Would Be Fair, Objective, Transparent: BCI Seeks Supreme Court Approval for 30% Women Representation Formula in Bar Councils 

The Bar Council of India approached the Supreme Court of India seeking approval for a merit-based co-option process to ensure 30% women representation in state bar councils, proposing selection of unelected women candidates securing the highest votes under a 10% additional quota.

Bar Council Election Row: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging FIR Against Supervisory Committee

The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea challenging an FIR against the High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee overseeing state bar council elections, after Manan Kumar Mishra informed a bench led by Surya Kant.