No shortcuts to success, say jurists at Vidhwata 2026

Hyderabad: Hard work, discipline and integrity are the foundations of success, with no shortcuts to achievement, senior jurists and academics told law students on the third day of Vidhwata 2026, the National Law Fest organised by Dr. BR Ambedkar Law College.

Justice E. Venugopal urged students to pursue their ambitions with passion, discipline and good character. Sri Ganu and Dr. Sophia Begum, who judged the finals of the National Moot Court Competition, emphasised the importance of mental strength in a competitive profession. They advised students to set aside their egos and accept failures with composure.

Dr. Vinod, IFS (Retd), Chairman of the NRI Association, Government of Telangana, reiterated that success comes through sustained effort and that there are no shortcuts to achieving one’s goals.

Prof. Ram Prasad, Principal of Osmania University College of Law, highlighted the opportunities created by artificial intelligence. He encouraged students to integrate technology into their learning and develop the skills needed to become well-rounded legal professionals.

The three-day fest, now in its second edition, brought together judges, academics, advocates and students to deliberate on constitutional values, Telangana’s legal landscape and emerging challenges in the legal profession.

Vidhwata 2026 commenced with an inaugural session attended by representatives from the government, judiciary and academia. Dr. G. Vivek Venkatswamy, Chairman of Dr. BR Ambedkar Educational Institutions (DBRAEI) and Minister of Labour, Employment, Training, Factories, Mining and Geology, attended as the Chief Guest. The Vikas Multidisciplinary Journal and the fest’s Abstract Book were released during the session.

The plenary session on constitutional values featured Prof. K. Nageshwar Rao, who stressed that justice delayed is justice denied and cautioned against the concentration of power. A panel discussion on Telangana’s social and legal issues followed, with advocate Shazia Parveen discussing the Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026, aimed at safeguarding advocates against harassment, attacks and intimidation.

Vidhika Telangana seminar and moot court

The second day featured the Vidhika Telangana National Seminar, with 47 research papers scheduled for presentation by students, research scholars, academics and advocates. Participants represented institutions from across the country, including Osmania University, Kakatiya University, NMIMS, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology and Aurora Deemed to be University.

The papers explored a wide range of subjects, including gig workers’ rights, Telangana’s federal framework, artificial intelligence, cyber law and access to justice.

The Kaka’s Memorial National Moot Court Competition also witnessed participation from 24 teams representing law colleges in Telangana and other parts of the country during its preliminary rounds.

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