Introduction: HNLU Celebrates Ninth Convocation with Academic Pride
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, marked a historic academic milestone by celebrating its Ninth Convocation Ceremony on 22 February 2026 at Emerald Hall, Hotel Babylon Capital. The grand event recognised academic excellence, honoured research achievements, and highlighted the university’s rapid institutional growth.
The ceremony was graced by Justice Surya Kant, Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, who delivered an inspiring convocation address to graduating students.
Key Highlights of HNLU Convocation 2026
Degrees Awarded
During the ceremony, degrees were conferred upon:
- 🎓 6 Ph.D. Scholars
- 🎓 88 LL.M. Graduates
- 🎓 148 B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Graduates
The convocation was presided over by Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh and Chancellor of HNLU.
Chief Justice’s Inspiring Message to Law Graduates
In his keynote address, the Chief Justice emphasised the deeper purpose of legal education.
Important Lessons Shared:
- Law is not merely a profession but a moral responsibility rooted in justice and service.
- Graduates must uphold:
- Integrity
- Ethical values
- Constitutional principles
- The legal profession is built on collaboration, mentorship, and teamwork.
- Today’s classmates can become:
- Future judges
- Professional colleagues
- Legal leaders
He described the legal system as:
“A flowing river strengthened by contributions at every stage.”
Vice-Chancellor’s Vision: Five Major Achievements of HNLU
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. V. C. Vivekanandan, highlighted the university’s recent progress and achievements.
Major Institutional Milestones:
- ✅ Growing recognition among academic and legal communities
- ✅ Launch of innovative Research Hub and Spoke (R-HaS) model
- ✅ Major infrastructure development projects
- ✅ Significant faculty achievements
- ✅ Outstanding student accomplishments
He emphasised that legal education is not just about learning existing knowledge but also about re-imagining the future of law.
Distinguished Guests Present
The convocation witnessed the presence of several eminent personalities, including:
- Justice P. S. Narasimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India
- Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, Judge, Supreme Court of India
- Shri Ram Vichar Netam, Minister, Tribal Welfare, Chhattisgarh
- Shri Gajendra Yadav, Minister for Law and Education, Chhattisgarh
- Judges from various High Courts
- Vice-Chancellors of National Law Universities
Academic Excellence: 36 Gold Medals Awarded
A major highlight was the award of 36 Gold Medals recognising academic brilliance.
Top LL.M. Gold Medal Winners:
- 🥇 Nilanjana Banerjee
- University Gold Medal (First Rank)
- Kamalnarayan Sharma Gold Medal
- 🥇 Shrasti Agrawal
- Technology & Law Specialisation Gold Medal
- 🥇 Shreyansh Sharma
- Intellectual Property Law Gold Medal
Top B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Gold Medal Winners:
- 🏆 Jass Kaur Bindra
- Chancellor’s Gold Medal
- State Bar Council Gold Medal
- 🏆 Harsimran Kaur
- Six Gold Medals across multiple subjects
- 🏆 Other medal winners included:
- Garima Agrawal
- Aditi Kundu
- Somya Gadpayle
- Vaishnavi Chandrakar
Major Infrastructure Development at HNLU
The Chief Justice inaugurated and launched key infrastructure projects:
Newly Announced Facilities:
- 🏢 Foundation stone laid for ₹50-Crore Auditorium Complex
- 🔬 Inauguration of Research Hub and Spoke (R-HaS) Block
- 30 research chambers
- Dedicated board room
- Enhanced research ecosystem
Research and Academic Contributions
HNLU reported major research initiatives, including:
- Climate Change Law Project for Chhattisgarh
- ICSSR research on Abujh Maria tribal community
- Project Justice Connect funded with ₹3.35 crore grant
Important Publications Released:
- HNLU Journal of Law & Social Sciences
- HNLU Student Law Journal
- Constitution @ 75 Commemorative Book
National and Global Rankings of HNLU
HNLU continues to strengthen its academic reputation.
Latest Rankings:
- ⭐ Ranked 5th Best Law College in India (India Today, 2025)
- 🌍 Ranked 46th globally in Visionary Leadership (WURI Rankings)
Why HNLU Convocation 2026 is Historically Important
This convocation symbolised more than just awarding degrees.
It reflected:
- Academic excellence
- Research innovation
- Institutional growth
- Commitment to constitutional values
- Development of future legal leaders
