CJI Surya Kant congratulates newly elected SC Bar Association president Pradeep Rai, other office bearers
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Supreme Court Bar Association, led by president Pradeep Rai. The CJI emphasized the need for a coordinated and cooperative relationship between the judiciary and the legal bar.
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The relationship between the judiciary and the bar is fundamental to the functioning of the legal system and the administration of justice.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) congratulated Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai on his election as the Supreme Court Bar Association president.
The CJI also congratulated other newly elected office-bearers and stressed the importance of maintaining a close and coordinated relationship between the judiciary and the Bar.
The elections were held on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) and the results were announced late in the night.
Mr. Rai secured 822 votes in the presidential election. Senior Advocate Rahul Kaushik was elected vice-president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and advocate Pragya Baghel was elected secretary. Advocate Amarendra Kumar Singh was elected treasurer and advocate Meneesh Dubey was elected joint secretary.
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