section 6
Teaching of the University
The India International University of Legal Education and Research of the Bar Council of India Trust at Andhra Pradesh Act, 2025Education202526 sections
Statutory text
- (1) Recognised Teaching and Control by Councils: All recognised teaching in connection with the degrees, diplomas, and certificates of the University shall be conducted under the control of the concerned Councils of the University, which will now operate with strategic oversight from the BCI Trust, ensuring that the teaching aligns with, the values and objectives promoted by the BCI and BCI Trust PEARL-FIRST. The Chairman in consultation with the Board of Trustees/ Managing Trustees, shall have the authority to oversee and make essential decisions regarding the teaching framework, particularly in situations requiring urgent interventions, ensuring teaching standards remain high and aligned with contemporary legal education reforms. In case of emergencies or short-notice requirements, the Chairman, in consultation with the Board of Trustees/Managing Trustees, shall be empowered to take necessary actions for the benefit of the University. Moreover, the Chairman, in consultation with the Board of Trustees/ Managing Trustees, shall have the ability to intervene in matters of teaching and syllabus structuring when necessary, ensuring a proactive response to the dynamic needs of the legal field and to promote excellence in legal education in accordance with BCI Trust’s values. This power includes making decisions in situations where swift action is required to improve teaching outcomes or align with national legal education policies.
- (2) Courses and Curricula: The courses and curricula, and the authorities responsible for organizing such teaching, shall be prescribed by the regulations, with BCI Trust’s strategic direction integrated into course design and implementation. The Chairman and Board of Trustees will hold the authority to review and revise courses to ensure they align with the BCI Rules of Legal Education and guidelines/circulars issued in this regard, and evolving needs of legal education and the legal profession. This authority includes making swift decisions in urgent circumstances to modify courses or curricula, ensuring that the University remains competitive and progressive in its academic offerings. Additionally, the Chairman, in consultation with the Board of Trustees/Managing Trustees, shall be empowered to approve new courses and curricula on an emergency or urgent basis, especially when the legal landscape requires rapid adaptation subject to alignment with BCI Rules of Legal Education and guidelines/circulars issued in this regard. This ensures that the University remains flexible and forward- thinking in its approach to legal education, always in line with BCI Trust’s mission to nurture excellence. At the same time, the Chairman, in consultation with the Board of Trustees/Managing Trustees, shall retain the ultimate authority in decision-making related to the strategic direction of teaching and curricula.
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