Hyderabad's NALSAR students oppose CJI Surya Kant as convocation chief guest
NALSAR students have requested the university reconsider inviting Chief Justice Surya Kant as chief guest. They cited concerns over his reported remarks during a recent court hearing. Students submitted multiple representations to the administration expressing their objections. These students feel the choice conflicts with university values and constitutional principles. The university…
Hyderabad's National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) students are urging the university to reconsider inviting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as the chief guest for its convocation. Concerns arise from reports of his remarks during a hearing on alleged police misconduct against protesters at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
At least six representations from different student cohorts have been submitted to the university asking for reconsideration of the invitation. NALSAR typically has the Chief Justice deliver the convocation address. The specific convocation date for the 2026-27 batch has not been determined yet. The students argue that a convocation should reflect the university's values, including constitutional rights and reasoned engagement with grievances.
They feel that having a chief guest whose public conduct appears dismissive of serious allegations of police brutality contradicts the values they have been taught. Despite sending the representations, the students have not received a response from the university, and the registrar claimed ignorance of the issue. The students claim the representations have been backed by hundreds of their peers, though the exact number remains unverified.
They expressed disappointment at the lack of response and were open to discussing the issue further with the administration.
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