'Legal Cockroaches' to Protest Against Bar Council Chairman Manan Mishra Tomorrow, CJP Backs Stir
Heavy police were deployed as lawyers demanded accountability after the BCI halted enrolments for NALSAR’s 2026 batch, critics said.
- On Thursday, August 20, 2026, lawyers staged a protest outside the Bar Council of India office in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra.
- Tensions escalated after the BCI ordered State Bar Councils to stop enrolling NALSAR's 2026 graduating batch on August 13; CJI Surya Kant subsequently termed the order "absolutely unnecessary."
- Demonstrators, including Advocate Umesh Kumar, criticized the Chairman's 14-year tenure, alleging he prioritizes "political agendas" over lawyer welfare and citing claims that 35% to 40% of the profession consists of fake lawyers.
- While supported by the Cockroach Janta Party, Advocate Raman Sharma clarified the movement is driven by the legal fraternity itself; the Bombay Bar Association also demanded Mishra's resignation on Tuesday.
- Heavy police presence was deployed at the BCI office as the All India Young Advocates Association spearheaded the demonstration, highlighting dissatisfaction with the council's governance and disciplinary actions.
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Lawyers Protest Outside BCI Office, Demand Chairman Manan Mishra’s Resignation Over NALSAR Row
Lawyers are protesting outside the Bar Council of India office in New Delhi on Thursday, demanding the resignation of BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra over his handling of the recent NALSAR University of Law controversy. The protest comes days after the
Lawyers protest outside BCI office, demand Chairman Manan Mishra’s resignation amid NALSAR row
One of the protestors, Advocate Umesh Kumar, questioned the Chairman’s record on lawyer welfare; he accused Mr. Mishra of spearheading “political agendas” while staying silent on issues of lawyers
Lawyers Protest Outside BCI Office, Demand Chairman Manan Mishra's Resignation Amid NALSAR Row
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The controversy began after the Bar Council of India (BCI) on August 13 ordered State Bar Councils not to enrol Hyderabad's NALSAR varsity's 2026 graduating batch, following a student campaign over recent judicial developments and the invitation to CJI Surya Kant to their convocation. India News | Lawyers Protest Outside BCI Office, Demand Chairman Manan Mishra's Resignation Amid NALSAR Row.
Legal cockroaches unite: CJP joins protest seeking BCI chief's exit over NALSAR row
The Cockroach Janta Party has backed a protest against Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra over the withdrawn NALSAR enrolment order. The demand for his resignation keeps the row alive despite Mishra's apology and the circular's withdrawal.
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