Padma Vibhushan

Recipient

Late Shri Arun Jaitley

Year

2020

The Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of India, was instituted in 1954. Late Shri Arun Jaitley was posthumously honored with this award in 2020 for his monumental contributions to public affairs. Having served the nation across various key ministries including Finance, Defence, and Corporate Affairs, his legacy continues to inspire generations of law students to pursue public service with intellectual rigor and integrity.