Supreme Court Halts Bar Council Action on NALSAR

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Mihira Sood & Anr.
• Respondents: Bar Council of India & Anr.
• Diary No.: 49499/2026 (Writ Petition – Civil).
• Coram: Hon'ble Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.
• Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. K. Parameshwar, Sr. Adv. (mentioned by Ms. Rupali Francesca Samuel, AOR).
• Counsel for Respondents: Ms. Radhika Gautam, Adv.
• The petition challenges actions taken by the Bar Council of India against students and faculty of NALSAR University of Law, as referenced in subject letters.

Order Details

1. The matter was taken on board upon oral mention by Senior Counsel K. Parameshwar.

2. Notice issued, returnable on 03.09.2026.

3. Respondent’s counsel, Ms. Radhika Gautam, accepted the notice and stated that the offending circulars have been withdrawn.

4. The counter‑affidavit must be filed within two weeks from the date of notice.

5. No punitive action shall be taken against the students or faculty of NALSAR University of Law by the Bar Council of India or any State Bar Council concerning the incidents mentioned in the subject letters.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court has stayed any punitive measures against NALSAR students and faculty pending further proceedings, while the case proceeds on board with a notice and requirement for a counter‑affidavit.

Topics: Legal Education, Bar Council Regulation