Uphold Principles, SC Judge Tells Students

 Visakhapatnam: Supreme Court judge Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari asked the students of law to uphold principles of justice which instils a sense of fairness, equity and prudence.

Addressing the students of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University at Sabbavaram in Anakapalle district on ``Navigating Law School and the Legal Profession’ on Monday the judge urged students not to be disheartened, citing the example of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, who, despite failing to clear the defense exam, went on to become the “Missile Man of India” reminding them to have faith that something better was always planned.

Maheshwari also paid tribute to former chief justice of India Ramesh Chandra Lahoti, whom he considered a guru and from whom he learned not only legal technicalities but also professional ethics and humility.

He stressed that there are certain non-negotiable values that all law students must learn, including patience, perseverance, respect for elders—whether they are teachers, mentors, or seniors—working hard on strengths, and even harder on weaknesses, and never compromising on professional ethics.

During the event, the brochure for the first DSNLU Mediation Competition was released by the members of the Visakhapatnam bar council and the consumer forum, who were also present.

Vice chancellor of the university Dr D. Surya Prakasa Rao also spoke on the occasion.