The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea filed by an overseas citizen of India (OCI) seeking to be treated at par with NRIs for the purpose of practising law and obtaining state bar council membership. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi ruled that OCI status, while providing certain privileges, does not equate to Indian citizenship, which remains a mandatory prerequisite for enrolment under Section 24 of the Advocates Act. Section 24 of the Advocates Act deals with the persons who may be admitted as advocates on the state roll.
News On AIR | February 23, 2026 7:41 PM
Supreme Court dismisses OCI request for state bar council membership
