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NALSAR students had recently opposed the proposed participation of CJI Surya Kant as the chief guest at their convocation, citing his remarks during proceedings on alleged police excesses against NEET protesters in Delhi
'Our interests are the same': BCI Chairman Manan Mishra's first reaction to CJP amid NALSAR-CJI row
The university on Thursday received a letter from the BCI that said it is “disallowing the enrolment of all graduating students of the B.A., LL.B. (Hons) 2026 batch
No conflict, our interests same: Bar Council chief to CJP amid NALSAR order row
Manan Mishra's order triggered a massive backlash
CJI Surya Kant expressed displeasure at the BCI's circular banning the enrolment of 2026-batch graduates of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, as advocates.
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra is central to a recent controversy. The council's directive against NALSAR graduates was withdrawn after widespread criticism. Students have a right to protest, the Supreme Court observed on Friday. The BCI's role in this matter was questioned by the apex court. Proceedings were closed after considering various representations from the public.
We stand for students' rights: Bar Council chief after SC raps NALSAR directive
‘Letters, issued on August 13, reflected a lack of empathy towards students, disregarding fundamental right to free speech and arbitrary and high-handed approach towards students and faculty’
The top court ordered that no coercive actions would be taken against NALSAR students and administrators; sought an explanation in the form of an affidavit on the BCI circulars
The BCI has also clarified that the arrangement will apply uniformly across India.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant commends the ‘remarkable resilience’, tech know-how, and awareness of social realities in the younger generation
“If anything connected with the controversy… I sincerely regret and apologise for the same,” he said.
NLSIU students and alumni voiced strong disapproval of BCI chairperson attending their convocation. They expressed solidarity with NALSAR students and faculty over a recent controversy. The community criticized the BCI's actions as a witch-hunt and infringement on free speech. They demanded an apology from the Bar Council of India for its conduct. The NLSIU statement aimed to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
They have also demanded an unconditional apology from BCI to the student and faculty community of the NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
Justice BV Nagarathna said Bar Councils must introspect and earn members’ respect, amid the recent controversy involving the BCI and NALSAR University.