04/19/2026
🌍 Honoring a Legacy through Legal Excellence: The 5th Annual Rakesh Law Foundation Lecture
What an intellectually stimulating evening at Valluvar Kottam, Chennai! As we attended the 5th Annual Law Lecture Series, an event that beautifully balances the pursuit of constitutional justice with the poignant celebration of a life well-lived.
Organized by Senior Advocates Mr. N.R. Elango and Mrs. Aruna Elango in memory of their beloved son, Rakesh, the foundation continues to be a beacon of enlightenment regarding our rights and duties as citizens of India.
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🏛️ An Elite Gathering of Minds
The atmosphere was charged with intellectual energy, bringing together over 1500 diverse and distinguished audience. It was inspiring to see:
• The Judiciary & Legal Fraternity: Legal luminaries from across the nation and eager law students from several universities across Tamil Nadu.
• Academics: Students, Professors and Teachers of several Law schools in South India and Chennai Higher Secondary School.
• Bureaucracy & Administration: A strong presence of senior bureaucrats and government officials, reflecting the administrative commitment to the constitutional values discussed.
• Civil Society: Representatives from various NGOs, family, and friends of the Elango family.
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⚖️ The Discourse: Environmental Jurisprudence
Hon. Justice Abhay S. Oka delivered a profound address on "Constitutional Values and Environmental Jurisprudence." He challenged us to develop a "scientific temperament" and emphasized the vital need for "educating the educated" to ensure true environmental protection. The session was expertly moderated by Mr. N. Ram of "The Hindu" group.
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🤝 EduRight Foundation & RLF: Empowering the Future
It was a deeply humbling moment for EduRight Foundation to be recognized during the "Mission and Vision" address by Dr. Raghavi Elango, Vice-Chairperson of Rakesh Law Foundation.
Moments that made us proud:
• Seeing students from Chennai Higher Secondary School (CHSS), Shenoy Nagar—trained by EduRight Foundation, supported by Rakesh Law Foundation and the school teachers—receive cash awards and certificates for their stellar achievements in 10th and 12th grades.
• Witnessing the continued success of Ms. Yogashree (CHSS) as she posed sharp, insightful questions to Hon. Justice Oka during the Q&A.
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💡 Our Commitment
EduRight Foundation remains steadfast in its partnership with the Rakesh Law Foundation. Together, we will continue our mission to empower students, bridge the gap in education, and nurture the leaders of tomorrow.
