Bengaluru. While addressing the convocation ceremony of National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has made a big statement on the opposition to his coming to the campus. Addressing the law students passing out from the institute in Bengaluru, CJI Surya Kant said that the situation was created due to some external forces. Due to which uncertainty had arisen about this program. Praising him, he said that despite this, the students overcame the obstacles and supported open dialogue and expression of ideas.
Bengaluru, Karnataka:
CJI Surya Kant along with CM DK Shivakumar and Chief Justice Karnataka High Court, Vibhu Bakhru lay foundation stone for construction of South Block, auditorium and student center of National Law School of India University.
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CJI Surya Kant said that we all know that the days before this ceremony were not free from challenges. Some external forces created such unexpected and unfortunate circumstances. For some time it seemed that perhaps this ceremony would not be possible. Despite these challenges, the students showed determination. He showed commitment by rising above the odds. The CJI said that the huge group of talented students present here proved that determination cannot be easily suppressed. He chose the path of maintaining the dignity of open dialogue instead of the cowardly trend of repression.
While praising the CJI, he told the students that you have removed the veil of deceit and fraud and shown that the will of the honest majority can outweigh the conspiracies of some dishonest people. The Chief Justice of India told the students that their unwavering commitment to integrity will strengthen their professional reputation. He said that I did not come just to congratulate you. A lot of expectations have been placed on you. CJI Surya Kant appealed to the students to protect justice, freedom and constitutional values. He said that in the profession of law, it is not enough to have knowledge about it, it is also necessary to have the courage to stand in favor of justice and to listen to others with humility.