Bar Polls to Be Supervised by Retired Judges: Supreme Court Orders, Cites Trust Deficit in BCI

Today, On 10th November, The Supreme Court directed that all state bar council elections be conducted under the supervision of retired high court judges, highlighting a trust deficit in the Bar Council of India and emphasising the need for transparency and fairness in the electoral process.

Supreme Court Emphasizes Judiciary’s Role in Safeguarding Fair Electoral Process Amid Executive Overreaches

Supreme Court Affirms Courts’ Duty to Intervene in Election Matters Amid Unjust Executive Actions The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified its stance on the judiciary’s role in election matters. While the courts generally refrain from interfering in electoral processes, the apex court emphasized that this restraint is not absolute. The court asserted that […]