Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Supreme Court Bar Association (Petitioner) vs. B.D. Kaushik & Anr. (Respondents).
  • Origin: Miscellaneous applications arising from an impugned final judgment dated 20-07-2012 in C.A. No.3401/2003 and C.A. No.3402/2003.
  • The Court considered numerous interim applications (IA Nos. listed) relating to permissions, interventions, modifications, and clarifications.

Order Details

1. The Election Committee of the SCBA shall file a status report on compliance with paragraph 20 of the Court’s order dated 29.05.2026, concerning incorporation of reforms in the SCBA Rules. The report must be prepared in consultation with the SCBA Executive Committee.

2. The Court seeks suggestions and opinions from the Executive Committee of the SCBA, the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association, the Delhi High Court Bar Association, and all District Bar Associations in the NCT of Delhi on why elections of all Bar Associations should not be held on a single date. Representatives of these associations are to appear on the next hearing date.

3. The next hearing is listed for 05.11.2026. All compliance affidavits/submissions must be filed and circulated among the parties at least four days before that date.

Final Outcome

  • The SCBA is mandated to report on reform compliance, provide input on election scheduling, and ensure timely filing of affidavits before the November 5, 2026 hearing.

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