What is Bar Council of India (BCI)?
The Bar Council of India (BCI) whose headquarter is in Delhi is the constitutional body formed under the Advocates Act, 1961. The main purpose of BCI is to regulate legal education and professional standards in India. BCI is responsible for directing the state bar councils and framing the coursework of law colleges and universities. The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is conducted by BCI to grant a ‘Certificate of Practice’ to advocates who want to practice law in India.