'Unacceptable': India Slams 'Indecorous Behaviour' At CJI Surya Kant's Lecture At London University

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• 'Unacceptable': India Slams 'Indecorous Behaviour' At Surya Kant's Lecture At London University Published By, Last Updated: June 06, 2026, 07:18 IST The Indian Embassy in the United Kingdom has expressed concern, asserting that such "indecorous" behaviour by certain attendees violates norms of "respectful public engagement" Chief Justice of India Surya Kant (File photo: PTI) Chief Justice of India () Surya Kant’s address at Birbeck, University of London, on Thursday, witnessed a tense exchange of words between some audience members and the hosts over questions about the alleged suppression of dissent in India.
• The Indian Embassy in the United Kingdom has expressed concern over the episode, asserting that such “indecorous" behaviour by certain attendees violates norms of “respectful public engagement." In a post on ‘X’, the Indian Embassy wrote, “On June 4, 2026, Hon’ble Chief Justice of India attended an event at the University of London, Birkbeck, at the invitation of...