Justice U.U. Lalit Joins BITS Law School As Honorary Professor Of Law

BITS Law School, a new-age Law School under the aegis of BITS Pilani, announced Justice U.U. Lalit, Former Chief Justice of India, as Honorary Professor of Law. Justice Lalit will be teaching an advanced course on Affirmative Action under the Constitution of India and Other Jurisdictions. The course is included in the third-year curriculum and is currently in progress for the founding class. As a member of the Advisory Council at BITS Law School, Justice Lalit is also involved in academic collaborations, mentoring, teaching, research projects, and course development with the faculty.

Justice Lalit, the 49th Chief Justice of India, has a career spanning decades of contributions to Indian jurisprudence. His association with BITS Law School provides students with direct exposure to constitutional principles from one of the country's foremost legal minds, helping them have a deeper understanding of complex legal issues and the analytical skills necessary for advanced legal study.

Justice Lalit's course is part of the "Law and Public Good” series. It covers comparative perspectives on affirmative action and its implications for law and society. The course explored India's framework alongside global approaches on affirmative action, drawing on cases from the US, Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The topics are of significance in constitutional law, focusing on the foundations of social justice, the legal basis for such interventions, and the evolving jurisprudence.

Justice U. U. Lalit said, “Engaging with students gives me the opportunity to reflect on important constitutional questions in dialogue with the next generation of lawyers. The course on affirmative action allows us to examine both India's constitutional framework and comparative perspectives from other jurisdictions, encouraging critical discussions on issues of social justice and equality. I find these interactions with young minds deeply enriching, and I look forward to continuing this academic journey with them.”

Prof (Dr.) Ashish Bharadwaj, Founding Dean, BITS Law School, said, “We are glad to have Justice Lalit teach and inspire our students. His knowledge and experience strengthen our mission of combining academic excellence with practical insights to shape socially conscious legal professionals. Learning from such a luminary helps students connect complex aspects of legal theory with reality and prepares them to be better scholars and purpose driven lawyers.”

BITS Law School, Mumbai, is a new-age law school under the aegis of BITS Pilani. BITSLAW has been established with a vision towards becoming a benchmark for new-age, multidisciplinary legal education & research in India. The school offers legal knowledge, practical training, and education to build legal professionals who will be passionate about creating a more fair, just, and inclusive society. It aims to instill among its students an appreciation of Constitutional Principles and the Rule of Law. BITS Law School is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and offers two five-year integrated full-time residential programmes – BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons).

Website: https://www.bitslawschool.edu.in/