Top Law College's Students Body Backs Bengaluru Students In Convocation Row

The Student Bar Council (SBC) of NALSAR University of Law has expressed solidarity with the graduating Batch of 2026 at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, following the cancellation of their convocation.In a statement, the SBC described the cancellation as "unfortunate" and expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the decision. It said a convocation is a significant milestone that recognises years of "learning, growth and hard work" and marks the beginning of a new chapter.The council said students had already made arrangements to attend the event with their families and described taking away the occasion as "cruel."The statement also addressed the controversy surrounding the presence of the Chief Justice of India (CJI).The SBC acknowledged that the CJI is the ex-officio Chancellor of NLSIU and said students had agreed to his presence at the convocation.However, it said reports of a subsequent demand for a public "re-invitation" to the…