Chief Justice RSVPs to Hyderabad event amid protests by students
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has been invited as the chief guest for the convocation ceremony at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. This decision has sparked protests among a significant number of students. The university has not yet set a date for the convocation, which typically occurs in August or September. Approximately 450 out of the university's 1,400 students initially opposed Kant being the chief guest, citing his recent remarks about a petition alleging police excesses during the NEET protests.
By July 25, an additional 380 students from various graduating batches had shown solidarity with the initial statement. The Supreme Court recently declined to initiate proceedings on allegations of police brutality during the July 20 crackdown on student protesters in Delhi. During a related hearing, CJI Kant indicated he would not examine videographic evidence of police misconduct, stating that the court's time should not be "wasted."
Students argue that the presence of a justice who dismissively addresses serious allegations of police brutality during protests conflicts with the values the university upholds.
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