Supreme Court Seeks Agreed Terms of Reference in Suo Motu Case on Strengthening Bar Associations

The Supreme Court directed stakeholders to submit agreed terms of reference in suo motu proceedings concerning the institutional strengthening of Bar Associations across the country.

The Court observed that despite multiple hearings since July 2024, the formal terms of reference are yet to be framed. 

It asked counsel to place agreed suggestions within four weeks and directed the nodal counsel to circulate them to Registrars General of all High Courts for onward communication to District and Sub-Divisional Bar Associations.

The Court granted liberty to these associations to send their suggestions by email and listed the matter after eight weeks to decide the future course.

[Re: Strengthening & Enhancing The Institutional Strength Of Bar Associations v. The Registrar General & Ors.]