Supreme Court to Hear PIL on Legal Education Reform and Law Course Duration

The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, agreed to hear in April a PIL filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking the establishment of a Legal Education Commission to review and reform legal education in India. The petition challenges the five-year integrated law course after Class 12, proposing a reduction to four years, citing concerns over attracting top talent and practical learning. The court noted that decisions on legal education require broader consultation among stakeholders beyond the judiciary.