Lucknow, November 2: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the fourth convocation of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Lucknow on Sunday.
In his address, the Chief Minister said that the students graduating from here are playing a vital role in strengthening the judicial system of society and the nation.
He said that the initiation mantra given at the university’s convocation, “Satyam Vad, Dharmam Char” (Speak the truth, practice the righteousness), is the foundation of India’s ancient Gurukul tradition. This sentiment is also reflected in the mottos of our Constitution, Parliament, and judiciary, “Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah” and “Yato Dharmasya Tato Jayah.”
CM Yogi said that the stronger the judicial system, the easier it will be to achieve the goals of good governance. Citing examples, he said that the ancient Ramrajya was a symbol of discrimination-free and just governance, which can be achieved in today’s modern system as good governance.
The Chief Minister stated that the state government has placed special emphasis on the e-court system, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), cyber law training, and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen the judicial system.
He also stated that modern training rooms, sports complexes, and hostels are being constructed in universities and colleges. The
CM Yogi stated that during the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ of Independence, India has taken steps towards revolutionary change in the judicial system by implementing three new lawsโthe Indian Judicial Code, the Indian Civil Defence Code, and the Indian Evidence Code. The Chief Minister stated that the Rule of Law can only be effective when there is excellent coordination between the Bench and the Bar.
Work has begun on the construction of an Integrated Court Complex. CM Yogi informed that work has begun on the construction of an Integrated Court Complex in the state. Funds have been released for this purpose in 10 districts, where courts at all levels, lawyer chambers, and residential facilities will be available within a single complex. Furthermore, more than 380 POCSO and fast-track courts have been established in the state for the speedy resolution of crimes involving women and children. Efforts to provide speedy justice through Lok Adalats have also intensified.
In the LLM category, Harshita Yadav received a gold medal, Akriti Srivastava a silver medal, and Rishabh a bronze medal. In the BA LLB category, Abhyudaya Pratap was awarded a gold medal, Saima Khan a silver medal, and Darshika Pandey a bronze medal. Among those who achieved the highest marks in the BA LLB Honors program, Swarnayati was declared the best in Law of Taxation, Muskan Shukla in Criminal Law, and Darshika Pandey in Constitutional Law.
Similarly, Aman Kumar received a gold medal, Sanyukta Singh a silver medal, and Pranjal Pandey a bronze medal in Cyber โโLaw. In Intellectual Property Rights, Atreya Tripathi received a gold medal, Akshita Singh a silver medal, and Shreya Awasthi a bronze medal. In Media Law, Raghav Tripathi received a gold medal, Ishika Gautam a silver medal, and Sanya Gandhi a bronze medal, bringing honor to the university.
On this occasion, Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court, Visitor of the University and Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Arun Bhansali, Minister in the State Government Yogendra Upadhyay, Vice Chancellor of the University Prof Amar Pal Singh, Justices of Allahabad High Court, Faculty members of the University, MLA Rajeshwar Singh, students receiving degrees and their parents were present.