Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna on Saturday encouraged students to commit to the concept of constructive citizenship, emphasizing that true citizenship is rooted in social work. She also shared significant insights about the Indian Constitution, stating that it is neither a creation of Lutyens Delhi nor limited to it. Speaking at the 11th convocation of the National Law University (NLU), Justice Nagarathna, who will soon become India's first woman Chief Justice, expressed concern over the underrepresentation of women in the legal profession.

Justice Nagarathna highlighted that the Indian Constitution is not designed for any specific group, calling on graduating students to embrace constructive citizenship by building meaningful relationships and contributing to society. Referring to Dr. BR Ambedkar’s speech in the Constituent Assembly, she stressed the pivotal role of lawyers in fostering social change through constitutional means. She also noted that women make up only 13 percent of judges in Indian High Courts, 15 percent of enrolled lawyers, and 27 percent of law firm professionals. Many women, she added, leave the profession at the height of their careers due to personal and professional pressures.

During the event, NLU Delhi Vice-Chancellor Professor GS Bajpai praised the academic accomplishments of the university's faculty and students. He also highlighted NLU's success in building a strong research ecosystem, promoting educational equality, and fostering internationalization, which helped the university secure the second position in the NIRF rankings for the seventh consecutive year. The convocation was also attended by Delhi High Court’s Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, Justice Chandradhari Singh, and Education Minister Atishi.