Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 28: Develop legal environment and encourage juvenile justice – appealed Justice Anil Bheemsen Katti, retired judge of Karnataka High Court while speaking as chief guest during Constitution Day celebration at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd.
The MRPL legal department had organized a full day program to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution on November 26 at the Training Centre, Mangaluru. Nandakumar V Pillai, director-Refinery presided over the programme. Ganesh S Bhat, IFS, CVO, GGMs, other senior officers and employees participated in the programme in large numbers.
Krishna Hegde Miyar, GGM-HR welcomed the gathering and Preamble of the Constitution was read in Kannada, Hindi and English during the programme.
Nandakumar V Pillai, director-Refinery who spoke on the occasion, said that Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Indian Constitution are known as the ‘golden triangle’ because they are fundamental rights that are considered the cornerstone of the country's constitutional framework. He emphasised how the civic sense and democratic principles inherent in this nation contribute to the smooth functioning of the Constitutional values.
Al Rafeeq Moideen, CGM – Legal spoke on significance of the Constitution Day and recollected one of the judgments given by Justice Katti, where he handed over the custody of the juvenile offender in the hands of his mother. He also reminded the audience that the day is also celebrated as the ‘National Law Day’.
Satish Satyanarayana, GM – Materials introduced the chief guest Justice Anil Bheemsen Katti who retired on attaining superannuation from the High Court of Karnataka on April 17, 2024.
Justice Anil Bheemsen Katti expressed that reading of the Preamble should be made a practice among children and added, "That’s how we would realise the struggle of our freedom fighters and Constitution framers. Legal environment should be developed and juvenile justice should be ensured. Make it a practice to resolve commercial disputes through an arbitrator as no one willingly defaults any clause." Prizes were distributed to the winners of quiz competitions.
Praful Mohan, DGM – Legal proposed a vote of thanks.
Kavitha from legal department compered the programme.