The Justice L Nageswara Rao committee has invited lawyers to provide inputs on reforms in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections. SCBA members have been asked to share their views on changes to eligibility, tenure, and voting norms. The initiative aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the election process. Suggestions from legal professionals will play a key role in shaping the reforms.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) is poised to implement significant electoral reforms, with former Supreme Court Justice L. Nageswara Rao heading a committee tasked with recommending changes to the association’s bye-laws related to elections.
To promote a democratic reform process, the committee has invited SCBA members to submit their suggestions via email at scba.committee.2025@gmail.com by March 20.
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Key issues under consideration include voter eligibility, candidacy requirements, the tenure and size of the SCBA’s executive committee, and potential disqualification grounds, such as inducements for votes.
The committee has specifically requested member input on the following topics:
- Eligibility criteria for contesting elections to the Executive Committee;
- Eligibility criteria for voting in elections for the Executive Committee;
- Tenure of the Executive Committee;
- Size of the Executive Committee;
- Disqualification of candidates (including inducements for votes);
- Any other matters related to the election of members to the Executive Committee.
Members are asked to limit their submissions to two pages and include their SCBA membership details and mobile number for verification.
The reform process was initiated following a Supreme Court directive issued on February 25, where a bench led by Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh appointed a committee chaired by Justice L. Nageswara Rao to oversee the review.
The Supreme Court had recently mandated a one-third reservation for women in SCBA positions, a decision aimed at promoting greater inclusivity within the association.
Highlighting that the SCBA’s regulations and electoral rules have remained static for many years, the Court stressed the importance of timely reforms to facilitate a more effective electoral process.
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