BCI Writes to CJI Over Andhra HC Incident; Terms Custody Order Against Advocate ‘Deeply Disturbing’

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has written to the Chief Justice of India seeking urgent intervention following a recent incident involving a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court directing 24-hour police custody of an advocate during court proceedings. In a detailed representation dated May 6, 2026, BCI Chairman and Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra … Continue reading BCI Writes to CJI Over Andhra HC Incident; Terms Custody Order Against Advocate ‘Deeply Disturbing’