March Forward with Your Own Quest for Truth in This World of Illusions: CJI NV Ramana
(Judicial Quest News Network)
Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramana advised young law graduates to march forward in this world of illusions. students cannot afford to be disillusioned. It is imperative for you to be a part of current debates. Do not stop at just raising questions. Also ask yourself what the remedy can be. Being the future of the nation, you must have a clear vision
Speaking at the 18th annual convocation ceremony of National Academy of Legal and Research (NALSAR) University of Law as the Chief guest the CJI also highlighted the importance of starting legal practice at trial courts before moving to High Courts and the Supreme Court.
He further pointed out that “there is an urgent need to introduce courses which are more practical and allow students to interact with people and their issues at the grass root level. That brings me to one of the disappointing outcomes I have found in present day legal education. I find that very few students who graduate from NALSAR Law Schools are inserted in joining litigation or taking up public causes. Let alone practice at the district level. “
He recounted that his personal journey started with his appearance before a tehsildar in tenancy matter. Ever since then, he said he had appeared before tax authorities, stamp registrar, magistrate court, munsif court etc. I still remember my first assignment as judge appointed commissioner. I was paid a princely sum of 100 rupees for that assignment as Commissioner. I must say the experiences I gathered from these endeavours shaped my understanding of the system and the people.
He further, urged the law students to keep raising questions and not accept anything on the face value irrespective of where it comes from.
“Being the guardians of freedom, justice, equality and ethics. You cannot allow narrow and partisan views to dominate the nation’s thought. Students are known for their readiness to fight for all the right causes because their thoughts are pure and honest. They should be in the forefront to question injustice. We need leaders for tomorrow rise from theses grounds.” He pointed out.
The CJI in his speech also noted that “I observe that graduating students are accustomed to only considering legal problems in a theoretical manner. There is an urgent need to introduce courses which are more practical and allow students to interact with people and their issues at the grassroot level. That brings me to one of the disappointing outcomes I have found in present day legal education. I find that very few students who graduate from National Law Schools are interested in joining litigation or taking up public causes, let alone practice at the district level”
I would urge the youth of today, to disassociate themselves from substance abuse. Your mental and physical health is in your hands. A vibrant nation is built upon the health and energy of its youth.
I observe that graduating students are accustomed to only considering legal problems in a theoretical manner. There is an urgent need to introduce courses which are more practical and allow students to interact with people and their issues at the grassroot level. That brings me to one of the disappointing outcomes I have found in present day legal education.
I find that very few students who graduate from National Law Schools are interested in joining litigation or taking up public causes, let alone practice at the district level.
Hon’ble Justice Shri Satish Chandra Sharma, Chief Justice of the High Court of Telangana was present as the Chancellor of NALSAR while Former Judge of Supreme Court and founder member of NALSAR Shri Justice S M M Quadri Shri A. Indra Karan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Law and Endowments, Government of Telangana was the Guest of Honour. Several sitting and former judges of the High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were also in attendance.
A total no of 1024 graduates have been awarded with various Degrees Diplomas on this occasion out of which, 194 Students took their Degrees and Diplomas in person.
A total of 104 Gold Medals will be awarded recipients from the 2020 and 2021 batches.
A few scholarly journals and Newsletters were also released on the occasion
