13/10/2026
The Department of Law, CMP Degree College, Prayagraj, organised an orientation programme on 13 October 2026 for its first-year students under the guidance of Principal Prof. Ajay Prakash Khare, who gave the welcome address and envisioned in his address that these students would be future judges and lawyers. Bringing together senior academics, faculty members and subject experts, the programme introduced the incoming batch to legal education through academic guidance, special lectures and a practical session on legal research. The occasion also marked the felicitation of the five toppers of the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) batch of 2021–26.
The chief guests were Prof. Adesh Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Allahabad, and Prof. Anshuman Mishra, Head, Department of Law, University of Allahabad. Addressing the newly admitted students, both academics encouraged them to explore diverse opportunities and develop their abilities across different fields. Their addresses emphasised the value of using the years of legal education for academic achievement, personal growth and the development of professional interests.
Mrs. Renu Singh, Course Coordinator, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), introduced the students to the course and explained its key features. Her address helped familiarise the incoming batch with the academic programme and the educational journey ahead.
A special highlight of the occasion was the felicitation of Prashasti Gupta, Janhavi Singh, Mohd Galib, Astha Shukla and Swati Shukla, the five toppers of the *B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) batch of 2021–26*. The recognition of their academic accomplishments provided an encouraging example for the first-year students as they began their own journey in legal education.
The orientation included special lectures that introduced students to the wider intellectual and practical foundations of law. Prof. Rajat Srivastava spoke on the importance of the English language and its use in the legal profession. His lecture highlighted the relevance of language skills to legal studies and professional communication, drawing students’ attention to an essential aspect of their academic development.
Prof. Rishikant Pandey delivered a lecture on the “Relevance of Philosophy in Contemporary Times.” His session brought an interdisciplinary perspective to the programme and encouraged students to consider the place of philosophical inquiry in understanding contemporary questions. The inclusion of these lectures acquainted the incoming batch with areas of learning that complement the study of law.
A practical session on legal research was conducted by Mr. Prabhakar Jaiswal, a Manupatra expert, who demonstrated the working of the platform and explained its use in legal research. The session familiarised students with a digital resource relevant to their studies and introduced them to the practical process of accessing legal material.
The occasion was graced by several senior professors of the college, including Prof. Archana Khare, Prof. Abha Tripathi, Prof. Saroj Singh, Prof. Archana Tripathi, Prof. Neeta Sinha, Prof. Rajat Srivastava and Prof. Bhavana Chauhan. Dr. Punit Kumar Singh, Librarian, and Dr. Sanjay Singh, Proctor, were also present. Their participation added to the significance of the occasion and welcomed the first-year students into the wider academic community of the college.
The programme was anchored by Mr. Himanshu Upadhyay and Ms. Kalpita Yadav. Faculty members of the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course participated actively, and their collective efforts contributed to the successful organisation and conduct of the event.
Students participated enthusiastically in the sessions. Combining a welcome to the incoming batch with recognition of the achievements of graduating students, the programme connected the beginning of one cohort’s academic journey with the accomplishments of another.