New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- In a major decision, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has dissolved the elected Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) with immediate effect, citing continuous delays in verifying advocates and repeated failure to conduct timely elections.
The BCI has formed a three-member Special Committee under Section 8A of the Advocates Act to take full charge of the Delhi Bar Council's affairs and ensure elections are held on or before January 31, 2026.
The Special Committee will be chaired by Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, with Senior Advocate Maninder Singh and Advocate Neeraj, President of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association, as members.
According to the BCI communication, all elected members and committees of the Delhi B...