Karnataka State Bar Council member slams nominated chairman for supporting BCI chief
A Karnataka State Bar Council member has criticized its nominated chairman for endorsing the BCI chief's decision to prevent NALSAR University students from attending an upcoming convocation. V D Kamaraddi, the KSBC's nominated chairman, faced backlash after he supported BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra without consulting KSBC members.
The controversy erupted when KSBC member K Koteswar Rao questioned Kamaraddi's authority in issuing the press statement, stating that it was issued without consulting council members and was beyond his powers. Rao described Kamaraddi's statement as "arbitrary" and "manifestly beyond his powers". Kamaraddi defended Mishra's tenure, stating that he protected the autonomy of the legal profession and strengthened advocate welfare initiatives.
The dispute stems from Mishra's directive asking Bar councils not to enroll NALSAR University students from the 2026 batch, following a campaign by around 450 NALSAR students who opposed inviting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to their convocation.
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