Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:55pm on 15 Aug 2026,Saturday India
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra apologised to NALSAR law students after a controversy over their convocation. His apology came a day after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant criticised the BCI for interfering in the matter. Mishra said, “I sincerely regret and apologise” if his words or letter had hurt students. The BCI had earlier ordered a freeze on enrolment of NALSAR’s 2026 graduates but withdrew it later. The Supreme Court also stopped the BCI and state bar councils from taking action against students. Mishra said students have the right to peaceful protest and should decide independently about attending the convocation.
