Resource person : Adv. Naman Vankdari M
Organised by: Constitution Club, St. Joseph’s College of Law, Bengaluru
Faculty coordinators: Mr. Bhaskar Simha L N and Mr. Yashwont Kiran S
Student coordinators: Irene, Leyo, Sharath, Dikshika, Hamsa Paramesh, Nidhi, Mahima, Anupama
Venue: Conference Hall, SJCL
Date: 13 April 2026 | Time: 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM


Introduction
The Constitution Club of St. Joseph’s College of Law, Bengaluru, organised a Workshop on Writ Petition on 13 April 2026 in the college Conference Hall. The workshop aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge of constitutional law and the practical skill of drafting writ petitions under Article 32 and Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The event commenced at 1:30 PM and saw enthusiastic participation from across all batches of the 5-year B.A. LL.B programme.

Participants and Organisation
The workshop drew an impressive turnout of 95 participants from all the courses, reflecting the growing interest among students in constitutional litigation and legal drafting. The registration desk was efficiently managed by Mr. Abhishek from 3rd year B.A. LL.B - B and Mr. Sharath from 3rd year BCom. LL.B, who ensured a smooth and timely check-in process for all attendees. The event was held under the guidance of the Faculty Coordinators of the Constitution Club, Mr. Bhaskar Simha L N and Mr. Yashwont Kiran S, whose planning and coordination were instrumental in the successful conduct of the programme.

Inaugural Session and Welcome
The proceedings were anchored by Ms. Irene Siby of 3rd Year B.A. LL.B - B. The session began with a formal welcome address where the anchor underscored the relevance of writs as “the voice of justice” and highlighted the Constitution Club’s commitment to promoting constitutional literacy and practical advocacy skills.

Profile of the Chief Guest and Resource Person
The resource person for the workshop was Advocate Mr. Naman Vankdari M, a distinguished legal professional with multifaceted experience across the Bar, academia, public policy, and youth leadership.

Mr. Naman is an Advocate at the High Court of Karnataka and serves as Empanelled Arguing Counsel with both the High Court Legal Services Committee Authority, Principal Bench at Bengaluru, and the Karnataka Legal Services Authority. He is also a Member of the National Lok Adalat Committee, KALSA, and has served as Conciliator on four occasions alongside Hon’ble Justice Ashok Kinagi, Hon’ble Justice C.M. Poonacha, and Hon’ble Justice Umesh Adiga of the High Court of Karnataka.

His academic engagement includes his role as Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at BMS College of Law from 2022 to 2025. In the legal-tech space, he is the Co-Founder of The Indian Conclave, an educational and public policy start-up, and Chief Legal Mentor of Lawveo AI, Lexify Pvt Ltd, recognised as India’s first AI Lawyer and Litigation AI tool.

Mr. Naman has represented India at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Youth Conference on Lawfulness and Crime Prevention in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, Government of Japan. He is a three-time TEDx Speaker and a STUMAGZ _25 Under 25_ Awardee by the Telangana State Innovation Centre, Government of Telangana. He has also received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Social Leadership and Youth Impact by Street Cause, a PAN-India NGO.

Notably, he was appointed as Amicus Curiae by the Division Bench (Criminal Appeal) of the High Court of Karnataka in Criminal Appeal No. 2268/2024, involving Sections 302 and 307 of IPC. His contributions to youth development include chairing over 150 Model United Nations Conferences globally and delivering a lecture at the Faculty Coordinators meeting, Harvard University, Boston, USA, as part of Harvard Model United Nations.

Beyond law, he is a sportsman — a State Level Cricketer for Bangalore South, former State Level Kabaddi team captain, current Club Level Squash player and Captain of the KSCA Squash team, and an avid marathon runner and swimmer.

Workshop Proceedings
Mr. Naman commenced the workshop at approximately 1:40 PM after a brief introduction. The session was structured into three segments:
a) Conceptual Foundation: He explained the nature and scope of the five writs — Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto — with landmark case law including A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras, S.P. Gupta v. Union of India, and L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India.
b) Drafting Techniques: The speaker took participants through the anatomy of a writ petition, focusing on cause title, synopsis, list of dates, grounds, and prayer. He emphasised clarity, brevity, and the importance of annexing authentic documents. Common errors such as alternative remedy, delay, and lack of locus were discussed with practical examples.
The workshop concluded with an engaging Question & Answer session where students raised queries on maintainability, PILs, and the interplay between Article 32 and Article 226. Mr. Naman addressed each query with practical insights from his courtroom experience.

Felicitation and Vote of Thanks
Following the Q&A, the Faculty Coordinator, Mr. Yashwont Kiran S, felicitated Mr. Naman Vankdari with a token of appreciation on behalf of the institution and the Constitution Club. The formal Vote of Thanks was proposed by Mr. Yashwont Kiran S. He expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest for taking time from his schedule to mentor students and for delivering a session that was both substantive and inspiring. He thanked the Principal and Management of SJCL for their support and the participants for their active involvement.

Conclusion
The workshop concluded at 3:20 PM. Feedback from participants indicated that the session was immensely beneficial in demystifying writ drafting and constitutional litigation. The combination of doctrinal clarity and practical drafting exercises gave students a hands-on understanding of how constitutional remedies operate in real courtrooms.
The Constitution Club considers the event a success and looks forward to organising similar skill-based workshops to enhance advocacy and drafting competencies among students. The experience with Mr. Naman Vankdari was described by attendees as “insightful, practical, and motivating,” setting a strong benchmark for future programmes.
Total Participants: 95
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Organising Team: Constitution Club, SJCL