Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 14-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Rudra Vikram Singh (appearing in person) filed Special Leave Petitions (SLP) No. 21926/2026, 21987/2026, and related items 28 & 29, challenging the conduct of the Delhi State Bar Council elections.
- Respondents: Bar Council of Delhi & others, represented by a large panel of counsel.
- The petitions arose from the impugned judgment and order dated 06-06-2026 of the Delhi High Court (WP(C) No. 7972/2026).
- The election process was nearing completion when the petitions were filed; counting of votes was permitted by the Court on the condition that results not be declared.
- The Court had earlier, on 18.05.2026 (W.P. (C) No.589/2026), constituted two Election Tribunals headed by former Supreme Court judges to hear election disputes across State Bar Councils.
Final Outcome
1. Permission to file the Special Leave Petitions is granted.
2. The petitions are disposed of, with liberty for aggrieved parties to approach the appointed Election Tribunals for factual resolution.
3. The Court directs the Delhi State Bar Council to preserve the entire election record, including original CCTV and videography, and to produce them before the Tribunals.
4. The Delhi Police is also directed to preserve the original CCTV footage and provide a copy to the Bar Council.
5. Election results may be announced but shall remain provisional, subject to the outcome of the Tribunal proceedings.
6. The Court requests the Tribunals to conduct expeditious hearings and aims for decisions within three months.
7. No opinion on the merits of the election disputes is expressed by the Court.
8. The Special Leave Petitions are formally disposed of, with any pending applications to be dealt with accordingly.
Topics: Bar Council Elections, Election Tribunals