“Legal Principles Must Be Followed, Justice Should Be Swift” – Kashibhatla Shivaprasad, Retired District Judge An awareness seminar on International Justice Day (also known as World Day for International Criminal Justice) was held today, 17th July 2025, at Sri Ramakrishna Autonomous Degree College, Nandyal.

Chief Guest of the event, Retired District Judge Kashibhatla Shivaprasad, delivered an enlightening talk, raising awareness among students about the judicial system. He explained how the law punishes those who violate human rights, cause mass destruction, or instigate wars globally. He shared that International Justice Day is also referred to as International Criminal Justice Day. He emphasized that India has no history of initiating wars or massacres against other nations and that world history provides numerous examples of injustice and mass violence. Justice, he said, means fairness and reasonability. Shivaprasad urged students to reform their behavior and mindset and reminded them that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. He emphasized that the law punishes wrongdoers based on the reasons behind their actions. On the topic of women’s rights, he said that womanhood exists in every element and that every woman should be respected. He warned that touching a woman without consent could lead to five years of imprisonment under Indian law. He recalled the 1971 war between India and Pakistan, which led to the creation of Bangladesh, mentioning that the Hindu population, which was 23% back then, has now declined to just 2–3%. He quoted Martin Luther King Jr. saying, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” He stressed that everyone should have awareness of the law and faith in the justice system. Particularly, women must be informed about their legal rights and protections in India. He concluded by stating that the principles of justice must be respected.

Chairman of Ramakrishna Educational Institutions, Prof. Dr. G. Ramakrishna Reddy, also addressed the students. He advised the youth to understand legal systems, stay away from bad habits, and avoid mistakes made in moments of anger that could ruin their future. He emphasized that ignorance is not an excuse under the law, and that once a person turns 18, they are fully responsible for their actions.

College Principal, Mr. K.B.V. Subbaiah, explained that the International Criminal Court plays a crucial role in tackling global terrorism and legal decisions. He remarked that crime rates are increasing and urged students to learn about laws and gain legal knowledge.

Assistant Professor, Ms. Pragathi Reddy, spoke about justice beginning with the individual. She emphasized the importance of treating others equally and fairly, and that justice is meant for everyone.

College students also spoke eloquently on the occasion. The chief guest, Mr. Kashibhatla Shivaprasad, was honored with a shawl and memento by the college management.

Faculty members including Dr. Lalitha Saraswathi, Vijay Kanth, Himabindu, Maddileti, and Mastan, along with many students, participated and made the event a success. The event concluded with the national anthem.