Mangaluru, December 16: Alumni meet and XI Silver Jubilee Endowment Lecture programmes were held on the second day (December 15) of the two-day Golden Jubilee Celebrations (Suvarna Patha) of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College Centre for Post-graduate Studies and Research in Law, Mangalore.
The events were held at TMA Pai International Convention Centre in the city. (Video)
Attorney General of India Dr. R. Venkataramani delivered XI Silver Jubilee Endowment Lecture. He addressed the issue of technology taking over man power and the adequacy in the technology related results which cannot be relied upon when it comes to decision making.
Attorney General appreciated the initiative of Dr Heggade to start a law college which has achieved milestones in imparting quality legal education. He connected Dharmasthala and Dharma hand in hand and said, there is great significance regarding the same which has led to the grand successful completion of 50 years to this institution.
The Indian Constitution discovers the future by looking into the past. To understand fresh insights towards usage of the Indian Constitution, it is important to look into its history and then give judicial decisions. Judicial decisions should not lead to controversy and it is possible only if the arguments are presented honestly and appropriately.: Dr. R. Venkataramani, Attorney General of India
Attorney General of India Dr. R. Venkataramani addressing the gathering.
President of the SDM Educational Society, Ujire Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, in his address, embarked that choosing law was the last option previously to people whereas now the dimensions have changed because of the quality education that is provided.
Learning law is not limited to attending classes but understanding the seriousness of the course and pursuing it with seriousness is important to become successful and contribute to society he said.
“More than 3 years course, 5 years law course will have deeper impact and better learning outcomes”, he added.
SDM Educational Society President Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade addressing the gathering.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader's message was read during the occasion (in his absence). He mentioned (in it), despite being a last bench student if he's today able to be a speaker of legislative assembly then it is only because of SDM Law College, Mangalore. Advocacy is not just a profession but it's a big social responsibility and advocates are ambassadors of the Indian Constitution.
Felicitation
Guest of honour, Additional advocate general, Government of Karnataka Shahul Hameed Rahman, Former Principal of SDM Law College Prof. A. Rajendra Shetty, Kerala High Court Retired Judge Antony Dominic, Karnataka High Court Retired Judge Michael D'Cunha, Retired IAS Officer Sham Bhat, Director of Symbiosis Law School, Pune Dr. Shashikala Gurupur were felicitated.
Additional advocate general, Government of Karnataka Shahul Hameed Rahman being felicitated.
Former Principal of SDMLC Prof. A. Rajendra Shetty being felicitated.
Retired Kerala High Court Judge Antony Dominic being felicitated.
Retired Karnataka High Court Judge Michael D'Cunha being felicitated.
Retired IAS Officer Sham Bhat being felicitated.
Director of Symbiosis Law School, Pune, Dr. Shashikala Gurupur being felicitated.
All the alumni who have excelled in the judiciary, legal academics and public administration were also felicitated on the occasion.
Alumni who have excelled in the judiciary, legal academics and public administration being felicitated.
Alumni Association President Dr. Devraj K. gave an overview on the Alumni Association. Golden Jubilee Special Edition ‘Sustainability and Consumer Protection’ was released.
Alumni Association President Dr. Devraj K. presenting an overview on the Alumni Association.
Golden Jubilee Special Edition ‘Sustainability and Consumer Protection’ being released.
SDME Society Secretary Dr. Satheeshchandra S., PTA President Purushothama Bhat, Mangalore Bar Association President H. V. Raghavendra Rao (Alumnus SDMLC), Advisor Dinakar Shetty (Alumnus SDMLC)., Cultural Coordinator Soujanya Hegde (Alumnus SDMLC), Joint Secretary Raghavendra Rao (Alumnus SDMLC), Former President of Alumni Association & Senior Advocate M. R. Ballal (Alumnus SDMLC), President of Kerala High Court Advocates Association Yashwanth Shenoy (Alumnus SDMLC), Puttur Bar Association President Jagannath Rai (Alumnus SDMLC), Moodubidire Bar Association President Harish P. (Alumnus SDMLC), Kasargod Bar Association President Manikandan Nambiar (Alumnus SDMLC), Principal of the college Dr. Tharanatha, Alumni Association Staff coordinators Maheshchandra Nayak and Santhosh Kumar were present on the occasion.
Alumni Association Vice President Uday Prakash Muliya welcomed the gathering. Secretary Sathish B. K. rendered the vote of thanks. Assistant Professors Meghna R. Anand and Amith S. M. compered the programme.
Cultural programmes were held.
