Events

The Janardan Bhagat Memorial Lecture Series, an annually conducted academic initiative of Janardan Bhagat Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha’s Bhagubai Changu Thakur College of Law, commenced on 27th January 2025 with great enthusiasm and academic fervour. The lecture series stands as a tribute to the unwavering dedication and visionary ideals of Late Shri Janardan Bhagat Saheb, whose commitment to education continues to inspire generations. Instituted in his fond memory, the series seeks to engage students and scholars with contemporary legal developments and emerging areas of law. The commencement of this year’s lecture series holds special significance as it coincides with the 75th Birth Anniversary of the Sanstha’s Chairman, Loknete Shri Ramsheth Thakur Saheb. His distinguished contribution in carrying forward and strengthening the legacy laid down by Janardan Bhagat Saheb through inclusive and progressive educational initiatives was fondly acknowledged throughout the event. The lecture series for the year 2025 was inaugurated on the theme “Contemporary Laws” and was organised under the able leadership of the Principal, Dr. Sanavi Deshmukh Ma’am. The core organising committee comprised Asst. Prof. Mrs. Anam Mehandikar and Asst. Prof. Mrs. Ravnish Bector, with the support of the organising team including Asst. Prof. Mr. Sangram Pawar and Asst. Prof. Mr. Fasihur Rahman. The programme for Day One was gracefully hosted by Ms. Mrunal Patekar, a 4th Year B.A. LL.B. student. The session commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by the National Anthem and Maharashtra Geet, soulfully rendered by Mr. Ritesh Patil, a 2nd Year LL.B. student. A brief introduction to the day’s lecture was delivered by Asst. Prof. Mrs. Ravnish Bector, setting the academic tone for the session. Thereafter, Mr. Ritesh Patil highlighted the invaluable contributions of Loknete Shri Ramsheth Thakur Saheb in the field of education, emphasizing how his efforts have transformed the dreams of Janardan Bhagat Saheb into reality by reaching diverse sections of society through accessible and quality education. The guest for the day, Adv. Chandrakant Nikam, Advocate, Bombay High Court, was then formally introduced and felicitated. Adv. Nikam delivered an insightful lecture on “The Co-operative Societies Act: Emerging Trends”, wherein he lucidly explained the fundamentals of cooperative societies law while also shedding light on its contemporary relevance and evolving scope. The session enabled students to gain both conceptual clarity and practical insights into this emerging area of legal practice. The interactive question-and-answer session further enriched the learning experience, with Adv. Nikam addressing students’ queries with clarity and approachability, thereby encouraging them to explore this field as a promising career avenue. At the conclusion of the lecture, Dr. Sanavi Deshmukh Ma’am addressed the gathering, appreciating the guest speaker for making the inaugural session enlightening and thought-provoking, and for opening new perspectives for aspiring advocates. In a gracious gesture, Adv. Chandrakant Nikam presented a token of appreciation to the Principal in the form of a legendary work based on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s teachings, which added profound academic and inspirational value to the memorial lecture series. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Brishi Giri, a 1st Year B.A. LL.B. student, followed by the rendition of “Vande Mataram” by Mr. Ritesh Patil, marking a dignified and memorable end to the first day of the Janardan Bhagat Memorial Lecture Series 2025.