Suprem Court Judge Appreciate Gour’s advocacy for women’s rights

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Sagar Watch News/ The week-long ‘Gour Utsav 2025’, celebrating the 156th birth anniversary of renowned educationist, jurist and founder of Dr. Harisingh Gour University, concluded on 26 November in Sagar with grandeur and deep reverence.

Highlights of the Day

A traditional morning procession began with Vice-Chancellor Prof. V.S. Thakur garlanding Dr. Gour’s statue at Teen Batti. The grand Gaur Shobha Yatra, accompanied by bands and enthusiastic participation of citizens, students, NCC cadets and public representatives, passed through major city routes and reached the university campus, where guests paid homage at the Gour Memorial.

Main Ceremony

The central ceremony commenced with the lighting of lamps, floral tributes, and a soulful Saraswati Vandana by the Music Department.

The event was presided over by Chancellor & former IPS Kanhaiya Lal Berwal, and attended by:

• Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Supreme Court of India (Chief Guest)

• Minister Govind Singh Rajput

• MP Dr. Lata Wanakhede

• Prof. G.S. Bajpai, VC, National Law University, New Delhi

The report of Gaur Utsav 2025 was presented by Coordinator Prof. Ashish Verma.

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Key Points

Justice Satish Chandra Sharma:

• Recalled his student days at the university.

• Highlighted Dr Gour as a visionary reformist who opposed harsh punishments and championed corrective justice.

• Emphasised Gour’s advocacy for women’s rights, including opposition to early marriage.

• Stressed the relevance of his ideas in today’s legal reforms.

Chancellor K.L. Berwal:

• Praised Gour as a selfless donor and torchbearer of knowledge who illuminated Bundelkhand with higher education.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. V.S. Thakur:

• Traced Gour’s journey from a poor background to global scholarship.

• Affirmed commitment to advancing the university in line with National Education Policy, focusing on holistic student development.

Minister Govind Singh Rajput:

• Described Gour as an extraordinary philanthropist who donated his life earnings for the public good.

• Urged citizens to preserve his legacy.

MP Dr. Lata Wanakhede:

• Called Gour, the pride of Bundelkhand, urging students to follow his ideals.

Prof. G.S. Bajpai (NLU Delhi):

• Explained the “Idea of a University”—not just spreading knowledge but shaping society.

• Called Gour a symbol of struggle and determination.

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Major Announcements

• Justice Satish Sharma and Prof. Bajpai announced annual Gold Medals in memory of their fathers for meritorious students in History and Criminology/Judicial Sciences.

• NLU Delhi to provide ₹10 lakh for establishing the Dr Gour Chair in Law and offer five paid internships annually to law students.

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Awards & Recognitions

• Release of books authored by university faculty.

• Merit awards and financial assistance are distributed to students.

• Single girl child and specially-abled students received ₹25,000 each from Gaur Peeth funds.

• 11 teachers and one researcher, listed among the world’s Top 2% scientists, were felicitated.

• The university’s journalism department released its practical newspaper, “Samay”.

• Sports winners were also honoured.

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Constitution Day Observed

The Vice-Chancellor led the reading of the Preamble of the Constitution, reaffirming commitment to constitutional values.

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Overall Importance of Gour Utsav — A Short Review

Gour Utsav 2025 stands as a powerful reminder of Dr Harisingh Gour’s unmatched contribution to education, justice, social reform and philanthropy.

The event not only celebrated his legacy but also strengthened the university’s roadmap for academic excellence, legal reform initiatives, student welfare and research upliftment. 

With new chairs, medals, scholarships and collaborations announced, the program demonstrated how the founder’s vision continues to guide the institution's future.

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