NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (14th Feb) addressed a petition filed by some lawyers from Karnataka, who are seeking reservation for lawyers from marginalized communities in bar bodies. The Court acknowledged that this was an important matter but also made it clear that while diversity in bar bodies is necessary, they do not want these bodies to become divided along caste or religious lines.
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a plea seeking SC/ST and OBC reservations in the Advocates Association Bengaluru elections. Justice R Devdas ruled that the court cannot grant relief under Article 226 of the Constitution. He advised the petitioners to approach the Supreme Court for further action. The decision upholds the existing election framework for the association.
Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court directed that the Advocates Association Bengaluru (AAB) conduct its elections within three weeks. Previously, the Court had instructed the AAB to reserve the position of Treasurer in its governing body for female candidates.
