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Law faculties and universities ought to design it conserving in thoughts kids coming from various backgrounds, he mentioned.
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He mentioned, “A survey conducted on diversity in five law universities shows that children from diverse backgrounds are unable to get admission in these universities due to not being able to speak English.”
Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud on Friday mentioned college training in legislation must be prolonged to distant rural areas in order that college students from small cities aren’t disadvantaged of the chance to turn into attorneys.
Speaking on the inauguration occasion of the Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University right here, Chandrachud mentioned, “Technology has given us the ability to reach out to far-flung students.
Despite developments in legal education, the contemporary legal education system favours only English-speaking urban children.”
He mentioned, “A survey conducted on diversity in five law universities shows that children from diverse backgrounds are unable to get admission in these universities due to not being able to speak English.”
Chandrachud, who was the chief visitor of the programme, mentioned, “Today, because of Bhashini software, we have translated about 36,000 judgments of the Supreme Court from 1950 to 2024. Its objective is to make these decisions for every citizen who does not know English and practises law in the district courts.”
He mentioned that even such alternatives as moot courts, internships and competitions have been historically designed conserving in thoughts kids coming from elite households.
“Law colleges and universities should design it keeping in mind children coming from diverse backgrounds,” he mentioned.
The CJI additionally appealed to the varsity administration to maintain the medium of instruction to be Hindi, in order that the very best college students from Uttar Pradesh turn into the very best attorneys.
He mentioned, “Since the Indian Independence movement to the Constitution making process and to contemporary Indian politics, lawyers have significantly contributed to nation building.
“Lawyers play a crucial and multi-faceted role in society, contributing to the functioning of the legal system and promoting justice. They represent individuals and entities ensuring that their rights are protected. This includes criminal defence, civil litigation and advocacy for various legal issues.” He added, “The role of lawyers includes the representation of the marginalised and vulnerable communities, ensuring that they have a voice in the legal system.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Justice Manoj Misra of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Justice Arun Bhansali, Uttar Pradesh Advocate General Ajay Kumar Mishra and University Vice-Chancellor Usha Tandon additionally addressed the gathering.
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