NLSIU Cancels Convocation for Graduating Batch Amid CJI Surya Kant's Presence Row
The university cited unavoidable circumstances and will let graduating students receive certificates by courier or collect them from campus.
- The National Law School of India University , Bengaluru, cancelled its 34th Annual Convocation scheduled for September 12, citing 'unavoidable circumstances' in a notice issued on August 27, just weeks after confirming the date on August 3.
- Student and alumni opposition to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra's planned attendance prompted the cancellation decision.
- A joint statement signed by 165 graduating students, 409 current students, and 128 alumni opposed the invitations; signatories also criticized the Bar Council of India's August 13 order, expressing 'unconditional solitary' with NALSAR University students.
- All graduating students will receive degrees in absentia, subject to Governing Bodies approval, with options to collect certificates from campus or receive them by courier.
- The Bar Council of India's temporary suspension of NLSIU's 2026 enrollment process during the controversy highlighted broader institutional tensions between law schools and regulatory authorities over autonomy.
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Students will have the option of receiving their degree certificates by courier or collecting them directly from the campus. NLSIU will circulate a fresh form and detailed procedure to enable graduating students to select their preferred mode of receiving their certificates.
NLSIU cancels convocation for graduating batch amid CJI Surya Kant's presence row
The university earlier on August 3 had sent an mail informing students that the ceremony was to take place on September 12, however, a notice dated August 27 has announced that the convocation has been called off.
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NLSIU Bengaluru has cancelled its 34th Annual Convocation scheduled for September 12, citing unavoidable circumstances. Graduating students will receive degrees in absentia amid a row over BCI action against NALSAR students and Chief Justice Surya Kant's proposed presence as chief guest. 📰 NLSIU Bengaluru Convocation Cancelled: What Triggered Row Over CJI, BCI Chief’s Presence?.
The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, has cancelled its 34th annual convocation, scheduled for September 12. This decision was taken following a controversy over the invitations to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra.
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