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New Delhi : More than 450 graduating students of NALSAR University of Law have reportedly urged the university administration to reconsider inviting Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant as the chief guest for the institution’s 2026 convocation.
In a representation submitted to the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and faculty, students from the Batch of 2026 raised concerns over recent judicial developments, particularly proceedings concerning allegations of police action against students during the July 20 “Chalo Sansad” march in Delhi.
The students referred to remarks and actions they attribute to CJI Surya Kant, including his reported decision not to view video material relating to allegations of police misconduct and a reported comparison involving young people and “cockroaches.” They argued that such developments had raised questions about constitutional accountability, student rights and academic freedom.
According to the representation, the students believe that receiving their degrees from a dignitary whom they perceive as dismissive of student concerns would conflict with the values they associate with the university’s convocation ceremony.
The students have asked the NALSAR administration to consult the graduating batch before finalising the chief guest for the event.
The issue has sparked discussion across legal and academic circles. NALSAR is yet to publicly respond to the representation, according to the information provided.
The development comes weeks after the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai reportedly postponed its convocation amid concerns over possible protests connected to the broader controversy.
