Today’s Current Affairs: Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal Elected President of the Supreme Court Bar Association
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, who was elected as the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), has vowed to ensure complete cooperation between the bar and the bench for smooth dispensation of justice in the Supreme Court. Sibal expressed his honor to serve as the president of SCBA after a gap of 22 years, having previously held the position in 2001-02, 1995–1996, and 1997–1998. He emphasized the importance of cooperation to achieve the association’s objectives, following his victory in the recent polls where he secured 1,066 votes and defeated his nearest rival.
Advocate Rachana Srivastava was also elected as Vice President, garnering 816 votes in the election held on Thursday. The results were announced yesterday night, marking a significant moment in the legal fraternity.
Q1. Who was elected as the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA)?
– A. Kapil Sibal
– B. Pradeep Rai
– C. Rachana Srivastava
– D. DY Chandrachud
Answer: A. Kapil Sibal
Q2. How many votes did Kapil Sibal win in the election?
– A. 1,066
– B. 689
– C. 816
– D. 784
Answer: A. 1,066
Q3. When was the last time Kapil Sibal served as the president of SCBA before his recent election?
– A. 2001-02
– B. 1995-1996
– C. 1997-1998
– D. After 22 years
Answer: A. 2001-02
Q4. Who congratulated Kapil Sibal on his poll victory?
– A. Pradeep Rai
– B. Rachana Srivastava
– C. DY Chandrachud
– D. Sukumar Pattjoshi
Answer: C. DY Chandrachud
Who was elected as the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association?
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal was elected as the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association.
What did Kapil Sibal say about ensuring cooperation between the bar and the bench?
Kapil Sibal said that he will ensure complete cooperation between the bar and the bench to ensure smooth dispensation of justice in the Supreme Court.
When was the last time Kapil Sibal served as the president of SCBA before his recent election?
Kapil Sibal last served as the president of SCBA in 2001-02, with previous terms in 1995-1996 and 1997-1998.
Who did Kapil Sibal defeat in the recent SCBA election?
Kapil Sibal defeated Senior Counsel Pradeep Rai in the recent SCBA election by winning 1,066 votes compared to Rai’s 689 votes.
Who was elected as the Vice President of SCBA?
Advocate Rachana Srivastava was elected as the Vice President of SCBA, securing 816 votes and defeating Sukumar Pattjoshi who secured 784 votes.
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has been elected as the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). He expressed his commitment to ensuring complete cooperation between the bar and the bench for the smooth dispensation of justice in the Supreme Court. Sibal, who last served as the president of SCBA 22 years ago, sees it as an honor to serve in this role once again. His victory in the polls, with 1,066 votes, marked a significant moment in his legal career. Advocate Rachana Srivastava was also elected as the Vice President of SCBA. Today’s current affairs highlight the importance of cooperation in the legal system to achieve common goals.
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