He emphasized that the legal profession is not a business but a vocation that demands integrity, perseverance, and a profound sense of responsibility, with its core aim being the preservation of ethics, honor, and dignity. He further pointed out that while gaining a legislative position requires election through years of hard work, entering the bureaucracy demands passing rigorous competitive exams.

"As lawyers, you immediately become part of the third wing that is judiciary, which plays an important role as it is where executive and legal actions are challenged," he said.

Justice Khanna also underscored the significance of mediation and legal aid, highlighting their crucial role in enhancing access to justice and resolving disputes effectively.

"Almost 80 per cent of the country's population is eligible for legal aid. Young advocates can be a part and parcel of legal aid. There is a national legal aid helpline number and advocates are being engaged to answer phone calls," he said.

Some 1.4 crore people get arrested in India, with 62 per cent of these arrests taking place under provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the apex court judge said, adding "this is an area of concern and one in which lawyers should come in as it is a huge figure".

The event was attended by Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka, the chancellor of the university, along with Justice UB Bhuyan and Vice Chancellor A. Lakshmikanth. During the convocation ceremony, students were awarded their LLB and LLM degrees.