'I sincerely apologise': BCI chief to law students after row over NALSAR diktat
In a heartfelt gesture, Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra issued an apology to law students, expressing regret if his statements or a letter had caused any distress. This move came after a significant uproar involving a guest invitation for NALSAR University’s convocation. Initially, the Council had intervened but later retracted its guidance, with the Supreme Court subsequently…
Hyderabad, Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra has issued an apology to law students across the nation following a dispute over NALSAR University's convocation invitation. In a letter addressed to students on Independence Day, Mishra expressed genuine regret if his words had caused distress amid the controversy. He emphasized that the concerns of affected students should be heard with patience, sensitivity and respect.
Mishra's apology follows the withdrawal of the Bar Council's decision to bar NALSAR's 2026 graduates from enrolling, which had sparked widespread criticism. He stressed that students should be free to express their views and that their decision to attend a convocation should be made independently after considering all aspects. The controversy has also drawn attention from the Supreme Court, which questioned the Bar Council's involvement, with Justice Surya Kant stating the issue was between him and the students. Mishra hopes that the matter will now be addressed fairly and with a spirit of reconciliation.
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