New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the International Lawyers’ Conference 2023 which is being held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today, i.e. September 23, 2023. The Prime Minister, on this occasion has congratulated the Supreme Court of ‘Bharat’ for its contribution in helping the general public. The Prime Minister has yet again used the word ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’ with respect to the Supreme Court, sparking the ‘Renaming of India’ Debate once more. The international conference is being attended by the Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Solicitor General (SG) of India Tushar Mehta among other dignitaries and delegates from around the world.
The Prime Minister, in his speech, congratulated the Supreme Court of ‘Bharat’ for translating the judgements pronounced by the Court, in the regional languages preferred by the litigants. PM Modi has said that this has greatly helped the public and compared it to a doctor who would prescribe medicines to a patient in the language he/she understands best. The Prime Minister has said that in the fight for independence of the country, the legal professionals have played an important role.
The Prime Minister believes that it is the experience of the legal professionals who are responsible for strengthening the base of Independent India. PM Modi has mentioned how Pt Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Lokmanya Tilak, Veer Savarkar and many such famous persons who contributed towards India’s independence and progress, belonged to the legal profession.
PM Modi has also said that to be able to meet the stalwarts of the legal fraternity from around the world, is a pleasing experience for him. The Prime Minister has also appreciated and acknowledged the presence of the Lord Chancellor of England, the Bar Council Chairman of England and the legal representatives of Commonwealth Countries and Africa, who are present for the conference in New Delhi.
PM Modi believes that the International Lawyers’ Conference 2023 is symbolic of India’s feeling of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ which was also the motto and theme for the G20 Summit 2023 under India’s Presidency.
As per an official statement, The Bar Council of India is organising the International Lawyer’s Conference 2023 with the theme ‘Emerging Challenges in the Justice Delivery System’ on September 23 (Saturday) and September 24 (Sunday). The conference seeks to provide a platform for substantive dialogue and discourse on a range of legal issues with national and international significance. It aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences, promoting international cooperation and enhancing understanding of legal matters.
Being organised in the country for the first time, the conference will address subjects including emerging legal trends, challenges in cross-border litigation, legal technology, environmental law, and more. The event will feature the active participation of esteemed judges, legal experts, and leaders from the global legal community.
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