Chief Justice Surya Kant’s London Lecture Marred by Disruption; India Condemns Interruption of AI Law Speech
Chief Justice Surya Kant delivered a lecture on AI law at Birkbeck College in London. The event was disrupted by participants who interrupted the speech. Indian officials issued a
Chief Justice Surya Kant delivered a lecture on AI law at Birkbeck College in London. The
event was disrupted by participants who interrupted the speech. Indian officials issued a
formal condemnation of the disturbance. The disruption raised concerns about the security
of high‑profile legal forums abroad. The lecture was part of a series of international
engagements on emerging technology regulation. Authorities emphasized the importance of
respectful discourse on AI legislation. The incident prompted calls for stronger
safeguards at future events. India pledged to continue its dialogue on AI law despite the
interruption.