Legal Forum · Inaugural Edition · 2023
1st National Lawyers' Parliament Festival 2023
~350Participants
1Day
Policy ReportUCC
Law CommissionSubmission
About the Conference
Giving Youth a Voice in Legislative Reform
The inaugural National Lawyers' Parliament Festival was held on 29th April 2023 at the Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi. Around 350 lawyers and law students gathered to debate the contentious issue of the Uniform Civil Code in India — one of the most contested and significant questions in contemporary Indian law.
The deliberations resulted in a comprehensive policy report that was submitted to the Law Commission of India, demonstrating the event's real-world impact. The event was graced by Shri Manoj Tiwari Ji, Member of Parliament.
Key Highlights
What Made This Event Special
- ~350 lawyers and law students from across India
- Agenda: Debate on the Uniform Civil Code in India
- Chief Guest: Shri Manoj Tiwari Ji, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- Policy report compiled and formally submitted to the Law Commission of India
- Inaugural edition — establishing a prestigious annual legal youth parliament tradition
- Showcasing the power of youth-led legal discourse in shaping national policy
Distinguished Guests
Eminent Dignitaries
Shri Manoj Tiwari Ji
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (Chief Guest)