KOCHI:
“The Indian judiciary has been interpreting the constitution for the past seventy years keeping in view the international human rights law and this should be followed by other countries”, said Matthew F Cooper, New York State Supreme Court Justice. He was speaking at an international law conference organized by the CUSAT School of Legal Studies on ‘Seven Decades of Indian Constitution’.
He explained how American courts interpret fundamental rights cases and thereby create new faces for justice. During the discussions with students, Cooper appreciated the deep knowlwdge of the students of the CUSAT School of Legal Studies about American Laws and Cases. Vice Chancellor Dr K.N. Madhusoodanan inaugurated the event. Dr Rajkumar, Vice Chancellor, OP Jindal Global University presided over the function.
Prof. Stephen P Marks, Harvard University, Prof. Michael C. Davis, OP Jindal Global University and Dr. Sreejith S felicitated. “Since the people are the true architects of the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the people to try to solve any constitutional issues”, said Professor Michael C. Davis. According to Prof. Stephen P Marks, Harvard University professor, the Indian Supreme Court is interpreting the Constitution in a timely manner and is more strict than the US. Supreme Court. Former High Court judge and President of the School of Legal Studies Alumni Association Justice S. Sirijagan, Director of School of Legal Studies Dr. Vani Kesari A, Dr Seema P.S., Dr. Aneesh V Pillai and Arathi Ashok spoke at the function.
