5th Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium 2026 at the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi (Aug 1; Rs 200; 150 Seats)
CAN Foundation (Confederation of Alumni for National Law Universities).About the CAN Foundation
The Confederation of Alumni for National Law Universities (CAN Foundation) is a non-profit organisation working on constitutional values, legal education and access to justice through academic initiatives, research and public engagement. It regularly organises symposia, conferences and webinars in collaboration with National Law Universities across India, and runs student support projects such as Project Eklavya and Prasthanam.
About the Symposium
The CAN Foundation is holding the 5th Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial National Symposium, 2026 on Saturday, 1 August 2026 at the Congregation Hall, Additional Building Complex, Supreme Court of India Campus, New Delhi. The symposium is organised in collaboration with the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata and Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam.
The series commemorates Justice Hans Raj Khanna, whose dissent in ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla during the Emergency remains one of the defining acts of judicial courage in Indian constitutional history. Four editions have been held so far, hosted with NLU Jodhpur and GNLU Gandhinagar, NLU Odisha and RMLNLU Lucknow, HNLU Raipur and NLIU Bhopal, and NALSAR Hyderabad and DNLU Jabalpur.
This is a registration-based symposium. There is no paper or abstract submission requirement, and attendance is on a first come, first served basis.
Theme
"Without Fear or Favour" – Reimagining Perspectives on an Independent Indian Judiciary in the Digital and Globalised World.
The sessions are built around constitutional law, judicial independence, constitutional morality and public policy, seen through the legacy of Justice H.R. Khanna.
Speakers and Guests
- Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.G. Masih, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Chief Guest for Session I
- Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Presiding Guest for Session II
- Mr. Chander Uday Singh, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Keynote Speaker
- Mr. Dama Seshadri Naidu, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India and former Judge of the Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Bombay High Courts, Keynote Speaker
Both sessions will also feature eminent Senior Advocates and distinguished members of the Bar and academia.
Schedule
- Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
- Full day programme: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Session I (pre-lunch): 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Session II (post-lunch): 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Who Can Attend
The symposium is open to law students, research scholars, academicians, legal practitioners and young legal professionals from across the country.
Registration Fee and What It Covers
The registration fee is Rs 200 per participant.
Registered participants receive complimentary breakfast, lunch, high tea and snacks on the day of the symposium.
Seats and Registration Deadline
Only 150 seats are available. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and will close on 22 July 2026, or earlier if all seats are filled, whichever comes first.
Certificate and How to Register
A hard copy of the Certificate of Participation will be given to every participant who attends the sessions physically from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the day of the symposium.
Registration is through the official Google Form linked below. The organisers ask that all details entered in the form be accurate, since they are used for communication and for entry formalities at the Supreme Court complex.