Justice Unplugged: Law plays a fundamental role in shaping a transforming society, says G.V. Selvam

Law plays a fundamental role in shaping a transforming society by establishing justice and order, adopting evolving norms, and driving progress through legal reforms, said G.V. Selvam

Law plays a fundamental role in shaping a transforming society by establishing justice and order, adopting evolving norms, and driving progress through legal reforms, said G.V. Selvam, Vice President of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), during the inauguration of Justice Unplugged: Shaping the Future of Law, a law conclave organised by the VIT School of Law, VIT Chennai, in association with The Hindu, in Chennai on Saturday (March 22, 2025).

Earlier, delivering the welcome address, Suresh Nambath, Editor, The Hindu, urged some of the finest minds in India’s legal fraternity gathered at the conclave to reflect on the future of law and justice in a world undergoing rapid change.

“We are especially privileged to welcome two of the most eminent jurists of our time, our chief guest, Justice N.V. Ramana, former Chief Justice of India, and our special guest, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, one of his distinguished successors in the Supreme Court. Their presence today speaks not only to their unwavering commitment to justice and the rule of law, but also to their dedication to advancing and enriching legal education in India,” he said.

Mr. Nambath said C. Aryama Sundaram, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India, the guest of honour for the event, is a stalwart in the legal field and his insights have shaped jurisprudence and public discourse for decades.

As a publication rooted in the values of truth, fairness, and democratic accountability, The Hindu has long-championed rigorous public dialogue around law, justice, and social change, he added.

‘Justice Unplugged’ offers a vital platform to engage with some of the most urgent challenges before the legal profession today — ranging from how technology is reshaping privacy and ethics, and the shifting role of law in society, to the misuse of due process by the executive, and the evolving landscape of legal education, Mr. Nambath said.

The conclave brings together senior advocates and scholars for conversations and will be as inspiring as they are thought-provoking. These are not debates for the sake of rhetoric, but meaningful dialogues aimed at sparking ideas and empowering a new generation of lawyers, policymakers, and academics to reimagine justice for a troubled present, a period of unresolved disputes and emerging conflicts, Mr. Nambath added.