Indian mission in U.K. condemns disruption at Chief Justice Surya Kant event

Key points

• The High Commission of India in London on Friday (June 5, 2026) issued a statement condemning the disruption caused at an event addressed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during his ongoing visit to the U.K. Kant was addressing a lecture entitled ‘Artificial Intelligence and International Law’ at Birkbeck, University of London, on Thursday (June 4, 2026), which was followed by an audience interaction.
• The event explored the growing relationship between artificial intelligence, legal systems and international governance, examining both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for the future of justice and global regulation.
• “A lively discussion followed his address.
• Thereafter, a certain individual tried to disrupt the event,” reads the Indian High Commission statement, released on social media.
• “Such indecorous audience behaviour is unacceptable and inconsistent with respectful engagement that should govern public discourse.