The Mishra Affair: A Test Case for India's Legal System The recent controversy surrounding Manan Kumar Mishra, chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI), has exposed deep fissures within India's legal establishment.
At its core, this is a story about power, accountability, and the limits of authority in the face of dissent.
Mishra, a seasoned advocate with a decade long tenure at the helm of the BCI, has faced intense scrutiny for his handling of a sensitive matter involving NALSAR University's 2026 graduating batch.