The bench made it clear that the BCI could not exercise regulatory control over students before they became advocates and came within the statutory framework governing the legal profession.
Reddy said the direction was withdrawn within hours following criticism and that Mishra subsequently issued a letter expressing regret. But he said the episode had seriously damaged the BCI's standing ...
The students condemned the BCI’s order directing state bar councils not to enrol 2026 graduates of NALSAR, Hyderabad, and expressed solidarity with the university’s students.
Mishra said the relationship between the judiciary, the Bar, universities and law students was "much deeper and more enduring than any temporary controversy".
