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Keep abreast of changing dynamics: CJI

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K. G. Balakrishnan

MADURAI: Law is developing in a phenomenal manner. Hence, lawyers need to keep abreast with its changing dynamics, said K.G. Balakrishnan, Chief Justice of India, here on Monday.

Inaugurating four library sections at the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Bar Association (MMBA), he said that patent law, cyber law and antidumping laws were some of the new areas that have cropped up of late.

“Even the conservative law is changing. So, the lawyers must read and understand the changing scenario of law. You have to read even subjects unconnected with law and enlighten judges and yourself.” The CJI persuaded young lawyers in Madurai to excel in their profession. “Let it be said in India that Madurai Bar is the best in the country.”

Earlier, Dr. Justice Balakrishnan handed over a demand draft for Rs. One lakh donated by Justice AR. Lakshmanan, Chairman, Law Commission of India, to MMBA president Isaac Mohanlal for purchasing books to the library. Dr. Lakshmanan also announced a donation of Rs. One lakh to the women lawyers’ association.

Supreme Court Judge P. Sathasivam advised lawyers to be punctual and utilise their time in a fruitful manner. He asked the Bar to enrich its library year after year. All Supreme Court Judges have been provided with bare Acts in their home library, thanks to the initiative taken by the Chief Justice of India, he said.

The Chief Justice of India also attended a function at the Madurai Bar Association in the district court premises here. Chief Justice of Madras High Court A.K. Ganguly participated in both the functions.

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