The Hindu, VIT School of Law to host Justice Unplugged 2026

Join Justice Unplugged 2026 in New Delhi, connecting aspiring lawyers with legal experts to discuss AI's impact on law.

The Hindu, in partnership with the VIT School of Law, VIT Chennai, will host Justice Unplugged 2026 in New Delhi on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Conceived as a student benefit initiative, the event is designed for aspiring lawyers to get a meaningful opportunity to interact directly with judges, senior advocates, policymakers, scholars, and industry experts.

“As the legal profession feels the effect of societal change, technological transformation, and constitutional amendments, we need platforms for informed dialogue,” said Suresh Nambath, Editor, The Hindu. “For us, Justice Unplugged is an extension of our editorial mission to provoke thoughtful, civil, and forward-looking public discourse,” he added.

The 2026 edition will address the impact of generative AI on legal practice, the evolution of fundamental rights in the digital age, and pathways to improving access to justice.

“Justice Unplugged 2026 exemplifies our collective commitment at VIT Chennai to extending learning beyond the classroom. Specific to School of Law (VITSOL), VIT Chennai, the initiative reflects our emphasis on experiential learning by meaningfully linking academic study with real-world legal practice,” said G.V. Selvam, Vice-President, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). “Keeping in mind VITSOL’s vision and mission of preparing students to be professionals in an exceptionally skilled manner with strong ethics, and as socially responsible outstanding legal professionals; and imparting legal education to produce skilled lawyers, the Justice Unplugged 2026 has much to give the young student audience,” he added. Hosting the event in the national capital will also allow unparalleled exposure to the national legal ecosystem, he said.

Suresh Balakrishna, Chief Revenue Officer, The Hindu Group said, “Justice Unplugged shows how strong media and academia collaborations can create lasting value for students. Through our partnership with the VIT School of Law, we are connecting young learners with leading legal voices while strengthening industry-academia ties. It reflects The Hindu Group’s commitment to initiatives that blend intellectual depth with real-world relevance.”

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