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Can criticising a CJI stop you from becoming a lawyer? | LME shorts
Around 450 NALSAR students asked their university to reconsider inviting CJI Surya Kant to their convocation. Hours later, the BCI blocked the entire graduating batch from enrolment. So what exactly happened?
Several NALSAR students objected to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant being invited as the chief guest for their convocation. Their protest followed a Supreme Court hearing on July 22 concerning protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over alleged police action against protesters.
The Bar Council of India then briefly blocked the entire 2026 graduating batch from enrolment with State Bar Councils, while seeking details about those who organised the campaign. But can the BCI actually prevent law students from becoming lawyers simply for opposing or criticising a CJI?
Our latest LME Shorts breaks down the NALSAR-CJI controversy, the BCI’s powers and what happened after the enrolment order was withdrawn.