BCI Halts Enrolment of NALSAR 2026 Batch Students over Protest Against CJI, Backtracks Within Hours
- On Friday, August 14, 2026, the Supreme Court condemned the Bar Council of India's now-withdrawn circular blocking 2026 NALSAR University of Law graduates from enrolling as advocates, affirming that students possess a fundamental right to protest.
- NALSAR students protested the invitation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to their convocation, citing his reported use of the term "cockroach" regarding youths, which prompted the BCI's directive to halt enrollment.
- CJI Kant questioned the BCI's authority to intervene, stating he has been a student himself. Senior advocate K. Parameshwar argued the BCI lacks disciplinary jurisdiction over university affairs, calling the move a threat to students' livelihoods.
- The Supreme Court ordered no coercive actions against students or administrators and directed the BCI to submit an affidavit explaining whether the circular was a collective resolution or an initiative by BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra.
- Represented by Parameshwar, the students sought legal relief against the BCI's actions. The Supreme Court issued notice on the petition and scheduled the case for a formal hearing next week.
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‘Shadow ban’ fears at NALSAR after BCI seeks inquiry into CJI invite opposition
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SC Slams BCI Circular Blocking NALSAR 2026 Graduates’ Enrolment
The bench issued notice to the BCI seeking its response on the plea and directed that no punitive action be taken against the students or faculty of the NALSAR at the instance of the BCI or any other state bar councils
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