The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru will conduct its 34th Annual Convocation on October 17. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will preside over the ceremony, which was postponed from its original September date following opposition from some students and alumni. The convocation will begin at 11 am at the Jnana Jyoti Auditorium on Palace Grounds.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant will preside over the convocation as Chancellor of NLSIU.
- Arundhati Nag, a Padma Shri awardee and co-founder of Ranga Shankara, will deliver the Convocation Address.
- Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr) Sudhir Krishnaswamy will present the annual report.
- The convocation was postponed from September due to student opposition to the participation of CJI Kant and the Bar Council of India Chairman.
Why was the NLSIU convocation postponed earlier?
In August, NLSIU cancelled its annual convocation originally scheduled for September 12, citing "unavoidable circumstances." This decision came after opposition from a section of students and alumni who objected to the participation of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra in the event. The university had informed graduating students about the postponement through an official letter, expressing regret over the inability to hold the convocation as planned.
Who will attend and speak at the convocation?
Chief Justice Surya Kant, who is also the Chancellor of NLSIU, will preside over the convocation. The Chief Guest for the event will be Arundhati Nag, a renowned theatre personality, co-founder and Artistic Advisor of Ranga Shankara, and recipient of the Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi awards. She will deliver the Convocation Address. Additionally, Prof. (Dr) Sudhir Krishnaswamy, the Vice-Chancellor of NLSIU, will present the university's annual report during the ceremony.
What were the student concerns regarding the convocation?
Students and alumni expressed opposition to the participation of CJI Surya Kant and the Bar Council of India Chairman due to their views and decisions perceived as controversial by some members of the university community. Earlier in August, students and alumni also condemned a Bar Council of India order that halted the enrollment of students at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. They showed solidarity with NALSAR students, praising their courage and moral conviction in speaking truth to power. These concerns contributed to the postponement of the convocation.
Where and when will the convocation take place?
The 34th Annual Convocation of NLSIU Bengaluru will be held on October 17 at 11 am. The venue is the Jnana Jyoti Auditorium located on Palace Grounds in Bengaluru.
What is the significance of the convocation at NLSIU?
The convocation is an important annual event marking the graduation of students from one of India's premier law universities. It celebrates academic achievements and formally recognizes the graduating batch. The presence of distinguished guests such as the Chief Justice of India and eminent personalities like Arundhati Nag highlights the event's prestige.
