Supreme Court Halts Vote Counting in Delhi Bar Council Elections Amid Tampering Claims
Supreme Court stays counting of Delhi Bar Council polls, asks HC to expedite hearing on tampering allegation
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The Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi elections due to allegations of ballot tampering. The court has directed the Delhi High Court to expedite hearings on the matter, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of the election process.
- 01The Supreme Court's decision came after a plea by Birender Sangwan and others regarding alleged tampering in the election process.
- 02The court requested the Delhi High Court to establish a Special Bench for day-to-day hearings on the case.
- 03Advocate Shobha Gupta, representing the petitioners, highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating that the integrity of the democratic process is at risk.
- 04The Supreme Court has received a sealed letter from former High Court judge Justice Talwant Singh regarding the election process.
- 05The Supreme Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case but ordered that counting of votes remain on hold until the High Court makes a decision.
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On May 18, 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued a stay on the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) elections due to serious allegations of ballot tampering. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant directed the Delhi High Court to conduct a day-to-day hearing on the matter, following a plea by Birender Sangwan and others. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court urged the Delhi High Court to form a Special Bench to expedite the proceedings, recognizing the need for original records, such as ballot papers, to be examined. Advocate Shobha Gupta, representing the petitioners, emphasized the urgency of the situation, claiming that the integrity of the democratic process within the Bar is at stake due to tampered ballots. The Supreme Court also acknowledged receiving a sealed letter from former High Court judge Justice Talwant Singh regarding the election process, which was ordered to be resealed and sent to the Chief Justice of the High Court. Until the High Court reaches a decision, the Supreme Court has mandated that further counting of votes remain suspended.
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This decision affects the legal community in Delhi, potentially delaying the election results and impacting the governance of the Bar Council.
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