The Centre for Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution (CCMDR) at Dr BR Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, hosted a significant valedictory ceremony and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing event to commemorate Samvidhan Diwas (Constitution Day) 2025. The event served as a reflective platform on India's 75-year constitutional evolution and its path towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Key Highlights and Collaborations
The ceremony was marked by several pivotal announcements. An MoU was formally signed with the Cyber Law University, paving the way for academic collaboration in the evolving field of cyber jurisprudence. Furthermore, the university released a special issue of the DBRANLU Law Review dedicated to the theme of 'Indianisation of the Judiciary'. Adding an international academic dimension, the event also saw the announcement of a global essay writing competition on the 'Contemporary Relevance of the Bhagavad Gita in the Indian Legal System'.
The programme was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Devinder Singh and conducted by University Registrar Prof. Ashutosh Mishra. Prof. Mishra outlined the event's agenda and highlighted the substantial work of various university centres, including the Centre for Constitutional Law & Transformative Studies and the Centre for Gender Justice. He noted that these centres had successfully executed over 14 events, demonstrating the institution's vibrant academic engagement.
Distinguished Perspectives on the Constitution
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Devinder Singh emphasized the dual celebration of 75 years of independence alongside the constitutional journey. He reiterated the university's commitment to boosting internship and placement prospects for its students.
Keynote speaker Justice Dinesh Mehta, a judge at the Delhi High Court, stressed the imperative of internal motivation and a deep-seated commitment to constitutional principles. He elaborated on the foundational concept of 'We, the People' and the need for collaborative efforts in constitutional education.
Constitution as a Living Dharma
Chief Guest Justice Sandeep Moudgil, a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, addressed students on the intrinsic link between politics and dharma. He stated that both are inseparable, as even the highest constitutional functionaries operate within dharmic frameworks. Justice Moudgil eloquently described the Constitution as a 'vehicle of life' and a 'sacred text' for every law student—more than a legal document, it is a living guide that shapes the nation's conscience.
He encouraged the future legal fraternity to uphold duty and ethics, highlighting principles like Raja Dharma, justice, liberty, and social equality. Justice Moudgil concluded by congratulating the university leadership for organizing what he termed a 'true constitutional conversation'. The event was also graced by Justice Deepak Manchanda, a High Court Judge, and Retd. IPS officer Jaspal Singh, former Special Commissioner of Delhi Police.
