The Bar Council of India's Five Year Temptation: A Test for Accountability The Supreme Court's recent ruling on the tenure of the Bar Council of India (BCI) chairperson, Manan Kumar Mishra, has shed light on a contentious issue that highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability within the organization.
The court upheld the statutorily prescribed two year term for the chairperson, despite the BCI's attempt to extend it to five years through a resolution.
The controversy surrounding the BCI's attempts to extend Mishra's tenure began in April 2025, when the organization passed a resolution granting him a five year term.