"The number of practicing lawyers is about to come down to 55-60% after the completion of the verification process. This will certainly improve the quality of our legal profession," Mishra told a gathering of lawyers and judges at a function held to felicitate CJI Khehar. "Voters are lawyers enrolled with various State Bar Councils to practice law in respective trial courts and the state's high court. "I am so happy that BCI has started the verification process. Have good institutions," he said.While welcoming the CJI and other dignitaries, BCI chairman Mishra extended his support to the CJI-headed collegium.

Source: Times of India January 22, 2017 20:24 UTC