vivekanand Education Soceity’s College of Law, Chembur, Mumbai

Legal Education Committee considered the inspection report of Vivekanand Education

20. KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa

21. Biswanath Singh Institute of Legal Studies, Laldarwaza, Munger, Bihar