Ranchi – A two-day Legislative Drafting Training Programme 2025 was inaugurated at the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi on May 19–20. 

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Shri Rabindranath Mahato, Speaker of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, as the Chief Guest. Hon’ble Shri Sudivya Kumar, Minister of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand, and Dr. Seema Kaul Singh, Director, ICPS, New Delhi, were Guests of Honour.

*Milestone Collaboration – MoU Signed Between ICPS and NUSRL*

During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS), New Delhi and the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. 

The MoU aims to foster institutional cooperation in areas such as legislative training, policy development, and academic research.
This partnership will enhance students', researchers', and legal professionals' understanding of parliamentary procedures, legislative drafting, and constitutional values.

The program commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Welcoming the dignitaries, Prof. (Dr.) Ashok R. Patil, Vice Chancellor of NUSRL, highlighted the university’s commitment to strengthening society and the legal framework through research and collaboration. 

He mentioned that several centers at NUSRL are actively working with various departments of the state government and expressed hope for continued and enhanced cooperation.

The programme participants included officials from the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, police officers, and law students. The training sessions were designed to delve into the intricacies and fundamentals of Legislative Drafting, with lectures and workshops conducted by legal experts, academicians, and lawmakers from across the country.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Seema Kaul Singh emphasized the importance of simplifying the law and the critical role that universities and students can play in this endeavor. She stated, “Laws must be stable, yet adaptable with time. Legislative drafting is a learnable skill, and the rule of law is meaningful only when it touches people’s lives.” She appreciated the initiative, calling it a vital bridge between academic knowledge and practical application.

Hon’ble Minister Shri Sudivya Kumar encouraged the students, remarking, “You may be sitting in the back rows today, but you deserve to be welcomed first. Choosing to study law is choosing one of the most fundamental forms of public service.” He expressed his admiration for the programme, stating that he had not expected it to be so insightful and beneficial. He stressed the need for similar initiatives and noted the potential for the government to collaborate with universities in making laws more effective and accessible.

In his keynote address, Hon’ble Speaker Shri Rabindranath Mahato underscored the significance of quality in legislative drafting. He remarked, “Poorly drafted laws lay the groundwork for litigation, while well-drafted laws lay the foundation for justice.” He stressed that legal provisions must be clear and purposeful and lauded such initiatives for enhancing awareness and efficiency among public officials.

Mr. Abhinav Gupta, Assistant Professor, elaborated on the significance and need for such training sessions. The inaugural ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Vagish Upadhyay, Assistant Professor. The two-day programme features multiple technical sessions covering topics such as legislative drafting techniques and rules, constitutional provisions and interpretation, structuring legislative documents, ethics in drafting, and the P5 approach in criminal law drafting. Key speakers include Ms. Mukulita Vijayawargiya, Dr. Asad Malik, Dr. Pradeep Kulshreshtha, and Dr. Ravindra Kumar Pathak, among others.