Archive · 18 Jan 2026
CJI Surya Kant Advocates Prudence at NUJS Convocation
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, spoke at a special graduation ceremony at NUJS in West Bengal.
He told the graduates that being careful and wise is more important than just working hard.
He said that real-life legal work can be different from what they learned in school.
The ceremony was special because it happened after a long break of four years.
Many graduates have already started working in courts and offices, facing challenges that are not always easy.
The Chief Justice encouraged them to be smart about when to speak up and when to stay quiet, and to choose their battles wisely.
CJI Surya Kant emphasized the importance of prudence over hard work in legal education.
The 15th convocation ceremony of NUJS marked its first event since 2022 after a four-year gap.
CJI noted that real-life legal work can be demanding and different from academic studies.
He advised graduates to be wise about when to speak and when to remain silent.
Many graduates have already entered the legal profession, facing challenging and uneven work environments.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- What
- Addressed the 15th convocation ceremony of NUJS
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (NUJS)
- Why
- To advise graduates on the importance of prudence in legal education
- Event
- 15th convocation ceremony of NUJS
- Speaker
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- Role
- Chancellor of NUJS
- Key Message
- Prudence is more valuable than hard work
- Last Convocation
- 2022
- Gap
- Four years
- Institution
- West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (NUJS)