BCI withdraws NALSAR enrolment freeze within hours, says 2026 graduates can enrol

Published Aug 13, 04:42 PM UTC

The Bar Council of India (BCI) initially directed state bar councils to freeze enrolment of NALSAR University of Law's 2026 graduates after students opposed Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as convocation chief guest, citing his remarks on police excesses against NEET protesters. Within hours, the BCI withdrew the order, stating the 'vast majority' of graduates were innocent and not involved in the 'move of disrespect.' The BCI will await an inquiry report from the NALSAR Vice-Chancellor before further action, noting that a 'handful of teachers and outsiders' may have instigated students. The initial BCI communication had criticized the student campaign as inconsistent with legal profession ethics.