UP Bar Council Begins Enrollment Process For Lawyers, Check eligibility, list of documents required

BCUP is responsible for regulating the legal profession within the state and representing practicing advocates in the Bar Council of India. Currently, over 100,000 advocates are registered with the BCPU. The move comes in line with the Supreme Court's judgement in Writ Petition (C) No. 352 of 2023 named "Gaurav Kumar Versus Union of India and Others". 

UP Bar Council Enrollment Process Begins, check eligibility, list of documents required, important details here

Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh (BCUP) has begun the enrollment process for lawyers. The BCUP is a statutory body established under the Advocates Act, 1961. BCUP is responsible for regulating the legal profession within the state and representing practicing advocates in the Bar Council of India. Currently, over 100,000 advocates are registered with the BCPU. The move comes in line with the Supreme Court's judgement in Writ Petition (C) No. 352 of 2023 named "Gaurav Kumar Versus Union of India and Others".  The SC judgment has now allowed the BCUP to begin the enrollment process as per the court's order and the clarification it has received from the Bar Council of India.

Uttar Pradesh Bar Council: Revised Fee Structure

As per the Apex court judgment, the fee structure has been revised. Check details below:

General Category: INR 750
SC/ST Category: INR 125

Note: This fee structure includes an enrollment fee of INR 600 and BCI fee of INR 150 ensuring affordability and accessibility everyone. 

Documents Required for Registration with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh

To complete your registration with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, you will need to provide the following documents:

• Class 10 and Class 12 Mark Sheets
• LLB Passing Certificate and Mark Sheets for all semesters, including a consolidated mark sheet
• Graduation Degree Certificate and LLB Degree Certificate (for 3-year LLB graduates)
• Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate (for 5-year LLB graduates) Latest Passport-Size Photograph in formal lawyer attire
• Attendance cum Character Certificate
• Photo ID Card such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Passport
• Self-Attested Residence Proof
• Rent Agreement (if you are not a resident of Uttar Pradesh) along with the ID proof and signature of your landlord
• Gap Affidavit: if there is a gap between your LLB passing year and the year of bar registration
• Affidavit of Intended Place of Practice

Eligibility Criteria for Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh Registration

To register with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must have successfully completed a 5-year LLB or 3-year LLB program.
• There is no minimum marks requirement for registration with this State Bar Council.
• There is no minimum or maximum age limit for registration, but candidates must be at least 21 years old to enroll with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh.

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