On 18 September 2026, the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, entered into an MoU with Prisons and Correctional Services, Government of Karnataka, creating a formal collaboration between the Criminal Justice Clinic at NLSIU and the Prisons Department on strengthening access to justice and prison reform.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Alok Kumar, IPS, Director General of Police, Prisons and Correctional Services, Karnataka; Sri P.V. Anand Reddy, Additional Inspector General of Prisons, Prison Headquarters, Bengaluru; and Advocate Ragini Ahuja, Co-Director, Criminal Justice Clinic, NLSIU.
The Criminal Justice Clinic (CJC) at NLSIU, amongst its other interventions through its lawyers and students, will host legal aid camps in prisons across Karnataka and provide pro bono legal representation to indigent, vulnerable and under-represented prisoners. In addition to legal representation, the Clinic will also work on policy issues such as assisting the Prisons Department in drafting policies for premature release. This MoU creates a pathway for the Clinic to work on long-term structural impact on the criminal justice system. Through this MoU, NLSIU reaffirms its commitment to clinical legal education, giving students hands-on experience in providing legal aid while contributing to long-term reform of the criminal justice system.
Following the MoU and the new partnership, Radhika Chitkara, Assistant Professor (Law) and the Co-Director of the Criminal Justice Clinic at NLSIU, said, “We are proud to partner with the Karnataka Prisons Department to facilitate legal aid for vulnerable prisoners. The Prison Department’s affirmation of periodic legal aid camps in prisons allows the NLS-CJC to deliver competent legal services to those who need it most, while also engaging our students in hands-on pedagogy on criminal justice and rights-based work.”
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy education and research in India. It has also been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.
To sustain this leadership, the University invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship, and institutional service for the following positions:
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy education and research in India. It has also been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.
To sustain this leadership, the University invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship, and institutional service for the following positions:
Associate Professor (Public Policy) | 1 Vacancy (Unreserved)
Subject Areas (Indicative): Policy Design and Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Policy Communication, Public Finance
Pay Structure – Level 13A, As per VII CPC
Appointment – Permanent basis till the age of superannuation, i.e., 65 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years’ probation.
Foreign nationals/OCI/NRI/PIO are permitted to apply. If selected, the confirmation of the candidate’s appointment shall be subject to obtaining necessary visa approvals as prescribed by the Government of India.
The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum. Merely possessing this qualification/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
The qualification prescribed in the table above should have been obtained from recognized Universities/ Institutions.
Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only by completing the Application Form and uploading copies of all required certificates. Without these certificates, the application form will not be considered.
Candidates shall have to produce original documents at the time of joining.
Candidates serving in Government/ Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/ Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit their ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, and it may not be convenient or possible for NLSIU to interview all the candidates, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interviews to a reasonable limit.
No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct/result of the interview and reasons for not being called for an interview.
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the Post.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
NLSIU reserves the right not to fill the post advertised and/or to fill vacancies irrespective of the post applied for.
If information given in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage, the Candidature is liable to be cancelled and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
The last date for submission of the application is 26 October 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.
The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
Incomplete forms or forms without the required information will not be considered.
How to apply?
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form, and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience, etc., on or before 26 October 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy education and research in India. It has also been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.
To sustain this leadership, the University invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship, and institutional service for the following positions:
Associate Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences) | 4 Vacancies (3 Unreserved, 1 Scheduled Caste)
Subject Areas (Indicative): Economics, Sociology, Political Science, History
Pay Structure – Level 13A, As per VII CPC
Appointment – Permanent basis till the age of superannuation, i.e., 65 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years’ probation.
Qualifications – As prescribed in Sections I and II.1 of Appendix A
General Conditions:
Foreign nationals/OCI/NRI/PIO are permitted to apply. If selected, the confirmation of the candidate’s appointment shall be subject to obtaining necessary visa approvals as prescribed by the Government of India.
The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum. Merely possessing this qualification/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
The qualification prescribed in the table above should have been obtained from recognized Universities/ Institutions.
Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only by completing the Application Form and uploading copies of all required certificates. Without these certificates, the application form will not be considered.
Candidates shall have to produce original documents at the time of joining.
Candidates serving in Government/ Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/ Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit their ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, and it may not be convenient or possible for NLSIU to interview all the candidates, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interviews to a reasonable limit.
No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct/result of the interview and reasons for not being called for an interview.
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the Post.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
NLSIU reserves the right not to fill the post advertised and/or to fill vacancies irrespective of the post applied for.
If information given in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage, the Candidature is liable to be cancelled and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
The last date for submission of the application is 26 October 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.
The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
Incomplete forms or forms without the required information will not be considered.
How to apply?
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form, and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience, etc., on or before 26 October 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy education and research in India. It has also been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.
To sustain this leadership, the University invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship, and institutional service for the following positions:
Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences) | 2 Vacancies (Unreserved)
Subject Areas (Indicative): Economics, Sociology, Political Science, History
Pay Structure – Level 14, As per VII CPC
Appointment – Permanent basis till the age of superannuation, i.e., 65 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years’ probation.
Foreign nationals/OCI/NRI/PIO are permitted to apply. If selected, the confirmation of the candidate’s appointment shall be subject to obtaining necessary visa approvals as prescribed by the Government of India.
The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum. Merely possessing this qualification/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
The qualification prescribed in the table above should have been obtained from recognized Universities/ Institutions.
Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only by completing the Application Form and uploading copies of all required certificates. Without these certificates, the application form will not be considered.
Candidates shall have to produce original documents at the time of joining.
Candidates serving in Government/ Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/ Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit their ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, and it may not be convenient or possible for NLSIU to interview all the candidates, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interviews to a reasonable limit.
No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct/result of the interview and reasons for not being called for an interview.
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the Post.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
NLSIU reserves the right not to fill the post advertised and/or to fill vacancies irrespective of the post applied for.
If information given in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage, the Candidature is liable to be cancelled, and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
The last date for submission of the application is 26 October 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.
The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
Incomplete forms or forms without the required information will not be considered.
How to apply?
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form, and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience, etc., on or before 26 October 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy education and research in India. It has also been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.
To sustain this leadership, the University invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship, and institutional service for the following positions:
Subject Areas (Indicative): All major Law subjects, including Contracts, Property, Criminal Law, Torts, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Company Law, Labour Law, Public International Law, Human Rights, Family Law, Jurisprudence, Civil Procedure, Environmental Law, Taxation Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict of Laws, Financial Sector Regulation
Pay Structure – Level 13A, As per VII CPC
Appointment – Permanent basis till the age of superannuation, i.e., 65 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years’ probation.
Foreign nationals/OCI/NRI/PIO are permitted to apply. If selected, the confirmation of the candidate’s appointment shall be subject to obtaining necessary visa approvals as prescribed by the Government of India.
The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum. Merely possessing this qualification/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
The qualification prescribed in the table above should have been obtained from recognized Universities/ Institutions.
Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only by completing the Application Form and uploading copies of all required certificates. Without these certificates, the application form will not be considered.
Candidates shall have to produce original documents at the time of joining.
Candidates serving in Government/ Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/ Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit their ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, and it may not be convenient or possible for NLSIU to interview all the candidates, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interviews to a reasonable limit.
No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct/result of the interview and reasons for not being called for an interview.
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the Post.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
NLSIU reserves the right not to fill the post advertised and/or to fill vacancies irrespective of the post applied for.
If information given in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage, the Candidature is liable to be cancelled, and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
The last date for submission of the application is 26 October 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.
The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
Incomplete forms or forms without the required information will not be considered.
How to apply
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form, and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience, etc., on or before 26 October 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy education and research in India. It has also been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.
To sustain this leadership, the University invites applications from exceptionally well-qualified individuals, dedicated to academic teaching, scholarship, and institutional service for the following positions:
Professor (Law) | 5 Vacancies (3 Unreserved, 2 Scheduled Caste)
Subject Areas (Indicative): All major Law subjects, including Contracts, Property, Criminal Law, Torts, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Company Law, Labour Law, Public International Law, Human Rights, Family Law, Jurisprudence, Civil Procedure, Environmental Law, Taxation Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict of Laws, Financial Sector Regulation
Pay Structure – Level 14, As per VII CPC
Appointment – Permanent basis till the age of superannuation, i.e., 65 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years’ probation.
Foreign nationals/OCI/NRI/PIO are permitted to apply. If selected, the confirmation of the candidate’s appointment shall be subject to obtaining necessary visa approvals as prescribed by the Government of India.
The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum. Merely possessing this qualification/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
The qualification prescribed in the table above should have been obtained from recognized Universities/ Institutions.
Interested candidates are required to submit applications through online mode only by completing the Application Form and uploading copies of all required certificates. Without these certificates, the application form will not be considered.
Candidates shall have to produce original documents at the time of joining.
Candidates serving in Government/ Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/ Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit their ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, and it may not be convenient or possible for NLSIU to interview all the candidates, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interviews to a reasonable limit.
No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct/result of the interview and reasons for not being called for an interview.
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the Post.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
NLSIU reserves the right not to fill the post advertised and/or to fill vacancies irrespective of the post applied for.
If information given in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage, the Candidature is liable to be cancelled, and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
The last date for submission of the application is 26 October 2026 at 17:00 hrs IST.
The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email.
Incomplete forms or forms without the required information will not be considered.
How to apply?
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form, and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience, etc., on or before 26 October 2026 at 5 PM IST.
NLSIU invites applications for four (4) Research Fellow positions under the P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research. It is a 12-month Fellowship (extendable), based in Meghalaya. These positions are under the MoU between the Department of Law, Govt. of Meghalaya and NLSIU, Bengaluru.
About the Fellowship
The P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research is a research fellowship offered by the Government of Meghalaya exclusively for graduates of NLSIU. The Fellowship looks to expose students to the complex social and economic challenges of Meghalaya, a Sixth Schedule State, and generate interventions after analysing legal and policy frameworks in collaboration with senior policymakers of the Government.
The University signed an MoU with the Department of Law, Government of Meghalaya on April 04, 2022, to jointly offer this Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research. The Fellowship is named after the former Chief Minister of Meghalaya and Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri P. A. Sangma.
The Fellowship is open to two categories of students:
NLSIU students who have graduated in the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and M.P.P. courses,
Domicile citizens of Meghalaya with law degrees from any university. Read more about the MoU here.
Fellowship Details
This is the sixth cohort of the Research Fellows (2026). These are full-time positions, based out of Meghalaya. These Research Fellows will be mentored jointly by Nodal Officers of the Government of Meghalaya and NLSIU. The start date of the Fellowship is the first week of October 2026.
Research Fellows will be eligible to receive a monthly stipend of Rupees Sixty Thousand (INR 60,000 per month) as well as a monthly house rent allowance of Rupees Ten Thousand (INR 10,000 per month).
Eligibility
Candidates with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree from NLSIU, Bangalore
Domicile citizens of Meghalaya with a law degree from any university.
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form available here and include the following:
Your updated CV/resume not more than two (02) pages
A statement of purpose (up to 1000 words)
Details of two (02) references with contact details
Eligible and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Upon selection, the Govt. of Meghalaya will provide the terms of reference for the Fellowship.
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is extended to 19 October 2026, 5 PM (IST).
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy education and research in India. It has also been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.
The University invites online applications from accomplished professionals for 1 position of Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life. This is a full-time position based at the NLSIU campus in Bangalore and will report to the Director – Campus and Residential Life, NLSIU. The role is for the Women’s Halls of Residence at NLSIU, Bangalore.
This position requires living on-campus and may involve occasional weekend and evening commitments.
Role Description
Post – Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life (01 vacancy)
Pay Structure – Level 5/6/7/8 as per the VIIth CPC based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate
Tenure – Permanent basis till the age of superannuation i.e., 60 years, subject to confirmation after the satisfactory completion of two years’ probation
Qualifications
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks. Provided, for candidates with benchmark disabilities, the minimum aggregate mark is 50%.
Desirable
Master’s degree/Post-graduate diploma in Higher Education, Hospitality, Education, Student Affairs Administration, Counselling, Social Work, Human Resources or any related field.
Experience and Skills
Essential
Minimum 5 years of overall work experience;
Well-organized and capable of handling day-to-day hostel operations;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Strong problem-solving abilities;
Ability to work effectively and constructively as part of a team.
Approachable and attentive to student concerns;
Flexible and open to working beyond regular hours when needed;
Experience of working with residential UG/PG students;
A demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity and inclusion with a high degree of accessibility and openness to students;
Excellent time-management, problem-solving, stakeholder management skills with attention to detail;
Ability and desire to work independently in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks and a large volume of work in a timely and effective manner;
The ability to work well with others, both internally and externally, from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Desirable
Prior experience working in administrative positions in a student hostel, co-living space, housing high school, UG or PG students, or young working professionals.
Women candidates are encouraged to apply
Roles and Responsibilities
The Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life will report to the Director – Campus and Residential Life. The role requirement is for the Women’s Halls of Residence at NLSIU, Bangalore
The Assistant Manager – Campus and Residence Life will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks:
Coordinating the day-to-day management and maintenance of all women’s hostels;
Responding to and resolving student concerns or complaints related to residences;
Working closely with the Director – Campus and Residential Life (DCRL) and Residence Life team to support student onboarding and offboarding processes, including room allocation, ensuring rooms are ready for occupancy, handing over and collecting keys, and preparing rooms for incoming residents;
Liaising regularly with the Facilities team to report and follow up on facilities related issues to ensure timely resolution;
Coordinating with the DCRL, Student Welfare Officer (SWO), and Health Centre staff in the event of student health and wellbeing-related emergencies;
Being available and accessible to students for discussions or concerns related to their residences;
Being available for emergencies and responding appropriately.
Conducting regular hostel visits to ensure student wellbeing, safety, and compliance with hostel norms;
Conducting regular monitoring of hostels for infrastructure, discipline, student wellbeing and other issues. Participating in Residence
Life Disciplinary proceedings and maintaining the records for the same;
Drafting policies, rules and regulations for the effective functioning of the student hostels;
Any other functions or additional duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Selection Process
Selection will take place in two parts.
Part 1 shall consist of review of applications by the University. Upon review of applications, candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio as against the number of vacancies for the Interview round (Part 2).
Part 2 will be an interview round wherein the Interview Selection Panel shall score candidates for selection to the post.
2. NLSIU reserves the right to have more than one round of interviews either in person or over video conferencing and to conduct independent background checks on the candidates.
3. NLSIU reserves the right to request references from people who are not listed in the application form but would be familiar with the
candidate’s previous work.
General Conditions
The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are the bare minimum required for the role. Mere possession of these qualifications/experience will not entitle the candidate(s) to be called for an interview.
The qualifications prescribed in the table above should have been obtained from recognised Universities/ Institutions.
Candidates will be required to produce original documents at the time of interview.
Where the number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, and it may not be convenient or possible for NLSIU to interview all the candidates, NLSIU reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit.
Candidates serving in Government/Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their current employer at the time of interview, if not submitted earlier.
Incomplete applications, in any form, will not be considered by the University.
No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct or result of the interview and reasons for not being called for the interview.
Canvassing in any form/bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
If information provided in an application is found to be incorrect/false, at any stage of the selection process, the candidature is liable to be cancelled, and any appointment made is also liable to be terminated.
NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
The shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email. The University will make all correspondence through email only.
NLSIU reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement and not fill the advertised post at any time without assigning any reason.
The decision of the University in all matters relating to this post shall be final and binding on all candidates.
Any dispute regarding any matter arising pursuant to this advertisement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Bangalore.
How to apply?
Interested individuals are requested to go through the University’s website, fill in the Application Form and upload the certificates to support their claim for educational qualifications, age, experience etc.
The Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, visited the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, on 16 September 2026. During the visit, students and faculty gave presentations on the recent initiatives in clinical legal education and on the student-led activities on legal aid and legal awareness at NLSIU, and engaged Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal in a discussion on the future of legal education in India.
The event began with an address by Lohith Reddy, Co-President of the Student Bar Association, followed by opening remarks from Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr) Sudhir Krishnaswamy. Darshana Mitra, Assistant Professor at NLSIU, then presented on the University’s faculty-led clinics in Juvenile Justice, Labour Justice and Criminal Justice. Mubarak and Yash, Convenors of the student-led Legal Services Clinic — India’s oldest university legal aid clinic — also presented an overview of their extensive work in legal aid and across legal awareness programmes. The Minister then took part in a conversation with Dr Sidharth Chauhan, Assistant Professor at NLSIU, on subjects ranging from court infrastructure and careers in public service to innovation in legal education.
The Minister subsequently addressed the NLSIU students, commending them for their work on legal aid and legal awareness programmes. He also spoke about the importance of pro bono lawyering, relying on the example of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das’ pro bono and spirited defence of Aurobindo Ghosh in the case of Emperor v Aurobindo Ghoshand Others, popularly known as the Alipore Bomb case. He also underscored the value of temperance as a virtue in public debate, using the example of Shankaracharya’s debate with Mandana Mishra, and the former’s victory because of his calm and restrained speech.
Shri Meghwal spoke at length about the constitutional virtues of liberty, equality, and fraternity, stressing the importance of the latter and citing the Legal Services Clinic’s work as an example of service that fosters greater fraternity. He also spoke about Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s emphasis on equality as a prerequisite for true liberty. Lastly, the Minister addressed the need to adapt to inevitable technological innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), while also emphasising that AI can never entirely replace human intelligence.
The event concluded with remarks by the University Registrar, Dr Saurabh Bhattacharjee, who expressed the University’s commitment to supporting the Ministry of Law and Justice through research and participation in its initiatives, followed by a vote of thanks by Aarsha J., Co-President of the Student Bar Association.