During a visit to Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud addressed the role of the judiciary in safeguarding democratic freedoms. In a session characterized by the court as an "unfiltered interaction," the Chief Justice emphasized that the judicial system is committed to protecting the right of students to protest.

The event was structured as a frank question-and-answer session, a format the Chief Justice noted he preferred over formal speeches. While the Chief Justice’s comments focused on the constitutional protections afforded to students, the report did not provide specific context regarding ongoing protest movements or particular legal cases that may have prompted the discussion. The interaction served as a platform for the Chief Justice to engage directly with the student body on matters of judicial philosophy and civil liberties. The judiciary's stance, as articulated by the Chief Justice, reinforces the principle that peaceful dissent is a protected activity within the framework of the law.