Overview
On the occasion of World Sanskrit Day, SSOL is organising "From Sanskrit to the Constitution: A Journey through Indian Legal and Philosophical Thought" on exploring ideas of Dharma, Nyāya, justice, duties, rights, governance and law through Sanskrit texts, Sanskrit philosophers and India's intellectual tradition.
Students of 2nd year, SSOL are eligible to participate. Entries in the form of handmade/ handwritten representation on thinkers and non-thinkers may be submitted. Individual entry has to be submitted by 10 am , 2nd September, 2026.
Letters of Appreciation to be given to the Best Entries. Identity must not be revealed in the entries. Team Code must be mentioned at the Back.
Looking forward to enthusiastic participation and celebration of the language and Indian legal philosophy.
Objectives of Event
- To explore the jurisprudential foundations of Dharma, Nyāya, justice, rights and duties as reflected in classical Sanskrit texts and Indian philosophical traditions.
- To examine the evolution of concepts of law, justice and governance from ancient Sanskrit texts such as the Manusmriti, Arthashastra, Mahabharata, Ramayana, Narada Smriti and Yajnavalkya Smriti.
- To connect classical Indian ideas of jurisprudence with modern legal concepts, including the rule of law, rights, duties, equality, justice and constitutional governance.
- To critically understand the relationship between Dharma and positive law, and examine how notions of moral duty, social order and justice influenced Indian legal thought.
- To encourage students to engage with India’s indigenous jurisprudential tradition and critically reflect upon its relevance to contemporary constitutional and legal philosophy.
Convener Details
- Prof. (Dr.) Rhishikesh Dave, Dean, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University.
- Prof. (Dr.) Tarkesh Molia, HOD, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University
Co-ordinators:
- Dr.Bhumika Sharma , Assistant Professor, SSOL
