National Law School calls off 2026 convocation amid row over Chief Justice’s presence
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru has decided not to hold its 2026 convocation ceremony due to opposition from some graduating students and alumni to the presence of Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, and the Bar Council of India Chairman, Manan Kumar Mishra. NLSIU Vice Chancellor Dr Sudhir Krishnaswamy confirmed the cancellation, stating that degrees, including gold medals, will be sent to awardees or collected from the campus.
Students will receive their degrees "in absentia" after obtaining necessary approvals from the Governing Bodies. The decision comes after an open letter signed by 165 graduating students, 409 current students, and 128 NLSIU alumni condemned the Bar Council of India's (BCI) directive to refrain from enrolling NALSAR Hyderabad graduates, who opposed CJI Surya Kant's invitation to the NLSIU convocation.
The BCI's decision to withdraw the order has not dissuaded the students, who argue that the actions of the BCI were unconstitutional and damaging to the university.
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