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Never Stop Questioning, Shivakumar Tells Young Law Graduates
- •Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged NLSIU graduates to protect democracy, uphold constitutional values, and never stop questioning the government.
- •Shivakumar emphasized that a strong democracy allows citizens the freedom to question and challenged young lawyers to defend democratic institutions.
- •The Karnataka government announced plans to establish a dedicated institute to train law graduates for judicial service examinations.
- •Officials also announced support for a Start-up Law Clinic at NLSIU to provide pro bono legal advice to young entrepreneurs.
- •Shivakumar highlighted the issue of judicial pendency, urging lawyers to make justice faster, simpler, affordable, and accessible to everyone.
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that the state government will establish a dedicated institute to train law graduates for judicial service examinations while providing continuing education for young lawyers. Additionally, the government will support a Start-up Law Clinic at NLSIU to offer pro bono legal advice to young entrepreneurs.
Addressing the NLSIU graduates, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that the legal profession is not for the faint of heart. He urged students to maintain intellectual independence, demonstrate the courage to defend justice, hear others before passing judgment, and uphold ethical responsibility.
Speaking at the 34th annual convocation of NLSIU, D K Shivakumar stated that a strong democracy is defined by allowing every citizen the freedom to question the government rather than expecting everyone to agree with it. He urged young lawyers to defend democratic institutions, safeguard constitutional values, and never stop questioning.
