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NLSIU Students Protest CJI and BCI Chairman at Convocation
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express10d ago2 sources

NLSIU Students Protest CJI and BCI Chairman at Convocation

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.

Bar Council Probes Mamata Banerjee's Court Appearance in Robes
CultureTimes of Indiaindian-expressndtv3mo ago3 sources

Bar Council Probes Mamata Banerjee's Court Appearance in Robes

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.

BCI Chairman Dismisses Co-Chair's Allegations of Misconduct
Politicshindustan-times4d ago

BCI Chairman Dismisses Co-Chair's Allegations of Misconduct

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.

BCI Chief Apologizes to Law Students Over NALSAR Enrolment Bar Row
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express10d ago3 sources

BCI Chief Apologizes to Law Students Over NALSAR Enrolment Bar Row

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.

BCI-NALSAR Row Over CJI Invite and Student Protests
PoliticsTimes of India12d ago

BCI-NALSAR Row Over CJI Invite and Student Protests

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.

BCI Reverses Ban on NALSAR 2026 Graduates Amid CJI Invite Row
CultureTimes of Indiahindustan-times13d ago2 sources

BCI Reverses Ban on NALSAR 2026 Graduates Amid CJI Invite Row

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.

Bar Council Chairman Manan Mishra Faces Calls for Resignation Amid NALSAR Row
Politicshindustan-times12d ago

Bar Council Chairman Manan Mishra Faces Calls for Resignation Amid NALSAR Row

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.