The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Bar Council of India’s decision to fix ₹1.25 lakh as the election fee for State Bar Council candidates. The Court observed that the issue falls within the BCI’s regulatory domain and refrained from judicial intervention, emphasizing autonomy in managing professional bodies.

The Supreme Court in State Bank of India v. Ramadhar Sao (2025) reaffirmed that judicial review in disciplinary proceedings is limited to correcting legal or procedural errors, not re-evaluating evidence. Setting aside Patna High Court’s orders, the Court restored SBI’s penalty of removal with superannuation benefits, stressing that corruption cannot be excused even at lower levels of employment.

Supreme Court caps exorbitant enrolment fees to ensure fairness and equality in the legal profession

Supreme Court clarifies Bihar City Manager recruitment rules: Minimum qualifying marks apply only to the written test.

Supreme Court quashes land acquisition, upholding fundamental rights of landowners. Objections must be heard by the Collector as per law.