Bar Associations Not ‘State’ Under Article 12: Delhi High Court Delhi High Court clarifies that Bar Associations are not “State” under Article 12 and writs cannot be issued against them.

by Sekar Reporter · January 21, 2026

Bar Associations Not ‘State’ Under Article 12: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court clarifies that Bar Associations are not “State” under Article 12 and writs cannot be issued against them.

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