The Supreme Court has directed a Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia–led committee to probe allegations of horse trading and electoral malpractice in the Chhattisgarh State Bar Council elections. The panel will also oversee the election of office bearers, with its report due in two weeks.
The Bar Council of Delhi has released detailed voting guidelines for its February 20–22 elections, to be held through a single transferable vote system. A total of 23 seats are up for grabs, with 30% reservation for women advocates as per Supreme Court directions.
Today, on 16th January, The Supreme Court excluded Punjab and Haryana from its December 8, 2025 directions as only voter lists were finalized, holding that 30% women’s reservation will apply to their upcoming Bar Council elections. The matter was heard by CJI Surya Kant and Justice J Bagchi.
