New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- Supreme Court senior advocate and apex bar leader Ashok Bhan greeted people on Samvidhan Diwas during an event organised by the Asia Pacific Lawyers Group. Addressing lawyers, Bhan extended wishes to citizens across the world on Constitution Day and referred to the occasion as a reminder of the principles that guide India's democratic framework.

Bhan said Constitution Day marks the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, a document that continues to direct governance and public life. He said the Constitution provides rights to citizens and lays down procedures, duties and limits for the government, while also placing responsibilities on the people to follow the rule of law and ...