The Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, commemorated Constitution Day with a special programme under the visionary leadership of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Mazhar Asif, and Hon'ble Registrar, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi of Jamia Millia Islamia, that highlighted the enduring values of the Indian Constitution, with a particular focus on the constitutional ideal of fraternity. The event brought together esteemed dignitaries, faculty members, and enthusiastic students in a meaningful celebration of constitutional ethos and national unity.
The programme started with the recitation of verses of the Holy Quran, followed by the soulful rendition of the Jamia Tarana, setting a reflective and dignified tone for the occasion. Ms. Adan Fatima, 5th year law student introduced Prof. (Dr.) Ghulam Yazdani, Dean, F/o Law, who delivered the welcome address highlighting the significance of Constitution Day in reaffirming our commitment to democratic values in tune with the title of the lecture “Constitutional Vision of Fraternity: Building Social Harmony in Viksit Bharat.” He further emphasized that at a time when India is marching confidently towards the goal of a Viksit Bharat – a developed, self-reliant, and inclusive nation – the constitutional ideal of Fraternity assumes even greater significance.
The chief guest and speaker of the day, Shri Sanjeev Jain, Former Principal District and Sessions Judge, New Delhi, was introduced by Ms. Amal Fatima, a 5th year law student. This was followed by a formal felicitation ceremony, during which Prof. Yazdani felicitated Shri Jain. Prof. Nuzhat P. Khan felicitated the Prof. G. Yazdani, Dean, F/o Law.
Delivering the special lecture on “Constitutional Vision of Fraternity: Building Social Harmony in Viksit Bharat”, Shri Jain offered a deeply insightful analysis of fraternity as an indispensable constitutional value. He attributed the term fraternity just like a glue which binds and connects the people of diverse faith, culture, language and ethnicity with a sense of belongingness and inclusivity reflecting the spirit of the starting words of the preamble to the Constitution of India, “We the people of India…”. He also dealt with the constitutional goals of fraternity aspired by the framers of the Constitution with special mention of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He emphasized that fraternity is not merely an aspirational term in the Preamble, but a dynamic principle that guides nation-building, justice delivery, and the strengthening of social harmony. Drawing from real-life illustrations, he explained how constitutional ideals translate into lived experiences and contribute to shaping an inclusive and progressive society. He underlined that a truly developed India—a Viksit Bharat—can only emerge when its citizens uphold unity, mutual respect, and brotherhood.
The lecture was followed by a collective Recitation of the Preamble to the Constitution (Both in English & Hindi) led by Prof. G. Yazdani, symbolizing the community’s shared commitment to constitutional morality and democratic citizenship.
The Vote of Thanks was given by Dr. Subhradipta Sarkar, Subject Advisor, in which he expressed profound gratitude to Shri Jain for his thought-provoking address, and acknowledged the guidance of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Mazhar Asif, and Hon'ble Registrar, Prof. (Dr.) Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi of Jamia Millia Islamia. He also put on record the initiative of the Dean, Faculty of Law, Prof. G. Yazdani in organizing such a beautiful and important lecture on this special occasion. He also thanked the faculty members, administrative staff, and student volunteers and students in audience whose dedicated efforts ensured the seamless conduct of the programme.
The event concluded with the National Anthem, marking a fitting end to a morning dedicated to honouring the spirit of the Indian Constitution.
