India, Aug. 22 -- Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Saturday dismissed allegations levelled by BCI co-chairman YR Sadasiva Reddy, saying there is "no substance" to the claims and inviting scrutiny of the trust's accounts.

"If a handful of individuals are making baseless allegations, whether regarding a trust or the appointment of a relative, there is no substance to them. These unfounded claims are surfacing only now," Mishra told ANI.

Earlier today, Bar Council of India (BCI) co-chairman and senior advocate YR Sadasiva Reddy demanded the immediate resignation of Mishra, alleging irregularities in appointments to the Council, diversion of funds and a lack of transparency in its functioning.

In a letter dated August 22...