The Bar Council of India (BCI) issued a directive to all state councils temporarily suspending the registration of any 2026 law school graduate from NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad as an advocate until further notice.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) issued a directive to all state councils temporarily suspending the registration of any 2026 law school graduate from NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad as an advocate until further notice.
A dispute has arisen at the National Academy of Legal Research and Sciences (NALSAR) in Hyderabad regarding the graduation ceremony. A group of students about to graduate from the university opposed the invitation of CJI Suryakant as the chief guest for the event.
Students from the Class of 2026 sent a letter to the Vice-Chancellor, Rector, faculty, and university administration demanding a review of their decision. They argued that inviting the Chief Justice as the main guest contradicts the principles of academic freedom and constitutional accountability.
In the letter, the students pointed out that the CJI had shown indifference to students like them, citing his remarks about youth as 'cockroaches,' as well as watching videos about police violence. Therefore, they consider it unacceptable to invite him to the college and receive diplomas from his hands, which hold great academic and emotional significance for them.
The students appealed to the university administration to reconsider their proposal to invite the CJI, expressing hope that the university would view this as a concern for all graduates, not just a demand from one cohort.
Following the public release of this letter, discussions in legal circles have intensified. However, as of now, no official response from the NALSAR University administration has been received regarding the students' letter.
Students have been protesting for the last 14 days in Jharkhand against alleged irregularities in JPSC-JSSC examinations. Uncertainty remains regarding the methods and timing of talks between the government and the students. It is estimated that talks between the protesters and the government may take place on Friday. Meanwhile, AISA President Neha Bora reached Ranchi and participated in this student movement.
