New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Senior Advocate and Bar Council of India (BCI) Co-Chairman YR Sadashiva Reddy has demanded BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra's immediate resignation, alleging irregularities in appointments, diversion of Council funds, financial dealings involving law colleges and other governance issues.

In a letter addressed to Mishra, Reddy has sought an independent inquiry into the issues and asked Mishra to resign forthwith and, in any event, within 15 days of receiving the letter.

"The Bar of this country deserves better than what it is presently receiving from its own Council. I ask you to allow it that opportunity," Reddy said towards the conclusion of his letter.

Reddy has also sought a Special Meeting of the BCI, a special...