A significant group of students at the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) in Hyderabad has formally urged the university administration to reconsider its decision to invite the Chief Justice of India (CJI) as the chief guest for the upcoming convocation ceremony. According to reports, the petition has garnered signatures from roughly 450 students.

The student body’s request reflects a growing trend of campus activism regarding the selection of high-profile speakers at academic institutions. While the petition has been widely reported as a collective call for the university to rescind the invitation, the specific grievances or ideological motivations behind the students' opposition remain largely unstated in the available reporting. The university administration has not yet issued a formal public response to the petition, nor has it indicated whether the convocation schedule or guest list will be altered in light of the student protest.

This incident highlights a tension between institutional traditions, such as inviting high-ranking judicial figures to preside over graduations, and the evolving political sentiments of the student population. As of now, the situation remains a developing matter within the university community, with stakeholders awaiting further clarification from both the administration and the student organizers regarding the underlying reasons for the request.