Manan Kumar Mishra Rejects Resignation Demands as BCI Chairman
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times, Zee News
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra has refused to step down from his position following recent protests in New Delhi. Protesters from various Bar Associations cited concerns over his long tenure, advocate welfare, and proposed enrolment fee hikes. A petition filed in the Supreme Court by advocate Yogamaya MG challenges his continuation, alleging that his tenure violates BCI rules regarding term limits. The plea specifically requests the court to quash an April 2025 Gazette notification that extended his term until 2030. Mishra maintains that he holds the office through an election and represents 25 lakh lawyers across the country.
Why it matters
The legal challenge and ongoing protests impact the leadership stability of the Bar Council of India, the statutory body governing the legal profession in the country.
Read the original report — Times of India
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