Hours after ban, BCI reverses decision on NALSAR 2026 batch over CJI invite row

The Bar Council of India has revised its previous directive concerning NALSAR graduates. Students from NALSAR’s 2026 cohort can now pursue enrollment with state bar councils. This update followed significant backlash against the original ruling, which prevented these students from becoming advocates due to their association with a protest. The regulator emphasized that the majority of the students were uninvolved and innocent.