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Justice Sundresh Calls for Social Responsibility at HPNLU Convocation
✍️ Himachal Scape
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM
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At the Himachal Pradesh National Law University convocation, Justice Sundresh urged graduates to embrace social responsibility, emphasizing the role of law professionals in nation‑building.
The graduation ceremony of Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) in Shimla featured a keynote address by Justice Sundresh, a senior judge of the Himachal High Court. In his speech, the Justice highlighted the ethical duties of future lawyers, urging them to view legal practice as a tool for societal betterment rather than mere profession.
He stressed that the rule of law gains credibility only when legal practitioners actively engage in public welfare, uphold human rights, and address systemic inequities. By linking legal expertise with community service, Justice Sundresh said, graduates can contribute meaningfully to the state's development and the nation's democratic fabric.
The ceremony also saw Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu acknowledge the judiciary's recent decisions, but the focal point of the event remained the Justice's call for a socially responsible legal community. Graduates received their degrees amid applause, marking a milestone for the university's inaugural batch.
Organisers noted that the convocation underscores HPNLU's commitment to producing lawyers equipped with both academic rigor and a strong sense of civic duty.
He stressed that the rule of law gains credibility only when legal practitioners actively engage in public welfare, uphold human rights, and address systemic inequities. By linking legal expertise with community service, Justice Sundresh said, graduates can contribute meaningfully to the state's development and the nation's democratic fabric.
The ceremony also saw Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu acknowledge the judiciary's recent decisions, but the focal point of the event remained the Justice's call for a socially responsible legal community. Graduates received their degrees amid applause, marking a milestone for the university's inaugural batch.
Organisers noted that the convocation underscores HPNLU's commitment to producing lawyers equipped with both academic rigor and a strong sense of civic duty.