Supreme Court Questions BCI Chief’s 5-Year Tenure, Orders Oversight of Key Decisions
What Happened
The Supreme Court questioned the legal basis for Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra’s claimed five-year tenure until 2030 and said his continuation appears to be only a temporary arrangement until a newly elected BCI is formed. The Court also directed that the Attorney General (AGI) and Solicitor General (SGI) must be actively involved in all major policy decisions of the BCI until its reconstitution.
Key Takeaways
The ruling increases judicial oversight of the BCI and pushes for a fresh, properly elected leadership structure. It also signals the Court's focus on strengthening the institution's governance rather than targeting any individual office-bearer.