Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj, hosted a national seminar on May 10, 2025, titled “Constitutional Governance: Contemporary Challenges.” The event brought together eminent legal scholars to critically examine the evolving dynamics of India’s constitutional democracy.

Institutional Integrity and Accountability: Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon emphasized the pervasive issue of corruption within institutions, which erodes public trust and undermines the rule of law. She also highlighted the subtle or overt battles for supremacy among different branches of government that can disrupt the intended checks and balances, threatening the very foundation of constitutionalism.

Philosophical Foundations: Chief Guest Prof. V. C. Vivekanandan, Vice-Chancellor of HNLU Raipur, drew from thinkers like Montesquieu, Antonio Gramsci, Hiroshi Nishihara, and the Bhagavad Gita to trace the evolution of the idea of separation of powers. He asserted that the Constitution is India’s only shared “religion,” underscoring its role in unifying a diverse society.

Judicial Appointments Debate: Prof. Devinder Singh of Panjab University advocated for reopening the debate on the National Judicial App … ), emphasizing the need for transparency and checks in the judicial appointment process.

Dimensions of Constitutional Governance: Prof. Uday Shankar from R … , identified four key dimensions: the fragility of fundamental … erosion of judicial integrity. He emphasized the socio-economic aspects of corruption in a constitutional democracy.

Student Engagement: The seminar featured an interactive session where students raised thoughtful questions on the role .

The seminar served as a platform to critically explore the evolving challenges in upholding constitutional values in India.

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