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Sub.: Seeking a factual report on the persons instrumental in drafting communication bearing No. BCI:D.5449/2026
Sir,
We have taken note, without the expected amusement, of a Notice purporting to emanate from a statutory regulator, in which an entire batch of law graduates has been collectively debarred, for the alleged crime of studying at an institution where, apparently, someone somewhere had an opinion. We knew that thought crime is to be punished in the current climate but being able to punish someone for their neighbours thought crime makes me covet your post (make me your padawan). This is regulatory stupidity dressed up in letterhead, and we salute the confidence it took to sign it.
In the quixotic spirit of the true factual position the Notice so solemnly claims to seek, we request the following, within three days:
1. a) The names and designations of members present, and the quorum achieved, when it was decided that natural justice is for other people.
2. b) The minutes recording the identity of the reliable sources, so we may assess whether they rank above or below rumour, astrology, vibes, and WhatsApp forwards as forms of admissible evidence. We must ensure that the zen Z virus has not infected the august regulator.
3. c) The legal opinion, if any exists, that permitted an entire batch to be punished for the alleged conduct of a few, a principle of jurisprudence we eagerly await making Bentham blush.
4. d) The name of the person principally instrumental in deciding that convocation guest lists now fall within the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Bar Council, so that we have a reference to cite as an example of cooption, arbitrainess and immorality we are tired of citing ADM Jabalpur and Plessy.
We trust the Council, ever vigilant against dirty politics, shall take steps to stop the zen Z virus from spreading in it. Finally, we thank you for not using gen-AI, claude would stutter to satisfy you.
Receipt may kindly be acknowledged, capriciously, if that's more familiar.
Sure this order seems pretty weird. But what about the argument that the persons who participated in this campaign are behaving in a way that undermines (or may have the potential to undermine) the confidence of the public in the profession of advocate? What is the substantive response to that? Because the satirical letter posted in reply doesn't address that point. People might be somewhat tired of citing ADM Jabalpur and Plessy, but in the spirit of free enquiry, we must not forget J.S. Mill who reminds us in On Liberty to know the argument of the opponent like the back of our hand. I assume that this undermining/potential of undermining confidence in the profession argument is the one they'll come up with, so it's important that it be responded to.
what is the legal basis (appropriate section or rule) for the BCI to intervene?
if this is allowed to stand, can BCI tomorrow stop enrolment of a law student who puts forward any politically inconvenient views?
what is the objective standard of determination of what hurts the public confidence in the profession?
no whatsapp forward please; the notice does not really illustrate any meaningful regulatory foundation, a few sections are thrown about and a case is cited, classic pray and spray, hoping something will stick
Manan Mishra lowered the Bar with NALSAR threat. Shouldn't he pay for it?' https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bci-nalsar-row-supreme-court-questions-manan-mishra-order-bar-council-india-cji-surya-kant-2971115-2026-08-14
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