BCI withdraws NALSAR enrolment freeze within hours, says all 2026 graduates can enrol
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
The Bar Council of India (BCI) rescinded its decision to freeze the enrolment of NALSAR University of Law graduates from 2026, reversing its stance within hours. The initial directive, issued on August 13, 2026, required State Bar Councils to halt the enrolment of the 2026 graduates until further notice, pending an inquiry into a campaign opposing Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's participation in the university's convocation.
However, the BCI later withdrew the order, stating that all graduates would be free to enrol with their preferred State Bar Council. The decision came after the BCI's Chairman, Manan Kumar Mishra, concluded that the vast majority of the 2026 graduates were innocent and had not participated in the campaign, which the Council deemed a "move of disrespect."
The BCI emphasized that no student should be penalized without fault on their part, and it would await the inquiry report from the NALSAR Vice-Chancellor before deciding on further action. The dispute arose from NALSAR students' objection to Kant's chief guest role at the convocation, citing his remarks on alleged police excesses against NEET protesters.
The BCI had sought details of the campaign and the representation submitted to the university, stating that participation in such campaigns was inconsistent with the professionalism required of legal professionals.
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