SC Issues Notice to UP Bar Council Over Fees for COP & ID Cards

Deepak Yadav Vs Bar Council of India & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) In the case of Deepak Yadav Vs Bar Council of India & Anr., the Supreme Court of India is examining a writ petition filed by an advocate challenging the fees charged by the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh (BCUP) and the Bar Council of India (BCI) for issuing Certificates of Practice and identity cards. The petitioner seeks a waiver of these fees, which amount to Rs. 14,500 for general and OBC categories, and Rs. 13,500 for SC/ST categories, along with an additional Rs. 500 annual fee or Rs. 6,000 one-time payment for lif...