“SC moves to fast-track BCI elections, restricts chair Manan Mishra's powers”

Key points

• Supreme Court orders five-week roadmap for fresh Bar Council of India elections.
• Mishra’s term extended to 2030 via gazette notification, despite two-year rule.
• Court restricts Mishra to day-to-day admin until new BCI is elected.
• Policy decisions require approval from Attorney General and Solicitor General.
• High Courts must nominate two women members to State Bar Councils within two weeks.