The School of Law, Sharda University convened a seminar on January 31, 2020 on Women Empowerment & Socio-Legal Challenges in 21st Century. The seminar commenced with the inaugural addresses of Dipak Misra, former Chief Justice and other dignitaries.
The inaugural session was the highlight of the event, with noted speakers from the legal fraternity as well as the university’s top brass. Dean, School of Law Prof Pradeep Kulshreshtha proved the perfect host as he spoke very high about the Chief Guest.
Misra dwelled at length as a veritable pioneer of women’s rights and led the discussion with his ideals of equality. He emphasised that the rights of the citizens particularly women are natural rights, recognised by the Constitution and emphasised on its importance in the 21st Century.
He also dwelled on the doctrine of naturalness and principle of universalism while highlighting the leading judgments of Apex Court. As always, the speech was peppered with his characteristic humour which reeled in the spellbound audience.
Dr Justice Satish Chandra, former Judge of the Allahabad High Court, also gave his two cents on the issue, drawing from his experience of being a witness to the myriad changes in law.