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CJI Gavai was delivering the convocation address at the 22nd Annual Convocation of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad today on Saturday.
CJI BR Gavai (Source: Internet)
Hyderabad: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai called upon the legal fraternity to uphold integrity, mental well-being and be connected with legal fundamentals, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
CJI Gavai was delivering the convocation address at the 22nd Annual Convocation of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad today on Saturday. He advised the students to go abroad and study on scholarship so that there is no burden on the family.
Chief Justice BR Gavai said that the our judicial system is facing unique challenges and is in dire need of reform. Justice Gavai addressed the convocation of NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad today. During this
The CJI said that there is a dire need to reform the judicial system. CJI Gavai said, "Our country and judicial system are facing unique challenges. Trials are sometimes delayed for decades. We have seen many cases where a person has been found innocent after spending years in jail as an undertrial prisoner. Our best talents can help in solving the problems we are facing."
Hailing NALSAR since its inception in 1998, CJI Gavai described the institution as a beacon of legal scholarship in South Asia.
“NALSAR has carved a distinct identity not just in India but across the region, with its academic excellence and commitment to the spirit of law,” he said, highlighting its research in various areas including disability rights, gender justice, tribal rights, law and technology, and constitutional governance.
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (Source: Internet)
CJI Gavai recognised the achievements of NALSAR alumni many of whom are senior advocates in the High Courts and the Supreme Court, legal scholars, policy experts, and even international researchers. He told the students, “Today, you are not just receiving degrees- you are joining a living tradition of impact and integrity.”
Speaking about the challenges of the legal profession, Justice Gavai offered some advice to the students. He said, “It is noble and important- but never easy. You will often question yourself and face pressures, but your belief, persistence, and presence will keep you going.”
Quoting activist Audre Lorde, CJI Gavai that intellectual health is a vital strategy for survival in the legal world. “This profession can be emotionally isolating and mentally demanding. Self-care is not indulgence—it is preservation,” he said.
The Chief Justice emphasised the importance of mastering the basics- constitutional law, contract law, civil and criminal procedure. He said, “There is no shortcut to legal excellence.... “Trends will come and go, but clarity in fundamentals will carry you through.”
Justice Gavai advocated for thoughtful planning over peer pressure. He said, “A foreign degree is not a stamp of worth. Do not put yourself or your family under financial stress for validation.”
The CJI concluded his address with exemplary advice to the graduates. He said,“Never ignore five things- friends, family, books, hobbies, health, and imagination. The law is not just a profession- it is a canvas to express, reform, and heal.”
The convocation was presided over by Justice Sujoy Paul, Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court and Chancellor of NALSAR.
Chief Minister of Telangana A Revanth Reddy and Supreme Court Judge Justice P S Narasimha were the Guests of Honour at the ceremony.
A number of other judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, along with Telangana Ministers, were in attendance at the convocation.
