The Bar Council of India has directed State Bar Councils to defer enrolment of NALSAR University’s 2026 law graduates where their names are specifically communicated for further scrutiny over a campaign concerning CJI Surya Kant’s participation in the convocation. BCI has sought a factual report from NALSAR by August 19.

New Delhi: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all State Bar Councils not to enrol any 2026 law graduate of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, as an advocate until further orders.

The BCI has also sought a factual report from the university on the persons allegedly instrumental in initiating and organising a campaign concerning the participation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at its convocation.

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said the Council had taken note of reports and material in the public domain regarding an organised campaign at NALSAR relating to the proposed participation or invitation of the Chief Justice of India in connection with the university's convocation. The BCI has asked the Vice-Chancellor to furnish an authenticated factual report within three days.

The Council has specifically directed the university to identify, on the basis of verifiable material, persons who were principally involved in initiating, drafting, circulating, coordinating or mobilising the campaign.