Mumbai, April 26 -- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today emphasized the critical role of legal education in shaping India's growth trajectory.

He was speaking during the Annual Legal Era Indian Legal Awards function in Mumbai.

The Indian Legal Awards instituted by the Association of Indian Law Firms and Legal Era Media Group are presented to legal professionals and law firms.

Highlighting the importance of the legal profession, the Governor noted that as the country stands on the cusp of becoming a global economic powerhouse, the strength of its legal and regulatory framework will be a decisive factor.

He observed that India's progress-reflected in its GDP growth, robust digital infrastructure, and manufacturing ambitions under A...