The Student Bar Council of NALSAR University of Law on Saturday condemned the Bar Council of India (BCI) over its now-withdrawn directive preventing state bar councils from enrolling the university’s 2026 graduates as advocates.
The elected student body also sought an apology from BCI Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra over what it described as objectionable remarks directed at students and faculty members, news agency PTI reported. The council also questioned the BCI’s direction to the NALSAR Vice-Chancellor to prepare an inquiry report.
the Student Bar Council said the episode still required scrutiny on several grounds While acknowledging the withdrawal of the BCI’s letters. It said the letter sought information that could reveal the identities of almost everyone involved in the alleged campaign, including its initiators, drafters, student body office-bearers, faculty members, research scholars, alumni and external participants.
“These allegations are unprofessional, unfounded, and without any substance. Making such claims against members of the University family for mere peaceful expression of legitimate dissent is uncalled for and reeks of malice,” it alleged.
The Student Bar Council also criticised the language used in the BCI’s letters, saying they referred to “groupism” and “dirty politics” within the university and accused faculty members of “misleading, misguiding and instigating students.
