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'Students Willing To Challenge Judicial Authority': Saurav Das Hails NALSAR Batch For Opposing CJI Surya Kant As Convocation Chief Guest
24htopnews | August 10, 2026 11:08 AM CST

More than 450 NALSAR University of Law students have reportedly opposed inviting CJI Surya Kant as chief guest for the 2026 convocation, citing his remarks during NEET protest hearings. According to India Today, students questioned whether the invitation aligns with constitutional accountability and academic freedom.

Hyderabad: More than 450 students of NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad have reportedly opposed the invitation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant as the chief guest for the university’s 2026 convocation, citing concerns over his recent remarks during Supreme Court proceedings related to protests by NEET aspirants.

According to India Today reports, students from the outgoing Batch of 2026, along with support from junior batches, submitted a representation to the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, professors and other authorities, urging them to reconsider the reported invitation.

Students Raise Objections Over CJI’s Remarks

The students’ concerns reportedly stem from remarks attributed to CJI Surya Kant during proceedings related to the NEET protests in New Delhi.


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