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NALSAR Students Protest Against Supreme Court Chief Justice; BCI President Mishra Issues Controversial Order
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 10:40 AM
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Law students at NALSAR University staged a protest against Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant, prompting BCI President Manan Kumar Mishra to issue a strict directive that has sparked controversy.
NALSAR University of Law students organized a protest on campus to express their discontent with Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant, citing concerns over judicial conduct.
The demonstration, which drew several hundred students, was aimed at demanding greater transparency and accountability from the judiciary.
In response to the unrest, BCI President Manan Kumar Mishra issued a stern directive ordering students to cease the protest and adhere to institutional norms. The order, which was perceived as heavy-handed, has attracted criticism from student leaders and legal scholars.
The controversy has sparked a broader debate about the role of student activism in shaping judicial reforms and the limits of institutional authority within legal education.
The demonstration, which drew several hundred students, was aimed at demanding greater transparency and accountability from the judiciary.
In response to the unrest, BCI President Manan Kumar Mishra issued a stern directive ordering students to cease the protest and adhere to institutional norms. The order, which was perceived as heavy-handed, has attracted criticism from student leaders and legal scholars.
The controversy has sparked a broader debate about the role of student activism in shaping judicial reforms and the limits of institutional authority within legal education.