BCI Urges CJI to Address Kerala HC Judge's Remarks on Bar Council Elections

• The Bar Council of India (BCI) wrote to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant regarding a Kerala High Court Single Judge's oral remarks on State Bar Council election nomination fees.
• BCI stated the High Court's intervention disregarded Supreme Court directives restraining all courts from entertaining Bar Council election petitions.
• The BCI clarified that the nomination fee of ₹1.25 lakh was approved by the Supreme Court and vests entirely with State Bar Councils, not the BCI.
• The Council highlighted significant expenses (over Rs 20 crore) for election mechanisms mandated by the Supreme Court, borne solely by the legal fraternity.
• BCI requested the CJI to issue advisories to ensure election disputes remain within the Supreme Court-constituted mechanism and warned of collective protest if attacks on advocate bodies persist.

Why It Matters: BCI seeks CJI intervention over Kerala HC judge's remarks, citing Supreme Court directives and institutional dignity.