Lecture Series on

Contemporary Socio-Legal
Issues
Organised by
Faculty of Law
Manipal University Jaipur

17th April to 18th April, 2023

Speaker of Honour
Hon'ble Justice K. Chandru
Former Judge, Madras High Court
About the organizers

Manipal University Jaipur, established in 2011, upon an

invitation by the Government of Rajasthan, is one of the
leading private universities in India. The University offers
Undergraduate, Post-graduate and Doctoral level courses in
Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Fashion Design,
Interior Design, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Humanities,
Journalism and Mass Communication, Basic Sciences, Law,
Commerce, Computer Applications, Management, etc.

Faculty of Law was started in the year of 2014 and offers

courses in B.A. LL.B (Hons.), BBA LL.B (Hons.), BSc. LL.B
(Hons.), B.Com LL.B (Hons.) and LL.B. The faculty aims to a
practical approach to teaching the students, making them fit
for a professional world, as well as the corporate and Judicial
services. Faculty of Law inculcates discipline as well as social
awareness in the students from their budding years,
sensitizing them to societal issues by way of various
initiatives such as the Legal Aid Clinic, Pro Bono Club under
the aegis of Pro Bono scheme of the Department of Judiciary,
Government of India, and other student clubs/chapters
which gives the students ample space to grow with industry
ready skillsets.
 About the speaker

Hon'ble Justice Chandru, who worked as a lawyer handling both

criminal and civil cases in the Madras High Court, was appointed as
an Additional Judge of the High Court on July 31, 2006. He later
became a permanent Judge on November 9, 2009. Justice K. Chandru
was highly esteemed in the legal community and his judgments
greatly affected the lives of numerous impoverished and oppressed
individuals. Over the course of his career, he delivered more than
96,000 verdicts. He gained a reputation for advocating against caste-
based discrimination and advocating for the rights of disadvantaged
communities in Tamil Nadu. He is an Adjunct Visiting Faculty in
Faculty of Law, Manipal University Jaipur. In popular culture, his
struggle and revolution has been sent to the masses through the
popular movie "Jai Bhim".
 About the event
A lecture series featuring the topics of Industrial Disputes Act 1947,
Judicial Activism, and Social Justice and Empowerment would be a
highly informative and engaging event. The Industrial Disputes Act
1947 is a critical law that governs the resolution of industrial
disputes in India. Lectures on this topic would delve into the history
of the act, its scope and applicability, and the legal mechanisms
available for resolving disputes between employers and employees.
The topic of Judicial Activism is also an important one. It refers to
the proactive role of courts in protecting fundamental rights and
ensuring the rule of law. Discussions on this topic would explore the
evolution of judicial activism in India, the role of courts in shaping
public policy, and the impact of judicial decisions on social and
political issues.
Finally, lectures on Social Justice and Empowerment would focus on
the need for greater equity and inclusion in society. This topic would
examine issues related to the marginalization of disadvantaged
communities, the role of the state in promoting social justice, and
the legal mechanisms available for addressing discrimination and
inequality.
Overall, this lecture series would be a valuable opportunity for the
students to deepen their understanding of critical legal concepts and
their practical applications. Attendees would have the chance to
engage with the Hon'ble speaker in the fields and participate in
lively discussions about important legal issues.
 Schedule

Contact Details
Faculty Convenor:
Dr. Maryam Ishrat Beg: 9214278601

Student Convenor:
Adhip Narayan Banerjee: 8017131760