New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Bar Councils must introspect on their role and work towards earning the respect of their members, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna said on Saturday, in remarks that come in the wake of the recent controversy involving the Bar Council of India (BCI) and NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.

"The Bar Councils, whether the Central or the States, must introspect on their role and importance in upholding professional ethics, morality and professional competence," Justice Nagarathna said while delivering the convocation address at the 13th convocation of National Law University, Delhi.

"When a Bar Council does not earn the respect of its members, it is not a good sign for the legal profession," she said.

Her rem...