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Today in India: 14 August 2026
BCI withdraws NALSAR enrolment ban
The Bar Council of India withdrew its blanket order preventing NALSAR University’s 2026 graduates from enrolling as advocates. The order had directed state bar councils to freeze their enrolments. The reversal followed strong criticism from BCI members and widespread protests. The council had acted after students objected to Chief Justice Surya Kant attending their convocation.
CJI says NALSAR students may protest
Chief Justice Surya Kant strongly disapproved of the Bar Council of India’s decision to block enrolment of NALSAR’s 2026 graduates. He said students have a right to protest peacefully and described the order as totally uncalled for. His remarks came during proceedings involving the dispute over his participation in the university’s convocation.
16 rescued after Chamoli tunnel collapse
Sixteen workers were rescued after debris and water entered an under-construction tunnel at a THDC project site in Pipalkoti, Chamoli district. Three workers are feared trapped. The incident occurred around 7 pm on Thursday, when a landslide sent a sudden surge into the tunnel. Rescue teams continued search operations in difficult conditions.
Sukhbir Badal discharged after Nanded attack
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was discharged from a hospital in Nanded on Friday, a day after a Nihang member attacked him with a kirpan inside a gurdwara. Badal underwent surgery for a tendon injury. He said the attack was intended to disturb peace in Punjab and appealed against political exploitation of the incident.
Suriya film receives mixed reviews
Suriya’s latest film, Vishwanath And Sons, directed by Venky Atluri, released on August 14 to mixed reviews. It follows Sanjay Vishwanath, a wealthy businessman and Olympic shooter who becomes a father through surrogacy. The family drama centres on the child’s need for a bone marrow donor and the search for a suitable match.
SC stays order cancelling Karur jobs
The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court’s order cancelling government jobs promised to relatives of 41 people killed in the September 2025 Karur stampede. The jobs had been announced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. A bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala passed the interim order on Friday while hearing the state’s challenge.
CJI criticises BCI over NALSAR circular
Chief Justice Surya Kant criticised the Bar Council of India for issuing a circular that barred all 2026 NALSAR graduates from enrolling as advocates. He said the matter concerned a dialogue between him and the students. The court’s remarks came after the graduates opposed his attendance at their convocation over comments made in a police-related case.
SC quashes cases against Samay Raina and comedians
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina and four others over remarks about persons with disabilities on India’s Got Latent. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant noted their genuine efforts to address concerns, including organising a chess tournament for persons with disabilities. The court’s decision ended the cases against the performers.
Iran President to attend BRICS Summit
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to visit New Delhi in September for the 18th BRICS Summit, according to Iranian sources. India is hosting the meeting under its 2026 chairship, with the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability. Iran joined BRICS as a full member in 2024, alongside other recent entrants.
BCI revokes NALSAR ban after backlash
The Bar Council of India revoked its order barring NALSAR University’s 2026 batch from enrolling as advocates, within hours of issuing it. The council had responded to student opposition to Chief Justice Surya Kant’s proposed convocation attendance. The reversal followed legal criticism, internal dissent and public concern over the effect on graduates’ professional futures.
The closing thought
The day brought sharp institutional disagreement, but also swift reversals and judicial scrutiny. The NALSAR episode shows how decisions affecting students can escalate when consultation is limited. The tunnel collapse and the Nanded attack underline more immediate concerns of safety and public order. Claims about motives require evidence, not assertion. Attention now turns to rescue work, court directions and BRICS preparations.
Read the full stories
- BCI reverses ban on NALSAR 2026 graduates after day of uproar
- CJI rebukes BCI over NALSAR order, says students have right to protest
- 16 rescued, 3 trapped after tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
- Sukhbir Badal discharged, says Nanded attack aimed at disturbing Punjab peace
- Vishwanath And Sons: Suriya's Family Entertainer Gets Mixed Reviews
- SC stays Madras HC order cancelling Karur stampede jobs
- CJI Surya Kant pulls up BCI over NALSAR enrolment ban
- Supreme Court quashes criminal cases against Samay Raina, four comedians
- Iran President Pezeshkian to visit Delhi for BRICS Summit in September
- BCI lifts enrolment ban on NALSAR 2026 graduates
This digest was compiled and written by AI from the day’s Indian Opinion coverage.
