
NLSIU Cancels Convocation, Confers Degrees in Absentia
The National Law School of India University canceled its 34th annual convocation due to unavoidable circumstances, opting to award graduating students their degrees in absentia instead.
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The National Law School of India University canceled its 34th annual convocation due to unavoidable circumstances, opting to award graduating students their degrees in absentia instead.

Students and alumni of NLSIU are protesting the attendance of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and the Bar Council of India chairman at their convocation. This opposition stems from a controversy involving NALSAR and the Bar Council of India.

The National Law School of India University has cancelled its annual convocation ceremony following a political and legal backlash over an invitation extended to Chief Justice Surya Kant. The decision comes amid heightened tensions regarding judicial independence and institutional protocols.
Students and alumni of NLSIU have strongly opposed the visit of the Chief Justice of India and the BCI chairperson to their convocation, expressing solidarity with NALSAR students and criticizing the BCI's actions.
Students at NLSIU are protesting the attendance of CJI Surya Kant and BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra at their convocation ceremony.
The Karnataka High Court has questioned the state government regarding a 12-year delay in implementing reservations for transgender persons in educational institutions. The legal proceedings were initiated after a transgender student was denied admission to NLSIU Bangalore.