Archive · 16 Dec 2025
160 FIRs in 2 years over fake law degrees
The Bar Council of Delhi told a court that there have been 160 cases in the past two years involving fake law degrees.
They said a group of fake lawyers is operating in Delhi, using these fake degrees to get enrolled.
Out of 200,000 lawyers registered, only 100,000 have been checked.
A man named Vasanthan was accused of paying a bribe to get enrolled.
He said he was tricked and that his documents were fake.
The court did not grant him bail, saying more investigation is needed to find out who else is involved in this scam.
160 FIRs filed in Delhi over fake law degrees in the past two years.
Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) alleges a gang of fake lawyers is operating in the city.
Out of 200,000 enrolled advocates, only 100,000 have been verified.
J Vasanthan accused of paying a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh for enrollment, which normally costs Rs 750.
Vasanthan's bail plea dismissed; court believes custodial interrogation is needed to uncover the scam.
- Who
- Bar Council of Delhi (BCD), J Vasanthan, Arvind Panchal, Jagdish Yadav, Additional Sessions Judge Shunali Gupta
- What
- 160 FIRs filed over fake law degrees, allegations of a gang of fake lawyers, anticipatory bail plea heard
- When
- Since 2023, anticipatory bail plea heard on Monday
- Where
- Delhi, Saket court
- Why
- To address the issue of fake law degrees and the alleged nexus of fake lawyers
- Number of FIRs
- 160
- Time Period
- 2 years
- Total Advocates Enrolled
- 2 lakh
- Verified Advocates
- 1 lakh
- Pending Verifications
- 90,000
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 1.5 lakh
- Enrollment Fees
- Rs 750
- Suspension Date
- September 18