NLSIU will hold its 34th convocation on October 17 after cancelling the September 12 ceremony amid a dispute over inviting CJI Surya Kant. Graduating students can receive their degrees in person or in absentia.

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) will hold its 34th convocation on October 17, sources said. The university's Executive Council and General Council approved the revised date on Wednesday.

As per Bar and Bench reports, their sources revelaed the governing bodies have resolved that all graduating students will be formally conferred their degrees on October 17, either in person or in absentia. Students will be required to indicate their preference by filling out a form.

September 12 Convocation Cancelled

The convocation was initially scheduled for September 12 but was cancelled by NLSIU, which cited "unavoidable circumstances".

The cancellation came amid a disagreement between the university and graduating students over the proposed presence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, who is also the Chancellor of NLSIU, at the ceremony.