Mangaluru: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL) observed Constitution Day with a comprehensive day-long programme organised by its Legal Department on 26 November 2025 at the Training Centre. Hon’ble Justice N. K. Sudhindra Rao, retired Judge of the Karnataka High Court and Chairman of the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority, Bengaluru, attended as the Chief Guest. Shri Nandakumar V. Pillai, Director (Refinery), presided over the event.

Preamble recitation in three languages

Senior officials, including Shri Ganesh S. Bhat, IFS, CVO; GGMs; officers and employees, participated in large numbers. Shri Krishna Hegde Miyar, GGM (HR), welcomed the gathering and reflected on the foundational ideals of the Constitution.

The Preamble was read in:

  • Kannada by Shri Sathyanarayana H. C., GGM (TS)
  • Hindi by Shri Deepak Prabhakar P., ED (Marketing & BD)
  • English by Shri N. Anandha Kumar, ED (Refinery)

Shri Al Rafeeq Moideen, CGM – Legal, traced the evolution of Constitution Day from its earlier observance as National Law Day in 1979 to its formal declaration in 2015.

Keynote highlights constitutional values

Addressing the gathering, Shri Nandakumar V. Pillai described the Indian Constitution as a living document shaped by global best practices. He reaffirmed MRPL’s commitment to ethical governance, integrity, public service, and inclusive growth through its CSR initiatives.

In his keynote address, Justice Sudhindra Rao highlighted the Supreme Court’s role as the guardian of Fundamental Rights, stressing that these rights remain meaningful only when citizens fulfil their Fundamental Duties.

He emphasised:

  • the Constitution’s social, secular and democratic character as part of its basic structure,
  • the significance of Articles 14, 19 and 21, often called the “Golden Triangle”,
  • and the importance of constitutional writs, drawing from landmark cases such as A.K. Gopalan, Maneka Gandhi, and ADM Jabalpur.

Release of legal publications

Two books compiled by the MRPL Legal team were released by Justice Rao:

  • An Overview of Arbitration Cases – Learnings from Past Experiences and Strategies for Future
  • Gist of the Factories Act & Rules regarding Safety Aspects and the Punishments Provided Thereunder

Competitions and conclusion

Prizes were distributed to winners of the Constitution Day quiz competitions. Shri Praful Mohan, GM – Legal, proposed the vote of thanks, and Ms. Kavitha compered the event.

The programme concluded on a reflective note, reaffirming MRPL’s dedication to constitutional values, employee awareness, and responsible corporate citizenship.