You don’t have any Active Subscription.
Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one.
Your active subscription(s)
Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription
Products you've access to
Additional Subscription Benefits
Need help with your subscription?
Updated - October 17, 2026 03:05 am IST - Bengaluru
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. | Photo Credit: File photo
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will preside over the 34th annual convocation of National Law School University of India (NLSIU) on October 17, while actor and multilingual theatre artist Arundathi Nag will be the chief guest.
According to the NLSIU, the convocation will begin at 10.30 am at Jnana Jyothi auditorium, Palace Road.
Sources in the university said that the decision was approved by the university’s executive council and general council on September 9, which were chaired by CJI and chancellor of the University, Justice Surya Kant.
On August 27, the NLSIU administration had announced the cancellation of convocation, which was originally scheduled on September 12, due to “unavoidable circumstances” and students could collect the degrees in absentia after 700 students signed a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor opposing the participation of CJI Surya Kant and Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra.
NLSIU students had come in support of National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) students and opposed the statement issued by Mr. Mishra against them.
This development came after NALSAR students in Hyderabad opposed the presence of the CJI at their convocation citing his remarks in the Supreme Court hearing of protests by students against the NEET exam paper leak.
Later, BCI chairman Mr. Mishra released a statement to halt the enrolment of NALSAR’s graduating batch in the State bar councils and courts for jobs. The statement was withdrawn after it was met with opposition and criticism.
Published - October 07, 2026 09:31 pm IST
Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.
We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.
