# BCI chief apologises to NALSAR students after SC rebuke

2026-08-15T17:38:03+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Saturday apologised to law students for any hurt caused by his words or communications during the controversy with NALSAR University in Hyderabad. In a three-page letter issued on Independence Day, Mishra said students must be free to express their views and should not be forced to attend or skip convocation ceremonies. The apology comes days after the BCI attempted to prevent NALSAR's 2026 batch from enrolling with state bar councils because some students objected to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant being the convocation chief guest. The Supreme Court had stayed any coercive action by the BCI, calling its move 'absolutely uncalled for'.

## Coverage

- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/india/after-supreme-court-rebuke-bar-council-of-india-bci-chairperson-manan-kumar-mishra-apologises-to-nalsar-university-of-law-students-11915188>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bci-chairman-apologises-to-law-students-amid-enrolment-ban-controversy/article71350433.ece>
- news.abplive.com <https://news.abplive.com/news/nalsar-row-updates-bci-chief-manan-kumar-mishra-apologises-to-law-students-1862260>

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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:16:44+00:00.

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