New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The Bar Council of India (BCI) has directed all State Bar Councils not to enrol any 2026 law graduate of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, as an advocate until further orders.

The BCI has also sought a factual report from the university on the persons allegedly instrumental in initiating and organising a campaign concerning the participation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at its convocation.

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said the Council had taken note of reports and material in the public domain regarding an organised campaign at NALSAR relating to the proposed participation or invitation of the Chief Justice of India in connection with the university's convocation. The BCI has asked the Vice-Chancellor...