Supreme Court flags fake law degrees, says CBI should probe; CJI calls fraudulent lawyers in black robes a serious concern

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the rising number of lawyers with fake law degrees.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi verbally remarked that the Central Bureau of Investigation should look into the issue. "Thousands of fraudulent people are wearing black robes, with serious doubts about their degrees. CBI needs to do something," CJI Surya Kant orally remarked.

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The verbal observations fell from the bench during the hearing of a plea, seeking contempt of court action over Delhi High Court's delay in implementing the senior advocate designation guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court.

The bench refused to entertain the plea and also took objection to the language used by the petitioner, a practicing lawyer, on social media platforms.

"Let people understand the kind of language you're using on Facebook. I will show you what is the meaning of discipline in the profession," CJI orally remarked.

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CJI Kant further angrily observed: "There are already parasites in society who attack the system. And you want to join hands with them? There are youngsters like cockroaches who are not getting employment in the profession. Some are on social media, some become RTI activists. And you people file contempt petitions because the high court is not taking up something. Rubbish!" The petitioner eventually withdrew his plea.