August 4,2018:

On Saturday, CJI Dipak Misra asked Budding Lawyers and Judges not to get swayed away by the infighting and distractions that come their way and suggested them to deal with such situations courageously.

CJI Misra was addressing the Law Students at Sixth Convocation of the National Law University, Delhi.

He added that,"You are required to develop an attitude not to get swayed away by the infighting and distractions that come your way. Remain firm and courageous".

CJI stated that it was important for the budding lawyers to familiarise themselves with undercurrents of  the various social diversities and disparities that divide society.

"Unless you do it, you will find it difficult to mature in your role either as a lawyer or as an administrator... Without having a comprehensive and pragmatic understanding of social realities, you may not be able to correlate law and social impulses," he added.

CJI Dipak Misra stated that,"Welfare of people is the supreme law" and hoped that the newcomers would move up the scale of their profession by taking deprived sections of society along.

He stated that,"You are the crusaders for change in the drive towards equal rights, liberty and justice. You are going to be contributors to the process of imparting justice to the people at large. Always devote some time in your capacity as lawyers for the wellbeing of the underprivilege...Welfare of the people is the supreme law".

CJI stated that,"Scaling up in your profession by taking deprived sections of society along with you will give a sense of satisfaction... which will be a far more greater achievement".

He asked students to foster high ambitions to enter legal hall of the fame and have lots of courage to translate their dreams into reality.

"You should cultivate the quality of clarity of thought and intellectual vigour. These are primary qualities that budding lawyers must strive to attain," he said.

The CJI also said that while witnessing the conferment of awards during the convocation, he was "slightly perplexed by how the young minds have worked".

He concluded that,"Age does not matter. The young can teach the old. I am prepared to be taught by the degree holders today".

Source TOI

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