Rohtak, (Haryana) [India], 30th November 2024: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak celebrated the 75th Constitution Day on November 26, 2024. IIM Rohtak is the only IIM to have a dedicated Integrated Programme in Law (IPL) to explore the synergies between management and law. In line with the guiding spirit of the IPL programme, the Constitution Day was celebrated with the theme “75 years of Constitution: Promoting Liberty and Growth”. The Constitution of India for the past 75 years has stood up as the most dynamic document, ensuring both liberty and growth of Indians. The event featured two insightful panel discussions that captivated an audience of over 400 students.
The event commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting and a warm welcome address by Dr. P. R. Srivastava, Dean. Dr. Srivastava eloquently emphasised the Constitution’s role as the guardian of justice and freedom for all citizens. He highlighted liberty as the cornerstone of growth and encouraged students to embrace constitutional values, pursue lifelong learning, and strive for excellence.
The first panel discussion focused upon the topic “Law and Prosperity: Building Economic Growth through a Robust Legal System”. It addressed the need for efficient ground-level implementation of laws to attract foreign investments and promote ease of doing business. The discussion emphasised improving trust in India’s arbitration system to align it more closely with leading international forums. The discussion further highlighted on India’s economic advancement and its growing appeal to global investors.
The second panel discussion focused on “The Constitution and Conducive Business Practices”. The distinguished panellists addressed the need for balancing personal freedom with public interest. They underlined the need to address judicial delays, which are essential for boosting business confidence and promoting economic growth. As businesses evolve, legal professionals must stay updated on new regulations, cross-border deals, and commercial laws while still valuing the basics of traditional legal principles. The event was successfully concluded with a vote of thanks by the Dr. Mihir Kumar Kushwah, IPL Chairperson.
The event brought together legal experts from eminent firms and companies: Cognizant, DENSO, Fox Mandal and Associates, IndusLaw, JK Tyres & Industries, J Sagar Associates Advocates and Solicitors, Kochhar & Co., Luthra & Luthra Law Offices India, PVR INOX Ltd., and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.. Prof. Dheeraj Sharma, Director, IIM Rohtak congratulated the team on the success of the program.
IIM Rohtak, a premier institute of national importance with over 1600 students enrolled in various programmes, recently received the AMBA accreditation, making it to the top 2% of management institutes worldwide. IIM Rohtak is the first and only IIM to offer an Integrated Programme in Law (BBA LLB), launched in 2021. Currently, more than 400 students are already enrolled in this programme and thousands are competing to get selected for this programme in 2025. With over 55% female representation over the last four years, the programme hosts students from over 30 different Indian states and UTs. The institute offers eight one-of-a-kind programmes to students from various academic and socio-economic backgrounds, imparting knowledge with multi-disciplinary outlooks to prepare future business leaders with legal acumen.
