The Supreme Court introduced major reforms in the Supreme Court Bar Association concerning composition, voter eligibility and election procedures, with a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issuing comprehensive directions aimed at restructuring the lawyers’ body and ensuring broader, inclusive electoral participation.
The Supreme Court of India, in suo motu proceedings titled Re: Strengthening and Enhancing the Institutional Strength of Bar Associations, directed stakeholders to submit agreed terms of reference, with Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma seeking structured reforms for bar governance.
