Despite cerebral palsy, she got her LLM

Chief Justice of India J S Khehar presents degree to Tarang at NLSIU's 25th convocation

The PES University Auditorium, which was fully packed, witnessed some memorable and emotional moments on Sunday during the 25th convocation of National Law School of India University (NLSIU).

Prof R Venkat Rao, vice chancellor, NLSIU, became emotional when the audience plunged into silence when he paused for a while and said, “We will now witness one of the most memorable chapters in the NLSIU’s history.”

He requested Tarang Jain, a 27-year-old woman from New Delhi, a cerebral palsy patient by birth, to come on to the stage and receive the degree from Chief Justice of India J S Khehar for successfully completing LLM (Business Laws). Tarang got a standing ovation when she slowly walked on to the stage, assisted by three of her friends.

Vice President of India M Hamid Ansari, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Governor Vajubhai Vala stood up and greeted Tarang for her determination to obtain a degree from NLSIU despite her health issues. Justice Khehar spoke to her for over five minutes on the stage and wished her the best.

Tarang is the youngest daughter of Dr J P Jain and Dr Alaka Jain. She moved to Bengaluru for pursuing LLM (Business Laws) after graduating in Law from Delhi University.

“It was my dream to join.... I credit my success to my parents who ensured every kind of support, be it physical and emotional,” Tarang told DH. She said she wants to enter judiciary and carve a niche for herself.

Dr J P Jain said his daughter had always been bold and, managed all her work by herself.
Arathya Sethia, who bagged two gold medals, said that the importance of law in society made him pursue a course at the varsity. He has been adjudged as the best outgoing student. He has won a scholarship for higher education at Yale Law School.