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Delhi Lawyers Protest, Demand BCI Chief’s Resignation Over NALSAR Row
Some lawyers held a peaceful protest in Delhi.
They were protesting against the Bar Council of India, which oversees the legal profession.
The lawyers demanded that its chairman, Manan Kumar Mishra, resign.
They referred to alleged irregularities and a disagreement involving NALSAR.
The protest was called by the All India Young Advocates Association.
One lawyer said the movement was by advocates against their own apex body.
Another lawyer questioned what the council had done for students and lawyers.
Protesters also mentioned attacks and deaths involving lawyers.
The articles do not provide a response from the Bar Council of India or Manan Kumar Mishra.
A group of lawyers protested in Delhi against the Bar Council of India on August 20, 2026.
The protesters demanded the resignation of BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra.
The demonstration was linked to alleged irregularities and the NALSAR row.
The All India Young Advocates Association called for the protest.
Advocates also raised concerns about lawyer welfare, attacks on lawyers, and the lack of official responses to incidents.
- Who
- A group of Delhi lawyers, including advocates supporting the All India Young Advocates Association’s protest.
- What
- They protested against the Bar Council of India and demanded Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra’s resignation.
- Where
- Delhi.
- When
- The protest took place on August 20, 2026.
- Why
- Protesters cited alleged irregularities, the NALSAR row, accountability concerns, and issues affecting lawyers and law students.
Key facts
- Protest location
- Delhi
- Protest date
- August 20, 2026
- Target of criticism
- Bar Council of India
- Resignation sought
- Manan Kumar Mishra, BCI chairman
- Protest organizer
- All India Young Advocates Association
- Issues cited
- Alleged irregularities, the NALSAR row, lawyer welfare, and attacks on lawyers
- BCI response
- No response was provided in the articles
Sources
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