Monday, October 14, 2013

ACID ATTACKS AND THE LAW



ACID ATTACKS AND THE LAW
Since no special section in the Indian Penal Code deals with acid attacks, the incidents are not even recorded separately. Section 326 of the I.P.C, which deals with causing grievous hurt by throwing of a corrosive substance etc. is insufficient/ inadequate to deal with the issue. Firstly, the definition of grievous hurt is not broad enough to cover the various kinds of injuries which are inflicted during acid attacks. Secondly, the section does not cover the act of administering acid. Thirdly, the section gives a wide discretion to the courts as far as punishment is concerned. The cases on acid attacks in India show that normally inadequate punishment is awarded in these cases. Fourthly, the section in the I.P.C does not punish the intentional act of throwing of acid if no injuries occur. Lastly, the section also does not specify who the fine should be awarded to. We also feel that if a person has thrown or administered the acid on another person a presumption should be raised against the person, who has thrown or administered the acid, that he has done so deliberately.

ACID ATTACKS - A GHASTLY CRIME

Apart from the above we feel that the distribution and sale of Acid should be banned except for commercial and scientific purposes. Acid should be made a scheduled banned chemical which should not be available over the counter. The particulars of purchasers of acid should be recorded. We have also examined the various laws in different countries relating to compensation for criminal injuries. While the U.K Act provides for the setting up of a scheme, the Canadian statute sets up a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board to dispense compensation to victims of violence. The suggestion of the National Commission for Women for setting up a board specifically for acid victims has also been examined by us. We however feel that since not only victims of acid attacks but other victims of different crimes also need compensation for rehabilitation, like victims of rape, a law should be enacted to set in place Criminal Injuries Compensation Boards at the Centre, State and District levels in our country.

1. We therefore propose that a new section 326A be added to the Indian Penal Code. The proposed Section 326 A will read as  follows-

326 A. (i) Hurt by acid attack- Whoever burns or maims or disfigures or disables any part or parts of the body of a person or  causes grievous hurt by throwing acid on or administering acid to that person, with the intention of causing or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause such injury or hurt, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description which shall not be less than 10 years but which may extend to life and with fine which may extend to Rs. 10 Lakhs. Provided that any fine levied under this section shall be given to the person on whom acid has been thrown or administered.

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE

Minimum Imprisonment of 10 years extendable upto imprisonment for life and fine–cognizable– non-bailable—triable by court of session—noncompoundable. (ii) Intentionally throwing or administering acid- Whoever throws acid on, or administers acid to, any person with the intention of causing burns or maiming or disfiguring or disabling or causing grievous hurt to that person shall be liable to imprisonment of either description for a term not less than 5 years but which may extend to 10 years and with fine which may extend to Rs. 5 Lakh.

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE

1. Minimum Imprisonment of 5 years extendable upto 10 years and fine– cognizable– non-bailable—triable by court of session—noncompoundable.

2. We further propose, for the reasons stated above, that in cases of acid attack a presumption be incorporated in the Indian Evidence Act as Section 114B. The proposed Section 114B of the Indian Evidence Act shall read as under.

Section 114 B: Presumption as to acid attack-If a person has thrown  acid on, or administered acid to, another person the court shall presume that such an act has been done with the intention of causing, or with the knowledge that such an act is likely to cause such hurt or injury as is mentioned in Section 326 A of the Indian Penal Code.

3. We propose that a law known as “Criminal Injuries Compensation Act” be enacted as a separate Law by the government . This law should provide both interim and final monetary compensation to victims of certain acts of violence like Rape, Sexual Assault, Acid Attacks etc. and should provide for their medical and other expenses relating to rehabilitation, loss of earnings etc. Any compensation already received by the victim can be taken into account while computing compensation under this Act.

4. We further recommend that the distribution and sale of acid be strictly regulated and the sale of Acid across shop counters be banned.

(As described in the report of justice AR. Lakshmanan, the Chairman, Law Commission of India)

Friday, August 23, 2013

तुम पागल थे भगत सिंह्……।(THE SHAHEED-E-AAZAM)

A TRIBUTE TO GREAT BHAGAT SINGH
(THE SHAHEED-E-AAZAM)

क्यों इतने बेचैन थे तुम मरने को भगत,
मै समझता तो हूँ पर समझ नहीं पाता ?
कभी ये खयाल आता है कि तुम्हारी रूह रोती होगी
पर मै भी तुम्हारी तरह एक नास्तिक हूँ और जानता और मानता हूँ, कि तुम बस सोच थे एक जिस्म के साथ।
जो शायद खतम हो गयी,तुम्हारी मौत के ठीक बाद
तुम कहते थे जिस्म मरते है, विचार नहीं मरते
पर दोस्त तुम शायद गलत नही थे,
मगर पूरे नही थे सही वरना क्यो कही तुम्हारी छाप
इस मुल्क में दिखती ही नहीं।
मिट्टी से तुम्हारी बोई बन्दूकें नही उगीं
क्रांति की तलवार विचारो की सान पे रगड़ खा कर पैनी नही कुंद हो गये ।
जिस बदलाव की बात की थी तुमने,
वो तो शुरुआत में ही बंद हो गये 
तुम कहते थे ये लोग,तमाशबीन लोग जाग उठेंगे
देखो तुम्हे सोये आधी सदी हो गयी,पर ये मुर्दा तमाशबीन लोग नही उठे।
तुम किसानो ,मजदूरों के हक़ की बात करते थे
आज किसान मर रहे है, मजदूर अपने ही सर्बहारा दलालों के हाथों गये ठगे।
और तो और, तुम मर के जिन बुजदिल लोगो को जिन्दा करना चाहते थे
देखो उन्हे तुमने क्या बना दिया ?
तुम इस लिये मरने को उताबले थे कि इससे इन मुर्दों में उबाल आयेगा,
उन्हें तुमने और ज्यादा डरा दिया !
कि तुम्हारा महबूब वतन मानता है, कि तुम चले गये सो देश का ये हाल है।
पर तुम किस घर में आओगे, सबके लिये ये बहुत कड़वा सवाल है
कि तुम्हारा हाल देख के कोई नहीं चाहता, कि तुम्हारा किया उसकी औलाद भी करे। 
जिस तरह तुम मरे, उसकी औलाद भी वैसे ही मरे
और तो और, जिस नौजवान की नसों में लहू बन कर बहने की तुमने तमन्ना की थी
उसकी सोच और हाल दिल को रूलाता है
ये तुम्हारा बदलाव का दूत, तुम्हे और तुम्हारी चली राहो को  पागलपन बताता है।
ये सिर्फ़ नौकरी,शादी और सेक्स की मरीचिका मे सोया हुआ है
दहेज,जाति,मजहबी कट्टरपन जिनसे तुम्हे नफ़रत थी,
ये आज उन्हीं  सब चीजों मे  खोया हुआ है।
हरा तो कभी तुम्हारा हुआ हीं नहीं ? और तो और तुम्हारा बसन्ती रंग, अब नफ़रत के पुजारियों ने अपना झंडा बना लिया है।
देखो ना तुम्हारी लाश का आखिरी निशान तक मिटा दिया गया है
हरे और बसन्ती के खेल में,देखो तुम्हारे महबूब वतन को तोड़
इसके टुकड़े कर, कही बांग्लादेश,कहीं पाकिस्तान बना दिया गया है।
फ़िर ये निकम्मी हुकूमत अगर तुम्हे शहीद नहीं मानती तो अचरज कैसा ?
तुम्हारा हश्र खुद तुम्हारे दिल ने किया है, दोषी ये सब लोग नही तुम खुद हो ?
क्या तुम नही जानते थे, ये मतलबी ,बुजदिल कौम जो सिर्फ़ गुलामी,करना और कराना जानती है।
ये इस मुल्क के लिये,इन लोगो के लिये,आज़ादी के लिये,तुम्हारे जुनून को कभी समझेगी ?
दोषी तुम खुद हो,तुमने जानते बूझते ये गलती की
ऐसे लोगों, ऐसी कौम से मोहब्बत की।
और तो और ऐसे गीदड़ों और गिद्धों के इश्क मे दीवाना हो जाँ दे दी
तुम मरे ही क्यूँ ? या तो तुम पागल थे या नादान थे।
अगर इस कौम की हकीकत देख के भी अन्जान थे
के जब तुम्हे मुकद्दमे और फ़ाँसी के लिये ले जाया जा रहा था,
ये मुर्दे बस तमाशा देख रहे थे
जो आज भी बस तमाशा देखते है ,और मौका पा कर तुम्हारे सपनों की चिता पर रोटी सेंकते है।
मै समझता हूँ तुम्हारी घुटन,मुल्क के लिये मोहब्बत,तुम्हारा दर्द और जज्बात भी। 
तभी कहता हूँ पागल थे तुम,और अच्छा था गोरों ने तुम्हें मार दिया ?वरना मेरे दोस्त! तुम्हारा हश्र और बुरा होता
कि जिन लोगों के इश्क में तुम मरने पे आमादा थे,
वही तुम्हारा वो हाल करते कि

तुम्हारे हाल पे इन्सान क्या पत्थर भी रोता....






लेखक परिचय- 

इस कविता को अपने जजबात और पुरी संजीदगी से लिखा है संजय कुमार ने (जिन्हे हम करीब से जनने वाले सोनू जी के नाम से पुकारते है) जिनकी पुरी शिक्षा-दिक्षा दिल्ली में हुइ है। जो अपने लेखन क्षमता का लोहा कई अन्य क्षेत्रों में भी मनवा चूके है।



Blog post by-Abhishek Anand

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

REQUIRING THE UNIVERSITIES TO PRESCRIBE A COURSE ON ENVIRONMENT (M.C.Mehta v/s Union of India & Ors, judgment-2003 SC)

CASE NO.: Writ Petition (civil) 860 of 1991

PETITIONER: M.C.Mehta

RESPONDENT: Union of India & Ors.

DATE OF JUDGMENT: 18/12/2003

BENCH: N.Santosh Hegde & B.P.Singh        

JUDGMENT: SANTOSH HEGDE,

          All the respondents have filed their response
indicating the steps taken by them in implementing the
orders of this Court.

          Shri M.C.Mehta, Petitioner-in-person requested the
Court to first consider the steps taken by the respondents-
States in regard to the 4th direction issued by this Court as
per its order dated 22nd November, 1991 and consider other
directions separately on any other subsequent date.
         
The direction No.4 issued by this Court reads thus:
         
"We accept on principle that through
the medium of education awareness of the
environment and its problems related to
pollution should be taught as a compulsory
subject. Learned Attorney General pointed
out to us that the Central Government is
associated with education at the higher
levels and University Grants Commission
can monitor only the under graduate and
post graduate studies. The rest of it,
according to him, is a state subject. He has
agreed that the University Grants
Commission will take appropriate steps
immediately to give effect to what we have
said, i.e. requiring the Universities to
prescribe a course on environment. They
would consider the feasibility of making this
a compulsory subject at every level in
college education. So far as education upto
the college level is concerned, we would
require every State Government and every
Education Board connected with education
upto the matriculation stage or even
intermediate colleges to immediately take
steps to enforce compulsory education on
environment in a graded way. This should
be so done that in the next academic year
there would be compliance with this
requirement."


          It is seen that as per this direction this Court has
directed the respondents-States and other authorities to
create environmental awareness amongst the students
through the medium of education. Accepting the suggestion
made by the then Attorney General, this Court required the
State Governments and other authorities connected with the
education to introduce compulsory education on
environment upto matriculation stage or even in
intermediate stage in a graded way. Though belatedly, we
notice from the replies filed by the respondents, some steps
have been taken by the States and other authorities
concerned to comply with the said directions issued by this
Court.
          However, Shri M.C.Mehta contends that the steps
taken by the various States and other authorities are
insufficient and not in conformity with the spirit and object
of the above order of this Court. He submitted that the States
and other authorities concerned should prescribe a suitable
syllabus by way of a subject on environmental awareness,
not only in the primary level of education but also in the
higher courses leading upto even post graduate level. He
submits that the University Grants Commission, NCERT
and AICTE who are some of the apex bodies in prescribing
and controlling educational standards should be directed to
work out a proper syllabus to be taught at different levels
uniformly all over the country. In the absence of such
uniform prescribed syllabus in the educational institutions in
various States, different institutions are adopting different
methods some of which are only basic which do not fulfill
the requirements OF THE directions issued by this Court.
          Having heard the learned counsel for the parties and
bearing in mind the burden that may be imposed on the
students by introducing an additional subject, we think for
the present the steps taken by the respondents as indicated in
their affidavits could be accepted pending further
consideration in this regard. However, to make sure that
these steps taken by the concerned states are implemented
without fail, we direct all the respondents-States and other
authorities concerned to take steps to see that all educational
institutions under their control implement respective steps
taken by them and as reflected in their affidavits fully,
starting from the next academic year, viz., 2004-2005
atleast, if not already implemented. The authorities so
concerned shall duly supervise such implementation in every
educational institutions and  non-compliance of the same by
any of the institution should be treated as a disobedience
calling for instituting disciplinary action against such
institutions.
          This acceptance of an interim arrangement, however,
will not prevent the respondents-State and other authorities
from drawing up or of taking further steps to more
effectively fulfil the objects of the directions issued by this
Court earlier.
          We also direct the NCERT which is a respondent
herein to prepare a module syllabus to be taught at different
grades and submit the same to this Court by the next date of
hearing so that we can consider the feasibility to introduce
such syllabus uniformly throughout the country at different
grades.
          List this matter for further orders on 14th April, 2004.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Recruitment Notification-Rajasthan Assitant Public Prosecutor(APP)-Exam 2013

Rajasthan Public Service Commission has notified the following vacancy:

Name of Post: Assistant Public Prosecutor (A.P.P.)

Posts: 130
Pay-Scale: 9300-34800
Age- 21-35 years (as on 01.01.2014) Minimum
Qualification: Degree in Law (two years course under the old Scheme or three years, course under the New Scheme) or Degree in Law (Professional) from a University recognised by bar council India.

Last Date- 15-9-2013

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Rules on Professional Standards << The Bar Council Of India



Advocates, in addition to being professionals, are also officers of the courts and play a vital role in the administration of justice.

Accordingly, the set of rules that govern their professional conduct arise out of the duty that they owe the court, the client, their opponents and other advocates.


Rules on the professional standards that an advocate needs to maintain are mentioned in Chapter II, Part VI of the Bar Council of India Rules. These rules have been placed there under section 49(1)(c) of the Advocates Act, 1961.

Click here to see the Advocates Act, 1961
Click here to see Parts I, II and III of the Bar Council of India Rules
Click here to see Part IV of the Bar Council of India Rules (Rules on Legal Education)
Click here to see Parts V, VI, VII, VIII and IX of the Bar Council of India Rules

RULES ON AN ADVOCATE’S DUTY TOWARDS THE COURT
1. Act in a dignified manner
During the presentation of his case and also while acting before a court, an advocate should act in a dignified manner. He should at all times conduct himself with self-respect. However, whenever there is proper ground for serious complaint against a judicial officer, the advocate has a right and duty to submit his grievance to proper authorities.
2. Respect the court
An advocate should always show respect towards the court. An advocate has to bear in mind that the dignity and respect maintained towards judicial office is essential for the survival of a free community.
3. Not communicate in private
An advocate should not communicate in private to a judge with regard to any matter pending before the judge or any other judge. An advocate should not influence the decision of a court in any matter using illegal or improper means such as coercion, bribe etc.
4. Refuse to act in an illegal manner towards the opposition
An advocate should refuse to act in an illegal or improper manner towards the opposing counsel or the opposing parties. He shall also use his best efforts to restrain and prevent his client from acting in any illegal, improper manner or use unfair practices in any mater towards the judiciary, opposing counsel or the opposing parties.
5. Refuse to represent clients who insist on unfair means
An advocate shall refuse to represent any client who insists on using unfair or improper means. An advocate shall excise his own judgment in such matters. He shall not blindly follow the instructions of the client. He shall be dignified in use of his language in correspondence and during arguments in court. He shall not scandalously damage the reputation of the parties on false grounds during pleadings. He shall not use unparliamentary language during arguments in the court.
6. Appear in proper dress code
An advocate should appear in court at all times only in the dress prescribed under the Bar Council of India Rules and his appearance should always be presentable.
7. Refuse to appear in front of relations
An advocate should not enter appearance, act, plead or practice in any way before a judicial authority if the sole or any member of the bench is related to the advocate as father, grandfather, son, grandson, uncle, brother, nephew, first cousin, husband, wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law daughter-in-law or sister-in-law.
8. Not to wear bands or gowns in public places
An advocate should not wear bands or gowns in public places other than in courts, except on such ceremonial occasions and at such places as the Bar Council of India or as the court may prescribe.
9. Not represent establishments of which he is a member
An advocate should not appear in or before any judicial authority, for or against any establishment if he is a member of the management of the establishment. This rule does not apply to a member appearing as “amicus curiae” or without a fee on behalf of the Bar Council, Incorporated Law Society or a Bar Association.
10. Not appear in matters of pecuniary interest
An advocate should not act or plead in any matter in which he has financial interests. For instance, he should not act in a bankruptcy petition when he is also a creditor of the bankrupt. He should also not accept a brief from a company of which he is a Director.
11. Not stand as surety for client
An advocate should not stand as a surety, or certify the soundness of a surety that his client requires for the purpose of any legal proceedings.

RULES ON AN ADVOCATE’S DUTY TOWARDS THE CLIENT


1. Bound to accept briefs

An advocate is bound to accept any brief in the courts or tribunals or before any other authority in or before which he proposes to practise. He should levy fees which is at par with the fees collected by fellow advocates of his standing at the Bar and the nature of the case. Special circumstances may justify his refusal to accept a particular brief.
2. Not withdraw from service
An advocate should not ordinarily withdraw from serving a client once he has agreed to serve them. He can withdraw only if he has a sufficient cause and by giving reasonable and sufficient notice to the client. Upon withdrawal, he shall refund such part of the fee that has not accrued to the client.
3. Not appear in matters where he himself is a witness
An advocate should not accept a brief or appear in a case in which he himself is a witness. If he has a reason to believe that in due course of events he will be a witness, then he should not continue to appear for the client. He should retire from the case without jeopardising his client’s interests.
4. Full and frank disclosure to client
An advocate should, at the commencement of his engagement and during the continuance thereof, make all such full and frank disclosure to his client relating to his connection with the parties and any interest in or about the controversy as are likely to affect his client’s judgement in either engaging him or continuing the engagement.
5. Uphold interest of the client
It shall be the duty of an advocate fearlessly to uphold the interests of his client by all fair and honourable means. An advocate shall do so without regard to any unpleasant consequences to himself or any other. He shall defend a person accused of a crime regardless of his personal opinion as to the guilt of the accused. An advocate should always remember that his loyalty is to the law, which requires that no man should be punished without adequate evidence.
6. Not suppress material or evidence
An advocate appearing for the prosecution of a criminal trial should conduct the proceedings in a manner that it does not lead to conviction of the innocent. An advocate shall by no means suppress any material or evidence, which shall prove the innocence of the accused.
7. Not disclose the communications between client and himself
An advocate should not by any means, directly or indirectly, disclose the communications made by his client to him. He also shall not disclose the advice given by him in the proceedings. However, he is liable to disclose if it violates Section 126 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
8. An advocate should not be a party to stir up or instigate litigation.
9. An advocate should not act on the instructions of any person other than his client or the client’s authorised agent.
10. Not charge depending on success of matters
An advocate should not charge for his services depending on the success of the matter undertaken. He also shall not charge for his services as a percentage of the amount or property received after the success of the matter.
11. Not receive interest in actionable claim
An advocate should not trade or agree to receive any share or interest in any actionable claim. Nothing in this rule shall apply to stock, shares and debentures of government securities, or to any instruments, which are, for the time being, by law or custom, negotiable or to any mercantile document of title to goods.
12. Not bid or purchase property arising of legal proceeding
An advocate should not by any means bid for, or purchase, either in his own name or in any other name, for his own benefit or for the benefit of any other person, any property sold in any legal proceeding in which he was in any way professionally engaged. However, it does not prevent an advocate from bidding for or purchasing for his client any property on behalf of the client provided the Advocate is expressly authorised in writing in this behalf.
13. Not bid or transfer property arising of legal proceeding
An advocate should not by any means bid in court auction or acquire by way of sale, gift, exchange or any other mode of transfer (either in his own name or in any other name for his own benefit or for the benefit of any other person), any property which is the subject matter of any suit, appeal or other proceedings in which he is in any way professionally engaged.
14. Not adjust fees against personal liability
An advocate should not adjust fee payable to him by his client against his own personal liability to the client, which does not arise in the course of his employment as an advocate.
15.An advocate should not misuse or takes advantage of the confidence reposed in him by his client.
16.Keep proper accounts
An advocate should always keep accounts of the clients’ money entrusted to him. The accounts should show the amounts received from the client or on his behalf. The account should show along with the expenses incurred for him and the deductions made on account of fees with respective dates and all other necessary particulars.
17. Divert money from accounts
An advocate should mention in his accounts whether any monies received by him from the client are on account of fees or expenses during the course of any proceeding or opinion. He shall not divert any part of the amounts received for expenses as fees without written instruction from the client.
18. Intimate the client on amounts
Where any amount is received or given to him on behalf of his client, the advocate must without any delay intimate the client of the fact of such receipt.
19. Adjust fees after termination of proceedings
An advocate shall after the termination of proceedings, be at liberty to adjust the fees due to him from the account of the client. The balance in the account can be the amount paid by the client or an amount that has come in that proceeding. Any amount left after the deduction of the fees and expenses from the account must be returned to the client.
20. Provide copy of accounts
An advocate must provide the client with the copy of the client’s account maintained by him on demand, provided that the necessary copying charge is paid.
21. An advocate shall not enter into arrangements whereby funds in his hands are converted into loans.
22. Not lend money to his client
An advocate shall not lend money to his client for the purpose of any action or legal proceedings in which he is engaged by such client. An advocate cannot be held guilty for a breach of this rule, if in the course of a pending suit or proceeding, and without any arrangement with the client in respect of the same, the advocate feels compelled by reason of the rule of the Court to make a payment to the Court on account of the client for the progress of the suit or proceeding.
23. Not appear for opposite parties
An advocate who has advised a party in connection with the institution of a suit, appeal or other matter or has drawn pleadings, or acted for a party, shall not act, appear or plead for the opposite party in the same matter.
RULES ON ADVOCATE’S DUTY TO OPPONENTS
1. Not to negotiate directly with opposing party
An advocate shall not in any way communicate or negotiate or call for settlement upon the subject matter of controversy with any party represented by an advocate except through the advocate representing the parties.
2. Carry out legitimate promises made
An advocate shall do his best to carry out all legitimate promises made to the opposite party even though not reduced to writing or enforceable under the rules of the Court.
RULES ON AN ADVOCATE’S DUTY TOWARDS FELLOW ADVOCATES
1. Not advertise or solicit work
An advocate shall not solicit work or advertise in any manner. He shall not promote himself by circulars, advertisements, touts, personal communications, interviews other than through personal relations, furnishing or inspiring newspaper comments or producing his photographs to be published in connection with cases in which he has been engaged or concerned.
2. Sign-board and Name-plate
An advocate’s sign-board or name-plate should be of a reasonable size. The sign-board or name-plate or stationery should not indicate that he is or has been President or Member of a Bar Council or of any Association or that he has been associated with any person or organisation or with any particular cause or matter or that he specialises in any particular type of work or that he has been a Judge or an Advocate General.
3. Not promote unauthorized practice of law
An advocate shall not permit his professional services or his name to be used for promoting or starting any unauthorised practice of law.
4. An advocate shall not accept a fee less than the fee, which can be taxed under rules when the client is able to pay more.

5. Consent of fellow advocate to appear

An advocate should not appear in any matter where another advocate has filed a vakalt or memo for the same party. However, the advocate can take the consent of the other advocate for appearing.
In case, an advocate is not able to present the consent of the advocate who has filed the matter for the same party, then he should apply to the court for appearance. He shall in such application mention the reason as to why he could not obtain such consent. He shall appear only after obtaining the permission of the Court.

Notification on AIBE-V- Registration process and applying for AIBE-V


How to Register

  • The Registration process for AIBE-V is open. Candidates who wish to apply for AIBE-V need to register themselves before applying online. To register, kindly visit the link
  • After successful registration you can login to your account. To login to your account

How To Apply for AIBE-V

  • After successful registration, login to your account.
  • Candidates have to print their respective "Bank Challan" from their registration account.
  • Fill-in the Challan and submit the fee at the nearest branch of "State Bank of India".
    *Note- It takes approximately 24 hours for your registration to be effective and you can make the payment only after 24 hours of your successful registration.
  •  The application fee for both FRESH and a REPEAT candidate is Rs. 1950/-(Including Bank surcharge).
  • Once your application fee is acknowledged you can print your application form by login into your registration account.
     *Note - It takes approximately 12-24 hours for us to get the payment acknowledgement. You can print your application form only after this time span.
  • Complete the application form and send it to 

    "All India Bar Examination"
    Bar Council of India
    21 Rouse Avenue Institutional Area
    ITO, Near Bal Bhawan New Delhi - 110002
    .
     *Note - Send your application form along with all required documents. All documents should be attested either from "Notary" or any "Gazetted Officer". Incomplete applications or applications with incomplete documents will be rejected.
    The list of required documents to send along with the Application Form is given as below
    1. Attested copy of Enrollment certificate or Intimation Letter.
    2. Attested copy of "Date of Birth" proof.
    3. Attested copy of Advocate ID Card if issued by State Bar Council or any Government Photo Id proof (PAN Card/Driving Licence/Voter ID/Passport).
    4. Original BCI copy of SBI Challan.
    *Note - Documents must be attested either from "Notary" or any "Gazetted Officer".
  • The Last date of Online Registrations is "July 8, 2013" and the last date for submission of fee through challan is "July 10, 2013".
  • The last date of receiving complete application form along with supporting documents is "July 17, 2013" latest by "5.00 PM" at Bar Council of India office.
  • For any query you can call us on 011-49225022/23 or 0120-4895900/911/914/915.
  •  You can send us queries at infoaibe5.bci@gmail.com.

Notification on change in examination date for AIBE-V (31st May, 2013)

Notification on change in examination date for AIBE-V (31st May, 2013)

Due to lots of request from Candidates and various State Bar Councils, where enrollment is due in the month of June-July 2013, the Council has decided to extend the date for ALL India Bar Examination-V, to facilitate newly enrolled candidates to appear for All India Bar Examination.
The revised schedule for All India Bar Examination-V is as follows:
  • 8th July 2013 – Last date for Online Registrations.
  • 10th July 2013 – Last date for Offline form selling & submission of fee through Challan at various branch of SBI Bank.
  • 17th July 2013 ( 5 P.M)– Last date for receiving of application forms for AIBE –V (Any forms received after 5 P.M on the 17th July 2013 will be rejected and these advocates will not be allowed to sit for the examination).
  • 1st August 2013 – Publishing of Admit Card Online.
  • 5th August 2013 – Last date for changes in admit card (if any).
  • 25th August 2013 – All India Bar Examination in various cities across India.

New helpline numbers for the All India Bar Exam 2013


The Bar Council of India is pleased to announce
helpline numbers for information about the All India Bar Examination.

The numbers are:

BCI Help Line Number 0120-4897900

You can also write in with your queries to
barexam@barcouncilofindia.org.

Reschedule date All India Bar Examination-V

· 8th July 2013 – Last date for On-line forms

· 10th July 2013 – Last date for Off-line form 
sales & submission of challan at the bank

· 17th July 2013 (5 P.M)–Last date for receipt of 
application forms for AIBE –V

· 1st August 2013 – Publishing of Admit Card On-line

· 5th August 2013 – Last date for changes in admit card (if any )

· 25th August 2013 – Tentative date for conducting AIBE – V

Step wise Guidelines for candidates applying online application for AIBE – V


Step 1 Visit http://www.allindiabarexamination.com and follow the link to register online.
Step 2.
 The registration form is divided into below mentioned 4 categories
  • Personal Information
  • Education & Enrollment
  • Candidate Information
  • Preferences
Step 3.     
Candidates are required to enter information and complete the registration form.
Step 4.
On the last page before candidate confirm the details that he/she has entered online, candidates are required to make sure that he/she has checked each entry carefully. Once Candidates confirm, he/she will not be able to edit anything and the same Information will be printed on his/her admit card and COP.
Step 5.
After Candidates confirm and complete the registration, he/she will receive an email on his/her Registered email id with his/her registration number (Eight digit) and password details.
Step 6.
After successful registration, Candidates need to download challan copy using his/her registration number and password. After getting the printout of the challan copy, candidates are required to make payment of the registration fees on the same challan copy at any of his/her nearest State Bank of India  Branch.
Step 7.
The amount to be paid by both Fresh and Repeat candidates is Rs. 1950/- (including Rs.   50/- towards bank charge)
Step 8.
After submission of the registration fees, State bank of India will provides the Journal number to the candidates.
Step 9.
Candidates are required to Log in again using his/her registration number and password after making the payment, now he/she gets an option to print out his/her application form.
Step 10.
Candidates are required to take a print of the application form  and send it to the below mentioned address along with the below list of documents
  • Bar Coucnil of India Copy of the SBI Challan
  • Photograph
  • Self attested copy of the application form.
  • Attested copy of the enrollment certificate / advocate ID
  • Attested copy of proof of date of birth
Step11
Candidates are required to send the completed Application Forms along with requisite document at the below mentioned address:-
All India Bar Examination, Bar Council of India,
21 Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, ITO near Bal Bhawan New Delhi – 110002.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATE
  • Candidates are requested to mention his/her enrollment number in the same way, as it is mentioned on his/her enrollment certificate.
  • Candidates are required to Paste the Photograph properly in the appropriate box and sign in the specific signature box.
  • The candidate must retain a Photocopy of their Application form for future reference.
  • Incomplete and wrongly filled application forms will be rejected.
  • In case of detection of any incomplete or wrong information in the application form at any state, allocation is liable to be rejected.
  • No study materials shall be supplied to candidates by Bar Council of India.
  • Any or all disputes/litigations arising out of this examination would be submitted to the territorial jurisdiction of Delhi Courts and in case candidates lost his/her case lodged/filed by him then he/she shall pay entire cost of litigations because BCI is not a profit making institutions rather it serves the legal professional, without any assistance of any outside agency or government.
  • For any revaluation of answer sheet, candidates shall pay the proper charges/fee fixed by BCI within the stipulated period and any information under the garb of RTI Act shall not be entertained.
  • For redressal  of any grievances with regards to examination, issuance of admit card, publication of result no candidate shall make any application/claim or RTI application after 20 days of cause of action arises and/or candidates shall not be entitled to raise any grievances after the period fixed by Bar Council of India on its websites i.e. www.barcouncilofindia.org .
  • In case of applicants, who took admission in violation of age restrictions under clause 28 of schedule III of rule 11 of the part IV of rule of Legal Education 2008 of Bar Council of India; their candidature is provisional; subject to the outcome of the various writs petitions pending in the Hon’ble High Court  and transfer petition pending in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in this regard.
Secretary
Bar Council of India