'I sincerely apologise': BCI chief to law students after row over NALSAR diktat

Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra has issued a formal apology to law students following a controversy surrounding a directive issued to the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR). The apology follows public backlash regarding the BCI's recent communication, which had sparked concerns among the student body and legal fraternity regarding institutional autonomy and regulatory overreach.

The incident centers on a diktat issued by the regulatory body that drew significant criticism for its perceived impact on the academic and administrative independence of the law school. By offering a public apology, the BCI chief seeks to address the friction between the regulatory council and the student community, aiming to de-escalate the tension resulting from the controversial mandate.