Who are they to raise issue: CJI slams Bar Council's order against NALSAR students

Download AppNewsIndiaLaw NewsWho are they to raise issue: CJI slams Bar Council's order against NALSAR students A Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant took exception to BCI's now-withdrawn direction to state bar councils to indefinitely refrain from enrolling graduates of the NALSAR 2026 batch.Chief Justice of India Surya KantA Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday took exception to the Bar Council of India's (BCI's) now-withdrawn direction to state bar councils to indefinitely refrain from enrolling graduates of the NALSAR 2026 batch over the controversy involving the invite to him for the Hyderabad-based law university's convocation ceremony.This came as a plea regarding the extremely short-lived order was mentioned before the bench. "Students have right to protest, it is a dialogue between them and the CJI," the Chief Justice remarked orally.This is a developing story. It will be updated.- EndsPublished On: Aug 14, 2026 10:58 IST