Vision Statement – Bar Council of Delhi (BCD)
To build a strong, transparent, and progressive Bar Council of Delhi that safeguards the dignity of the legal profession, ensures advocate welfare, strengthens ethical standards, and prepares Delhi’s legal fraternity for the evolving demands of justice, technology, and global legal practice.
Candidate’s Manifesto – Key Highlights
- Advocates first: welfare, dignity, and professional security
- Transparent governance with accountable decision-making
- Strong institutional support for young and practicing advocates
- Modern, skill-based legal education and continuous training
- Zero tolerance for corruption, favoritism, or delay
- Digital transformation of Bar Council services
- Unified voice for Delhi advocates at national forums
Key Focus Areas
1. Advocate Welfare
- Health insurance, pension support, and emergency relief
- Financial assistance during medical, accidental, or crisis situations
- Welfare schemes for junior advocates and first-generation lawyers
- Dedicated grievance redressal mechanism for advocates
2. Transparency & Accountability
- Online access to enrollment, transfers, and verification status
- Time-bound processing of Bar Council applications
- Public disclosure of welfare fund utilization
- Clear SOPs for disciplinary proceedings
- Regular communication between BCD and advocates
3. Legal Education & Professional Development
- Practical skill training beyond theory
- Continuous Legal Education (CLE) programs
- Exposure to emerging areas: technology law, arbitration, compliance, AI & law
- Court craft, drafting, advocacy, and ethics workshops
- Mentorship programs for young advocates
Promises If Elected
✔ Advocate welfare will be treated as a right, not a privilege
✔ No delays in enrollment, ID cards, or welfare claims
✔ Transparent and corruption-free administration
✔ Dedicated support for junior and women advocates
✔ Digitization of all BCD services and records
✔ Regular interaction with Bar Associations across Delhi
✔ Strong representation of Delhi advocates before BCI and courts
Realistic Action Plan (2026–2029)
2026 – Foundation & Transparency
- Digitization of enrollment, welfare, and grievance systems
- Audit and restructuring of existing welfare schemes
- Launch of advocate helpdesk and grievance portal
- Regular town-hall meetings with Bar Associations
2027 – Welfare & Skill Development
- Implementation of enhanced health and insurance schemes
- Launch of structured mentorship for junior advocates
- Regular training programs in advocacy, drafting, and ethics
- Collaboration with law schools and senior advocates
2028 – Institutional Strengthening
- Strengthening disciplinary mechanisms with time-bound disposal
- Expansion of welfare coverage and emergency assistance
- Specialized training in arbitration, compliance, and new-age laws
- National-level representation for Delhi advocates
2029 – Sustainability & Legacy
- Review and upgrade of welfare schemes
- Institutionalization of transparency and digital governance
- Long-term policy framework for advocate welfare
- Smooth transition for the next council with documented reforms