NLSIU students, alumni seek BCI's 'apology' to NALSAR; oppose Manan Kumar Mishra, CJI's presence at convocation
NLSIU students, alumni have sought an unconditional apology from BCI over its withdrawn NALSAR enrolment order, while opposing BCI chief Manan Kumar Mishra and CJI Surya Kant attending their convocation.
National Law School of India University (NLSIU) students and alumni have demanded an unconditional apology from the Bar Council of India (BCI) for its now-retracted directive restricting the enrollment of NALSAR University of Law's 2026 graduates. The NLSIU students, representing their graduating class of 2026, 409 current students, and 128 alumni, expressed solidarity with NALSAR students and declared the BCI's action unconstitutional and illegal.
The NLSIU statement questioned the BCI's authority, citing Section 24A of the Advocates Act, 1961, and questioned the legality of the BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra issuing the order unilaterally. The NALSAR Student Bar Council also condemned the BCI's decision, citing concerns over privacy and the government's intrusion into students' freedom of speech.
The NLSIU and NALSAR student bodies requested reconsideration of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's proposed role as chief guest at NALSAR's convocation, expressing disapproval of his attendance at NLSIU's convocation.
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