NewsletterSui GenerisNewsletterINSTITUTE OF LAW, NIRMA UNIVERSITY

Vol26October-December 2014

EDITORIAL BOARD

ADVISOR:Prof. (Dr.) Purvi PokhariyalDirector, IL-NU

EDITOR:Mr. Rameshan V. M.Coordinator, ILNU Newsletter

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Alakananda Devi – ChairpersonAkshit Gupta –Vice ChairpersonPragya Singh- language EditorArushi Maheshwari – SecretaryPrateek Mago – Member Aditi Sharma - Member

Sui Generis

THIS ISSUE Events

• International Conference on Climate Justice 01

• Expert Lectures 04

• Outreach and Extension Activity 05

• Scholarship 06

• Workshop 06

Activities:

• Exhibition “Kafkaesque” 06

• Celebration of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 07

• National Legal Literacy Day 08

• National Law Day Celebration 08

• World Human Rights Day Celebration 09

• Symposium on Nehru 09

• Second Client Counseling Intramural by Centre of ADR 10

• Gender Sensitization Workshop 10

• Professional Visits 10

Faculty Corner 11

Staff Corner 12

Students Corner 12

Forthcoming Events 16

The Institute, jointly with National Council for Climatic Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD) organized an International Conference on “Strengthening Climatic Justice Initiatives: Livelihood Challenges at Local Level with a focus on Farmers” on November 8-9, 2014.

The Conference was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice H. L. Dattu and the Governor of the State of Gujarat, His Excellency Shri. O P Kohli. The inaugural function was attended by various sitting and retired judges of Supreme Court and High Court along with other eminent dignitaries such as Justice V M Sahai, Hon’ble Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, and Justice B P Singh, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India & President of NCCSD, to name a few.

The Conference was organized to initiate a dialogue on the theme and to critically analyze the contribution of government policies, legal framework, technology and other initiatives by academicians, students, lawmakers, farmers and other stakeholders with a view to bring Climate Justice against the challenges faced by farmers at local level.

EVENTS

INSTITUTE OF LAWNirma University

S-G HighwayAhmedabad 382 481

Phone: 02717 241900-04Fax: 02717 241916www.nirmauni.ac.in

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Name of Event Dates

th4 National Seminar on Law, Science and Technology: The Way Forward January 30-31, 2015

Annual Sports Day February 5-7, 2015

Mediation Training Workshop February 6-7, 2015February 13-14, 2015

Students Conference on IHL February 20, 2015

Inter Institute Cultural Festival February 17-18, 2015

Model United Nations Conference (MUN ‘15) February 13-15, 2015

5th ILNU All India Moot Court Competition March 13-15, 2015

Arbitration Training Workshop March 27-28, 2015

ILNU IN NEWS

Forthcoming Events Dignitaries on the dais during the inaugural session

Dignitaries during Conference

EVENTS EVENTS

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His Excellency the Governor of Gujarat, Shri Om Prakash Kohli's address at the ILNU Conference

Farmers' Meet in session at the Climate Change Conference, ILNU

Distinguished Hon’ble Judges at Hon’ble Chief Justice of India’s address during the International Conference on Strengthening

Climate Justice Initiatives with a Focus on Farmers

Dr. Kinkini Dasgupta Misra- Scientist E, and Head, Gender and Technology Communication, Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi addressing the Women

Farmers Meet at the Conference.

Ms. Abena Ojetayo, Executive Director of Sustainability Institute at Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University (FAMU), USA

speaking at the plenary session Climate Smart Agriculture, during ILNU Conference.

Dr. Anthony Whitbread, Research Program Director, International Crops Research Institute of the Semi-Arid Tropics

(ICRISAT) speaking at the ILNU Climate Change Conference

The Hon'ble Chief Justice of India, H.L Dattu, coming from

agriculturist background, stated that Agriculture is an integral

part of who we are as a society and as a nation. He

emphasized that we should be convinced by scientific

reasons than believe on empty rhetoric and called for

accepting an approach which is sustainable enough to reduce

the climatic pressure and also to safeguard the interest of

small and marginalized farmers. Hon'ble Justice guided the

government on its developmental schemes for land

acquisition and ensuring adequate compensation to the

farmers. This Conference was attended by more than 150

farmers from Gujarat and the surrounding States.

His Excellency the Governor of Gujarat, Shri Om Prakash Kohli

while addressing the gathering said that if we look at the

modern world we can see that during the last few decades

the world has made tremendous progress but this

development has caused serious environmental damages

impairing the quality of life not only of our generations but of

future generations also .The concept of sustainable

development was discussed in detail. A book on “Climate

Smart Agriculture-The Indian Perspective” was also launched

at the function which consisted experiences of several

farmers and scientists.

The conference had 3 technical sessions, 3 plenary sessions and a Farmers’ Meet along with round table meet where theme

paper of the Conference was deliberated upon.

The Conference also had a Women’s Meet where issues and

challenges regarding women farmers were discussed. The

session saw various academicians, technical experts, legal

luminaries, foreign delegates and farmers participating and

deliberating on issues such as climate conditions, soil testing,

government initiatives and other Justice and policy related

aspects of Climate Justice. It was a unique conference as the

direct stakeholders of the conference “farmers” were also the

participants of this Conference.

The Valedictory function was graced with the presence of

various delegates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical

University. The Presidential Address was given by Hon’ble

Justice B.P. Singh, Formerly Judge, Supreme Court of India &

President of NCCSD.

Important points and recommendations were presented as a

report on front of the various participants. The important

points relating to Law, Agriculture and Climate Change were

deliberated during the 2 days of the conference. A total of 9

important dimensions and 21 recommendations were

emerged from the deliberations during the conference which

will be presented before the Conference in Peru. The

recommendations were given by the various delegate

speakers and guest of honor, such as Hon’ble Chief Justice of

India, Justice H.L. Dattu, Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High

Court Justice V.M Sahai, Dr. Gopi Chandran among other

eminent scientists, farmers and academicians.

On this occasion, a memorandum of understanding (MoU)

was signed between the delegates of Florida Agriculture and

Mechanical University and NCCSD for the mutual exchange of

information, technical assistance and public policy drafting.

The Hon'ble Acting Chief Justice of High Court of Gujarat,

V.M. Sahai said that there is a need to bring back old wisdom

of the Vedas and learn from them while taking statutory

actions to preserve environment. He stated that if proper

mechanism for assessing carbon credit is put in place

agriculture activity in India will emit zero pollutants and

strengthen industries by reducing their pollution as there will

be an increase in green cover.

Hon'ble Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, Justice V.M.Sahai speaking at the conference.

Hon'ble Chief Justice of India H.L.Dattu addressing the ILNU Conference

EVENTS

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Two-Day National Seminar On Questioning

Legal Reality At ILNU

The Institute of Law organised a two-day National Seminar on

Questioning Legal Reality on September 26-27, 2014. The

inaugural session of the Seminar was presided over by Dr.

Upendra Baxi, Professor of Law in Development, University of

Warwick, UK.

The major aim of the seminar was to interrogate and deliberate

upon some very fundamental questions on the thinking and

learning of law. Apart from providing a platform for an inter-

disciplinary discussion on Law, the seminar also served as a

medium to understand the apprehensions amongst social

scientists regarding the theorizing of Law. Major questions of

epistemological and ontological nature were also raised. The seminar was attended by esteemed scholars and academicians,

including former Vice-Chancellors, Former Chief Justice of High Courts, Civil Rights Activists and Government Servants.

Dr. Upendra Baxi at the inaugural session of National Seminar

EXPERT LECTURES

RURAL/INDUSTRIAL LEGAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME

Lecture by Dr. Robert Jordan, Agriculture

Advocacy Activist, U.K.

Dr. Jordan delivered a lecture on “Organic and Rights based

approaches to Food Security, Climate Change and Sustainable

Development-a Global Overview” on November 10, 2014. Dr.

Jordan shared with the students his research experiences of

working with farmers in the UK, Brazil, Asia, as well as

organizations such as the UN and WTO. He discussed the

issues pertaining to Global Food and Security crisis, India’s

stand against WTO Agreement on Agriculture, and the global

effects of climate change on agriculture.

Lecture by Dr. V.G. Hegde, Associate Professor in Law, South Asian University

Dr. V.G.Hegde delivered a lecture on the “Fundamental principles of Conflict of Laws (Private International Law)” which is an

emerging area in law, on November 14, 2014. He also delivered another lecture on November 15, 2014 on “Recognition and

enforcements of foreign judgments” wherein he emphasized on the complication with respect to recognition and enforcement of

a foreign decree, the application of Civil Procedure Code and the importance of public policy while recognizing any foreign

judgments. He enunciated his lecture with examples showing the role that diplomatic channels and the External Affair Ministry

plays in the enforcement of foreign judgments.

Name of the Expert, Designation

and Organization

Mr. Mahesh Pandya Clean Development Mechanism in India November 26, 2014

Director, Paryavama Mitra (NGO), Ahmedabad

Prof. S.P. Rathore Climate Change and International November 27, 2014

School of Law, Gujarat University Legal Framework

Topic Date

Dr. Robert Jordan delivering a Lecture on Global Food Security Crisis

EXPERT LECTURE BY EMINENT GUESTS

Date Venue Topic

28/08/2014 Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad Eve Teasing

29/08/2014 GIDC, Gandhinagar Domestic Violence

06/09/2014 Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute, Ahmedabad Sexual Harassment at Workplace

06/09/2014 IDP Campus, Ahmedabad Child Right

NICM, Gandhinagar Eve Teasing and Sexual Harassment at Workplace

13/09/2014 Calorx Teacher’s University, Ahmedabad Gender Sensitization

24/08/2014 Cyber Security

26/08/2014 Central University, Gandhinagar Sexual Harassment at Workplace

30/08/2014 Sakar English School, Chandkheda Gender Sensitization

10/09/2014 Institute of Diploma Studies, Eve TeasingInstitute of Science and Institute of Architecture, Nirma University

10/09/2014 D.M. Vidyapeeth School, Bhagwat, Ahmedabad Child Abuse

07/10/2014 Bhavni Vidhya Vihar, Ahmedabad Sexual Harassment

08/10/2014 Mount Carmel School, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad Eve Teasing and Sexual Harassment in day to day life

11/10/2014 B.E.D College, Gandhinagar Sex Discrimination

GROUP DATE SLUM OR NO. INDUSTRIAL AREA

1. 23/08/2014 Thaltej Gam

2. 30/08/2014 Ognaj Gam

3. 06/09/2014 Shilaj Gam

4. 13/09/2014 Rancharda

5. 20/09/2014 GulbaiTeka (Hollywood)

6. 27/09/2014 Gota Gam

7. 11/10/2014 Sola Gam

8. 25/10/2014 Tragad Gam

9. 09/11/2014 Koba Gam

10. 15/11/2014 Sanand Gam

The students at the Institute carried out Gender Sensitization Workshops and Legal Awareness Camps at various schools, Universities in the vicinity of Ahmedabad with an aim to the modification of behavior by raising awareness of gender equality concerns.

To make the rural inhabitants conscious of their rights and entitlements, along with remedies to ensure that their rights are implemented by the state and local authorities, the students at the Institute conducted rural and industrial awareness programme on different parts of the city.

OUTREACH AND EXTENSION ACTIVITY

SCHOLARSHIP

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ACTIVITIES

Institute of Law, Nirma University Awards Scholarship to First Year Students:

ILNU organizes Workshop on Plagiarism

ILNU and Nirma University awarded scholarships to meritorious students admitted in the batch 2014 who were the top-rankers in CLAT 2014. 100% scholarship were given to Divyang Bhatia and Prateek Mago, 75% scholarship to Sakshi Singh, Harshil Goda and Aditya Sharma and 50% scholarship to Rashi Verma, Harshdeep Singh Matharu, Akairaj Singh, Ritesh Goyal and Divyansh Tiwari. The students received the cheques from Dr. Anup K. Singh, Director General(NU), Shri D. P. Chayya, Director (Academic and General Administration),NUand Shri K. K. Patel, Chief Operating Officer(NU). They congratulated the scholars and encouraged other students to aim for academic excellence. The scholarship was awarded to the students on October 31, 2014.

Institute of Law & ADR Cell, Nirma University jointly organized a workshop titled “Plagiarism: Problems and Challenges” on

September 30, 2014 with an objective to spread awareness amongst faculty members and elicit academic integrity and

furtherance of best practices in the area of research and academic pursuits. The workshop was open for participation from in-

house faculties as well as faculty members from constituent institutes on campus. On this important forum for deliberations an

effort was made to come to terms with latest developments in the area of identification, global standards and action plan to

avoid plagiarism in all forms.

ILNU organizes exhibition “Kafkaesque”

The exhibition titled Kafkaesque is a collection of images, visual graphics, comic strips, sketches and etchings which attempt to

explain the concept of the term Kafkaesque. This collection was prepared by first year students as a clinical activity under the

Law and Literature Course and exhibited at the Institute on November 7, 2014. The students are studying Franz Kafka’s The Trial

which has heavily influenced American Jurisprudence. It is often used by Judges to give effect to opinions of cases where the

individuals are victimized by Government. It is a compelling example of how a corrupt judicial system can confound and

overwhelm a helpless defendant. This term refers to "a scenario in which a government rule is needlessly complex to the point

of being illogical". These situations can involve an individual overwhelmed by a web of government regulations. The term

Kafkaesque is used to illustrate a scenario which a government rule or rules is needlessly complex to the point of being illogical.

These situations can involve an individual overwhelmed by a web of government regulations and bureaucracy. This term has

become increasingly valuable and relevant to contemporary government and judicial proceedings.

Institute of Law observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

On October 31, 2014, the Institute celebrated the day to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. As a mark of

honor for his contribution in unifying the nation, the Government of India decided to observe "Rashtriya Ekta Divas" (National

Unity Day) to preserve the unity, safety and security of the nation. Institute of Law, Nirma University, in observance of this day,

organized a few events in the campus. A Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge was administered by all the students, faculty and staff

members. Everybody solemnly undertook to preserve the integrity, unity and security of the nation, with the same vision and

action as that of Sardar Patel.

ACTIVITIES

ILNU Students, Faculty and staff taking the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge to spread the message of unity, safety and security of the nation.

Students who received scholarship who are top rankers in CLAT 2014

Exhibition Poster of Kafkaesque by First Year Students, ILNU

ACTIVITIES

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ACTIVITIES

Gujarati Proficiency Classes under CCE conducted by ILNU.

The Institute, under the Centre for Continuing Education, Nirma University conducted a Functional Gujarati Programme for the

non-Gujarati students from November 11 to 20, 2014. The students of law enrolled themselves to learn Gujarati for various

purposes. A senior faculty was trained the students for the programme. The students were oriented on the basics of the

language like the letters, basic grammar, and vocabulary and speaking. The time of the programme was 2 hours daily after college

hours.

Legal Aid Committee, Institute of Law

celebrates National Legal Literacy Day

ILNU celebrated National Law Day

On the occasion of National Legal Literacy Day on November 9,

2014, the Legal Aid Committee of the Institute conducted an

awareness program on the socio-legal issue of Child Labor and

Child Marriage. The awareness campaign was held in Koba

village, Gandhinagar with the support of the village Panchayat,

under the guidance of the Sarpanch Shri Yogesh Bhai Parekh and

Shri Tushar Bhai. The Legal Aid committee of Nirma University

headed by Dr. K.P. Malik and Mr. Niteesh Upadhayay. Student

Coordinators Dhruvin Bhuptani, Kashyap Jani and Kanak Shree

Chauhan and other students performed nukkad natak/drama

skits to spread awareness of the issues and legal rights. This was

followed by speeches and presentations by the final year

students on the above said issues.

The Institute celebrated the 66th National Law Day on 26th November 2014. The occasion was embraced with the presence of

Hon’ble Justice J. N. Bhatt, Chairman, Chairman, Gujarat State Human Rights Commission, Former Chief Justice, Gujarat High

Court and Patna High Court. Students of the Institute conducted various activities like skits, quiz during the day.

Symposium on Nehru:

The Department of Political Science(ILNU) organized a brief

symposium on the occasion of Jawaharlal Nehru’s 125th birth

anniversary on November 14, 2014. The major aim of the

symposium was to keep the students engaged in the academic

debate over India’s contested history. Since the department has

been involved in disseminating knowledge on Nationalism, State

and Democracy through its syllabi in all six semesters, such

discourses serve as a welcome booster for students. Nitesh

Chaudhary, the first speaker spoke about the problems in

understanding Nehru and characterized his political and

personal life using letters written by Nehru to his daughter. Mr.

Ravi Saxena spoke on the legacy of Nehruvian Socialism and the

reasons why it failed. Mr. Dadhich Abhishek, the last speaker

spoke on the perils of comparing Nehru with the present Prime

Minister Narendra Modi. The session was ably moderated by

Manu Tripurari (Semester IX).

The Lawyer of the Day Quiz Competition held in second session on the occasion of the celebration of The Law Day. In total 30

students took part in the quiz which was divided in 2 stages. The student Sarthak Sonwalkar of Sem V won the Competition and

was commemorated with the title of “The Lawyer of the Day.”

Legal Aid Committee, ILNU celebrates National Legal Literacy Day at Koba Village, Gandhinagar

ILNU celebrating National Law Day

Department of Political Science, ILNU, organized symposium on occasion of Jawaharlal Nehru’s 125th birth anniversary

ILNU Celebrates World Human Rights Day:

On the Occasion of World Human Rights Day on December 10, 2014, Institute of Law, Nirma University Students’ Activities

Association (NILSAA) in association with Gujarat State Human Rights Commission, conducted an awareness programme on

Human Rights, especially for the students of Institute of Pharmacy. Hon’ble Dr. Justice J. N. Bhatt, Chairman, Gujarat State Human

Rights Commission, Former Chief Justice, Gujarat High Court and Patna High Court was the Chief Guest of the function. The

Students team headed by Kaustubh Prakash and Aditya Kavia performed a skit on Human Rights and presented documentary

films on human rights.

Celebration of World Human Rights Day

Symposium

WORKSHOP

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FACULTY CORNER

Second Client Counselling Intramural by Centre for ADR:

The Centre for ADR, Institute of Law, Nirma

University conducted its second Client

Counselling Intramural for the academic year

2014-15 on November 22, 2014. About 60

Teams (120 students) from 2nd, 3rd and 4th

Year comprising of two students each

participated in the Intra round, vying for the

chance to represent the Institute at the

National and International Client Counselling

Competitions. Eight Advocates having

expertise in the area of ADR where invited to

judge the Competition.

ILNU organized Gender Awareness Workshop:

The Institute under the Women Development Cell(WDC) of

Nirma University organized a One-day Workshop on Gender

Awareness on December 27, 2014. Ms. Flavia Agnes, renowned

Feminist and Activist from Mumbai was one of the Key-note

speaker of the Workshop and delivered the lecture on the topic

“Gender at Workplace and Inclusion and Exclusion-A Gender

Perspective”. The other key note speaker, Mrs. Meera Ramniwas,

Inspector General of Police(Women Cell in CID-Crime) delivered

lecture on the topic “Censitizing Civil Society to Gender

Concerns”. Faculty and staff members from among all the

institutions under the University participated in the workshop.

110 students from IPR Honours group of IXth and VIIth Semester along with Faculty members, Mr. Rohit Moonka, Ms. Silky

Mukherjee, Ms. Krishna Mehta and Ms. Yamini Prabha participated and attended the Seminar on IPR organised by Gujarat

Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ahmedabad on November 15, 2014. Experts including the Assistant Registrar of Trademarks,

Trade mark Registry, Ahmedabad Mr. Pawan Kumar Pandey, Mr. Pranit Nanavati from Nanavati Associates was invited to deliver

the talk amongst others.

80 students from the IXth semester visited the Office of Bar Council of Gujarat as a part of the paper of Professional Ethics and

Accountancy for Advocates on November 8 & 22, 2014 respectively. To provide hands on experience about the functioning of Bar

Council of Gujarat these students visited the Bar Council of Gujarat in groups and interacted with the Members and Officials to

get a better understanding of various aspects including, admission/enrolment procedure in the Bar Council of Gujarat,

disciplinary action procedure adopted by Bar Council of Gujarat, role of Bar Council as a regulator and as a representative body

and various other activities being carried out by the Bar Council of Gujarat. These visits were co-ordinated by Course Faculty

Assistant Professor of Law Mr. Rohit Moonka

Ms. Flavia Agnes addressing the participants

at the Gender Awareness Workshop at ILNU

PROFESSIONAL VISITS

FACULTY AS RESOURCE PERSONS

PUBLICATIONS:

PAPER PRESENTATIONS:

PARTICIPATIONS:

• Dr. Nongthombom Singh, published a book sponsored by

ICSSR titled “Social Construction of Gender: A Study on

Parental Gender-Role Socialization in Meitei Society"

Arun Publishing House Pvt. Ltd: Chandigarh ISBN:978-81-

8048-264-9

• Dr. Nongthombom Singh, presented paper International

Conference " Strengthening Climate Justice Initiatives:

Livelihood Challenges at Local Level with a Focus on

Farmers, November 8-9, 2014 " titled "Agriculture and

Climate Justice: Trend of Farmers Suicide and Climate

Justice in light of Government Plans and Policies for

Farmers in India "

• Ms. Silky Mukherjee participated in the "Capacity

Development Programme for Teachers in Administrative

Law and Governance" from December 15-21, 2014 at

National Law University, Delhi. The programme was

organised by Centre for Transparency and Accountability

in Governance, NLUD and National Academy of Law

Teachers.

• The following faculty members have attended a Research

Training Workshop, organized by the ADR Cell Nirma

University from December 15 to 20, 2014.

1. Dr. N. Bangkim Singh

2. Mr. Arun Prasad

3. Dr. Pranav Saraswat

4. Mr. Nitesh Chaudhary

5. Dr. Shreekant Iyengar

Centre for ADR, ILNU, conducted intra rounds for client counselling competition.

Date Faculty Name Details of Lecture

13/12/2014 Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal Lecture on “Role of female teachers in context to Socio, Psycho

and Legal aspects” at Smt. N.C. Gandhi & Smt. B.V. Gandhi Mahila

Arts and Commerce College, Bhavnagar

16/12/2014 Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal Lecture on “Preventing Plagiarism” at Institute of Management,

Nirma University as part of Research Orientation Programme

training programme for faculty members.

18/12/2014 Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal Lecture on “Constitution of India – Contribution to Social

Harmony” at Gujarat Vidhyapith.

20/12/2014 Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal Lecture on “Trial, Triumph and Societal Impacts of ‘Protection of

Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005” during National

Seminar at United world School of Law, Gandhinagar.

23/12/2014 Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal Lecture on “Planning, Design & Development” at Postgraduate and

Research Centre, Institute of Technology, Nirma University.

Prof.(Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal at Gandhi Mahila College, Bhavnagar for lecture.

FACULTY CORNER

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STUDENTS CORNER

NEW FACULTY AT ILNU

During the period from October to December 2014, the following faculty members joined ILNU:

• Ms. Nanda Pardhey • Ms. Shailja Tripathi • Shri Amit Kumar Kashyap

• Mr. Raunak Arvind Bagade • Ms. Shalini Bahuguna • Mr. Nadim Ali Haider Khan

• Dr. Ram Niwas Sharma • Ms. Shruti Kakkar

Ms. Falguni Trivedi and Mr. Nimit Modh attended a training programme on English Course for Beginners at Ahmedabad

Management Association (AMA) from October 5 to November 16, 2014(Sundays).

STAFF CORNER

STUDENTS CORNER

ILNU staff members in training at AMA

Mr. Ronit Joy, who complimented with equal grace, won the

Best Speaker Award for the Preliminary Rounds completing

the clean sweep at the competition. Both the participants

were acknowledged with a scholarship of Rs .12,000/- each

narrating their success stories. The Team was well supported

by the hard work of Mr. Vaibhav Kumar who held the

important role of the researcher. Winning the BCI moot

brought great laurels to the institute and helped establish

ourselves as a big name in the mooting fraternity in the

country.

ILNU team represented by Shahrukh Khan, Prapti Patel and

Soumya Vaishy won the 2nd Vivekananda Institute of

Professional Studies International Moot Court Competition,

2014. The team was declared "CHAMPIONS" after prevailing

over CNLU, Patna in the final round. The team excelled with

brilliance in the final round. The team's effort is exemplary as

they made their way to Final Rounds surpassing 34 teams

from all over the country including major National Law

Universities and defeated teams like GNLU, HNLU, Jindal

Global Law School. The team bagged the cash prize of

Rs.25,000/- for their success at the competition.

ILNU Team wins 2nd Vivekananda Institute of

Professional Studies International Moot Court

Competition, 2014 (November 7-9, 2014)

ILNU Team wins The Indraprastha National Moot

Court Competition, Indraprastha University, 2014

(October 10-12, 2014)

ILNU Team wins Best Memorial Award at the 8th

Pro Bono Enviro National Moot Court

Competition, at The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar

Law University 2014. (October 17-19, 2014)

ILNU team represented by Alind Chopra, Bobby Jain and

Chiranjeev Saboo won the Indraprastha National Moot Court

Competition 2014, at University School of Law and Legal

Studies, GGS Indraprastha University. The team was declared

"CHAMPIONS" after superseding RGNUL, Patiala in the final

round. The team excelled with brilliance in the final round

with a margin of 103 marks. The team showcased their finest

performance before the eminent personalities from the legal

field including Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri &

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit (Judges, Supreme Court

of India), Hon’ble Justice Mukta Gupta (Judge, High Court of

Delhi), Mr. Siddharth Luthra (Senior Advocate, Supreme Court

of India) and Prof. M. Afzal Vani (Dean, Indraprastha

University).

Students with the Trophy Indraprastha National Moot Court

Competition, Indraprastha University, 2014

ILNU team represented by Vaibhav Goyal, Anshuman Swamy

and Vibhuti Khetan won the Best Memorial Award in the 8th

Pro Bono Enviro National Moot Court Competition, 2014

organised by School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr.

Ambedkar Law University, Chennai. The team's effort is merit

ILNU Team Wins BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA TRUST

All-India Inter-University Moot Court

Competition, 2014 (November 7-9, 2014)

ILNU team represented by students Arpit Singhvi, Ronit Joy

and Vaibhav Kumar won the BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA TRUST,

30th All India Inter University Moot Court Competition, 2014

hosted by Llyod Law College, Greater Noida. The team was

declared "CHAMPIONS" after dominating NALSAR,

Hyderabad in the final round. The team excelled with

brilliance and sheer dominance in the whole competition

with a clean sweep of all awards in their name. Mr. Arpit

Singhvi bagged the Best Speaker Award in the final round as

well as the Best Speaker Award for the Overall Competition.

Students comprising Arpit Singhvi, Ronit Joy and Vaibhav Kumar with Trophy winning 30th All India Inter University

Moot Court Competition, 2014.

Students with Trophy of 2nd Vivekananda Institute

of Professional Studies International

Moot Court Competition, 2014

MOOT COURT ACHIEVEMENTS

STUDENTS CORNER

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STUDENTS CORNERworthy as they secured the best memorial award among law

schools from all across the country on an emerging subject.

Students with the Trophy of Best Memorial Award at the 8th

Pro Bono Enviro National Moot Court Competition, 2014

ILNU Team wins Best Memorial Award in 3rd

International Banking and Investment Law Moot

Court Competition, at Jaipur National University

2014.

ILNU team represented by Devansh Agrawal, Akansha

Agrawal and Kunal Solanki won the Best Memorial Award in

the 3rd International Banking and Investment Law Moot

Court Competition 2014, Seedling School of Law &

Governance, Jaipur National University, Jaipur. The team’s

efforts were meritorious as they bagged the best memorial

prize among numerous teams from different law schools.

Students with the Trophy of Best Memorial Award in 3rd International Banking and Investment Law Moot Court

Competition, 2014

• ILNU team represented by Mradul Singh, Roopal Gupta &

Sweta Lakhani, and (students of VII Semester) reached

the Quarter-Final Rounds in the 5th School of Law

National Moot Court Competition, Christ College,

Bangalore.

• ILNU team represented by Umang Ghildyal, Parth Mishra

and Sagar Gursahani participated and reached the

Quarter-Final Rounds in the 5th NLIU-Juris Corp National

Corporate Law Moot Court, 2014, organized by National

Law Institute University, Bhopal.

• PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE Team of Manvi Damle, Dhruv Grover and Mohommad

Farooq reached the Quarter finals at 6th Chanakya

National Law University, National Parliamentary Debate

Competition organized on October 10-12, 2014.

• The students Rishabh Srivastava, Kriti Rathi, Angad Ahuja,

Aditya Ranjan, Vasundhara kanoria, Siddhant Shrivastav,

Ashutosh Jain, Ashutosh Ranjan, Poornitha Nambiar,

Kunal Solanki, Urvashi Jain participated in the Third NLIU

Parliamentary Debate Competition from 31st October to

2nd November, 2014.

• ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)

Team comprising of Shweta Gupta, Amrita Joshi &

Abhijeet Dubey Students of Semester VII participated in

the 3rd NLIU INADR International Mediation Tournament

2014 held at NLIU Bhopal on November 28-30, 2014. The

team was adjudged as 3rd Best Mediation Team of the

Competition. Shweta Gupta was adjudged as the Best

Individual Mediator of the Competition.

Team comprising Kunal Dubey and Chandrashekhar

Sharma participated and ranked Semi Finalist in the 15th

National Client Consulting Competition for the Justice P.

Govinda Menon Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy conducted

by Kerala Law Academy Moot Court Society on

November 6 – 8, 2014 at Thiruvanandapuram.

• Kaustubh Prakash won the 2nd best “Award of

Excellence” with J. Sagar Associates, Mumbai in

LexisNexis- Lawctopus Summer Internship Writing

Competition, 2014.

• Alakananda Devi Duggirala of 5th Semester won the

“LexisNexis National Law Day Week Photography

Contest” on the occasion of Law Day, 2014.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

MOVIE CLUB ACTIVITIES:

SPORTS

The Movie Club of ILNU has screened the movie "Shahid" on

November 14, 2014.

Sports Committee ILNU, in co-ordination with Student

Welfare Board organized the Fresher Cup, 2014 from

November 17-22, 2014. Fresher Cup form the part of the

institute's continuous endeavor to promote sports and to

inculcate the sporting culture amongst the students.

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

1. Manvi Damle and Apeksha Sizaria, students of semester

3, published a research paper titled "Medical Negligence

in India" in International Journal of Legal Research Vol 1,

Issue 1, ISSN 2349- 8463.

2. Rushali Srivastava and Spandan Saxena, students from

Sem 3 attended the Second National Conference on Law

and Justice, organized by Auro University,Surat, Gujarat

and their paper titled "Human Rights and Good

Governance” was published in the Journal. ISBN 13:

9788192818931.

ILNU FELICITATED MOOT COURT WINNERS:

MOOT COURT PARTICIPATIONS:

The winning team of BCI All India Inter University Moot Court

Competition 2014 comprising Arpit Singhvi, Ronit Joy and

Vaibhav Kumar and 2nd VIPS International Moot Court

Competition, 2014 comprising Shahrukh Khan, Prapti Patel

and Soumya Vaishy were felicitated in a function held at

University level on November 11, 2014. Dr. Anup K. Singh,

Director General, NU, Shri D. P. Chhaya, Director (A&GA), NU

and Shri K.K. Patel, Chief Operating Officer, NU were also

present at this function.

Students Felicitation function for Winning prestigious BCI and

2nd Vivekananda Moot Court Competition

• ILNU team represented by Surbhi Pareek, Rahul Dev &

Rohit Lalwani (students of IX Semester) participated and

reached the Quarter-Final Rounds in the 1st Symbiosis

Noida Moot Court Competition, 2014. Mr. Rohit Lalwani

won the Best Researcher Award at the said competition

for his meritorious performance.

The Photograph which won Lexis Nexis Photography contest for National Law Day