BCI-NALSAR row: Who is Manan Kumar Mishra and why is he in spotlight?
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 The council's directive against NALSAR graduates was withdrawn after widespread criticism.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.
Manan Kumar Mishra is a senior advocate and Rajya Sabha member from Bihar who has been the chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) for over a decade. His tenure has recently been the subject of controversy after the BCI's decision to halt the enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 graduating batch. This action sparked a legal and political backlash, with the Supreme Court questioning the BCI's involvement and calling for reform within the council.
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