Law students have greater responsibility towards environmental protection, says judge
The HKE Society’s SSL Law College held a Green Initiative Programme in honor of World Environment Day, emphasizing the role of law students in environmental protection. Senior Civil Judge Srinivas Navale urged students and legal professionals to take proactive steps in addressing environmental issues. The event included a sapling plantation, a green pledge by attendees, and recognition of contributions to environmental awareness.
- ▪The Green Initiative Programme was organized in connection with World Environment Day.
- ▪Senior Civil Judge Srinivas Navale highlighted the responsibility of law students in environmental protection.
- ▪Participants took a green pledge and received saplings from the Forest Department.
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HKE Society’s Seth Shankarlal Lahoti (SSL) Law College organised a Green Initiative Programme on Wednesday in connection with World Environment Day, with Senior Civil Judge and District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Secretary Srinivas Navale calling upon students and the legal fraternity to play a proactive role in environmental protection.The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Navale through plantation of a sapling on the college campus.Addressing the gathering, he stressed the urgent need to address environmental degradation and encouraged citizens to actively participate in conservation efforts.He observed that law students and members of the legal profession bear a greater responsibility towards protecting the environment as they possess the knowledge, awareness and legal tools…
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