Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated he never consented to be chief guest at Nalsar University's convocation, following student opposition over remarks on protest petitions and a retracted Bar Council threat against dissenting graduates.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined Nalsar University's convocation invitation after students opposed his presence over remarks during a protest hearing, drawing a controversial BCI intervention that was later withdrawn.
BCI's short-lived decision to bar 2026 NALSAR graduates from advocate registration spotlights regulatory overreach, fake degrees, and falling legal education standards under long-term leadership.
NLSIU students and alumni condemn Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra's attendance at their convocation, citing his handling of the NALSAR University controversy and the Chief Justice of India's involvement, demanding accountability and an apology.
CJI Surya Kant criticized the Bar Council of India (BCI) for revoking enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 law graduates over their peaceful protest against his convocation invitation, citing concerns over his remarks on police brutality. The Supreme Court stayed any coercive action, affirming students' right to peaceful protest.
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra faced intense backlash and Supreme Court scrutiny after briefly attempting to halt the enrolment of NALSAR University's 2026 graduating batch following student protests against CJI Surya Kant.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) modified its circular, now allowing NALSAR University of Law's 2026 graduates to enroll as advocates after initially barring them due to a student campaign against CJI Surya Kant's proposed convocation participation.
Students at NALSAR Hyderabad have submitted representations urging the university to reconsider inviting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as chief guest for their convocation, citing his reported dismissive remarks during a protest hearing.
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