NALSAR Students Object to CJI Surya Kant as Convocation Chief Guest
Students said the invitation conflicts with constitutional values after the CJI-led bench declined to watch video evidence in a police brutality hearing.
- Students at NALSAR University are challenging the proposed invitation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as their convocation's chief guest, citing concerns over the Supreme Court's handling of alleged police brutality pleas.
- Students' concerns arise from the CJI-led Supreme Court bench refusing to urgently hear a plea regarding alleged brutal police action during the peaceful 'Chalo Sansad' demonstration at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
- The representation cited Surya Kant's reported remarks telling counsel, "We are not interested in videos; we don't have time to watch," which students believe contradicts constitutional values taught at NALSAR.
- Roughly 350 to 450 students across different batches have signed representations supporting the objection, yet a student noted on Sunday that they have received no reply from the university administration.
- With the convocation date not yet finalized, the university leaves open the possibility for further discussion between the administration and student representatives regarding the proposed invitation of the Chief Justice.
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Bar Council's U-Turn: Withdraws Order Halting NALSAR Students’ Enrolment Over CJI Row
<p>The Bar Council of India has withdrawn its earlier order directing State Bar Councils to halt the enrolment of National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad’s 2026 law graduates following a controversy over a student campaign opposing Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant’s participation in the university’s convocation. The initial order had asked NALSAR’s Vice-Chancellor to submit a report on the campaign and had sou…
Bar Council of India defers enrolment of NALSAR’s 2026 law graduates, seeks report over campaign targeting CJI
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BCI Bars NALSAR's 2026 Law Graduates From Advocate Enrolment Amid CJI Surya Kant Row
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has modified its earlier order barring NALSAR's 2026 law graduates from enrolment as advocates, and has now clarified that all students from the batch can enrol with the State Bar Councils. In its revised
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has withdrawn the ban on enrolment of students of the 2026 batch of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, as advocates.
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CJI Surya Kant confirmed for NALSAR convocation despite protest
Hyderabad: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is set to be the chief guest at the convocation of the NALSAR University of Law here, despite opposition from a section of students who have urged the administration to reconsider the invitation. The office of NALSAR Vice-Chancellor Prof Srikrishna Deva Rao confirmed the CJI’s participation to The Indian Express. The dates for the convocation, however, are yet to be decided. About 450 of the uni…
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