STATE TIMES NEWS
DEHRADUN: A historic and vibrant gathering of legal minds from the Gurjar community took place in Dehradun as the All India Veer Gurjar Advocates Council hosted its National Conference of Gurjar Advocates on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The prestigious event was held at the Grand Legacy Prime Hotel, GMS Road, near Gurjar Bhawan, and brought together over 50 distinguished advocates and legal professionals from 12 states across India.
The conference was graced by several eminent dignitaries. Justice V. S. Siradhana, Former Judge of the Rajasthan High Court, served as the Chief Guest, while Balbir Singh and Neetu Singh, both former Judges, contributed with their judicial experience. Also present were G. S. Awana, former Deputy Commissioner, Delhi Police, and Advocate Rashid Azam Inqlabi, former District Magistrate of Jammu and Kashmir, who was the Guest of Honour.
Justice Siradhana encouraged young lawyers to approach the profession with integrity, deep legal insight, and a service-oriented mindset. He also guided participants on judicial exam preparation and professional ethics. Awana enlightened attendees with a session on the challenges of cybercrime and the evidentiary nuances of the Indian legal system.
Advocate Rashid Azam Inqlabi delivered a powerful address emphasizing the urgent need for legal aid in rural and underprivileged communities. He also highlighted the significance of engaging youth in the legal and social development of regions like Jammu and Kashmir.
Sessions by Judges Balbir Singh and Neetu Singh focused on gender justice, the POCSO Act, and the role of legal professionals in safeguarding women’s rights. In a compelling tribute, Prof. Tanvi Bhati and Yasvir Bhati presented a scholarly reflection on Vijay Singh Pathik, the legendary freedom fighter and reformer, showcasing his literary contributions and revolutionary ideals.
In his keynote address, Advocate Bharat Bhushan Gurjar made a strong pitch for the enactment of the Advocate Protection Bill, citing over 728 advocate deaths due to violence. The call for legal safety and dignity for practitioners was unanimously supported by the house.
The event marked the third national conference after successful meets in Jaipur and Chandigarh. The Council also announced the compilation of a national directory of 7,000 Gurjar advocates, aimed at fostering connectivity and collaboration.
The presence of legal luminaries like Adv. G.S. Thind (Patiala), Adv. Karan Singh (Delhi), Adv. Devender Tiger (Noida), Adv. Ravindra Singh (Dehradun), Adv. Vikas Awana (Delhi), and a strong delegation from Jammu and Kashmir, including Adv. Zaffar Iqbal and Adv. Mehmood Rizvi, added immense value to the deliberations.
With renewed commitment to unity, advocacy, and social justice, the All India Veer Gurjar Advocates Council reaffirmed its mission to strengthen legal awareness and uplift the Gurjar community across India.