NALSAR Convocation: CJI Surya Kant Denies Invitation Amid Student Protest

• CJI Surya Kant clarified he never accepted invitation to be chief guest at NALSAR convocation.
• BCI closed proceedings against NALSAR students after reviewing representations from stakeholders.
• CJI's comments on police action may set a precedent for future court decisions.

The question of me attending the convocation does not arise,

The controversy surrounding the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad's upcoming convocation has taken a new turn. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that he never accepted the invitation to be chief guest at the convocation. This clarification comes amidst opposition from students who had objected to the proposed participation of CJI Surya Kant at the event. The students' objection was linked to remarks made by the CJI during Supreme Court proceedings concerning alleged police action against protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) had initiated proceedings against the 2026 batch of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. However, after considering representations from various stakeholders, including Senior Advocates and law students, the BCI decided to close the proceedings. The Council found no basis to proceed against the 2026 batch, concluding that they had no role in any disturbance or movement. This decision was made after a thorough review of the material placed before it.

CJI Surya Kant's comments during Supreme Court proceedings concerning alleged police action against protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar have sparked controversy. The CJI reportedly said, 'don't waste our time and yours' and indicated that the Court did not want to watch videos of alleged police brutality. This remark has been cited by students as a reason for their objection to the proposed participation of CJI Surya Kant at the NALSAR convocation. Lawyers and compliance officers should note that the Chief Justice's comments may set a precedent for future court decisions, particularly in cases involving student activism and police conduct.

Lawyers and compliance officers should note that the Chief Justice's comments on student protests and police action may set a precedent for future court decisions, and could be cited in cases involving student activism and police conduct.

Source: Original reporting via LawBeat