Justice V. Shrishananda of the High Court of Karnataka addressing students at the graduation ceremony of C. Bhimasena Rao College of Law in Shivamogga on June 20, 2026.
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Highlighting India’s Constitution as the binding force across religious and cultural divides, Karnataka High Court judge V. Srishananda called upon law students to treat the Constitution as their sacred text while confining other holy texts to their homes.
Mr. Srishananda inaugurated the Nyaya Deeksha (oath of justice) ceremony, the graduation ceremony of law students at C. Bhimasena Rao College of Law, a National Education Society institution, on June 20.
“There may be different holy texts for people of different religions. However, the Constitution has brought us all together and protected us. You must uphold it and, through the laws it has shaped, discharge your responsibilities with integrity,” he said.
Emphasising the need for social harmony, the judge advocated building bridges instead of walls that divide society. “Religion should not be understood in any limited sense. It must be interpreted as a value that builds an inclusive society, not one that creates division,” he said.
Describing the legal profession as a noble calling, the judge said lawyers had a duty to question injustice in society, and fight for the poor and downtrodden.
National Education Society president G.S. Narayanarao, secretary S.N. Nagaraj, joint secretary P. Narayan, and college principal Anala A. attended the ceremony.
Published – June 20, 2026 03:41 pm IST
