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Advocates' Association Election 2026 · Patna High Court
Integrity is not a slogan. It is 35 years of practice.
Mani Kant Mishra has lived the greater part of his life inside the corridors of the Patna High Court — first as a young advocate in September 1990, and today as one of the Bar's most trusted senior voices.
Born on 5th January 1962 in Bihar, he read Economics (M.A.) and Law (LL.B.) at Patna University before answering the only calling he ever truly felt — the law. He enrolled as an advocate in 1990 under Enrolment Number 1385, and has since remained in continuous, active practice at the Patna High Court for over thirty-five years.
His career reads like a quiet résumé of public service. He served the Government of Bihar as Government Pleader at the Patna High Court from 2006 to 2016 — a full decade of representing the State in writ, civil and constitutional matters. He was Standing Counsel for the Accountant General, Bihar from 2008 to 2020, and has been Standing Counsel for the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) continuously since 1998 — a relationship now in its twenty-eighth year.
He has also served as Central Government Counsel at the Patna High Court and as Panel Lawyer for Allahabad Bank and UCO Bank. His expertise lies principally in constitutional writ jurisdiction, but he is equally at home in civil and criminal matters.
In the Advocates' Association itself, he has served as Vice President — giving him a ground-level view of what the Bar needs, where it hurts, and how the Secretary General's chair can deliver for its members.
From enrolment in 1990 to today's election for Secretary General — every chapter in service of the Bar and the Bench.
Began active practice in September 1990 — Enrolment No. 1385/1990 — after completing LL.B. from Patna University.
Appointed Standing Counsel for the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation — a position held continuously to this day.
Appointed Government Pleader for the Government of Bihar at the Patna High Court — a decade of representing the State (2006–2016).
Appointed Standing Counsel for the Accountant General, Bihar — representing the constitutional auditor for twelve years (2008–2020).
Served as Central Government Counsel at the Patna High Court, representing the Union of India across writ and civil matters.
Empanelled as Counsel for Allahabad Bank and UCO Bank, handling recovery, SARFAESI and Debts Recovery Tribunal matters.
Elected Vice President of the Advocates' Association, Patna High Court — serving the Bar from within its highest body.
Standing for the post of Secretary General in the Advocates' Association Election 2026. Serial No. 4.
Working chambers, clean libraries, functioning e-filing facilities, and a Bar that is treated with the respect its oldest members have earned. The Advocate is not a visitor in the Court — the Advocate is the Court.
A serious, structured advocate welfare fund. Transparent disbursal in times of illness, bereavement, and hardship. Insurance tie-ups for members in active practice. Stipend support for junior advocates in their first five years.
Published minutes of every Association meeting. Audited accounts placed before members annually. A Secretary's office open to every advocate on the roll — whether enrolled in 1985 or 2025. The Bar speaks as one only when it is heard as many.
I have spent thirty-five years as an advocate of the Patna High Court. If elected Secretary General, I will spend the next term as an advocate for its advocates.
Restructured disbursal, with clear eligibility rules and time-bound approvals for members facing medical or family distress.
A dedicated mentorship and stipend initiative for advocates in their first five years — because the Bar lives or dies by its juniors.
Systematic upgrade of Bar facilities — working desks, digital library access, clean drinking water, and dignified waiting areas.
Published minutes, audited accounts, and open-door Secretary's office hours for all members — regardless of seniority or chamber.
A dedicated women advocates' committee with real budget, real voice, and real facilities — not a line item in a report.
Regular, structured dialogue with the Hon'ble Bench on listing, infrastructure, and advocate-safety concerns — formally minuted.
The polling for the Advocates' Association Election 2026 will be held at the Patna High Court, Patna on Thursday, 17 April 2026.
When you reach the ballot for the post of Secretary General, look for Serial Number 4. That is the name that has served this Bar for thirty-five years. That is the name that deserves your mark.
Vote for experience. Vote for integrity. Vote for a voice you can trust.
For support, queries, volunteering, or simply a word of encouragement.