The Supreme Court recently stayed the order passed by the Bar Council of India permanently debarring Madhya Pradesh-based advocate and former judicial officer, Narendra Kumar Jain, from practising law over his alleged unwarranted remarks on the judiciary.

A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta stayed the BCI's order, which had found him guilty of professional misconduct over allegations of making remarks against the judiciary and judges. The bench also issued notice to the BCI on Jain's appeal.

Challenging the BCI's order, the petitioner, in his plea, claimed that he was not given an opportunity to defend himself, violating the principles of natural justice. Senior Advocate Vivek Tankha appeared for the former judicial officer, and based on his submissions, the bench stayed the BCI's order.

Tankha contended that the order was passed without giving any opportunity to the petitioner, and asserted that he has done nothing untoward. Case Details: NARENDRA KUMAR JAIN v BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA|Civil Appeal No(s). 10974/2026

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Appearances: For Appellant(s) : Mr. Vivek Tankha, Sr. Adv. Mr. Sushil Kumar Jain, Sr. Adv. Mr. Puneet Jain, Sr. Adv. Mr. Pramod Nayar, Adv. Mr. Shailendra Sharma, Adv. Mr. Om Sudhir Vidyarthi, Adv. Mr. Aditya Jain, Adv. Mr. Siddharth Jain, Adv. Ms. Christi Jain, AOR