‘Deeply flawed approach’: Bar Council’s NALSAR enrolment U-turn draws criticism from ABVP
The RSS’ student wing argued that students should not be held accountable for alleged wrongdoing in which they had no role
The Bar Council of India (BCI) initially barred the enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 graduating students, a decision that was later withdrawn, drawing criticism from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS). The BCI's decision came after students protested against Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's invitation to their university's convocation.
ABVP criticized the BCI's approach as "deeply flawed" and argued that students should not be held responsible for actions they did not commit. The ABVP statement emphasized that institutions like the BCI should base decisions on facts, due process, and fair inquiry. BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra acknowledged the haste in the initial decision and later allowed all 2026 batch students to enrol with their respective State Bar Councils, stating that most students were not involved in the alleged misconduct.
Mishra expressed concern over the issue escalating into a confrontation between students and the judiciary, emphasizing that the matter had been resolved.
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