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Sauravsingh Rajput   04 April 2026

Bar council of india

seek legal clarification regarding compliance with Rule 6 of the Bar Council of India Rules of Legal Education, 2008, as well as the guidelines of the University Grants Commission. I was enrolled in a B.Sc. course at Magadh University from 2021 to 2024, with examinations conducted in August 2023 (1st year), January 2024 (2nd year), and July 2024 (3rd year) due to academic delay. During this period, I also took admission in a BA LL.B. (5-year) program at North Eastern Hill University in December 2022. I appeared in and passed only the 1st semester examination. Thereafter, due to health reasons, I discontinued the course in June 2023. I did not attend further classes, did not pay any further fees, and did not appear in any subsequent examinations. I also have attendance records and examination records showing my absence after the first semester. However, I did not formally cancel my admission. Subsequently, I continued pursuing my B.Sc. course and completed it in July 2024. After completion of B.Sc., I took fresh admission in BA LL.B. (5-year) at Central University of South Bihar in 2024. In these circumstances: A. Bar Council Angle: Whether this situation can be construed as “simultaneous pursuit of two regular courses” under Rule 6, considering that documentary evidence (attendance and examination records) shows that I did not attend or appear in any examinations after the first semester in the earlier law course. Whether such documentary proof of non-attendance and non-appearance is sufficient to establish that the earlier course was not “pursued” in substance. Whether mere non-cancellation of admission, despite such evidence of discontinuation, can create any impediment for enrollment with the Bar Council. B. UGC Angle: Whether this situation amounts to violation of UGC guidelines on simultaneous full-time courses, or can it be treated as a discontinued/abandoned course in light of the absence of academic participation. Whether the validity of my B.Sc. degree or subsequent BA LL.B. degree could be affected in any manner. C. Judicial Service / Employment Angle: Whether such facts, supported by attendance and examination records showing non-participation, may create any adverse inference during judicial service recruitment or government employment verification. Whether disclosure of the discontinued course is required, and if so, what would be the appropriate manner of such disclosur



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Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     04 April 2026

Multiple issues are involved in the post, accordingly it would be better to consult a local senior lawyer for proper appreciation of facts/ documents and  advise.

Sauravsingh Rajput   04 April 2026

 

 

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Bar council rules and judiciary rules seek legal clarification regarding compliance with Rule 6 of the Bar Council of India Rules of Legal Education, 2008. I was enrolled in a B.Sc. course at Magadh University from 2021 to 2024. Due to delay in the academic session, my 1st-year examinations were conducted in August 2023, 2nd-year examinations in January 2024, and 3rd-year examinations in July 2024. During this period of academic delay, I took admission in a BA LL.B. (5-year) program at North Eastern Hill University in December 2022. I appeared in and passed only the 1st semester examination. Thereafter, due to health reasons, I discontinued the course in June 2023. I did not attend further classes, did not appear in any subsequent examinations, and did not pay any further fees. However, I did not formally cancel my admission. Subsequently, I continued pursuing my B.Sc. course at Magadh University and completed it in July 2024. After completion of my B.Sc., I took fresh admission in BA LL.B. (5-year) at Central University of South Bihar in 2024. In these circumstances: Whether this situation can be construed as “simultaneous pursuit of two regular courses” under Rule 6, considering that I completed only the first semester of the earlier law course and thereafter discontinued it while continuing my B.Sc. Whether mere non-cancellation of admission in the earlier BA LL.B. program creates any legal impediment for Bar Council enrollment or future judicial/government service. Whether such a situation would be treated as a technical/administrative irregularity rather than a substantive violation affecting eligibility.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     05 April 2026

You have repeated the same contents in a different form in the subsequent post too.

You were advised to consult a senior advocate in the local and proceed to clarify all your doubs as suggested by our senior advocate and senior expert Vshista sir.

Lucy   05 April 2026

Sir i asked a local lawyer he said there issue only when you have two degree since i dropped the 1st law course attempt in 6 months there is no issues only a tecnical overlap but i want your guidance as sirs are one the most prudent legal mind of the country 


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