The Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj (RPNLU) recently announced the institution of the Ravi Kant Memorial Gold Medal during the Valedictory Ceremony of the Conquerors and Grand Intra Moot Court Competition 2025.
This medal commemorates the life and legacy of Late Senior Advocate Ravi Kant, a revered member of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the endowment of this medal was executed between Vice-Chancellor, RPNLU, Senior Prof (Dr) Usha Tandon, and Tarun Agrawal, son of late Senior Advocate Ravi Kant.
The signing took place in the presence of the Chief Guest, Allahabad High Court, Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal.
The occasion was also graced by the presence of Guest of Honour, Faculty, USLLS, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Prof (Dr) Kavita Solanki.
In his address, Justice Deshwal underscored the significance of the initiative, remarking that the medal not only immortalizes the service of Senior Advocate Ravi Kant but also resonates with the University’s guiding ethos, that those who tread the path of justice are never alone, for they are aided by the righteous.
Justice Deshwal emphasized that the newly set up gold medal is emblematic of such enduring support and recognition.
Prof (Dr) Usha Tandon, in her reflections, affirmed that the Ravi Kant Memorial Gold Medal will stand as an enduring beacon of inspiration. She observed that the medal shall motivate students to aspire to the intellectual rigor, professional integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice that characterized the distinguished life and career of Late Senior Advocate Ravi Kant.
Over the course of his career, Senior Advocate Ravi Kant became an authority in civil and constitutional law, admired for his analytical brilliance, clarity of expression, and steadfast dedication to the rule of law. Beyond his professional achievements, Senior Advocate Ravi Kant was also a mentor whose guidance shaped the careers of numerous lawyers and judges.
Reflecting on his father’s lifelong dedication to the legal profession and his commitment to advancing legal education, Tarun Agrawal remarked that this endowment was envisioned as a source of inspiration and to encourage students to pursue their studies.
The Ravi Kant Memorial Gold Medal shall serve not only as a recognition of academic excellence, but as a tribute to the values, vision, and enduring contributions of Late Senior Advocate Ravi Kant.
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