Supreme Court Petition Challenges Manan Mishra's Tenure as BCI Chief
· India · Times of India, NDTV, Live Law
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the removal of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. The plea challenges the legality of his decade-long tenure, arguing that Rule 12(2) of the BCI Rules limits the chairman's term to two years. The petitioner, represented by advocate Deepak Prakash, also contests an April 2025 government notification that extended Mishra's term until 2030. The filing calls for fresh, independent elections and the implementation of a cumulative cap on the number of years an individual can hold the office. The court has been urged to rescind the extension and establish a rotational mechanism for leadership.
Why it matters
The case challenges the governance structure of India's apex legal regulatory body, potentially forcing a leadership change and new term limits for the BCI chairman.
Read the original report — Times of India
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