{
  "id": 5063147,
  "title": "'You’re Only Pro Tem, Not Democratically Elected': Supreme Court To BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/youre-only-pro-tem-not-democratically-elected-supreme-court-to-bci",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:41:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/youre-only-pro-tem-not-democratically-elected-supreme-court-to-bci-chairman-manan-kumar-mishra"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Supreme Court cautioned Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra that he holds only a pro tempore position and is not a democratically elected officeholder. This distinction was emphasized by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, as they considered challenges to Mishra's extended tenure. The court affirmed that Mishra's duties are confined to overseeing the BCI's day-to-day operations until a new Council is formed. The bench suggested that the Attorney General and Solicitor General, who are permanently ex-officio members of the BCI, should participate in significant policy decisions. The observations clarified the difference between Mishra's interim role and the powers of a democratically elected BCI Chairman.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday reminded Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra that he is only a pro tem Chairman and not a democratically elected office-bearer, making it clear that his role is limited to overseeing the Council’s day-to-day functioning. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana made…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}