NALSAR students have objected to CJI Surya Kant being invited as the 2026 convocation chief guest, citing the NEET row, judicial developments and academic freedom. The students’ objection comes amid continuing controversy surrounding the NEET examination and wider debate over the role of institutions in addressing concerns raised by students. According to their communication, the students believe the invitation sits uneasily with what they describe as concerns over recent judicial developments, constitutional accountability and academic freedom. What the students are objecting toThe students’ concerns are not limited to the presence of the CJI at the ceremony. The episode also shows how the NEET controversy has extended beyond examination-related concerns into broader debates about institutional trust, judicial intervention and accountability.