SC Deletes Respondents, Condonates Delay for Yadav

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-10-2026

Petitioners: Dharmnath Prasad Yadav & Anr.; Respondents: Hon’ble Returning Officer, Bihar State Bar Council & Others.
Appeal arises from the impugned judgment and order dated 22‑07‑2026 in EP No.2/2024 passed by the Bar Council of India.
Applications filed: IA No.298929/2026 (deletion of respondents Nos.19 and 23) and IA No.298931/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects).
Hearing held on 08‑10‑2026 before a bench comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana.

IA No.298929/2026 allowed; respondents Nos.19 and 23 deleted and cause‑title amended accordingly.
IA No.298931/2026: delay condoned.
Court directed issuance of notice, returnable on 27‑11‑2026.
Order signed by Astt. Registrar‑cum‑PS Dy. Registrar Nitin Talreja (signature not verified) on 08‑10‑2026.

Topics: Bar Council Procedure, Supreme Court Order