Despite NALSAR student protests, convocation invite extended to — and accepted by — CJI
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant will serve as the chief guest at NALSAR University of Law's convocation, despite protests from a group of students. The Vice-Chancellor's office confirmed that the CJI's office accepted their invitation, but did not disclose the date of the event, which is typically in August or September.
Around 450 out of 1,400 students at NALSAR, comprising various graduating batches, opposed Justice Kant's invitation due to his recent remarks regarding a petition alleging police excesses during the recent NEET protests. The students argued that his comments were dismissive of serious allegations of police brutality against protesting citizens, which clashes with the values they were taught during their time at NALSAR.
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