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NALSAR students object to CJI Surya Kant as convocation chief guest
A section of students at Hyderabad's NALSAR University of Law has urged the administration to reconsider inviting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as chief guest for the upcoming convocation. The students…
The Story in Brief
A section of students at Hyderabad's NALSAR University of Law has urged the administration to reconsider inviting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as chief guest for the upcoming convocation. The students cite his reported remark during a July 22 Supreme Court hearing on alleged police brutality against 'Chalo Sansad' protesters in New Delhi, where he told lawyers the court was "not interested in videos" and had "no time to watch."
At least six representations have been submitted by students from different batches, arguing the CJI's comment conflicts with the university's commitment to constitutional rights and access to justice. The NALSAR administration has not yet responded. The convocation date remains unfinalised, leaving scope for further discussion.
The Indian Opinion
The student protest at NALSAR risks conflating a judge's courtroom remark with his overall record. While the CJI's 'no time for videos' comment in a hearing on police action seems curt, students demand a perfect symbolic figure. The real test is whether the university facilitates dialogue, not isolation. Will both sides treat this as a learning moment about constitutional process, not just protest?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
