The Supreme Court Reasserts Institutional Checks on Power The recent Supreme Court ruling that Manan Kumar Mishra is only a pro tem chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) until a fresh election takes place has shed light on an important aspect of institutional checks and balances in our country.
On its surface, this appears to be a straightforward matter of procedural clarity; however, upon closer examination, it reveals complex power dynamics at play.
This ruling is part of a broader trend where institutions are being forced to assert their authority and reclaim their autonomy in the face of perceived encroachment.