New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Saturday apologised to law students if any of his words or letter in connection with the recent controversy hurt their feelings, while urging them to independently assess the issue and decide whether to participate in their convocation.

The controversy began after the Bar Council of India (BCI) on August 13 ordered State Bar Councils not to enrol Hyderabad's NALSAR varsity's 2026 graduating batch, following a student campaign over recent judicial developments and the invitation to CJI Surya Kant to their convocation. After criticism, the BCI allowed the students to enrol and later withdrew the proceedings, saying most students were innocent. CJI Kant subseque...