Elections for the positions of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Executive Members of the Bar Council of India (BCI) are set to take place on March 2..The nomination deadline has been fixed for February 28, with candidates allowed to withdraw their nominations by March 1.Currently, Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Manan Kumar Mishra has been serving as the BCI Chairman for six consecutive terms. Senior Advocate S Prabhakaran from Tamil Nadu has held the Vice-Chairman position for the past three years, while Senior Advocate Apurba Kumar Sharma from Assam presently serves as the Executive Chairman. All three positions are up for election this time..According to a press release by the BCI issued today, the elections will also include the selection of Executive Members, who will later elect the Executive Committee Chairman."For the past six terms, the position of BCI Chairman has been secured unopposed by Bihar. However, this time, a major shift is visible, as members from other states are actively preparing to challenge the stronghold. Despite this emerging competition, Mr. Mishra remains a formidable contender and is gearing up to contest once again. His popularity among lawyers across the country, along with his reputation as a strong link between the legal fraternity, the government, and the Supreme Court, gives him an edge. He is widely regarded as a trusted representative of the legal community," the press release states..[Read Press Release]
Elections for the positions of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Executive Members of the Bar Council of India (BCI) are set to take place on March 2..The nomination deadline has been fixed for February 28, with candidates allowed to withdraw their nominations by March 1.Currently, Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Manan Kumar Mishra has been serving as the BCI Chairman for six consecutive terms. Senior Advocate S Prabhakaran from Tamil Nadu has held the Vice-Chairman position for the past three years, while Senior Advocate Apurba Kumar Sharma from Assam presently serves as the Executive Chairman. All three positions are up for election this time..According to a press release by the BCI issued today, the elections will also include the selection of Executive Members, who will later elect the Executive Committee Chairman."For the past six terms, the position of BCI Chairman has been secured unopposed by Bihar. However, this time, a major shift is visible, as members from other states are actively preparing to challenge the stronghold. Despite this emerging competition, Mr. Mishra remains a formidable contender and is gearing up to contest once again. His popularity among lawyers across the country, along with his reputation as a strong link between the legal fraternity, the government, and the Supreme Court, gives him an edge. He is widely regarded as a trusted representative of the legal community," the press release states..[Read Press Release]
