Bar Council Faces Criticism Over NALSAR Student Enrolment Reversal
The Bar Council of India's reversal on barring NALSAR University's 2026 graduates from enrolment has drawn criticism. The student wing of RSS called the approach 'deeply flawed' and arbitrary.
Key takeaways
- The Bar Council of India reversed its decision to bar NALSAR University's 2026 graduates from enrolment.
- The ABVP criticized the BCI's approach as 'deeply flawed' and arbitrary.
- BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra acknowledged the initial decision was made in haste.
- The BCI allowed all 2026 graduates to enrol after concluding most students were not involved in alleged misconduct.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has faced criticism from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) following a reversal of its decision regarding the enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 graduating students. The ABVP, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), described the BCI's approach as "deeply flawed" and arbitrary.
Initially, the BCI had barred the enrolment of these students, a decision reportedly made in haste, according to BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. This initial order followed student protests against the invitation extended to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for the university's convocation. The ABVP argued that students should not be penalized for alleged misconduct in which they played no part.
Following discussions, the BCI modified its directive, permitting all students from the 2026 batch to enroll with their chosen State Bar Councils. Mr. Mishra stated that the majority of students were not involved in the alleged misconduct and should not face penalties for the actions of a few. The BCI chairman indicated that the matter was considered closed, aiming to prevent conflict between students and the judiciary.
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