# SC asks Bar Council of India to clarify stand on age limit for five-year law courses

> The BCI defended the age restriction, saying, “We have imposed the upper limit because most of the five-year law courses are residential,” adding that the court could determine the appropriate age limit.

- Published: 2026-09-25T12:02:38.245Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T12:02:38.245Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Bar Council of India, age restriction

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