Legal Luminaries Debate Justice and Accountability in Changing India
Mumbai: The Centre for Constitutional Values at BML Munjal University hosted a discussion celebrating Professor Upendra Baxi’s legacy, gathering top legal minds, activists, and scholars to reflect on his groundbreaking work.
The event, anchored around the book “Of Law and Life”, explored critical issues such as judicial independence, media influence on justice, climate responsibility, and democratic suppression of activism.
Notable speakers, including Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Prof. Rajeev Bhargava, and Harsh Mander, deliberated on the evolving role of courts, strategic litigation, and media narratives in shaping judicial outcomes.
Prof. Baxi’s keynote speech challenged the audience to rethink the role of lawyers, activists, and academics in upholding democratic values. The event concluded with a public lecture by Prof. Susan Marks on “Dignity: A Worldly Perspective”, sparking an engaging discussion on justice, rights, and dignity.
