The Supreme Court issued a notice in response to a plea from the High Court Advocates Bar Association, Jabalpur, and the M.P. High Court Bar Association. The petition challenges a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that dismissed their writ petition against the disconnection of their electricity supply and seeks a stay on the recovery of the bill.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the petition by the High Court Advocates Bar Association for separate recognition. The court stressed that existing bar associations adequately address the objectives and welfare schemes outlined in relevant legislation. It emphasized the need for substantive justifications when seeking separate recognition, particularly when current frameworks suffice.