Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, speaking at NLU Delhi’s convocation, didn’t just defend dissent; he called it constitutional. Not a privilege. Not a luxury. A right. “The right to question is not an act of defiance,” he said. “It’s citizenship.” That’s a direct challenge to anyone trying to silence students, especially after the NALSAR controversy where 450 grads nearly got blacklisted for protesting a CJ’s invitation. Even the Chief Justice himself had to step in and shut that down. Bhuyan’s warning? Intolerance isn’t just rude; it’s violent. And in a democracy built on Buddha and Gandhi’s spirit, silencing dissent is unconstitutional. His words hit harder because he’s no quiet judge. He’s the one who’s spoken against bulldozer demolitions and opaque judicial appointments. And yes; he used to lead NALSAR. This isn’t politics. It’s principle. And for law students? It’s a reminder: the law isn’t just about statutes. It’s about daring to ask if justice is really being served. Because a democracy doesn’t die with a coup. It dies when we stop questioning.