'No NALSAR 2026 graduate will be enrolled as advocate': BCI amid CJI convocation invite row

TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 13, 2026, 20:02 IST

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The decision follows a campaign by the students againsts the participation of CJI Surya Kant in the convocation ceremony.

NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all state bar councils to halt the enrolment of any 2026 law graduate from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, as an advocate until further orders. This follows an alleged organised campaign against the participation of Chief Justice Surya Kant in the universityâs convocation ceremony.

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