Crime & Law · India
Bar Council Reverses Order Barring NALSAR Graduates' Enrolment
The Bar Council of India (BCI) initially suspended the enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 graduating class. This action followed a protest by students who boycotted the convocation ceremony where the Chief Justice of India was invited. The BCI cited "groupism and dirty politics" and a "cockroach" protest threat. However, following criticism and a U-turn, the BCI withdrew its order, with its chairman stating that "most students are innocent." The modified order allows state bar councils to enrol the NALSAR graduates.
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- Left (2): National Herald, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (11 votes, 12 outlets): Business Standard, Deccan Chronicle, LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Telangana Today, The Financial Express, The Free Press Journal, The Print, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (3): Punjab Kesari, The Pioneer, Times Now
- International (1): Bloomberg