The Supreme Court of India has upheld the fee charged by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The petitioner, arguing that the fee exceeds the permissible limits under Section 24(1) (f) of the Advocates Act, 1961, infringed upon fundamental rights. Specifically, the argument centered on the potential violation of Article 19(1)(g) – the right to freedom of expression – and Article 14 – the right to equality. The Court affirmed the fee’s legality, based on the BCI’s established procedures and interpretation of the relevant legal provisions. The ruling represents a continuation of the current fee structure.
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