The Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court inaugurated a two-day national seminar titled “75 Years of the Indian Constitution: Contemporary Reflections and Future Directions,” organized at a law university in Ranchi on the occasion of Constitution Day. The seminar brought together jurists, legal experts, academicians, researchers and students from across the country, providing a forum for discussion on the evolution of the Constitution and its relevance in contemporary and future contexts.
In his inaugural address, the Chief Justice described the Constitution as a living document. He pointed out that the rapid progression of technology, including artificial intelligence and data-driven governance, presents new and profound challenges to constitutional jurisprudence. He invoked previous landmark judgments on privacy to highlight how principles enshrined in the Constitution will need careful reinterpretation to meet the demands of emerging technological and societal changes.
Another judge of the High Court, serving as Guest of Honour, spoke about how the Constitution has evolved over decades — notably through progressive judicial interpretation that expanded the rights of economically weaker and marginalized sections, thereby underscoring the Constitution’s dynamic character.
The event also saw the launch of three major initiatives associated with the university: a project on under-trial prisoners, a continuing legal education programme, and a CSR-supported “Right to Livelihood (Nyay Setu)” project. Additionally, the university’s newsletter was relaunched as part of the celebration.
The seminar served as both a commemoration of 75 years of India’s constitutional journey and a platform to reflect on contemporary challenges — especially posed by technological advances — and to chart possible future directions for upholding constitutional ideals.
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