The ICFAI University, Jharkhand, celebrated Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) on Monday. On the occasion Chief Guest Justice (retd) Vikramaditya Prasad and Guest of Honour Fahim Kirmani, Secretary, District Legal Service Authority, Ranchi, inaugurated ‘Legal Services Clinic’ on the university premises.
Dr. B.M. Singh, Registrar, ICFAI University Jharkhand welcomed the Chief Guest and guests of honours. The event started with the oath of Preamble of the Constitution of India. The event also included Constitutional Law Quiz, Essay competition on ‘Importance of Fundamental Rights for Common Man’, Nukkad Natak on ‘Women Empowerment’ and Speech competition on Constitutional Law issues.
In the inaugural speech, Registrar Dr. B. M. Singh emphasized on the reason for celebrating this day and the need for establishment of Legal Services Clinic at the University campus.
The purpose of establishing Legal Services Clinic is to impart free legal aid to the nearby villagers and create awareness among them about the contemporary legal issues.
The Chief Guest addressed the students about striking the right balance between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties and highlighted the importance of the same. Fahim Kirmani, Secretary, District Legal Service Authority, Ranchi assured the university for proper functioning of the Legal Services Clinic and agreed to extend full cooperation by the District Legal Service Authority.
The Guests also distributed the prizes for the various events.
The villagers from the Simalia Panchayat also participated and were assured of quick legal advice to solve their issues. The vote of thanks was given by Dr. Rumna Bhattacharya, Associate Professor IUJ.