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Directs to Clear Pending Enrolments by Sept 9
In a significant move for aspiring legal professionals, the has directed the to dispose of all pending applications for by . The order came from a Single Bench of Justice Shubha Mehta on , while allowing a filed by Surendra Khinchi, a 2025 law graduate of , Jaipur.
A Law Graduate's Wait Turns Into a Legal Battle
Khinchi had submitted his application for enrolment along with the requisite documents and fee under the , and even sent a separate representation via email. However, his application remained pending, caught in the administrative hiatus created by the elections. During the hearing, the Bar Council informed the court that enrolment-related work had come to a standstill because of the election process. An constituted on , to handle enrolments had been cancelled by the on , leaving no functioning body to process applications. This delay, Khinchi's counsel argued, was adversely affecting his client's right to begin legal practice.
Court Steps In as Elections Conclude
The court took note that by the time the matter was heard, the Bar Council elections had been completed and results declared.
"In the present circumstances, since the election process of the
has been completed and the results have also been declared, it appears appropriate to direct disposal of the application submitted by the petitioner for enrolment as an advocate,"
Justice Mehta observed. The court further noted that several other candidates were in similar situations, with their enrolment applications pending indefinitely due to the absence of a functioning committee.
A Firm Directive With a Strict Timeline
Allowing the petition, the court directed the to dispose of all applications pending for as of the date of the order, in accordance with the , by , and to inform the concerned applicants. The judgment underscores that while election processes are important, they cannot indefinitely stall the of law graduates to commence their legal careers. By setting a concrete deadline, the has ensured that administrative delays do not become a barrier to entering the profession.
The petition and connected applications were disposed of accordingly, bringing relief not only to Surendra Khinchi but to all candidates caught in the enrolment limbo.
