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Supreme Court Eyes Digital Registry Amid Concerns Over Fake Lawyers
✍️ Times of India
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 08:02 PM
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The Supreme Court is considering the implementation of a digital registry, akin to the Aadhaar system, to address concerns that a significant portion of legal practitioners may be unqualified.
The Supreme Court of India is reportedly exploring the establishment of a digital registry for lawyers. This initiative is being considered in light of concerns that a substantial number of individuals practicing law may not possess genuine qualifications.
The proposed digital system is envisioned to function similarly to the Aadhaar identification framework, aiming to create a verifiable database of legal professionals. The move seeks to enhance transparency and accountability within the legal fraternity.
While the exact scale of the issue is not detailed, the mention of '1 in 3 lawyers' suggests a significant problem that the apex court intends to investigate and rectify through technological solutions.
The proposed digital system is envisioned to function similarly to the Aadhaar identification framework, aiming to create a verifiable database of legal professionals. The move seeks to enhance transparency and accountability within the legal fraternity.
While the exact scale of the issue is not detailed, the mention of '1 in 3 lawyers' suggests a significant problem that the apex court intends to investigate and rectify through technological solutions.