Bar Council Of India Elections For Key Positions Including Chairman, Vice-Chairman Scheduled For March 2

Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra (from Bihar) has held the Chairman's position for six consecutive terms.

Senior Advocate Mr. S. Prabhakaran (from Tamil Nadu) has served as the Vice Chairman for the last three years.

Senior Advocate Shri Apurba Kumar Sharma (from Assam) is the Executive Chairman.

As per the BCI's press release, the Executive Members of the BCI will also be elected on March 2.

It may be noted that these newly elected Executive Members will then be responsible for electing the Executive Committee Chairman, a crucial position that plays a substantial role in shaping the council's policies and decision-making processes.

“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 BCI's press release reads.

BCI has added that the competition for the Vice Chairman and Executive Members positions is expected to be equally intense, with multiple aspirants determined to enter the fray.