The Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra is in the spotlight amid the ongoing NALSAR convocation controversy. Reporting across outlets says the Bar Council had issued a directive affecting enrolment for the 2026 batch, which drew criticism and further scrutiny.
In response to public and legal scrutiny, the Bar Council withdraws its order halting enrolment, with Mishra later clarifying that students’ interests remain a priority. Times of India also notes that the Supreme Court observes on Friday that students have a right to protest, and indicates the court questions the Bar Council’s role in the matter. Proceedings are described as closed after the court considers representations from the public.
Mint frames Mishra’s involvement through his position as BCI chair and as a BJP-nominated Rajya Sabha MP, highlighting the scrutiny he faces from the CJP in connection with the NALSAR row. Across sources, the central thread is the shift from the Bar Council’s earlier directive to its withdrawal, alongside judicial comments on protest rights and the handling of representations.
