‘Status Quo Applies Only to Fees’; Interim Order Modified in Plea Challenging 2400% Hike in Bar Election Nomination Fee: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court, in a recent order dated October 17, 2025, modified its earlier interim directive that had imposed a blanket status quo on the conduct of State Bar Council elections. The Court clarified that the status quo would now be limited only to the nomination fee payable by candidates, and would not affect the continuation of the election process. This came in response to a writ petition challenging…