VELS University School of Law
*VELS University School of Law, Pallavaram, Chennai, Marks Decennial Celebrations.*
The School of Law, VELS University, Chennai, celebrated its 10th anniversary on 20th September 2025 with a pomp and grandeur today at the university campus.
The celebration was graced by the Hon’ble Justice N. Kotiswar Singh of the Supreme Court of India as the Chief Guest. The event was further honored by the presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan, also of the Supreme Court, as Guest of Honour, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava, Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, as Distinguished Guest.
Several esteemed judges of the Madras High Court — Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar, Hon’ble Mr. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, Hon’ble Mr. Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, and Hon’ble Mrs. Justice R. Kalaimathi — also attended and graced the occasion as Special Guests,
The event was further enriched by the presence of Mr. M.S. Amalraj, Chairman of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and Dr. S. Sivakumar, former Member of the Law Commission of India.
The celebration commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Preetha Ganesh, Vice President, Vels Group of Institution. Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Chancellor of VELS University, felicitated the Hon’ble Judges, dignitaries, and guests. This was followed by a comprehensive report from Dr. Prof. S. Ambika Kumari, Dean of the School of Law, highlighting the school’s decade-long achievements, the multifaceted talents of its students, notable legal research contributions, and various other milestones.
Delivering the Presidential Address, Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Founder and Chancellor of VELS University, expressed his pride in the remarkable journey of the School of Law. He offered motivational insights on overcoming challenges and transforming them into triumphs. The Chancellor encouraged students and congratulated the Dean and faculty for their unwavering commitment and accomplishments.
Mr. S. Prabhakaran, Vice Chairman of the Bar Council of India, lauded the rapid growth and achievements of the School of Law and commended the Chancellor’s vision. He noted that the school, which began with just 90 students, now has over 2,000 students registered as advocates with the Bar Council—a matter of pride and significance.
In her address, Hon’ble Mrs. Justice R. Kalaimathi praised the school’s accomplishments and extended her heartfelt wishes. Hon’ble Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy congratulated the Chancellor and faculty, emphasizing the increasing relevance of legal education in modern society—particularly the importance of mediation and arbitration in contemporary legal practice.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar commended the School of Law and highlighted the nobility of legal education and the qualities expected of future advocates. His insights deeply resonated with the student audience.
Hon’ble Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava, addressing the gathering as Guest of Honour, expressed pride in the School’s growth and noted that some of its alumni had risen to the bench as High Court Judges and established themselves as able advocates. He emphasized the vital role of the Rule of Law, the transformative power of legal education, and praised the dedication of law professors, who he described as performing an act of social service. The Chief Justice reminded students that the legal profession is not merely a means of livelihood but, a service to society.