Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Barrister Anurag Mohindru Disbarred for False Degree Claim
A lawyer named Anurag, who was a barrister, lied about having a medical degree from Oxford University when he was applying for a job.
Because of this lie, the Bar Standards Board, which makes sure lawyers are honest, decided he couldn't be a lawyer anymore.
He was found to have been dishonest on his application.
He also has to pay a large amount of money.
Additionally, he resigned as chairman of the Essex County Cricket Club.
The decision is to ensure lawyers maintain trust with the public.
Anurag Mohindru, a barrister, has been disbarred.
He falsely claimed to have studied medicine at Oxford University.
The Bar Standards Board found him guilty of professional misconduct.
Mohindru was ordered to pay legal costs of 54,780 pounds.
He has resigned as chairman of the Essex County Cricket Club.
- Who
- Anurag Mohindru, a barrister and KC.
- What
- Mohindru was disbarred for professional misconduct.
- When
- This week, following a tribunal hearing.
- Where
- United Kingdom.
- Why
- He falsely claimed to have studied medicine at Oxford University.
- Name
- Anurag Mohindru
- Profession
- Former Barrister / King's Counsel (KC)
- Misconduct
- Falsely claimed a medical degree from Oxford University
- Action
- Disbarment
- Involved Party
- Bar Standards Board
- Legal Costs
- 54,780 pounds
- Former Role
- Chairman of the Essex County Cricket Club