SC Rejects PIL for SC/ST Quota in Bar Councils, Cites Belated Filing

• The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking reservation for SC/ST lawyers in state Bar councils.
• The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, stated the plea was filed too late as the election process had already begun.
• CJI clarified that the court's earlier order for women lawyers mandated 'representation', not 'reservation'.
• The court advised petitioners to approach statutory authorities first and then return if their representation is unsuccessful.
• Petitioners were granted liberty to submit a representation to the Bar Council of India, citing previous apex court orders.

Why It Matters: SC rejects belated PIL for SC/ST quota in Bar councils, advises petitioners to approach authorities first.