The Calcutta High Court Bar Association condemned the Malda incident where judicial officers were allegedly held hostage during electoral roll revision. A lawyer accused of instigating the attack has been suspended, with further action sought from the Bar Council of West Bengal.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Bar Council’s unclear position on Karnal and Rohtak bar elections, ordering urgent High Court hearings. It granted interim relief to lawyers involved in cases of electoral irregularities, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper procedures in future elections. The Court also called for a retired judge’s supervision.