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450 Nalsar Law Students Urge Chief Justice Kant Not Invited

8/18/2026

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Nalsar Law students asked that Chief Justice Surya Kant not be invited as chief guest.
The request was emailed on 23 July and signed by 450 of the 1,400 students.
Students protested after reports Kant refused a hearing on police brutality during 20 July march.
Kant said he was misquoted about hearing refusal and “parasites” remark.
Delhi police used batons, teargas and pellet guns on protesters, injuring four youths.

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Nalsar Law students asked that Chief Justice Surya Kant not be invited as chief guest.
The request was emailed on 23 July and signed by 450 of the 1,400 students.
Students protested after reports Kant refused a hearing on police brutality during 20 July march.
Kant said he was misquoted about hearing refusal and “parasites” remark.
Delhi police used batons, teargas and pellet guns on protesters, injuring four youths.