THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, Dec 9: Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan today called upon law graduates to be advocates for the weak and guardians of justice.
“Your duty is to fight against injustice wherever it may exist. As advocates, you should lead the charge against various forms of crime, domestic violence, discrimination, and oppression,” he said.
Radhakrishnan said that law professionals should view legal education as a means to serve society rather than merely a source of livelihood.
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“Always strive to be the guardians of the basic rights of citizens, work towards ensuring civic freedom, and contribute to solving the problems of the poor and needy,” he told the students.
Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, who happens to be the NUSRL Chancellor, and Prof. (Dr.) Ashok R. Patil, NUSRL Vice Chancellor were also present on the occasion.
The Governor, who happens to be Rector of NUSRL, said the impressive ranking of the law university in the MHRD National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2022, stands is a notable achievement.
“The success stories of NUSRL alumni serve as a source of inspiration for all students,” he pointed out.
He maintained that the objective of a law university is to prepare skilled professionals with profound knowledge, enabling them to not only to become lawyers and judges but also to fulfil societal expectations and defend the constitution of India.
“Our constitution is one of the finest in the world and everyone should study it thoroughly. The framers of our constitution envisioned a nation where ‘equality before the law’ and ‘justice for all’ were pillars that would protect the rights of every section of society. Safeguarding the ideals and rights enshrined in our constitution is your primary responsibility,” he told the budding lawyers.
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