Interactive Session with Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Karol, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India.

Event Date: 05.09.2026

Event brief description

An insightful session on “Justice Before Law” was held at the office of Hon’ble Justice J.R. Midha, former Judge of the Delhi High Court. The session featured the enriching presence of a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India, who shared valuable experiences and reflections on law, justice, human values, and the purpose of life.

The discussion emphasized that understanding law goes beyond reading statutes and books. It requires awareness of its purpose, fundamentals, constitutional foundations, and role in society. The session also highlighted the importance of effective communication, listening, logical reasoning, observation, and drafting.

A significant focus was placed on understanding human psychology, developing compassion, recognizing virtues and vices, and facing life with humility and courage. Students were encouraged to learn from their mistakes, question conventional assumptions, and develop their own voice.

One of the most meaningful insights was that the best lawyer is one who helps the judge discover the truth. This reinforced the legal profession’s responsibility towards justice and integrity.

The session concluded by encouraging participants to maintain an open, questioning mind and look beyond appearances. It was a valuable learning experience extending beyond the courtroom into the broader art of living.

Event Detailed Description

An insightful and thought-provoking session on “Justice Before Law” was held at the office of Hon’ble Justice J.R. Midha, former Judge of the Delhi High Court. The session featured the enriching presence and profound reflections of a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India, who shared his experiences, wisdom, and valuable insights into the legal profession, justice, human values, and the purpose of life. The discussion began with a concern that resonates deeply in contemporary society—the apparent erosion of law, justice, and meaningful communication. The speaker emphasized that the true understanding of law extends far beyond the mere reading of texts and books. It requires an understanding of the fundamentals of law, its purpose, its position in society, and the constitutional thought process that has evolved over time. The session explored the art of speaking, listening, communication, logical reasoning, observation, and drafting. The importance of understanding how we communicate was highlighted, along with the recognition that the language of speech is different from the language of understanding. The speaker encouraged everyone to be themselves, develop their own voice, and cultivate the ability to listen with patience and empathy. A significant part of the session focused on the psychology of human beings, the art of living, and the distinction between humans and animals. The discussion reflected on different kinds of human beings and the importance of developing compassion, virtues, and a deeper understanding of human nature. The honourable guest shared that all individuals are equal and that no one should view another as a competitor. Instead, life should be approached with humility, courage, and a willingness to face adversities. Students were encouraged to learn from their mistakes, recognize virtues and vices, and experiment with life rather than merely accepting everything as given. One of the most meaningful observations was that the best lawyer is the one who helps the judge uncover the truth. This thought placed the responsibility of the legal profession at the heart of justice, emphasizing that there should be no travesty of justice. The session concluded with a powerful reminder to develop an open and questioning mind, discover practical truth, and look beyond appearances. It was not merely a discussion on law, but a reflection on humanity, constitutional values, personal growth, and the true purpose of life. The event was a valuable learning experience, leaving the participants with lessons that extend beyond the courtroom and into the art of living with wisdom, compassion, and integrity.

Department Name: School of Law

Event Outcome :

The session offered a deeper understanding of justice as a principle that goes beyond the mere application of law. It encouraged participants to develop strong communication, listening, logical reasoning, observation, drafting, and analytical skills. The interaction highlighted the importance of understanding the purpose and fundamentals of law while remaining compassionate and human in its application. Participants were encouraged to face adversities, learn from mistakes, question assumptions, and discover practical truth rather than relying solely on texts. The session also emphasized constitutional values, equality, integrity, and professional responsibility, inspiring participants to become lawyers who assist the judiciary in discovering truth and preventing injustice.

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