On May 12, 2026, students at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru staged a protest due to ongoing issues of water shortages, power cuts, and overcrowding in hostels. Students expressed frustration over the administration's lack of response to their repeated complaints regarding irregular water supply, with taps and flushes often malfunctioning and instances of unclean water reported. Overcrowding is particularly severe in women’s hostels, where 93 students share facilities designed for far fewer. Safety concerns were also highlighted, including incidents of heavy construction materials falling and a malfunctioning lift in a men’s hostel. Despite paying annual fees of ₹4.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh (approximately $5,400 to $6,000 USD), students feel that basic living conditions are not being met. They emphasized that the situation is not just inconvenient but affects their dignity and ability to focus on academics. University authorities were unavailable for comment on the issues raised.