Be true Guardians of Democratic, Constitutional values: CJI Thakur tells Law students [Read FULL TEXT of NLU-D Convocation Speech]

The Fourth Annual Convocation of National Law University, Delhi was held on the 3rd September 2016. Justice T.S. Thakur, Chief Justice of India was the Chief Guest and delivered the convocation address. In his convocation address, Justice Thakur spoke of access to justice, pointing out that a "speedy trial is a part of the right to life". He spoke of the many factors that are leading to delayed justice delivery, including the appointment of the proper number of judges and general upgradation of the justice delivery system. He told the graduates that "the ingenuity of a lawyer and ability to use the system should not result in abuse of the system". He encouraged them to remember that they are officers of the court and to conduct themselves with integrity.Justice Thakur also commended the large number of female gold medalists and remarked on the rising level of women being appointed as judges in the lower judiciary, pointing out that they have exceeded the number of male judges. He expressed his optimism this rise in number of female judges extending soon to the upper judiciary.The Vice Chancellor of NLU, Delhi, Professor (Dr.) Ranbir Singh highlighted the achievements of the university in his address. He criticised the prevailing system in law schools for its lack of research. He said that in addition to NLU Delhi’s reputation for being one of the best law schools for students in India, NLU Delhi is rapidly establishing itself as a centre of excellence for research.Professor Singh pointed out that NLU Delhi has several research centers which produce rigorous academic output that supports policy-making on wide range issues. These research centres provide students with valuable research and clinical opportunities.Since 2013, the National Law University, Delhi has received funding of over 20 crore rupees from Union Ministries and foundations to undertake research and capacity building activities on issues like information policy, death penalty and intellectual property.Justice J.S. Kehar, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Visitor of NLU, Delhi presided over the convocation and Mr. Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister, Government of NCT of Delhi was the Guest of Honour at the convocation.Justice G. Rohini, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi and Chancellor of NLU, Delhi conferred the degrees to 73 successful students of BA., LL.B. (Hons.), 47 students of LL.M. and three Ph.D. scholars. Apart from this 25 Gold Medals and 5 Cash Prizes to the students of B.A., LLB. (Hons) and 2 Gold Medals the students of LL.M. were awarded. Notable awardees are Mr. Amrutanshu Dash who was awarded 10 Gold Medals and 1 cash prize followed by Ms. Vaishali Singh who was awarded 6 Gold Medals and 1 cash prize.NLU Delhi students have received two very prestigious scholarships this year. Ms. Sanya Kumar of the graduating class will be commencing her studies as NLU, Delhi’s first Inlaks Scholar at Yale Law School and Ms. Rishika Sahgal of the class of 2015 will be reading law at the University of Oxford as National Law University Delhi’s first Rhodes scholar alumna.Here is the Full Text of Chief Justice Thakur's convocation AddressI consider it a matter of great honour to have been invited to deliver the Fourth Convocation Address of the National Law University, Delhi. This institution has grown into a great centre of learning within a short period of time. I am happy to know that students who have passed out from NLU, Delhi have brought accolades to this institution by clinching prestigious fellowships from Rhodes and Inlaks this year. It is also a matter of pride for this institution to see some of its students excelling in the Civil Services Examinations. One of the youngest who has cleared the examination and set high benchmarks for future batches also happens to be a former student of this University. Students from this University have topped Delhi, Punjab and Haryana Judicial Services examinations while several others who have passed out from here have been admitted to prestigious institutions in the West like Oxford, Cambridge, NYU and Yale etc. I take this opportunity to congratulate NLU, Delhi for these significant achievements under the dynamic leadership of Prof. Ranbir Singh your Vice Chancellor.Dear graduating students you have spent the formative and the most creative years of your life in this law school. I see and share your joy and excitement. It is obvious that you are all loaded with dreams, ambitious and aspirations while you step out of the portals of this law school ready to explore a multitude of opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. But my dear young friends, this day is also a day of some introspection and understanding the responsibility that you hold towards the society in general and your Alma Mater in particular. You must have been sufficiently trained to think on your feet more than merely doing legal research. This will, I am sure, help you in meeting challenges that come your way in your...

Be true Guardians of Democratic, Constitutional values: CJI Thakur tells Law students [Read FULL TEXT of NLU-D Convocation Speech]

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