NALSAR Law Students Protest Against Chief Justice's Role in Convocation Amid Dissent Concerns A significant number of students from the 2026 graduating batch of NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad launched protests against the decision to invite Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as the chief guest at their convocation ceremony. The demonstrations were organized in solidarity with students who had previously protested against the NEET paper leak incident, which took place at Jantar Mantar under the call of the online pressure group known as Cockroach Janta Party. This group gained prominence after Chief Justice Kant reportedly referred to young citizens of the country as "cockroaches" during a legal case involving fake law degree holders. The NALSAR students also expressed frustration over the CJI’s refusal to address allegations of police misconduct during peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar on July 20. The controversy escalated when the Bar Council of India (BCI) issued a directive on August 13 instructing all State Bar Councils to withhold enrollment of students who graduated from NALSAR University in 2026. However, the order was swiftly withdrawn the same day. In response, Chief Justice Kant criticized the BCI’s directive, stating that the students were engaged in a "dialogue with him." The Supreme Court further intervened by prohibiting the university from imposing any punitive measures against the protesting students. This incident has sparked broader discussions about the extent of dissent allowed in leading law institutions in India and the potential repercussions of challenging judicial authority. The situation has also highlighted the delicate balance between institutional authority and the rights of students to express dissent.#bar_council_of_india #cockroach_janta_party #jantar_mantar #nalsar_university #chief_justice_kant
