16/05/2026
Special Lecture Series, Classes at S.G.L.C
Date: 16th May 2026
Venue: Sikkim Government Law College, Lower Burtuk
A special lecture on the topic “Writs Jurisdiction” was conducted on 16th May 2026 at Sikkim Government Law College, Lower Burtuk, as part of the Special Lecture Series organised under the Drafting and Pleading practical classes for the students of S.G.L.C.
The session was delivered by learned Senior Advocate Mr. Tashi Rapten Barfungpa, President of the Bar Association of Sikkim, who commenced the lecture with a brief self-introduction and interaction with the students. The session was further assisted by Mr. Dawa Norbu, who contributed towards the smooth conduct of the lecture.
The programme also included the felicitation of the learned Senior Advocate by Dr. Dilip Pandey, Principal, Sikkim Government Law College, who formally acknowledged the presence of the learned speaker and expressed gratitude for his continued support towards the academic and professional development of the students of the institution.
The learned speaker was formally introduced by Mr. Shrijan Pradhan, student of the 6th Semester, following which the lecture commenced.
At the outset, the learned speaker emphasized the importance of pro bono activities for young lawyers and highlighted how such work provides opportunities to build professional reputation, credibility, and experience within the legal fraternity. He stressed that the legal profession demands consistent hard work, patience, dedication, and strict adherence to professional ethics in order to achieve long-term success.
For the purpose of the lecture, the learned speaker referred to the article titled “Writs under the Indian Constitution” by Anshi Mudgal as the foundational material for discussion. He began by explaining the basic concept and meaning of writs, their constitutional necessity, and the significance of Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution of India. He also provided a brief historical background relating to the framing of the Constitution, with particular emphasis on the views and observations of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mr. K. M. Munshi concerning constitutional remedies and judicial protection of fundamental rights.
The lecture was conducted in an engaging and interactive manner, wherein the learned speaker used various practical examples of abuse of power by authorities to explain the importance and relevance of writ jurisdiction in safeguarding legal and constitutional rights. He further discussed several important case laws relating to writ jurisdiction and elaborated in detail upon the concept of locus standi, explaining who may approach the Court for filing a writ petition and under what circumstances.
The learned Senior Advocate then proceeded to explain the five constitutional writs, namely Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto. Each writ was discussed with the aid of simple illustrations and relevant examples, including matters arising within the State of Sikkim, enabling students to understand the practical application of constitutional remedies in judicial proceedings.
In the concluding part of the lecture, the learned speaker focused upon the importance of drafting in legal practice. He emphasized that even minor details in drafting may substantially alter the meaning and outcome of a matter. He further highlighted the necessity of preparing a proper list of dates and maintaining a clear sequence of events before commencing any drafting work, as it provides clarity, structure, and logical flow to pleadings and legal documents.
The session concluded with an enriching interaction between the students and the learned speaker, providing valuable practical insights into writ jurisdiction, constitutional remedies, and legal drafting.
Lastly, the lecture formed part of the “Special Lecture Series” conducted under the Drafting and Pleading practical classes, wherein experienced legal practitioners and advocates are invited to provide practical exposure and first-hand understanding of advocacy, court craft, and professional legal practice for the benefit of students of Sikkim Government Law College.
