CJI Surya Kant invite sparks dissent at NALSAR
Concerns have arisen at NALSAR, a legal studies institute in Hyderabad, regarding an invitation for Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to serve as the chief guest at the upcoming convocation. Six separate representations have been submitted to the university administration, citing his reported remarks during a hearing related to alleged police misconduct during protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
The students argue that his statements contradict the constitutional values they believe should be upheld during a convocation ceremony. They assert that inviting someone who dismissively disregards serious allegations of police brutality against protesting citizens would be at odds with the principles NALSAR strives to teach and embody.
Despite submitting representations, the students have not received any response from the university administration. They are open to discussing the issue further, but insist on reconsidering the choice of chief guest before finalizing the date for the convocation.
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