Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, when invited to speak at an event to felicitate five judges who were past students of Raja Lakhamagouda Law College in Belagavi last August, spoke of how those considered “untouchables” had got an opportunity to join the mainstream due to the provisions of the Constitution. He described Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, as a “Prajna Surya”, the radiant sun of intellectualism.
“It is because of him that people like us who were denied a dignified life have become human beings with equal opportunities,’‘ said Justice Varale, who was born in Nippani in Belagavi district. He was felicitated by The Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru, on Saturday, on his recent elevation as the judge of the Supreme Court.
