LUCKNOW, July 26 -- The Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh has directed all bar associations across the state to submit within 15 days a list of advocates against whom serious criminal cases are registered, chargesheets have been filed or trials are pending.

On July 23, the Bar Council secretary sent a letter to presidents/secretaries of all registered bar associations in this regard. The directive was issued in compliance with the June 3, 2026 order passed by the Allahabad high court in writ petition related to Mohd Kafeel vs State of UP & Another.

The bar council has warned of strict consequences for non-compliance. "All bar associations are further directed that if they violate this order, the affiliation of such bar association with the B...