Noting that the elections of State Bar Councils across India have not been held since many years, the Supreme Court today asked the Bar Councils to hold the elections by January 31, 2026.

"Having regard to the fact that elections to the State Bar Councils have not been held for decades, we have impressed upon ld. senior counsel appearing for the Bar Council of India to ensure that elections of all State Bar Councils are held, if not simultaneously, in phased manner, by January 31, 2026", the Court ordered.

Orally, the Court also indicated that the verification of genuineness of LLB certificates of advocates shall not per se lead to indefinite postponement of the elections. In this regard, the Court was informed that the verification process has revealed figures of fake voters. Hearing t

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