CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal : The School of Law, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), a premier law institution in Chennai, marked its decennial year with grandeur at the University campus in Pallavaram, Chennai.
The occasion was graced by eminent Judges of the Supreme Court of India and High Court of Madras. Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Judge, Supreme Court of India, was the Chief Guest. Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan, Judge, Supreme Court of India, attended as the Guest of Honour, while Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava, Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, joined as the Distinguished Guest.
Several Judges of the Madras High Court, including Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar, Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, Hon’ble Mr. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, and Hon’ble Mrs. Justice R. Kalaimathi, graced the occasion as Special Guests. The event also witnessed the presence of Mr. S. Prabakaran, Vice Chairman, Bar Council of India, Mr. P.S. Amalraj, Chairman, Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and Dr. S. Sivakumar, Senior Professor, Indian Institute of Legal Studies (Delhi) and former Member, Law Commission of India.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Preethaa Ganesh, Vice President, Vels Group of Institutions. Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Chancellor of VELS University, felicitated the dignitaries and, in his Presidential Address, lauded the remarkable journey of the School of Law while encouraging students to embrace challenges as opportunities.
Dr. S. Ambika Kumari, Dean of VELS School of Law, highlighted a decade of achievements, including excellence in legal research, Moot Court competitions, and the institution’s rising reputation among law colleges in India. Prizes were also awarded to students who excelled in the inter-college moot court competitions.
Mr. S. Prabhakaran, Vice Chairman, Bar Council of India, praised the Chancellor’s vision, noting that the School has grown from 90 students to over 2,000 registered advocates with the Bar Council.
The distinguished Justices shared their thoughts with students and faculty:
Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, in his keynote address, emphasized the transformative role of legal education in shaping a just society. He urged law students to uphold integrity and fairness in their legal careers, stressing the importance of ethical practice. He also appreciated the School of Law for instilling values alongside academic rigor.
Justice R. Mahadevan, addressing as Guest of Honour, commended the rapid progress of VELS School of Law within a decade and highlighted the need for lawyers to adapt to the evolving demands of technology and globalization. He encouraged students to pursue continuous learning, especially in emerging areas such as cyber law and intellectual property rights.
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