Chief Justice Surya Kant criticises a bid by the Bar Council of India to take action against students at NALSAR University of Law. In remarks reported by multiple outlets, the CJI says the move is “absolutely uncalled for,” and questions the approach being used against the students.
The CJI also comments on the right of students to protest, stating that they can protest even if they are wrong. This frames the dispute around the balance between student activism and professional or regulatory discipline. While the reports agree on the CJI’s criticism and his view of protest rights, they differ mainly in emphasis and phrasing. One account highlights the CJI’s concern about the Bar Council’s proposed action, while another focuses on the CJI “pulling up” the Bar Council for making threats of consequences for NALSAR students.
Overall, the coverage centres on the court’s criticism of the Bar Council’s stance and the judiciary’s broader emphasis on protest as a right, even amid disagreements over the merits of the students’ actions.
