Supreme Court plea seeks removal of BCI chief Manan Kumar Mishra, fresh election

A legal challenge has been mounted against Manan Kumar Mishra, the chief of the Bar Council of India (BCI), with a petition filed in the Supreme Court demanding his removal from the post. The plea raises serious questions about the legality and propriety of his continued leadership.

The core of the petition lies in its challenge to the extension of Mishra's tenure as BCI chief. This extension is being contested on grounds that are expected to be detailed in the court filings. Alongside this, the petition seeks a thorough investigation into the financial operations of the BCI, suggesting potential irregularities or mismanagement of funds.

Furthermore, the petitioners are advocating for the initiation of fresh elections to the BCI. This call for new elections underscores a demand for a change in leadership and a renewed mandate from the legal fraternity, aiming to ensure the council operates with transparency and accountability.