Fake Law Degree Suspicion: BCI suspends Delhi Bar Council Vice President

The Bar Council of India ( BCI ), in its meeting on December 7, 2024, resolved to take immediate action regarding the alleged irregularities in the LL.B. (Hons.) degree of Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar, Vice Chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi.

The decision follows a detailed inquiry by a sub-committee constituted under a September 2024 resolution and directions of the Delhi High Court in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 3244/2024.

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The inquiry revealed glaring discrepancies in Mr. Nasiar's degree, purportedly issued by Devi Ahilyabai Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. Inspection of P.M.B. Gujarati Arts and Law College, Indore, revealed the college was not authorized to conduct an LL.B. (Hons.) program during the relevant period. Moreover, records provided appeared tampered, with inconsistencies in handwriting and ink. It was also established that the LL.B. program was introduced under Bar Council of India regulations only in 2008, making the 1988-issued degree non-compliant with regulatory standards.

The inquiry reportedly revealed non-cooperation and obstruction from the college authorities, further casting doubts on the authenticity of the degree. The sub-committee report dated October 25, 2024, concluded that Mr. Nasiar's LL.B. (Hons.) degree is highly questionable.

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Acting on these findings, the BCI adopted the report and directed its Secretary to approach the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for an immediate investigation into the authenticity of Mr. Nasiar's degree and the potential fabrication of related documents. Pending the investigation's outcome, Mr. Nasiar has been removed from his position as Vice Chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi.

The Bar Council of India, in its Press release stated that, "The report dated 25.10.2024 of the Sub-Committee regarding enquiry of the LL.B (Hons.) Degree of Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar is hereby adopted. The Secretary, Bar Council of India is directed to approach the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with the request to hold an immediate investigation into the authenticity of the LL.B. (Hons.) Degree of Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar and potential fabrication of related records and take appropriate action.

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Pending the outcome Of the investigation, Mr. Sanjeev Nasiar is removed from the position Of Vice Chairman, Bar Council of Delhi. This measure is necessary to safeguard the integrity and dignity of the legal profession and ensure public confidence in it. The Bar Council of India is conscientious to uphold the prestige and honour Of the legal profession and remains resolute in its resolve to uphold its sanctity to ensure that only those meeting the highest standards of ethics and qualifications are permitted to practice law in India".

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