Supreme Court says - Action on law students is the university's right
The Supreme Court has ruled that disciplinary action against law students is the responsibility of their respective universities, not the Bar Council of India (BCI). This decision came after the BCI ordered suspension of enrollment of NALSAR law graduates following a student protest against the invitation of the Chief Justice of India at their convocation, an order which the BCI later withdrew.
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The Supreme Court has quashed the Bar Council of India (BCI) order related to the dispute involving students of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. The court clarified that the authority to regulate the behavior of law students or take disciplinary action against them lies solely with the respective university or institution.
Background and dispute of the case
About 450 students of NALSAR protested against making Chief Justice of India (CJI) Suryakant the chief guest at the convocation ceremony. This displeasure was related to a comment by the CJI in July concerning police action. The students wrote to the university administration demanding the withdrawal of the invitation. Subsequently, on August 13, BCI directed all state bar councils to suspend the enrollment of NALSAR graduates of the 2026 batch as lawyers until further orders.
Supreme Court hearing and order
During the hearing on August 14, CJI Suryakant expressed displeasure over BCI’s interference in the matter and said the students’ protest was based on constitutional values. The court also stated that disciplinary matters concerning law students fall under the jurisdiction of their respective university or institution.
Response and withdrawal of BCI order
After the controversy escalated, BCI withdrew its order within a few hours and allowed all students to enroll in the state bar council of their choice. BCI stated that law students are expected to show respect for the country’s highest judicial office and also accused some teachers of inciting the students.
Views of experts and those affected
A senior lawyer said the matter has reached the petition stage. Advocate Parameshwar said that the BCI chairman’s directives have been withdrawn, but there should be an investigation into under which legal provision these orders were issued. A student said, "We respect the position of the CJI but have been taught about the constitution and constitutional values and do not want to support anything that goes against those values."
Until students become lawyers, the bar council cannot take action against them under its rules
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Most NALSAR students are innocent
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
- What did the Supreme Court decide regarding the BCI order on NALSAR students?
- The Supreme Court quashed the BCI order and held that universities have the sole authority to take disciplinary action against law students.
- Why did NALSAR students protest the convocation chief guest?
- They protested because of a comment by CJI Suryakant related to police action, which they felt conflicted with constitutional values.
- What action did the Bar Council of India initially take against NALSAR law graduates?
- BCI directed all state bar councils to suspend enrollment of NALSAR 2026 batch graduates as lawyers until further orders.
- What did experts say about the legality of BCI's orders?
- Advocate Parameshwar said the BCI chairman’s directives were withdrawn but questioned under which legal provision they were issued.
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