'Who are they to…’: CJI Surya Kant criticises Manan Mishra — A timeline of BCI vs NALSAR row
The Supreme Court sought a response from the BCI to a plea filed by NALSAR against two Circulars issued by the BCI yesterday that received major backlash. Here's all you need to know about the BCI vs NALSAR row:
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant criticised the Bar Council of India (BCI) for interfering in lawful student protests at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. In a statement, Kant questioned the authority of BCI to interfere, stating that the matter was a dialogue between him and the students. The controversy arose after NALSAR students opposed inviting the CJI as chief guest at the university's convocation ceremony, citing the CJI's refusal to allow urgent listing of a plea concerning alleged excessive police action during a peaceful "Chalo Sansad" demonstration.
The BCI banned the enrolment of 2026 NALSAR graduates as advocates until further orders following the controversy. However, after facing backlash, the BCI held an emergency meeting and modified the ban, allowing the vast majority of NALSAR's 2026 graduates to enrol with State Bar Councils. Manan Kumar Mishra, BCI Chairman, clarified that the directive was withdrawn to ensure no law student faced losses in securing internships in the judiciary.
The CJI stated that the BCI had nothing to do with the matter and emphasized students' right to lawful protest.
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