The Bar Council of India has barred 2026 NALSAR graduates from enrolling as advocates, following a dispute over inviting CJI Surya Kant to the university's convocation.
BCI's decision comes after NALSAR students' protest
Aug 14, 2026
11:44 am
What's the storyThe Bar Council of India (BCI) on Thursday ordered that no student graduating from the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad, in 2026 can be enrolled as an advocate by any State Bar Council.
The decision comes after some students at NALSAR objected to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant being invited as the chief guest for their convocation.
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