n a related development, the Madras High Court recently dismissed a plea to reduce the application fee for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), which is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Additionally, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a petition seeking to lower the cut-off for the AIBE, emphasizing the need to maintain high standards in the legal profession.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who led the bench, remarked that reducing the cut-off scores would negatively impact the quality of lawyers. Currently, the passing marks are set at 45% for general category candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates. In response to the petition, Chief Justice Chandrachud told the petitioner, “Padho bhai! (please study),” highlighting the necessity of adequate preparation.
The court’s decision underscores its commitment to ensuring that only qualified individuals are admitted to the bar, thus safeguarding the quality of legal services in India. This ruling reflects the judiciary’s focus on upholding rigorous standards to maintain the integrity and competency of legal professionals.
