The Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU) recently hosted Supreme Court judge, and newly appointed Visitor of HNLU, Justice JK Maheshwari, on his maiden visit to the HNLU campus. Supreme Court judge, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra accompanied him on the visit.
The judges addressed the first-year BA LLB. (Hons.) batch as part of the Induction programme and shared insights from their judicial careers.
Welcoming the dignitaries, Vice-Chancellor, HNLU, Prof (Dr) VC Vivekanandan highlighted the significance of the visit and reaffirmed HNLU’s commitment to legal excellence and institutional growth.
Justice JK Maheshwari urged students to approach legal education with firm determination and a deep sense of purpose.
While bringing out the symbolism of the black coat and lawyer's tie as emblems of dignity and peace, he emphasized that becoming a legal professional requires not only knowledge and oratory skills but also a strong moral compass rooted in constitutional values.
Highlighting the essential role of constitutional morality in legal practice and governance, he quoted, "Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah" (Dharma protects those who protect it).
Justice Maheshwari encouraged students to reflect on why they chose law, not just to learn it, but to live it with integrity and responsibility.
He outlined for the students a five-step approach to mastering the law - reading, writing, discussion, thinking and application.
He described a legal education as a journey toward excellence in the noblest of professions.
He concluded with Swami Vivekananda's quote, "Take up one idea, make that idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let every part of your body be full of that idea."
Justice Maheshwari called upon the students to commit wholeheartedly to becoming the professionals and individuals they aspire to be.
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, in his address, encouraged students to approach legal education with curiosity and enjoyment rather than stress. Emphasizing a practical and relatable understanding of the law, he highlighted the importance of simplifying legal concepts in one's own words.
Justice Mishra advised students to grow under the guidance of their professors while making consistent efforts toward their goals, reminding them not to lose sight of their original aspirations.
The occasion also witnessed the judges releasing the fifth edition of the HNLU Gazette, HNLU's bi-annual newsletter.
The programme concluded with Registrar, HNLU, Dr Deepak Kumar Srivastava giving a formal vote of thanks.
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