India — Bar Council of India & Manan Kumar Mishra

India — Bar Council of India: The BCI is the central institution facing a leadership crisis, with allegations of fund diversion and misuse of regulatory powers threatening its credibility and institutional survival.

Manan Kumar Mishra: Mishra faces resignation demands from the BCI co-chair and protests; he denies allegations and refuses to step down, but his position is severely weakened.

India — Bar Council of India: The BCI's initial enrolment ban and subsequent withdrawal, along with the Supreme Court's rebuke, have damaged its credibility as a regulator. Its actions drew widespread criticism and legal challenge, but it avoided punitive consequences.

Manan Kumar Mishra: As BCI chairman, Mishra issued the controversial enrolment ban and later apologised after backlash. His leadership faced criticism and calls for resignation, but he avoided formal consequences.

India — Bar Council of India: The BCI's actions have been widely criticized as unconstitutional and illegal, leading to a withdrawal of its order. Its credibility and regulatory authority are under scrutiny, potentially impacting its future functioning.

Manan Kumar Mishra: The BCI Chairman issued the controversial enrolment ban, which was later withdrawn. He faces demands for an apology and accountability, and his dual role as a BJP MP raises concerns about political influence.