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Bar Council of India withdraws NALSAR 2026 enrolment ban FAST-MOVING
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has withdrawn its order that prohibited the 2026 graduating batch of NALSAR University of Law from enrolling as advocates. The initial directive, issued after students protested the invitation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to the university's convocation, had caused significant concern regarding the professional futures of the graduates.
Following the backlash, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra clarified that the Council determined the vast majority of students were innocent and not involved in any disrespectful actions. While the enrolment ban was rescinded, the BCI has requested an inquiry from the NALSAR Vice-Chancellor to identify individuals who may have instigated the campaign. NALSAR's Executive Council will review whether such an inquiry is permissible under university regulations.
The Supreme Court of India intervened in the matter, with CJI Surya Kant expressing strong disapproval of the BCI's involvement. The Court issued an interim order stating that no punitive action should be taken against NALSAR students or faculty. The CJI characterized the student protest as a personal dialogue between himself and the students, questioning the BCI's authority to interfere in such matters.
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Bar Council of India · Hyderabad · India · Manan Kumar Mishra · Manoj Kumar · NALSAR University of Law · Srikrishna Deva Rao · Supreme Court of India · Surya Kant
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- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 450 students reportedly signed a representation regarding the Chief Justice’s invitation. www.news9live.com · madhyamamonline.com · time.news
- [● 12 SOURCES] The BCI has requested a report from the NALSAR Vice-Chancellor regarding the students' conduct. www.barandbench.com · www.news9live.com · thefederal.com · madhyamamonline.com · time.news · +4 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The Bar Council of India has withdrawn its order barring the enrolment of NALSAR 2026 batch students. www.barandbench.com · thefederal.com · www.news9live.com · time.news · udaipurkiran.com · +8 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The enrolment ban followed a campaign by students opposing Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s participation in the university’s convocation. www.barandbench.com · www.news9live.com · thefederal.com · time.news · udaipurkiran.com · +8 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The BCI initially ordered state bar councils to halt the enrolment of NALSAR 2026 graduates. www.barandbench.com · www.news9live.com · thefederal.com · time.news · udaipurkiran.com · +5 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] BCI member Manoj Kumar described the initial blanket prohibition on enrolment as manifestly arbitrary. www.barandbench.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The BCI decided to close all proceedings against the NALSAR 2026 batch after considering feedback from legal professionals and the public. scroll.in
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Supreme Court directed the BCI to respond to its circulars and stated no punitive action should be taken against NALSAR students or faculty. english.mathrubhumi.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.livelaw.in · www.aajtak.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] NALSAR will refer the BCI's demand for an inquiry to its Executive Council to determine if it is permissible under university regulations. www.barandbench.com · www.newslaundry.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The letter sent to the university was withdrawn within approximately 30 minutes of issuance and was never implemented. samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bar Council of India has withdrawn its order preventing the 2026 batch of NALSAR University of Law students from enrolling as lawyers. indias.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] NALSAR 2026 batch graduates can now register as lawyers in their preferred state bar councils. indias.news