The Bar Council of India issued and later withdrew a circular blocking enrollment of NALSAR University of Law's 2026 graduates following student protests against CJI Surya Kant's convocation invitation. The Supreme Court issued notice to the BCI, sought an affidavit explanation, and restrained punitive actions against students and faculty. CJI Surya Kant stated the matter was a dialogue between students and the court and that the BCI had no role in ordering inquiries.