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    UP Bar Council Election : Supreme Court Extends Deadline to February 2
    UP Bar Council Election : Supreme Court Extends Deadline to February 2
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    UP Bar Council Election : Supreme Court Extends Deadline to February 2

    Supreme Court extended the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council election deadline to February 2, 2026, after disruptions in Lucknow halted polling. Elections continue in phases under a High-Powered Committee, following the apex court’s mandate for State Bar Council polls nationwide.

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    30% Women’s Reservation Applies to Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Election: Supreme Court
    30% Women’s Reservation Applies to Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Election: Supreme Court
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    30% Women’s Reservation Applies to Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Election: Supreme Court

    Today, on 16th January, The Supreme Court excluded Punjab and Haryana from its December 8, 2025 directions as only voter lists were finalized, holding that 30% women’s reservation will apply to their upcoming Bar Council elections. The matter was heard by CJI Surya Kant and Justice J Bagchi.

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    “Continuous Mandamus”: Supreme Court Tells BCI to Ensure 30% Women’s Reservation in Bar Council Elections
    “Continuous Mandamus”: Supreme Court Tells BCI to Ensure 30% Women’s Reservation in Bar Council Elections
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    “Continuous Mandamus”: Supreme Court Tells BCI to Ensure 30% Women’s Reservation in Bar Council Elections

    The Supreme Court directed the Bar Council of India to act on ensuring “30% reservation for women” in State Bar Council polls. CJI Surya Kant called it a “continuous mandamus” and asked the BCI to issue a notification by Monday.

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    State Bar Council Polls: Supreme Court Issues Notice to BCI on Petition Challenging Ban on District, High Court Bar Leaders from Contesting
    State Bar Council Polls: Supreme Court Issues Notice to BCI on Petition Challenging Ban on District, High Court Bar Leaders from Contesting
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    State Bar Council Polls: Supreme Court Issues Notice to BCI on Petition Challenging Ban on District, High Court Bar Leaders from Contesting

    Today, On 13th November, The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Bar Council of India on a petition challenging rules that bar office bearers of district and High Court bar associations from contesting State Bar Council elections, seeking responses from BCI and UP Bar Council.

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

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    Bar Council Elections: Delhi High Court Seeks BCI, Centre’s Reply on PIL Challenging Rs.1.25 Lakh Nomination Fee
    Bar Council Elections: Delhi High Court Seeks BCI, Centre’s Reply on PIL Challenging Rs.1.25 Lakh Nomination Fee
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    Bar Council Elections: Delhi High Court Seeks BCI, Centre’s Reply on PIL Challenging Rs.1.25 Lakh Nomination Fee

    Today, On 29th October, The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Bar Council of India and the Central government on a PIL challenging the BCI’s decision to hike the nomination fee for State Bar Council elections from Rs.25,000 to Rs.1.25 lakh.

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    PIL in Supreme Court Demands Equal Representation: Women, Queer & Marginalized Lawyers Missing from Bar Councils
    PIL in Supreme Court Demands Equal Representation: Women, Queer & Marginalized Lawyers Missing from Bar Councils
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    Bar Council Election Fee Hike: Supreme Court Allows Lawyers to Withdraw Plea Against BCI’S Decision 

    Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court allowed petitioners to withdraw their plea against the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) decision to increase nomination fees for state Bar Council elections from Rs.9,000 to Rs. 1.25 lakh, ending the legal challenge.

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