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Education
Sikkim Government Orders Upgrade of Law College to Meet BCI Standards
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM
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The Sikkim state administration has instructed the Sikkim Government Law College to provide facilities mandated by the Bar Council of India.
The state government of Sikkim has issued a formal directive to the Sikkim Government Law College, urging it to comply with the infrastructure and resource norms set by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The order comes as part of a broader effort to ensure that legal education in the state meets national quality standards.
According to the directive, the college must furnish all facilities prescribed by the BCI, which typically include adequately sized lecture halls, a well‑stocked law library, a functional moot‑court hall, and modern computer labs with internet access. While the exact checklist was not disclosed, the emphasis is on creating an environment conducive to both academic learning and practical training for aspiring lawyers.
State officials have asked the college administration to submit a compliance report within a stipulated timeframe and to seek any necessary approvals for infrastructure upgrades. The move is expected to enhance the college’s accreditation status and improve the overall quality of legal education for students in the region.
According to the directive, the college must furnish all facilities prescribed by the BCI, which typically include adequately sized lecture halls, a well‑stocked law library, a functional moot‑court hall, and modern computer labs with internet access. While the exact checklist was not disclosed, the emphasis is on creating an environment conducive to both academic learning and practical training for aspiring lawyers.
State officials have asked the college administration to submit a compliance report within a stipulated timeframe and to seek any necessary approvals for infrastructure upgrades. The move is expected to enhance the college’s accreditation status and improve the overall quality of legal education for students in the region.