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NALSAR Students Condemn BCI Over New Advocate Enrolment Order
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🗓 16 Aug 2026, 09:37 AM
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Students of NALSAR University of Law have publicly condemned the Bar Council of India for its recently issued advocate enrolment order, citing concerns over its impact on legal practice.
The student body of NALSAR University of Law has issued a strong condemnation of the Bar Council of India (BCI) following the release of a new advocate enrolment order. The order, which the students say could alter the enrolment process for aspiring lawyers, has sparked immediate backlash from the campus community.
Representatives of the student union held a press conference on campus, voicing their opposition to the BCI’s decision. They argued that the new guidelines lack clarity and could create barriers for law graduates seeking to practice.
The BCI has yet to respond to the protests, but the student leaders have called for a review of the order and for greater transparency in its implementation. They also urged the council to engage with law schools to address the concerns raised.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader debate over regulatory reforms in the legal profession, with stakeholders across the country monitoring the developments closely.
Representatives of the student union held a press conference on campus, voicing their opposition to the BCI’s decision. They argued that the new guidelines lack clarity and could create barriers for law graduates seeking to practice.
The BCI has yet to respond to the protests, but the student leaders have called for a review of the order and for greater transparency in its implementation. They also urged the council to engage with law schools to address the concerns raised.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader debate over regulatory reforms in the legal profession, with stakeholders across the country monitoring the developments closely.