The ‘Indian Lawyer’s Forum’, (ILF) the association of Indian Law Graduates and Lawyers in Kuwait, conducted a legal seminar for Indian community on UNIFORM CIVIL CODE in India at Hidine Auditorium Abbassiaya.
The Subject was intoruduced by Adv. Mohammed Basheer, Adv. Thomas Stephen and Adv. Sumod.
Prominent advocates from ILF, Adv. Thomas Panicker, Adv. Suresh Pulickal, Adv. Mini, Adv. Vidhya, Adv. Vinod, Adv. Jeseena Bashir, Adv. Smitha, Adv. Shibin and SA Labba & Chessil Ramapuram actively participated in the debate.
The ILF President, Adv.Thomas Panicker inaugurated the function. President in his speech described the activities of Indian Lawyers’ Forum to the gatherings. He said that ‘Indian Lawyer’s Forum’ has 128 Indian lawyers, law graduates and their family members as members. Several of ILF members are working with Kuwaiti Law firms and Corporations as Senior Lawyers and are with 15 to 20 years practicing experience in Indian courts. President promised all kinds of legal support to the community.
President also said that, in case of any associations wish to conduct legal seminar, Indian Lawyers’ Forum is ready to co-operate with them in their endeavour to help the community. Suresh Pulickal, Secretary of the forum welcomed the guests and audience.
All who spoke on behalf of ILF were highlighting ther problems/disadvantages associated with, India not having Uniform Civil Code. They argued that introduction of Uniform Civil Code will not infringe one’s fundamental rights. Adv. Sumod and Adv. Mohammed Bashir described the various legal aspects of introduction of Uniform Civil Code in India and the advantages it may bring to the community. All Indians are considered equal and the Lawyers were highlighting the advantages of introducing Uniform Civil Code in India, equal and unform law for all citizens of India.
The seminar concluded with vote of thanks by Adv. Shivadas, Treasurer of the Forum.