First Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Thakur Memorial Lecture

Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized its First Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Thakur Memorial Lecture

First Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Thakur Memorial Lecture

Chandigarh, April 27, 2022: Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized its First Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Thakur Memorial Lecture as a tribute to Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Thakur who left us untimely due to COVID pandemic. Prof. (Dr.) Virendra Kumar, Professor Emeritus, Department of Laws was the Keynote speaker and the theme of the lecture was “Ayodhya Ram Janmabhumi- Babri Masjid Lingering Conflict: A Critique of Its Resolution By The Constitution Bench of The Supreme Court in M. Siddiq V. Mahant Suresh Das” (AYODHYA CASE 2019). Delivering the special lecture, Professor (Dr.) Virendra Kumar, critically analyzed the Supreme Court judgement on Ayodhya dispute and also highlighted Prof. Anil Kumar’s contribution in this work. The lecture was attended by the faculty members of various departments, retired faculty of Laws, students and other dignitaries from different departments within and outside the university. Also attended by the sitting Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court and other Judges in the online mode.
 
The Chairperson, Department of Laws- Prof. Devinder Singh formally welcomed the Chief Guest and audience. The lecture was presided over by Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Kaur, (Retired), former Chairperson and Chair Prof. Gurdial Singh Dhillon Chair. Prof. (Dr.) Supinder Kaur, Coordinator of the lecture proposed vote of thanks. Dr. Vibhuti Nakta, Mr. Rohtash and Ms. Manisha Garg managed the stage as an organizing team.