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Special Lectures
Lecture on Traditional Legal Practice by Justice A.S. Oka
PGCL organised a lecture on Traditional Legal Practice on
30 January 2026, delivered by Justice Shri Abhay S. Oka,
Honorary Professor of Practice, at PGCL.
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The session drew from Justice Oka’s extensive judicial experience,
highlighting the enduring values of ethical advocacy, discipline,
consistency, and constitutional responsibility.
Reflecting on the evolving role of lawyers and judges within India’s
justice delivery system, the lecture bridged legal theory with courtroom
reality, reminding listeners that the law is a lifelong commitment to
integrity, preparation, and service to justice.
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SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law recently hosted a Seminar on AI and Legal Risks,
followed by a Thought Leaders’ Discussion on
“Can India Be a Leader in AI Governance?”,
focusing on the legal, ethical, and policy challenges arising from the growing
autonomy of artificial intelligence systems.
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The discussions highlighted the need for responsible AI governance, human
oversight, and strong multidisciplinary collaboration across law, technology,
policy, and ethics.
The seminar featured insightful sessions by Dr. Gundala Nagaraju (Raju) and
Ms. Aazmeen Kasad, who examined emerging legal risks and regulatory responses
to AI. The Thought Leaders’ Discussion brought together eminent lawyers and
industry professionals, including Mr. Subramaniam Vutha, Mr. Sachin Mishra,
Ms. Somya Agarwal, Ms. Priyanka V. Pandit, and Mr. Osawald D’Souza, fostering
engaging deliberations on India’s preparedness and potential leadership in
AI governance.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the legal and technology
communities, underlining the growing relevance of informed dialogue in shaping
ethical and responsible AI frameworks.
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International Human Rights Day Commemoration
The institution commemorated International Human Rights Day with an insightful Lecture Series in collaboration with the HURT Foundation.
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Dr. Navashikha Duara opened the series with an introduction on the politico-philosophical foundations of human rights.
Dr. Ruchi Sinha (TISS) explored the Evolution of Human Rights, while Dr. Vahida Nainar (IMPRI) addressed Challenges to International Humanitarian Law in Ongoing Global Conflicts.
Ms. Zarina Farooqui, Member of the Board of Trustees, along with many other participants from the HURT Foundation, also attended the series.
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Guest Lecture by Dr Abhinav Chandrachud
The Constitutional Law and Policy Reform Society (CLPRS) hosted Dr. Abhinav Chandrachud for an insightful session on “Dissent and Dialogue: The Constitutional Promise of Free Speech.”
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He reflected on dissent as a democratic necessity rooted in Article 19(1)(a), traced the long journey of sedition laws, and compared their application in colonial India and Britain. Referencing Tilak’s historic words, he spoke of the enduring struggle for free expression. The session also explored constitutional citizenship and the judiciary’s evolving approach to balancing liberty with the concerns of the state.
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