Case Title: S. S. Sasikumar Vs. Vice Chancellor
Bench: Justice GR Swaminathan
Citation: WP (MD) No. 17892 of 2022
Dr. Ambedkar is the biggest inspiration for every law student- Madras High Court orders Dr. Ambedkar's portrait to be installed in all government law colleges.
Recently, the Madras High Court held that Dr. Ambedkar is the biggest inspiration for every law student, hence requested the Director of Legal Studies, Chennai to issue a circular that the portrait of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar should be accepted in all government law colleges in Tamil Nadu. Must be installed.
A bench of Justice GR Swaminathan said that Dr. Ambedkar is the architect of the Indian Constitution. He is a symbol of social emancipation.
The petitioner in this case is a fourth year law student at Government Law College, Theni. He was suspended by impugned order, which also proposes to initiate disciplinary action against him.
The petitioner wanted to put a picture of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in the office room of the principal. He also wanted the curriculum to be taught in Tamil.
But the petitioner had misbehaved with the college administration. It is alleged that he used abusive language on the principal. While classes were going on, he had entered the classrooms. Their mobilization efforts were seen as acts of indiscipline and misconduct.
The issue before the bench was:
Whether the petition filed by the petitioner for installation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's portrait in all government law colleges can be accepted or not?
He had raised only a valid public cause. She is now in her fourth year.
The High Court said that Dr. Ambedkar is the architect of the Indian Constitution. He is a symbol of social emancipation. His scholarship is unparalleled. He can be the biggest inspiration for every law student.
In view of the above, the bench directed the Director of Legal Studies, Chennai to issue a circular to install the portrait of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in all Government Law Colleges in Tamil Nadu.