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Supreme Court Questions BCI’s Control of Law Colleges

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:14 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, will examine Bar Council of India's authority over law colleges.
Petitioners, represented by advocate Prashant Bhushan, allege the BCI-PEARL FIRST Trust made 11 trustees permanent.
Trust statutes allow the BCI to nominate 27 of 35 council members, creating a conflict of interest.
Court issued notice to the BCI and Union government, seeking response within two weeks.

History

Historical Context

In August 2026, Bar Council of India chairman Mishra barred NALSAR graduates after a protest over Chief Justice Surya Kant’s convocation appearance; the Supreme Court, with Surya Kant presiding, halted the punitive order, reaffirming students’ protest rights. The current petition by advocate Prashant Bhushan challenges the BCI-Pearl First Trust’s trustee count, echoing past disputes over BCI’s governance.

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Story summary

Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, will examine Bar Council of India's authority over law colleges.
Petitioners, represented by advocate Prashant Bhushan, allege the BCI-PEARL FIRST Trust made 11 trustees permanent.
Trust statutes allow the BCI to nominate 27 of 35 council members, creating a conflict of interest.
Court issued notice to the BCI and Union government, seeking response within two weeks.

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