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title: "Bar Council of India Reverses NALSAR Graduate Enrolment Freeze"
url: https://projectchintan.com/article/bar-council-of-india-reverses-nalsar-enrolment-freeze-7k29a
publisher: Project Chintan
author: Project Chintan Newsroom
section: Politics
published: 2026-08-13T17:00:50.057Z
modified: 2026-08-13T20:00:07.448Z
language: en-IN
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# Bar Council of India Reverses NALSAR Graduate Enrolment Freeze

The Bar Council of India (BCI) initially halted enrolment for 2026 NALSAR University of Law graduates but rescinded the order within hours. The BCI cited that most graduates were innocent and not involved in a protest campaign.

## Key takeaways

- The Bar Council of India initially halted enrolment for NALSAR University of Law's 2026 graduates.
- The order was withdrawn within hours, allowing all graduates to enroll.
- The BCI stated that most graduates were innocent and not involved in a protest against the Chief Justice of India's convocation participation.
- The Council will await an inquiry report from the NALSAR Vice-Chancellor before deciding on further action.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) issued and then quickly withdrew an order to halt the enrolment of 2026 graduates from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. The initial directive, sent to all State Bar Councils on August 13, 2026, instructed them not to enroll these graduates pending an inquiry.

The BCI's subsequent withdrawal stated that all graduates would be permitted to enroll. The Council's members unanimously determined that the majority of the 2026 graduates were not culpable in a recent campaign that opposed the planned participation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at the university's convocation. This campaign was described by the BCI as a "move of disrespect." The BCI indicated that a handful of teachers and external individuals may have instigated the students.

The dispute arose after NALSAR students submitted a representation against Justice Kant's appearance as chief guest, referencing his remarks during proceedings concerning alleged police actions against NEET protesters. The BCI initially requested a report from the NALSAR Vice-Chancellor to identify those responsible for organizing the campaign.

In its revised communication, the BCI stated it would await the Vice-Chancellor's inquiry report before deciding on any further actions, emphasizing that "no student shall be made to suffer without any fault on his part." The Council noted that its final decision would be made after reviewing the report, expected by August 19, 2026.

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