The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala, successfully hosted the “National Conference on Seventy-Five Years of the Constitution of India” on April 19–20, 2025. This significant event was organized by RGNUL’s Centre for Constitutional Law and Governance (CCLG) and attracted over 200 participants, including students, scholars, legal professionals, and government officials.

Highlights of the Conference

• Inaugural Addresses: The conference was inaugurated by Justice Rajesh Bindal, Judge at the Supreme Court of India, and Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary of the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice. Justice Bindal emphasized the evolving legacy of the Constitution and the importance of fundamental duties, particularly Article 51A, in fostering responsible citizenship. He also discussed the development of environmental law and the relationship between law and society. Dr. Mani highlighted the deep-rooted connection between India’s legal framework and its ancient traditions, stating, “The rule of law in ..
• Leadership Summit: A concurrent Leadership Summit featured a panel discussion on “Navigating Corporate Compliance: … Esteemed corporate legal experts, including Dr. Akhil Prasad (Boeing India), Mr. C.V. Rag … (Samvardhana Motherson Group), Mr. Rajiv Chauhan (Pernod Ricard South Asia), and Dr. Sanjeev Gem … (Vedanta Group), shared insights on corporate governance and compliance in India.
• Academic Contributions: The conference provided a platform for scholarly discussions on various constitutional themes, such as human rights, environmental protection, national security, education, culture, governance, international law, artificial intelligence, and cybercrime.
• Publication Launch: During the event, Volume 12.1 of the … was unveiled, contributing to the academic discourse on constitutional law.​

The conference underscored RGNUL’s commitment to fostering a comprehensive understanding of constitutional governance and its adaptability in addressing contemporary global and national issues.

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