BCI lifts enrollment ban on NALSAR 2026 batch hours after widespread backlash

The Bar Council of India has reversed its directive barring NALSAR's 2026 batch from enrolling with state bar councils. The original order had blocked these students from becoming advocates due to their alleged involvement in a protest. The reversal came within hours, following significant criticism of the initial ruling. BCI acknowledged that most students in the batch had no involvement in the protest and were innocent. The episode centred on a controversy linked to an invitation extended to the Chief Justice of India.