Bar Council Chief Apologises to Students Amid NALSAR Controversy

Brief By Hindustan Times / 10:34 PM on 15 Aug 2026

Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra apologised to students following Chief Justice Surya Kant’s remarks over the NALSAR controversy. In an Independence Day letter, Mishra said words or actions that hurt students’ feelings were regrettable. He urged students to remain to express views, while emphasising civility, dignity and respect.