Thousands of fraud lawyers with doubtful degrees, CBI should act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday flagged the issue of burgeoning of lawyers with fake degrees.

The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi remarked that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should ideally look into the issue.

"Thousands of fraudulent people wearing black robes with serious doubts about their degrees. CBI needs to do something," CJI Surya Kant remarked.

The Court made the observation while hearing a petition 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 Court refused to entertain the plea and also took objection to the language employed by petitioner, advocate Sanjay Dubey, on social media.

"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," the CJI said.

"Is a senior advocate tag a status symbol which is ornamental to be kept or for your participation in the justice system?" Justice Bagchi asked.

The petitioner eventually proceeded to withdraw the plea.