Karnataka State Bar Council backs BCI Chairman M K Mishra, rejects resignation call
The Karnataka State Bar Council (KSBC) recently defended the chairmanship of Manan Kumar Mishra at the Bar Council of India (BCI), rejecting a call for his resignation. Former member Y R Sadasiva Reddy penned a letter on August 22, 2026, urging Mishra to step down, but KSBC Chairman V D Kamaraddi dismissed the allegations as politically motivated and baseless.
The KSBC emphasized Mishra's commitment to advocate welfare, digital infrastructure, and democratic dialogue. Reddy claimed Mishra mishandled funds, made unauthorized appointments, and unjustly directed action against NALSAR University graduates. Kamaraddi dismissed these claims, questioning Reddy's impartiality given his nomination by Mishra.
Mishra initially issued a directive on August 13 to bar NALSAR students from enrollment following student protests, but later withdrew the circular. Reddy, along with Senior Advocate Manoj Kumar N, urged Mishra's removal at a BCI meeting.
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