Renowned lawyer Cyril Shroff delivered a riveting public lecture at Sonipat’s O.P. Jindal Global University, stressing that innovation in AI paired with robust ethics will define India’s legal profession in a turbulent world.
Framing leadership through national identity and constitutional fidelity, Shroff advocated self-reliance as India’s strength. He envisioned a legacy of rule of law enduring global chaos, via committed institutions.
Addressing institutional erosions worldwide, he extolled India’s domestic strengths: a democracy with operative courts ensuring societal freedom.
India’s global role stems from constitutional-backed institutions and ancient heritage resilient to invasions. The Constitution, emotionally charged and life-affirming, stands as a beacon. From 1947 politics to 1991 economics, next is technological sovereignty amid emerging blocs.
The Cyril Shroff Centre embodies this AI focus. By 2047, a developed India demands modern legal careers—exemplified by his firm’s inclusive models.
AI reshapes lawyering with new norms, urging innovative, ethical responses: dispute tech, justice admin tweaks, access boosts. Collaboration gaps hinder progress.
Partner Paridhi Adani touted the centre’s timely tech-law bridge, with JGU leading. Vice-Chancellor Prof. C. Raj Kumar hailed Shroff’s transformative influence and the partnership’s fruits in the advancing centre.
Gender balance is non-negotiable, per Shroff, with women leading his firm. Youth must pioneer changes for India’s economic superpower status. Highlights: Evolving AI-legal frameworks; centre’s global governance push; interdisciplinary ethics navigation.