NLSIU Cancels Convocation for 2026 Graduating Batch

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has officially canceled the convocation ceremony planned for the 2026 graduating batch, citing “unavoidable circumstances.” This decision has been met with significant controversy, particularly regarding the presence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud and the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) at the event.

The cancellation follows widespread opposition from students who expressed their discomfort with the CJIs attendance, considering recent discussions on the role of the judiciary and its relationship with legal education in India.

NLSIU, established in 1987, is one of the leading law schools in the country. The institutions decision reflects ongoing tensions in the legal community and highlights the evolving dynamics between law students, educators, and judiciary officials.

In past years, convocation ceremonies at NLSIU have been viewed as significant milestones in the academic careers of students, making the cancellation particularly impactful. As preparations for this years event were underway, the university administration emphasized the need to prioritize the students concerns and the integrity of the legal profession in the context of contemporary issues facing the judiciary.

Further details from the university regarding potential alternate arrangements or next steps for the graduating students have yet to be announced.