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Bar Council of Punjab Appoints Advocate General Maninderjit Singh Bedi as Interim Chairman
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🗓 27 Aug 2026, 09:40 PM
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The Bar Council of India has named Punjab Advocate General Maninderjit Singh Bedi as the interim chairman of the Bar Council of Punjab, filling the vacancy pending a formal election.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) announced the appointment of Maninderjit Singh Bedi, who serves as the Advocate General of Punjab, as the interim chairman of the Bar Council of Punjab. The decision comes after the previous chairman’s term ended, leaving the council without a permanent head. Bedi will oversee the council’s administrative functions and represent the legal fraternity of the state until a regular election is conducted.
In his new role, Bedi is expected to address pending matters such as lawyer registrations, disciplinary proceedings, and the implementation of recent BCI directives. He has pledged to maintain the council’s commitment to professional standards and to ensure that the interests of Punjab’s lawyers are safeguarded.
The appointment is effective immediately, and the council has scheduled a meeting later this month to discuss the timeline for electing a full‑time chairman. Stakeholders have welcomed the move as a stabilising step for the state’s legal community.
The BCI’s intervention underscores its authority to intervene in state bar council affairs when leadership gaps arise, ensuring continuity of governance across India’s legal institutions.
In his new role, Bedi is expected to address pending matters such as lawyer registrations, disciplinary proceedings, and the implementation of recent BCI directives. He has pledged to maintain the council’s commitment to professional standards and to ensure that the interests of Punjab’s lawyers are safeguarded.
The appointment is effective immediately, and the council has scheduled a meeting later this month to discuss the timeline for electing a full‑time chairman. Stakeholders have welcomed the move as a stabilising step for the state’s legal community.
The BCI’s intervention underscores its authority to intervene in state bar council affairs when leadership gaps arise, ensuring continuity of governance across India’s legal institutions.