The Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Center in Thane will be crucial in closing the long-perceived gap between classroom-based legal education and real-world court practice, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday.
In the presence of Justice Shri Chandrasekhar of the Bombay High Court, former Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai opened the Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Center (BBTRAC), which was established at Taloja by the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council. The Chief Minister praised this initiative.
“The initiative answers a lingering question as to why structured training academies existed for judges but not for lawyers. The academy will play a critical role in improving young lawyers’ court craft and bridging the gap between legal education and real-world court work. The CM stated that legal education and research have been given high priority by the state government.
Fadnavis praised the Bar Council for what he called the nation’s first such initiative and added that the academy building was finished quickly by making the best use of the land that the Maharashtra government had provided.
The Chief Minister praised the construction’s speed and quality, saying it reflected a work culture reminiscent of Ajit Pawar, who passed away on January 28 in a plane crash in Baramati.
The Chief Minister underlined the importance of preparing attorneys and prosecutors to handle evolving legislation, new criminal laws, and the expanding application of technology and artificial intelligence in the legal sector.
“AI and technology are useful tools, but we also need to be cautious about their abuse, which includes creating petitions. Without research, the legal profession cannot be of high quality. This facility will become a hub for high-caliber legal research. a grant. The academy will receive ₹10 crore following the next budget session, he continued.
The Chief Minister gave Justice B.B. the “Vidhi Maharshi Award” during the event. Chavan, while the late Dyaneshwar Baorekar, a lawyer from Amravati, received the award from his son, Advocate Sanjay Baorekar.
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