Central University Organizes Lecture on Evolving Legal Knowledge

Quick Summary

• retired professor G.B. Patil of Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi delivered a special lecture on “Changing Dimensions of Legal Knowledge” at the Department of Law, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi.
• prof. Patil stressed that reading should go beyond academic requirements and serve as a source of joy, resilience, and emotional balance in the demanding legal profession.
• he noted that books can serve as stress-relief tools while fueling creativity and sharpening skills for professional excellence.
• Prof. T.R. Maruti from the University of Mysore emphasized attentive listening as an overlooked yet crucial skill for wisdom in law and effective advocacy.
• Basavaraj M. Kubakaddi, Head of Department at Central University’s law faculty called for bridging theoretical knowledge with practical courtroom application.
• Faculty members Anant D. Chinchure, renuka Gubbewad, Jayant Boruah along with students and research scholars attended the event.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The lecture served as a pertinent reminder about cultivating foundational skills critical to legal success-reading as a sanctuary rather than obligation-and active listening as key to transformative observation within advocacy work. Legal professionals commonly face high stress levels; integrating mindful practices like reading or reflective listening may help maintain well-being while enhancing intellectual sharpness.

By discussing gaps between theory learned academically versus real-world practice in courts,mr.Kubakaddi raised an essential point regarding curriculum reforms aligning closer toward practical realities students encounter post-graduation-a move that could strengthen future legal practitioners’ preparedness.Read More