Sambodhan (Speech Competiton) on World Day of Social Justice by Law College
Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law, through its Literary Club, organized “Sambodhan” (Speech Competition) on the occasion of World Day of Social Justice under the guidance of Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Chandra, Director, and Prof. (Dr.) Reena Bishnoi, Dean, Faculty of Law, with the objective of fostering awareness regarding social justice, equality, and inclusive development in the contemporary era.
The judges for the event were Prof. (Dr.) Prem Chandra, Faculty of Law and Prof. (Dr.) Vaibhav Goel Bhartiya, Dean, Research and Development Cell.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting before Goddess Maa Saraswati in the august presence of esteemed dignitaries. The Speech Competition was conducted on the intellectually stimulating topic “Social Justice in the Era of Artificial Intelligence”, which holds immense contemporary relevance. Participants presented well-researched and structured deliberations on issues such as algorithmic bias, digital divide, data privacy, employment displacement, and regulatory challenges. The speakers critically examined whether Artificial Intelligence acts as an instrument of empowerment and inclusive growth or contributes to deepening socio-economic disparities.
During his address, Prof. (Dr.) Vaibhav Goel Bhartiya elucidated the nuanced distinction between equality, equity, and justice. He explained that equality means giving everyone the same opportunities and resources, whereas equity recognizes that individuals have different needs and therefore require differential support to achieve fair outcomes. Justice, he stated, goes a step further by identifying and removing systemic barriers and structural inequalities that create unfairness in the first place.
He further emphasized that in the context of social justice, the focus must extend beyond equal distribution to ensuring fair access, dignity, and opportunity for all. Social justice becomes meaningful when it is reflected in real life — in education, institutions, and society — improving the quality of life for everyone, especially those who are disadvantaged. Understanding this distinction, he observed, is essential for moving toward a more inclusive and truly fair society.
The competition was conducted in accordance with predefined rules regarding time limits, relevance of content, and decorum. After the completion of the rounds, the judges offered constructive feedback and insightful observations, motivating students to refine their advocacy, reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
At the conclusion of the event, the Vote of Thanks was delivered by Ms. Muskan Srivastava, who expressed her sincere gratitude to the dignitaries and judges for their guidance and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the Literary Club members for the successful organization of the programme.
