Education

Top Law Colleges Oppose Chief Justice Invite Amid BCI Controversy

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THE BRIEF
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Multiple elite law colleges, including NALSAR, have formally opposed the invitation of the Chief Justice of India to campus events, citing concerns over judicial independence.

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The protest follows a controversial Bar Council of India (BCI) decision to impose an enrolment ban, which has drawn sharp criticism from student and lawyer collectives.

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Three major lawyers' collectives have demanded the immediate resignation of the BCI Chairman, citing 'weak leadership' and overreach in student disciplinary matters.