A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice R. Subhash Reddy has noted in its order that the pandemic has thrown its own challenges and one is the functioning of the judiciary.
The SCBA Election Committee notification said after having deliberated upon the advice of the Health Advisory Committee and the suggestions received from members of the Bar, it has decided to extend the voting timings.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to conduct upcoming Supreme Court Bar Association elections 2020-2021, strictly by way of “secret ballot” in physical form, in terms of Bye-Law no. 17 of Supreme Court Bar Association.
AIIMS Professor Dr. Arti Kapil had stated, “In view of the probability of spread of COVID in Large congregations and feasibility of the elections to be conducted on secure online platform
The SCBEWA takes care of its members so that no employee is underpaid or exploited. SCBEWA holds its election every year. Due to Covid-19, the elections were delayed for a few months but now it will be conducted tomorrow.
A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court against the Supreme Court Bar Association alleging that the Executive Committee of the SCBA has made brazen attempts to interfere with the Election process
Dushyant Dave resigned as the president of the SCBA citing that he had forfeited the right to continue as the leader of the SCBA. He said further continuation in office as SCBA president in these circumstances will be morally wrong.