BABU VARGHESE vs BAR COUNCIL OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the elections conducted by the Kerala Bar Council, ruling that the Bar Council of India (BCI) had the authority to extend the term of the State Bar Council under the Advocates Act, 1961, specifically Section 8A(3). The Court clarified that the extension granted by the BCI before the expiry of the original term was valid, thus allowing the elections to proceed. The appeal challenging the elections was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the term was effectively extended.