SRM School of Law SRMIST Chennai Organised Lexposium 2025 and Inaugurated a New School of Law Building

“Credibility and trust in the judiciary are crucial, for when people lose faith in courts, they seek justice elsewhere, leading to violence and lawlessness”: Former Chief Justice NV Ramana, Supreme Court of India, on Lexposium 2025. SRM School of Law, in association with NDTV, inaugurates a new building and hosts a premier legal conclave.

Kattankulathur, September 6, 2025: The SRM School of Law, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, celebrated a historic occasion with the inauguration of its new School of Law building and the successful conduct of Lexposium 2025 – The Cradle for Future Jurists. The event organised at SRM School of Law, Kattankulathur brought together a galaxy of eminent judges, senior advocates, corporate leaders, and scholars who explored the evolving intersections of law, justice, and technology.

The new School of Law building was inaugurated by Justice N.V. Ramana, Former Chief Justice of India, who emphasised that “credibility and trust in the judiciary are crucial, for when people lose faith in courts, they seek justice elsewhere, leading to violence and lawlessness.” The inauguration was presided over by Dr. T.R. Paarivendhar, Founder and Chancellor of SRM Group of Institutions, who noted that “success is not determined only by what is taught in classrooms, but by the seriousness, sincerity, and dedication one brings to the profession.”

Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor (Academics), SRMIST, reiterated the responsibility of educators to shape students as truth-seekers, saying, “Education must not only produce strong professionals but truth-seekers who uphold justice.” Prof. A. Vinay Kumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor (School of Law), highlighted the pressing need for interdisciplinary expertise, stating, “Along with legal expertise, lawyers must equip themselves with emerging technologies, for fundamentally, anything smart is vulnerable and must be safeguarded.”

The conclave brought to the fore critical issues such as judicial reforms, constitutional morality, labour justice, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), cyber law, and artificial intelligence. Justice U.U. Lalit, Former Chief Justice of India, remarked that “the Uniform Civil Code is ultimately a matter of policy—it cannot be enforced by the courts but must be decided by lawmakers,” while Justice Deepak Gupta, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, reminded participants that “the right to dissent is quintessential, but it must always be exercised within constitutional limits.”

Addressing access to justice, Justice Gita Mittal, Former Chief Justice of J&K High Court, stressed that “effective adjudication, accessibility, speed, and affordability are the four pillars of true access to justice.” Justice Sanjay Karol, Supreme Court of India, described the Constitution as “a living compass, guiding every sphere of our democracy,” and Justice Dr. Anita Sumanth, Madras High Court, observed that “justice is the oxygen that sustains democracy—it must reach every sphere of society.”

In conversations on the evolving role of lawyers, Justice Ajay Rastogi, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, asserted that “law heals societal rifts” and urged that “to be a good lawyer, one must be compassionate, grounded in reality, and willing to strengthen trial courts where justice begins.” He further cautioned that pendency discussions must focus on grassroots trial courts, “where the common man cannot easily reach High Courts and the Supreme Court.”

The conclave also drew strong participation from senior advocates. Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Senior Advocate and MP, underlined that “judicial review in India is so strong that it would bring Marbury v. Madison to blush, yet pendency remains one of the judiciary’s biggest challenges.” Dr. Pinky Anand noted that the legal system must constantly evolve to match the aspirations of a growing democracy, while Nalin Kohli added that “the judiciary and bar must work in tandem to ensure India’s progress towards being a Viksit Bharat by 2047.” Dr. Pradeep Rai emphasised that justice delivery must remain people-centric, inclusive, and grounded in reality.

The role of technology in shaping legal practice featured prominently in the discussions. Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner of Cyril Amarch and Mangaldas, observed that “young lawyers must be aware of AI and its security risks. While technology evolves exponentially, the law moves linearly—students must keep pace.” Ms. Swapna Sundar, Senior Partner at PVS Giridhar Associates, saw “an evolving trend where law and technology will merge to create wonders” but warned that students must not be over-dependent on AI, instead honing independent cognitive skills.

Cybersecurity and data protection were also pressing themes. Mr. Jayant Saran, Forensic & Financial Crime, Deloitte India, cautioned that “with cyber security, data protection is the key. Anything smart is also vulnerable, and this creates a market for exploitation.” He added, “AI should provide neutral and unbiased answers instead of tailoring responses to what the user wants to hear,” stressing the need for accuracy and accountability. Mr. Arunbalaji Alagappan, Forensic & Integrity Services, Ernst & Young, reassured participants that “AI will not take jobs—it will create new opportunities. But if there is no human in the room, using AI will be disastrous.”

Summarising the impact of the event, Dr. P. Sree Sudha, Dean, SRM School of Law, said, “Legal education must shape students as problem-solvers, mediators, and reformers who can lead India into the future.”

With Lexposium 2025 and the inauguration of its new School of Law building, SRMIST has reaffirmed its vision to blend tradition, values, and innovation in order to nurture future-ready jurists for India and the world.

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