16/03/2024
We concluded our thirteenth Convocation ceremony, honouring the exceptional achievements of the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) batch of 2023, LL.M. batch of 2023, MCLIS batch of 2023. The ceremony took place at the esteemed Justice J.S. Verma Memorial Convention Centre.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Visitor of the University, who presided over the ceremony. Adding to the grandeur, degrees were conferred by Hon’ble Justice Ravi Malimath, Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and Chancellor of the University.
The event also saw participation of Justice Satyendra Kumar Singh (Lokayukta, MP), Justice SK Palo (Deputy Lokayukta, MP), Shri Prashant Singh (Advocate General, Govt. of MP), Shri Prem Singh Bhadoria (Chairman, State Bar Council of MP), Shri Kishore Shrivastava (Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India), Shri Naman Nagrath (Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India), Prof. (Dr.) R Ventaka Rao (Vice-Chancellor, IILUER Goa), Prof. (Dr.) Vijender Kumar (Vice-Chancellor, MNLU Nagpur), Mr. Surendra Sinh (Former DGP, MP), Mr. Harinarayan Mishra (Commissioner, Bhopal).
Hon’ble Justice Hrishikesh Roy in his address, discussed life after graduation, highlighting Prof. NR Madhav Menon's contributions to NLUs. He shared anecdotes of legal luminaries like Sir Dinshah Fardunji Mulla, inspiring the audience about the path to legal excellence. The Visitor also spoke about Justice Leila Seth's life and emphasized the importance of physical health in law. Additionally, he explored the connection between theatre and law practice, offering valuable insights to graduates for their legal journey.
In his welcoming address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) S. Surya Prakash, illuminated the remarkable journey of NLIU and its significant achievements over the past few years. The ceremony highlighted the outstanding academic achievements of the following students:
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Batch of 2023:
• Pt. Ramlalji Sharma Memorial Silver Medal for Rank 1 in 1st year – Mr. Koustav Bhattacharya
• Pt. Ramlalji Sharma Memorial Silver Medal for Rank 1 in 2nd year – Ms. Diksha Bhatt
• Pt. Ramlalji Sharma Memorial Silver Medal for Rank 1 in 3rd year – Mr. Tejas Sateesha Hinder
• Pt. Ramlalji Sharma Memorial Silver Medal for Rank 1 in 4th year – Ms. Amritya Singh
• Pt. Ramlalji Sharma Memorial Gold Medal, Mrs. Pratibha Dubey Memorial Gold Medal, Justice Guru Prasanna Singh Memorial Gold Medal, Justice Jagdish Sharan Verma Gold Medal, and Professor VS Rekhi Founder Director Gold Medal for Overall 1st Rank - Ms. Diksha Bhatt
• Dr. Ajay Dubey and Dr. Animesh Dubey Silver Medal for Overall 2nd Rank – Ms. Sharqa Tabrez
• Dr. Ajay Dubey and Dr. Animesh Dubey Bronze Medal for Overall 3rd Rank – Mr. Koustav Bhattacharya
LL.M., Batch of 2023:
• Justice Nani. A Palkhiwala Memorial Gold Medal for Overall 1st Rank in Constitutional and Administrative Law Group – Ms. Shruti Shrivastava
• Justice Sacheendra Dwivedi Memorial Gold Medal for Overall 1st Rank in IPR and Business Law Group – Ms. Aana Sharma
• Dr. Ajay Dubey and Dr. Animesh Dubey Gold Medal for Overall 1st Rank in Human Rights and Criminal Law Group – Ms. Shreya Saraiya
MCLIS, Batch of 2023:
• Mr. Rizwan Shaad Memorial Gold Medal for Overall 1st Rank – Mr. Vaibhav Sharma
The convocation ceremony encapsulated the spirit of academic excellence and served as a testament to the dedication and hard work of the students and faculty alike. NLIU continues to shine as a beacon of legal education, nurturing the future leaders of the legal fraternity.