The Supreme Court of India on November 3, 2025, disposed of a writ petition seeking reservation for persons with disabilities in Bar Councils and Bar Associations, directing the Bar Council of India (BCI) to consider the issue as a policy matter. The Court, however, declined to issue a positive mandamus at this stage, noting that elections for the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh have already been notified.

The matter, Writ Petition(s) (Civil) No(s). 1045/2025 , Amit Kumar Yadav vs. Bar Council of India & Anr. , was heard by a three-judge bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi .

Background of the Case

The petitioner, Amit Kumar Yadav, was identified by the Court as a “practicing advocate.” The order noted, “It is worth noting that he oft

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