BCI Chairman Faces Calls to Quit, Co-Chair Demands Inquiry
The chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) is facing calls for his resignation, with a co-chair demanding an inquiry into his conduct.
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The chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) is facing calls for his resignation, with a co-chair demanding an inquiry into his conduct.
The CJP is seeking another resignation and organizing protests against the Bar Council of India (BCI) chief, referring to 'legal cockroaches.' This comes within a month of ending a previous protest in Delhi.

Students and alumni of NLSIU are protesting the attendance of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and the Bar Council of India chairman at their convocation. This opposition stems from a controversy involving NALSAR and the Bar Council of India.

An opinion piece argues that the Bar Council of India appears to have overlooked both the fundamental freedom to question and the inherent limits of its own authority.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) and students from Nalsar University of Law have raised questions regarding the authority and role of the Bar Council of India (BCI).
A protest at NALSAR against the Chief Justice of India has ignited a row, leading to action from the Bar Council of India, a subsequent U-turn, and a rebuke from the Supreme Court.
India's Chief Justice has criticized the Bar Council of India for threatening action against NALSAR students who protested, advocating for students' right to protest. The Bar Council subsequently retracted its ban.

The Bar Council of India has suspended the enrollment of graduates from NALSAR University of Law. This decision comes in response to a boycott call issued by the institution against Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
The Bar Council of India has announced the AIBE XXI Result 2026 on its official website, allowing candidates to download their scorecards for obtaining the Certificate of Practice.
The Bar Council of India is scheduled to release the AIBE 21 Final Answer Key 2026 today, July 10, 2026, with results expected between July 15 and July 20.
West Bengal's former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared in the Calcutta High Court wearing lawyer's robes, prompting the Bar Council of India to seek verification of her legal practice status. The Bar Council is investigating whether she is currently enrolled and eligible to practice law.
Bar Council of India Trust–PEARL FIRST plans to invest ₹300 crore in a phased manner for the development of the campus and associated infrastructure

The Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman, Manan Mishra, has dismissed allegations of family-linked appointments and funds diversion made by a co-chair, who is demanding his resignation. Mishra has invited scrutiny of the accounts and stated he will not resign, despite calls from the co-chair and others.
The All India Young Advocates Association plans to protest and demand the resignation of the Bar Council of India chairman, following a withdrawn directive and his apology to law students regarding the NALSA.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) chief, Manan Kumar Mishra, has expressed sincere regret and apologized to law students following a row over an enrolment bar order concerning NALSAR, acknowledging if their feelings had been hurt after criticism from Chief Justice of India Kant.
The Bar Council of India chief is under scrutiny amid the NALSAR row, while students remain firm on their demand that Chief Justice of India Surya Kant not attend the convocation, with alumni support.

The Bar Council of India is facing strong criticism from both the Supreme Court and NALSAR students regarding a recent order. The Chief Justice of India rebuked the council, emphasizing that the matter is between the students and him.
A controversy has erupted between the Bar Council of India (BCI) and NALSAR University over an invitation to the Chief Justice of India, leading to student protests. The dispute involves BCI's changing stance and the Supreme Court's intervention.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) initially halted and then reversed its decision to ban the enrollment of NALSAR 2026 graduates, following a significant backlash and a row concerning an invitation to CJI Surya Kant for a convocation.
The Bar Council of India has halted enrollments for NALSAR's 2026 law graduates following an alleged smear campaign concerning Chief Justice Surya Kant's presence at a convocation.

The Bar Council of India has banned the creation of 'reels' inside courtrooms and issued new social media guidelines for lawyers. These rules aim to maintain decorum and professionalism within the legal fraternity.

The Supreme Court has instructed the Bar Council of India to audit the performance of its disciplinary mechanism for lawyers.

An Andhra Pradesh High Court judge ordered a lawyer into 24-hour police custody, prompting the Chief Justice of India to seek a report and the Bar Council of India to write a letter of protest. The incident has drawn significant attention from legal bodies.

The Indian Supreme Court has taken serious note of a trial court's reliance on AI-generated 'fake' verdicts, stating it will examine the matter thoroughly and issuing notices to the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and the Bar Council of India.
A fresh protest has erupted in the NALSAR row, with lawyers demanding the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) chief Manan Mishra.

The Supreme Court was informed that the Bar Council of India (BCI) cannot operate a law college that it is responsible for regulating, in a potential reference to the BCI's plan for an academy in Goa.

The NALSAR student body has demanded an apology from the Bar Council of India chairperson following a withdrawn enrolment order, citing conduct unbecoming of his position.

Members of the Bar Council of India (BCI) have stated that the BCI chief acted on his own initiative regarding a particular matter, distancing themselves from his actions.

A controversy surrounding NALSAR raises questions about the authority of the Bar Council of India to prevent the enrollment of law graduates.

Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra is facing calls for his resignation from the 'Cockroach Janta Party' following a controversy involving NALSAR students and a rebuke from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The CJI criticized the Bar Council's move against protesting students, while Mishra stated shared interests with the CJP.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced that no student from NALSAR's 2026 batch will be enrolled as an advocate due to a controversy surrounding an invitation to the Chief Justice. BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra stated that further directions are pending.
The Bar Council of India has proposed a significant increase in the statutory advocate enrolment fee from Rs 750 to Rs 22,500 and introduced recommendations for entrance examinations for law admissions in its Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

The Bar Council of India is calling for a rollback and review of the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System, arguing that the current scheme is detrimental to the independent Bar.

A lawyer in Surat has moved the Bar Council of India, alleging that a stand-up comedian made derogatory remarks about advocates during a performance.

India's Supreme Court has requested the Bar Council of India to investigate the risks associated with artificial intelligence, including issues like fake judgments and AI 'hallucinations', in the legal profession.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) will conduct the AIBE 21 exam on June 7, with registration currently underway.