BCI halts enrolment of NALSAR 2026 law graduates over alleged CJI convocation campaign
The Bar Council of India has directed State Bar Councils to halt enrolment of NALSAR's 2026 law graduates as advocates over an alleged campaign linked to CJI Surya Kant's convocation. BCI has sought a report from the university.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has halted the enrolment of NALSAR University of Law 2026 law graduates as advocates until further notice, following allegations of an organized campaign targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's participation in the university's convocation, as reported by ANI. The BCI's decision was made following a report from NALSAR's vice-chancellor within three days.
The Council has requested detailed information on individuals allegedly involved in initiating, drafting, circulating, coordinating, or mobilizing the campaign, as well as those organizing meetings, communicating with the media, or administering social media and other organized groups. NALSAR is also asked to specify if any faculty member, research scholar, alumnus, or outsider participated in the campaign.
The BCI clarified that participating in the representation or campaign will not automatically result in disqualification from enrolment, but a distinction must be made between those who merely supported a representation and those who organized or coordinated the campaign or proposed a boycott. The matter will be considered by the Council on August 19, 2026, after receiving the vice-chancellor's report.
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