Legal Experts Converge at NUSRL for Constitution Day Seminar
Ranchi witnessed a significant gathering of legal minds as jurists, legal experts, academicians, researchers and students from across India assembled at the National University of Study and Research in Law on Tuesday. The two-day seminar, titled '75 Years of the Indian Constitution: Contemporary Reflections and Future Directions,' marked the Constitution Day celebrations with profound discussions about the document's development, achievements and upcoming challenges.
Chief Justice Highlights Constitutional Resilience
The inaugural day saw Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, serving as the chief guest and delivering crucial insights. Justice Chauhan emphasized that the Constitution remains a living document, capable of evolving with changing times while maintaining its core principles. His address focused on the dynamic nature of constitutional interpretation in modern India.
Emerging Technologies Pose New Constitutional Questions
Justice Chauhan brought attention to critical contemporary issues, specifically highlighting the challenges presented by artificial intelligence, data-driven governance, and emerging technologies. He stressed how these technological advancements are creating new dimensions for constitutional interpretation and application, requiring the legal fraternity to adapt and respond effectively.
The seminar provided a platform for comprehensive dialogue about how India's foundational legal document has shaped the nation's progress over seventy-five years while preparing for future legal and governance challenges. Participants engaged in meaningful exchanges about maintaining constitutional relevance in an increasingly digital and technologically complex world.
The event underscored the continuing importance of constitutional education and awareness, particularly among law students and young legal professionals who will shape India's judicial future. The discussions set the stage for deeper explorations during the second day of the seminar, focusing on practical solutions and forward-looking approaches to constitutional governance.
