Prospectus - Western Law

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Prospectus - Western Law
Prospectus
2010
NALSAR UNIVERSITY OF LAW
NALSAR - thinking ahead
Contents
Welcome to NALSAR
Objectives
Overview
University Bodies
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Eligibility and Admission Procedure
Intake and Reservation
Direct Admission
Fee Structure
Curriculum
Seminar Courses
Examination Rules and Regulations
Advantage Student Social Responsibility
Moot Court
Student and Faculty Exchange Programmes
Microsoft Scholars Programme on IPR
Placement Programmes
Graduates of NALSAR
Recruitment
Dress Code
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
Eligibility and Admission Procedure
Duration and Intake of Courses
Direct Admission
Curriculum
Evaluation System
Fee Structure
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)
Eligibility and Admission Procedure
Duration and Intake
Evaluation
Fee Structure
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
Eligibility
Categories of Enrolment
Fee Structure
NALSAR Proximate Education
New Courses
ML-FS & CM
PGDALATM
Research Centres
Legal Aid Cell
NALSAR Library and Internet Centre
Facilities and Campus Regulations
Students' Initiatives
List of Endowments
Faculty
Administrative Staff
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NALSAR University of Law
Justice City, Shameerpet, R.R.Dist., Hyderabad - 500 078. A.P., INDIA.
Tel : +91 40 23498105, 23498108. Fax : +91 8418 245161 / 174.
e-mail : [email protected]
website : www.nalsar.ac.in
Michelangelo was once asked "HOW DO YOU PRODUCE
STATUES THAT ARE SO FULL OF LIFE?"
"THE ROUGH MARBLE ALREADY CONTAINS THE STATUES",
Michelangelo said, "IT IS JUST A MATTER OF EXTRACTING THEM".
There is already a fine lawyer in you - Help us to chisel it.
NALSAR is a place for building future in Legal Education...
NALSAR mandates a forward movement in attaining higher goals; noble ideals; social responsibilities one should have
in his/her life. NALSAR imbibes in the students a commitment to life with core values, understanding of diversity, public
interest, social justice and acquisition of highest professional skills.
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NALSAR's primary mission, is creation of able,
competent and humane lawyers, who on entering the
Bar and the Bench would be well equipped to address
effectively the imperatives of the new millennium.
Mission
Welcome to NALSAR
NALSAR as an institution constantly metamorphoses
the face of legal education, thereby culminating into a
confluence of thought, knowledge and practices to
facilitate the fullest development of the individual.
Established with a mandate to impart knowledge that
equips and empowers an individual to take charge of the
world around him or her, we have hitherto realised the
same, by fostering and internalisation of values that make
legal education stand out significantly from the rest. Our
nation requires a lot to be done in terms of rejuvenating the
legal mentality so as to tackle several contemporary issues
of national and international importance, and I envision my
finest citizens tomorrow shall see. The facilities at "Justice City"
students to emerge as people having a hand in triggering
are indeed enviable. Fifty acres of serene and open environs,
the shift.
simultaneously equipped with State-of-the-art facilities. A Library
which is a virtual storehouse of knowledge that a law student
bridge the sinister gap between knowledge and theory
could aspire for, coupled with an Internet Centre, Wi-Fi campus,
through the efforts of the Faculty that make the learning
which provides access to the richest databases across the
process interesting, participative, stimulative, multi-
globe pertaining to a myriad of wide-ranging realms of legal
dimensional and dynamic. Our emphasis on research has
research. An ultra-modern Gym with the latest equipment
resulted in various Centres of Excellence involved in work
provides ideal environs for physical work-out. State-of-the-art
in different areas of relevance. We have international
facilities for games like Basket-ball, Table-Tennis, Lawn-Tennis,
faculty and student exchange programmes on a continuing
Foot-ball and Cricket exist.
basis. Workshops, research projects and conferences
Our emphasis on discipline is unrelenting. Students have
constantly help NALSAR open up diverse avenues,
their own space but with all the requisite checks and balances.
perspectives with a broadened vision and horizons.
Boys and girls have separate hostels with 24 Hour internet
Here at NALSAR, we offer a lot and we expect a lot.
facility in each hostel room. Each Hostel has a common room,
But if you have the commitment, the ability and the
equipped with a T.V. and facilities for indoor games. There is a
motivation, you can expect amazing rewards, exhilarating
common Dinning Hall. Being a residential campus, most
intellectual satisfaction and a capability much sought after,
facilities are at the disposal of students. Our task and
by employers in industry, academia and the Bar. The
endeavour is to provide the right platform and to guide students
constant drive, unadulterated by extraneous influences,
to windows of opportunities. I have absolutely no doubt when I
and savoured by single-minded focus could fetch you the
say that NALSAR is a modern Gurukul. Once you join, let me
best of results amidst the best of places in today's world
assure you that your stint at the institution will not merely be a
where survival of the fittest is the mantra. Our graduating
degree acquiring experience; it would be intellectually
students enjoy an outstanding placement rate because the
stimulating and life changing experience. Think ahead in legal
Bar, Law Firms, Corporations and Government agencies
education; join NALSAR family for an exciting professional and
know that our Graduates are equipped with problem
personal growth.
solving techniques and practical hands-on lawyering skills.
With best wishes,
Whether the need is in the emerging context of
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At NALSAR, we sincerely intend and endeavour to
globalisation, or delivering intellectual capital for a just
India, we are committed in more ways than one. Visiting
(Veer Singh)
faculty and the untiring encouragement from the Bar aids
Vice-Chancellor
in making NALSAR the ideal preparatory ground for the
- Our aim is to prepare lawyers who are technically sound,
professionally competent and socially relevant.
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Vision
The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law established under the
Andhra Pradesh Act, 1998 (No. 34 of 1998), is a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common
seal. It is a fully residential University engaged in teaching and promoting research in law and allied disciplines.
Objectives of the University
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To evolve and impart comprehensive legal education at all levels to achieve excellence;
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To organise advanced studies and promote research in all branches of law;
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To disseminate legal knowledge by organising Lecturers, Seminars, Symposia, Workshops and Conferences;
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To promote cultural, legal and ethical values with a view to promote and foster the rule of law and the objectives
enshrined in the Constitution of India;
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To promote legal awareness in the community for achieving social and economic justice;
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To improve the ability to analyse and present for the benefit of the public contemporary issues of public concern
and their legal implications;
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To liaise with institutions of higher learning and research in India and abroad;
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To publish Periodicals, Treatises, Study Books, Reports, Journals and other literature on all subjects
relating to law;
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To hold examinations and confer Degrees and other academic distinctions;
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To undertake study and training projects relating to law, legislation and judicial institutions; and
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To do all such things as are incidental, necessary or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objectives of
the University.
NALSAR University of Law is dedicated to the
training of budding lawyers with uncompromising standards of
excellence in service to their clients and to society. Our
emphasis is on ethical considerations in the legal process; full
community of men and women devoted to freedom of inquiry
and freedom of expression; excellence in teaching and
scholarly research. NALSAR ignites and nurtures the spirit of
inquiry. It is a phenomenon which deserves to be a part of the
system. The infrastructure on the campus is in tune with the
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participation of the legal academic community; a diverse
rapid progress on the academic front and is a significant step
towards making NALSAR one of the leading institutions of
legal learning in the world.
I welcome you to the versatile and dynamic NALSAR family.
K.V.S. Sarma
Professor of Law & Registrar
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NALSAR's curriculum is inspired by the UGC Curriculum
Development Committee (CDC) Report. Recommendations of
relating to professional growth and an appropriate Code of
globalising India, pluralism and social integration and to weave
Conduct for the entire University Community - Students,
in concerns of poverty, gender and disability into the legal
Faculty and Non-Teaching Staff is in place.
Our expectation is that all members of the NALSAR
Legal Education is an integral component of the course
family will observe decorum in all their relations with each
curriculum, which also promotes inter-disciplinarity and
other. The University also recognises the indispensability of
integration between Law, Social Sciences and Humanities.
statutory provisions in this regard.
Teaching Methodology
In order to develop professional skills in budding lawyers,
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The University takes a pro-active position on all matters
the CDC have been updated to bring them in consonance with
curriculum. To aid practical appreciation of issues, Clinical
In furtherance of its commitment to an environment of
honesty, fairness and mutual respect, NALSAR takes serious
NALSAR imparts instruction in simulated settings such as
cognisance of acts of misconduct that include cheating in
Moot Courts. Individual and one to one interaction is
academic exercises, plagiarism, misrepresentation and
encouraged. Each student has a Faculty Advisor, who is a
interference of any kind in the access of fellow students to
counsellor for curricular as well as co-curricular activities.
University services, among others.
Study materials accompany instructions in each course to
The Code of Conduct and Academic Responsibility
promote intensive and interactive learning. Instructions are
consisting of substantive and procedural provisions to sanction
given through lectures, seminars, group and individual
disciplinary action against derogatory acts on the part of any
tutorials. Skills of reading, research, analysis, writing and
member of the University community is a part of NALSAR's
speaking are developed through project assignments and
policy.
presentations. Collaborative teaching is undertaken in some
courses to maximise on available expertise and to promote
inter-disciplinary understanding.
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Code of Conduct & Academic Responsibility
Teachers at NALSAR build bridges for students to
International Exchange Programmes
Travel widens horizons and we travel extensively even
support them across trying times both in and out of the
while being rooted intellectually. Faculty and Student Exchange
classroom. Outside class, these times could be connected
Programmes are in place with Universities in Australia,
to economic hardship, emotional turmoil, English language
Germany, Canada, U.K., U.S.A., Singapore, Switzerland, Israel
difficulties, confusion about career choices or diversified
and The Netherlands and those under discussion in the
counselling for appropriate and reachable career goals. In
SAARC. These have helped us to connect globally and
class, there is a constant dialogue with students on issues
regionally, bringing diverse concerns into intellectual life at
of contemporary concern and curricula constantly match the
NALSAR.
changing times.
Surroundings
Library & Information Services
Expansive, serene and open, needless to say with the
It is necessary to have not just a library but a rich
Faculty living on the Campus there is a great sense of safety,
library that meets the specific requirements of aspiring
guidance and security - a home away from home. The Justice
professionals and dedicated teachers. In an attempt to
City Campus of NALSAR University is located on the
bridge distance and maximise access to law related
Hyderabad-Karimnagar Highway at Shameerpet, 25 kilometres
literature, NALSAR is proud of its fully automated library
from the Secunderabad Railway Station, about 70 kilometres
that provides extensive access to a range of resources.
from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad
Disability Access
(Hyderabad) with a City Office at Barkatpura, Hyderabad.
With a high priority on affirmative action across the
The NALSAR architecture is a creative, yet practical
range, NALSAR is very conscious of the need to build
statement of Campus design. The Administration and
disability access into all its facilities; building, research,
Academic Blocks, Library, Internet Centre, I.P.R. and
outreach and library resources. In tune with the UGC
Environmental Law Centres, M.K. Nambyar SAARCLAW
mandate, NALSAR has provided resources and access in
Centre, four Halls of Residence for boys and four for girls, a
Braille.
common Dining Hall-cum-Kitchen, four blocks of Faculty
Diversity is our Strength.
Overview
Tuned in Faculty
Quarters, four blocks of Support Staff Quarters, a Guest
Research enables learning, teaching and sound policymaking process. Research programmes at NALSAR aim at
providing directions for policy making on child rights,
co-parcenary rights for women, environment protection and
to establish wide-ranging partnerships with different
stakeholders across the country to influence formulation of
policy, strengthening criminal justice and human rights.
Research is our pride and our standards are exacting.
and the Sports Complex nestling in a picturesque setting.
NALSAR being a fully residential University, it is
compulsory for all students to reside on Campus. The ViceChancellor, Registrar, Proctor, Library Staff, Chief Warden,
Wardens of the Halls of Residence, and a few members of
Faculty reside on Campus giving personal attention and
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House, a Convention Centre, Vice-Chancellor's Residence,
Research
guidance to students in the spirit of a modern gurukul. The
Campus is protected with a concrete wall with solar electric
fencing. A team of professional security personnel and support
staff guard the University premises round the clock.
Hon’ble Dr. Justice A.S. Anand former Chief Justice of India and former Chairperson of the National Human Rights
Commission, New Delhi has kindly accepted to be Honorary Professor at NALSAR University of Law.
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University Bodies
GENERAL COUNCIL
The General Council is the plenary authority of the University which formulates and reviews the broad policies and programmes of the
University. The Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court is the Chancellor of the University and presides over the Convocations of
the University and meetings of the General Council. The following constitute the General Council:
Hon'ble Shri Justice Nisar Ahmad Kakru, Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh & Chancellor, NALSAR
Hon'ble Shri Justice U.C. Banerjee, (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India), Kolkata
Hon'ble Shri Justice Anil Ramesh Dave, Chief Justice, Bombay High Court, Mumbai
Prof. Veer Singh, Vice-Chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Hon'ble Shri Justice S.S.M. Quadri, (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India), Hyderabad
Hon'ble Shri Justice P. Venkatarama Reddi, (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India), Chairman, Law Comission of India, New Delhi
Hon'ble Shri Justice B. Prakash Rao, Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Hon'ble Shri Justice D.S.R. Varma, Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Mr. G.E. Vahanvati, Attorney General of India, New Delhi
Mr. Jagdev, Member, Bar Council of India, New Delhi
Mr. D.V. Sitharam Murthy, Advocate General of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Mr. A. Narasimha Reddy, Chairman, Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Prof. M.P. Singh, Vice-Chancellor, W.B.N.U.J.S., Kolkata
Prof. K.P. Singh Mahalwar, Professor of Law, M.D. University, Rohtak
Prof. Balraj Singh Chauhan, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Mr. K.K. Venugopal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
Mr. S.V. Prasad, Chief Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Mr. G. Sudhir, Special Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning (FW), Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Mr. V. Suri Appa Rao, Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh (Law Department), Hyderabad
Prof. R. Venkata Rao, Vice-Chancellor, National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Prof. K. Srinivasa Rao, Former Dean, Faculty of Law, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Prof. K.V.S. Sarma, Registrar and Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Prof. Amita Dhanda, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Prof. M. Sridhar Acharyulu, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Prof. Vijender Kumar, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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General Council Meeting
(March, 2010)
The Executive Council is the Chief Executive Authority of the University and has all powers necessary to administer the
University. The Vice-Chancellor is the Chairperson of the Executive Council.
Prof. Veer Singh, Vice-Chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Hon'ble Shri Justice Y. Bhaskar Rao, (Former Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court), Hyderabad
Mr. M. Rajender Reddy, Member, Bar Council of India, Hyderabad
Mr. A. Narasimha Reddy, Chairman, Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Mr. G. Sudhir, Special Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning (FW), Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Mr. V. Suri Appa Rao, Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh (Law Department), Hyderabad
Mr. C.R. Biswal, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Prof. K.V.S. Sarma, Registrar and Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Prof. M. Sridhar Acharyulu, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
University Bodies
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Dr. N. Vasanthi, Associate Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
The Academic Council manages the academic affairs of the University subject to the provisions of the Act, Statutes and
Regulations and under overall supervision of the Executive Council. The Vice-Chancellor is the Chairperson of the Academic
Council.
Prof. Veer Singh, Vice-Chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Hon'ble Shri Justice G. Raghuram, Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Prof. K.V.S. Sarma, Registrar and Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Prof. Ranbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University, New Delhi
Prof. V. Vijayakumar, Professor of Law, National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Prof. Paramjit S. Jaswal, Professor of Law & Chairman, Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Prof. A. Lakshminath, Chancellor, A.P. University of Law, Visakhapatnam and Vice-Chancellor, CNLU, Patna
Mr. R. Dhanapal Raj, Member, Bar Council of India, Chennai
Mr. N. Ramchander Rao, Member, Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Prof. Amita Dhanda, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Prof. Vijender Kumar, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Dr. K. Vidyullatha Reddy, Associate Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Dr. Aruna B. Venkat, Associate Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Dr. N. Vasanthi, Associate Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Mr. D. Balakrishna, Assistant Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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Prof. M. Sridhar Acharyulu, Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chairperson of the Finance Committee.
Prof. Veer Singh, Vice-Chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Hon'ble Shri Justice Y. Bhaskar Rao, (Former Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court), Hyderabad
Prof. K.V.S. Sarma, Registrar and Professor of Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Mr. G. Sudhir, Special Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning (FW), Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Mr. A. Narasimha Reddy, Chairman, Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
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B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Getting a Degree in Law is a serious step. One which will
perhaps change the way you look at life, society and more
passed the Higher Secondary School / Intermediate
upholding the ideals of the Constitution of India. At NALSAR
Examination (10+2) or its equivalent recognised by the
the accent is all about creating a bias for the needy, equipping
University, securing not less than 50% marks in the
you with knowledge to meet the challenges of the emerging
aggregate (45% in case of reserved categories i.e., SC/ST
global paradigms, and empowering you with methods and
Persons with Disability) and should not be more than 20 years
discipline which prepares you for the Bar, Bench, Academia
of age as on 1st July of the year of admission (22 years in case
and Corporate.
of SC/ST and Persons with Disability).
Candidates awaiting results of the qualifying examination
with aspirations of their own. They are intelligent and our task
can also appear for the test on condition that they produce
is to provide them a platform to decide their future course in
proof of having passed the qualifying examination with the
life. The Faculty ensures that the curriculum is stimulating
prescribed percentage of marks at the time of admission
participative and modern. Listening to students, smoothly
counseling. Those who do not clear the qualifying
moulding their minds and knowledge is what the Faculty is
examination with the requisite percentage of marks are not
adept at. Five years at NALSAR is an ideal blend of learning,
eligible for admission. Candidates whose marks statement of
though leadership, the lessons of life. You will graduate to be
the qualifying examination is not available at the time of
one of the finest lawyers. We will ensure more than that
admission counseling are not eligible for admission.
happens. NALSAR provides you for burgeoning needs of the
legal world, with broad perspectives and finer details.
Discover the B.A., LL.B.(Hons.) Degree Programme.
The University reserves the right to cancel the admission
of any candidate in accordance with rules.
Note: Candidates who get supplementary in any subject, in
Make a place for yourself in the future.
the qualifying examination in the relevant year, are not eligible
Eligibility and Admission Procedure
for admission in that year.
Admission to the First Year of the 5 -Year
B.A., LL.B.(Hons.) Degree Programme is made strictly on
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To be eligible for admission, a candidate should have
important your role in stressing the need for justice and
Students at NALSAR come from diverse backgrounds
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merit, based on Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
8th Batch of B.A., LL.B.(Hons.)
candidates with disability will be offered to general
? The total number of seats through CLAT is SEVENTY (70)
candidates in the same order of merit.
? The University reserves the right to keep seats vacant if
with the following reservations :
Category
Total Seats
No.of seats for
No.of Seats for
there are no candidates securing minimum prescribed
Category wise
All India
Candidates who pass
qualifying marks at the Common Law Admission Test.
Candidates
qualifying exam in A.P.
General
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41
11
Scheduled Caste (15%)
11
09
02
Scheduled Tribe (7.5%)
05
04
01
Persons with Disability (3%)
02
02
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TOTAL SEATS
70
56
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Direct Admission
In addition, 10 seats are allotted to Foreign Nationals.
Candidates possessing the citizenship of a country other than
India will only be considered under this category. There are
no sponsored seats for Non Resident Indians (NRIs).
The admission of Foreign Nationals is made on the basis
*30% for women (Horizontal). Since the number of women candidates,
admitted to the course, on their own merit, is nearly 50%, this reservation
has no effect on the seats allotted for general category.
of prescribed academic qualifications and an interview.
? Candidates who pass the qualifying exam, i.e., 10+2 or
category, candidates should have passed an examination
In case of Direct Admission under Foreign Nationals
equivalent examinations from the educational institutions in
recognised by the Association of Indian Universities, New
A.P. shall be considered under the State Quota.
Delhi as equivalent of Higher Secondary Education (10 + 2)
? The resident students of A.P. who get selected in the
regular merit will be considered against the All-Inda-Seats
securing a minimum of 65% marks in the aggregate.
Applications for Direct Admission must reach the
and those who do not get in regular merit in All-India-Seats
University on or before 20th April, 2010. The copy of the
shall be considered against the State-Quota-Seats in
marks card of the qualifying examination must reach the
different categories in order of merit in CLAT.
University on or before 25th May, 2010.
? The unfilled seats reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC)
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Intake and Reservation
The selected candidates for admission under this
candidates are assigned to Scheduled Tribe (ST)
category will be informed individually. If there are vacancies,
candidates and vice-versa. If sufficient number of eligible
those seats will be filled by the All India General Category
SC and ST candidates are not available to fill such seats,
candidates in order of CLAT merit.
unfilled seats are reallocated to the general candidates in
th
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 12 Batch (2009-10)
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the same order of merit. The unfilled seats reserved for
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B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee
:
Rs. 85,000/- per annum for Indian Nationals
US $ 5,000 per annum or its equivalent in Indian Rupees for students from
SAARC Countries.
US $ 10,000 per annum or its equivalent in Indian Rupees for students from
Non-SAARC Countries (payable in one instalment).
Campus Development Fund Fee
:
Rs. 5,000/- (one time payment)
Admission Fee
:
Rs. 1,000/- (one time payment)
Student Welfare Fund
:
Rs. 1,000/- p.a.
Examination Fee
:
Rs. 2,000/- p.a.
Reading Material Fee
:
Rs. 1,000/- p.a.
Library Fee
:
Rs. 3,000/- p.a.
Internet Fee
:
Rs. 8,000/- p.a.
Electricity Charges
:
Rs. 5,000/- p.a.
Sports and Games Facilities Fee
:
Rs. 3,000/- p.a
Journals Fee
:
Rs. 2,000/- p.a.
Re-admission Fee
:
Rs. 1,000/-
Repeat / Improvement Examination Fee
:
Rs.
Re-registration Fee
:
Rs. 5,000/- per course
Revaluation Fee
:
Rs. 2,000/- per course
Room Rent
:
Rs. 12,000/- p.a.
Mess Advance
:
Rs. 20,000/- (@Rs. 2,000/- p.m. for 10 months)
:
Rs. 5,000/-
500/- per course
Refundable Deposits
Library Deposit
Hostel Deposit
:
Rs. 5,000- (Rs.2,000/-for SC / ST candidates)
Mess Deposit
:
Rs. 3,000/-
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Scholarships : Liberal financial assistance is provided to the deserving and needy students admitted to the course.
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SEMESTER - I
SEMESTER - II
Credits
Code & Course
Credits
1.1
Legal Methods
4
2.1
Law of Contracts - I
4
1.2
Law of Torts
3
2.2
Sociology - I
3
1.3
English - I
3
2.3
Family Law - I
3
1.4
History - I
3
2.4
History - II
3
1.5
Political Science - I
3
2.5
Political Science - II
3
SEMESTER - III
Code & Course
SEMESTER - IV
Credits
Code & Course
Credits
3.1
Law of Contracts - II
3
4.1
Criminal Law - II
3
3.2
Sociology - II
3
4.2
English - II
3
3.3
Economics - I
3
4.3
Economics - II
3
3.4
Criminal Law - I
3
4.4
Property Law
3
3.5
Family Law - II
4
4.5
Law and Poverty
3
SEMESTER - VI
SEMESTER - V
Code & Course
Credits
Code & Course
Credits
5.1
Jurisprudence - I
4
6.1
Jurisprudence - II
3
5.2
Constitutional Law - I
3
6.2
Constitutional Law - II
4
5.3
Administrative Law
3
6.3
International Law
3
5.4
Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation
3
6.4
Labour Law - I
3
5.5
Law of Evidence
4
6.5
Clinic - I (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
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SEMESTER - VIII
SEMESTER - VII
Code & Course
Credits
7.1
Intellectual Property Law
7.2
Environmental Law (including Laws for the protection of the
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Wild Life and other Living Creatures includingAnimal Welfare)
4
7.3
Corporate Law - I
3
7.4
Labour Law - II
3
7.5
Judicial Process and Statutory Interpretation
3
SEMESTER - IX
Code & Course
Code & Course
Credits
8.1
Banking and Finance
3
8.2
Taxation - I
3
8.3
Insurance
3
8.4
Clinic - II
(Trial & Appellate Advocacy and Drafting,
Pleading & Conveyancing)
8.5
Corporate Law - II
6
3
SEMESTER - X
Credits
9.1
International Trade Law
3
9.2
Taxation - II
3
9.3
Clinic - III (Legal Aid and Para Legal Services)
6
9.4
Seminar Course - I
6
9.5
Seminar Course - II
6
Code & Course
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Code & Course
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Curriculum
Credits
10.1
Human Rights, International
Humanitarian Law & Refugee Law
4
10.2
Consumer Laws
3
10.3
Private International Law
3
10.4
Clinic - IV (Court Attendance, Diary & Professional Ethics) 6
10.5
Seminar Course - III
6
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B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Seminar Courses
Public Law and Policy Choice
Transport Law (Air & Surface Transport)
Law, Poverty and Development
International Institutions
Law and Urbanisation
Disarmament and Peace Strategies
Comparative Jurisprudence
Terrorism and the Law
Agrarian Reforms
International Commercial Arbitration
Educational Process, Planning & Law
Criminal Law
Law & Rural Credit
Unorganised Labour & Law
Election Laws
Service Laws
Consumer Protection
Judicial Process
Critical Legal Studies
Diversity, Gender and Law
Media and Law (Communication, Media, Radio, Video, Press
Advertisements, Cinematography)
Forest Law
Law and Public Health
Law of National Rivers
Local Self-Governments
Natural Disaster Management and Law
Law and the Disabled
Family Laws
Medical Jurisprudence
Socio-Economic Offences
Drugs and International Terrorism
International Criminal Law
Others
Comparative Law of Minority Groups
Academic and Professional Writing
Ordinary Language Analysis and Legal Writing
Immigration Laws
Competition Law
Money Laundering
Securitisation Law
Natural Resources Law (Mining, Mineral & Earth Resources)
Justice Education and Pedagogy
Feminist Jurisprudence
Comparative Disability Jurisprudence
Women and Law
Examination Rules and Regulations
Gender Justice
Hindu Undivided Family and Tax Planning
Business Laws
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Juvenile Justice
Law of Trust and Religious Endowments
Family Courts
Bankruptcy Law
Law of Financial Management
Capital Market Regulations
Social Security Laws
Building & Infrastructure Contracts
Law, Science and Technology
Telecommunication Laws
International Legal Studies
World Trade Organisation (WTO)
Cyber Laws
Air and Space Law
Maritime Law
Law and Diplomacy
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Critical Criminology
An Examination Committee is constituted by the ViceChancellor to look into the evaluation system. The Members
of the Examination Committee will also function as Class
Teachers. The examination process is internal. The teacher
who offers the course shall frame the question paper which is
moderated by a Moderation Committee. If a course is offered
by more than one teacher, the setting of question paper and
evaluation will be done jointly. For further details visit
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Advantage Student Social Responsibility
Students from vulnerable groups are provided special
assistance in learning and language skills through remedial
classes. In recognition of the vital role that parents and family
play in the education process, the University encourages
active parent-teacher interaction.
The Moot Court activities are a thrust area of Legal
was ranked 10 in the memorial scores at the 2004 Philip C.
Education. The University strives to integrate the theory and
Jessup International Moot held in Washington, D.C. In 2006,
practice of Law in Campus settings through Moot Court
NALSAR team reached the Semi-Final Round at the Phillip
activities. Mooting in NALSAR is a serious activity with stiff
C. Jessup International Moot (top 12 teams); and was ranked
competition.
10 in the memorial scores at the 11 Stetson Annual
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International Environmental Moot Court Competition 2006
Advisor. Members of the Faculty help students in preparation
held at Florida. The NALSAR team also won the Sixth All
of National and International Moot Court Competitions.
India Human Rights Moot Court Competition; the K.L.E.
NALSAR has organised the All India Moot Court
Society's Law Academy-National Moot Court Competition;
Competition sponsored by the Bar Council of India Trust,
and the Surana and Surana Technology Law Moot Court
New Delhi (2000) , the Stetson International Environmental
Competition.
Law Moot Court Competition (South India Regional Rounds)
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In 2007, NALSAR team won the 4 K.K. Luthra
sponsored by Surana & Surana, International Attorneys,
Memorial All India Moot Court Competition; the 5 Justa
Chennai (2004), Commonwealth South Asian Regional Moot
Causa National Moot Court Competition; Surana and Surana
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Court Competitions (2004), Finals of the 16 Manfred Lachs
International Minority Rights Moot Court Competition;
Space Law Moot Court Competition (2007), First, Second
Stetson International Environmental Law Moot Court
and Third NALSAR - Justice B.R. Sawhny Memorial Moot
Competition (South India Rounds); Henry Dunant Memorial
Court Competitions (2008 - 09) and First NALSAR- NFCG
Moot Court Competition (India Rounds); Henry Dunant
Moot Court Competition (2009). NALSAR will be organizing
Memorial Moot Court Competition [India (South) Rounds];
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the 2 NALSAR-NFCG Moot Court competition during April,
and was Octa-Finalists and Ranked 5 in the Final Rounds of
16-18, 2010.
the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court
NALSAR has been adjudged as No.1 University in Moot
Competitions by www.legallyindia.com for the year 20092010. NALSAR teams won the Justice P.N. Bhagwati
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Competition.
In 2008, NALSAR team won the M.M. Singhvi Memorial
International Moot Court Competition; Philip C. Jessup
National Moot Court Competition in May 2003; 7 Annual Raj
International Law Moot Court Competition [India (South)
Anand Intellectual Property Right Law Moot Court
Rounds]; the 6 Justa Causa National Moot Court
Competition in 2004; NALSAR was ranked 12th at the
Competition; the International Infrastructure and Construction
Eleventh Annual Willem C. VIS International Commercial
Law Arbitration Moot Court Competition; and the NUJS-
Arbitration Moot held at Vienna, Austria in April 2004; and
Herbert Smith Moot Court Competition.
Surana & Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Winners, 2009
th
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The Moot Court activities are coordinated by the Faculty
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B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
Moot Court
Bar Council of India National Moot Winners, 2010
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Santa Clara University, U.S.A.
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All India Moot Court Competition; the 7 Justa Causa
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Southern Cross University, Australia
National Moot Court Competition; 8th Surana and Surana
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Max Planck Institute for IPR, Germany
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The Radzyner School of Law, Israel
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A.
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Freiburg University Law School, Germany
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University of Lucerne, Switzerland
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Queensland University of Technology, Australia
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Maastricht University, The Netherlands
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Singapore Management University, Singapore
NALSAR teams won 23 Bar Council of India National
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Samford University, U.S.A.
Moot Court Competition; Surana & Surana Corporate Law
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Lewis & Clark Law School, U.S.A.
Moot Court Competition; S.P. Sathe Moot Court Competition;
Microsoft Scholars Programme on IPR
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
In 2009, NALSAR team won the 5 K.K. Luthra Memorial
International Technology Law Moot Court Competition; Law
Centre 1(Delhi University) National Moot Court Competition;
D.M. Harish Memorial International Moot Court Competition;
Raja Ram Agarwal Tax Moot Court Competition;
Commonwealth Moot Court - National rounds; and Surana &
Surana National Trial Advocacy Competition.
In 2010
,
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the NUJS-Herbert Smith Moot Court Competition; the Justa
Causa National Moot Court Competition, Semifinalists (Third
NALSAR and Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd., for
Position) at the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court
establishing Microsoft Scholars Programme every year under
Competition, Washington, D.C. and Pro-Bono Environmental
which Research Scholarships for three selected students is
Law Moot Court Competition. In addition to these winning
provided for undertaking fundamental research and author
competitions NALSAR teams were adjudged as Runners-up
papers on topics related to IPR.
in seven different National Moot Court Competitions.
Student & Faculty Exchange Programmes
The University has signed Memorandums of
Understanding for exchange of Students and Faculty with the
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under mentioned Universities. The selected students can
Three Students of Final Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.),
Ms. Subhadra Banda, Ms. Shivanghi Sukumar and
Mr. Ashish Pareek were awarded the IPR Scholarships for
the Research papers on Intellectual Property Rights for the
year 2009.
undergo a semester study at the Host University under the
Placement Programmes
exchange programme.
Internship:
The objectives of the University are motivated by the
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Griffith University, Australia
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The University of Western Ontario, Canada
goal of producing socially responsible lawyers. Social
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The University of New South Wales, Australia
responsibility cannot be taught, it has to be learnt. The
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King's College London, U.K.
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University of Warwick, U.K.
University, hence, devises programmes that will bridge the
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The University of Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Semifinalists (Third Position)
Washington, D.C.
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An MoU was signed on 30th September, 2005 between
gap between classroom and social reality. The Placement
Programme of the University is one such effort.
Foreign students on exchange programme at NALSAR
with Non-Governmental Organisations, National and
(Geneva); University of Dundi, (Scotland) and University of
International Institutions and Organisations, Lawyers, Law
Vienna, (Austria).
Firms, the Office of the Attorney General of India, and
Recruitment
Solicitor General of India, New Delhi, UN Organisations in
The graduating students enjoy an outstanding
New Delhi and Hon'ble Judges of the Supreme Court and
placement record because Law Firms, Corporates and
High Courts. The placement is arranged by the University by
Government Agencies know that NALSAR graduates are
liaisoning with these Organisations and finding out the
equipped with problem solving techniques and practical
requirements of the Organisation, the expectations from the
hands-on lawyering skills.
students and the extent to which these expectations could be
Recruitment Process at NALSAR is managed by the
fulfilled. Before placements students are given orientation
students, through a Committee known as "Recruitment
towards the set up and activities of the Organisations. After
Coordination Committee (RCC)". The RCC Executive
internship is over, the students submit their reports to the
comprises of 9 members selected by a peer election process
University and these reports are taken into account for next
whose primary goal is to facilitate the recruitment of students
internships with such organisations. The international
of the Final Year. The role of RCC is to provide smooth
opportunities secured by the students include assignments
interaction between students and prospective employers
with Law Firms like Herbert Smith LLP, UK; Clifford Chance
which it seeks to do by facilitating internships and on-
LLP UK; Morgan & Walker LLP UK.
Campus recruitment. Ultimately, the success of the RCC as
Graduates of NALSAR
a body is evidenced by the fact that in the past students from
Mr. Aditya Swarup, a student of Final Year of B.A.,
NALSAR have been successfully absorbed by the best
LL.B.(Hons.) won the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for
Firms, Corporate Houses and Non-Governmental
pursuing Master's at the Oxford University, U.K. In a decade
Organisations both in India and abroad.
since its establishment 1998, the University has produced
Recruitment process
three Rhodes Scholars and many other students won other
The Global Recruitment Programme (GRP) is the
prestigious Scholarships to pursue their studies in some of
culmination of 5 gruelling years at Law School. At NALSAR,
the best Universities abroad. In 2010, Ms. Ruchira Goel
the winter internships and the GRP are entirely arranged and
received the Inlachs Scholarship to study at New York
coordinated by the student body itself and thus, the terms
University and Mr. Prasan Dhar received the Felix
and process of recruitment varies from batch to batch. Year
Scholarship to study at Oxford.
after year Organisations have expressed their satisfaction at
Seven batches of students have graduated from the
being part of the recruitment programme. Students at
University so far. Several NALSAR graduates have either
NALSAR continue to surpass the expectations of the
completed or currently pursuing higher studies in well known
and reputed foreign Universities which include: Harvard Law
School (U.S.A.); Duke University Law School (U.S.A.);
Leiden University (The Netherlands); Oxford University
(U.K.); London School of Economics (U.K.); Cardiff
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
(Canada); Mc Gill University (Canada); School of Diplomacy,
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Students of the B.A., LL.B.(Hons.) Course are placed
University (U.K.); Warwick University (U.K.); King's College
(U.K.); SOAS (U.K.); Cardozo Law School (U.S.A.); Michigan
Law School (U.S.A.); North Western University (U.S.A.);
University of North Carolina (U.S.A.); Arkansas University
(U.S.A.); Michigan State University (U.S.A.); Columbia
University (U.S.A.); Missouri University (U.S.A.); Case
Western Reserve University (U.S.A.); Dalhousie University
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B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
recruiters and bring to the table a diverse skill set that make
them an asset to any Organisation they choose to join.
Recruitments at NALSAR are primarily a two step process.
First, all Organisations are invited to give a Pre-Placement
Talk at the University. These talks provide valuable
information and insight as regards the organisational profile.
They also offer an excellent opportunity for Recruiters to visit
our Campus and interact with top notch Faculty and
Students.
The second step of the GRP is the Final Placement.
Recruiters are welcome to follow their own recruitment
process broadly within the framework of the Group
Although winning the Rhodes is one of the best
Discussion, Case studies, Written Tests and Personal
experiences of my life, I feel that just the application
Interviews. The RCC works to ensure that final recruitment is
process makes the whole experience worth while. It
conducted in a fair and organised manner so as to maximise
makes one reflect on his character and past experiences
the interests of both Recruiters and Students. For further
and helps him grow as a person. More importantly, I feel
details visit : www.rccnalsar.org.
that if I was not for the excellent academic curriculum
Past Recruiters
and exposure given to me at the University, I couldn't
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have seen myself getting the scholarship.
Allen & Overy LLP; Clifford Chance LLP; Herbert Smith
-Aditya Swarup
LLP; Linklaters LLP; Simmons & Simmons LLP; SJ Berwin
Rhodes Scholar, 2010
LLP; Slaughter & May LLP; CMS Cameron McKenna.
National
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Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co.;
Corporates
Bajaj Allianz; BMR & Associates; Bharat Petroleum;
Anand & Anand; AZB & Partners; Dua & Associates;
Corporation Limited; Dr. Reddy's Labs; Ernst & Young; H5
Economic Laws Practice; J Sagar Associates; Khaitan &
Asia Pacific; ICICI Bank; Infosys; Indian Oil Corporation;
Co.; Luthra & Luthra Majmudar & Co.; Nishith Desai
KPMG; Pangea 3; PricewaterhouseCoopers; Quislex;
Associates; Poovayya & Co. S&R Associates; Trilegal; Wadia
Reliance Communications; SDD Global.
Ghandy & Co.
Dress Code
Students should follow the dress code prescribed by the University during University functions, meetings with visitors to
the University, public lectures and other University programmes.
BOYS
GIRLS
Winter
:
Navy Blue Blazer; White Shirt; Grey Trousers; Maroon Tie, Black Shoes
Summer
:
White Shirt; Grey Trousers; Maroon Tie, Black Shoes
Winter
:
Navy Blue Blazer; White Shalwar Kameez; White Dupatta, Black Shoes OR
Navy Blue Blazer; White Shirt; Grey Trousers/Grey Long Skirt; Maroon Tie, Black Shoes.
Summer
:
White Shalwar Kameez; White Dupatta, Black Shoes OR
White Shirt; Grey Trousers/Grey Long Skirt; Maroon Tie; Black Shoes.
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LL.M.(Master of Laws)
Eligibility and Admission Procedure
Candidate who pass the qualifying exam, i.e., LL.B./B.L.
To be eligible for appearing in the Common Law
Admission Test (CLAT) for the 2-Year LL.M. Degree Course,
or equivalent examinations from the educational institutions in
A.P. shall be considered under the State Quota.
a candidate should have passed the LL.B. / B.L. Degree or an
The resident students of A.P. who get selected in the
equivalent Degree from a recognised University with not less
regular merit will be considered against the All -India-Seats
than 55% marks in the aggregate. (50% in case of reserved
and those who do not get in regular merit in All-India-Seats
categories, i.e., SC/ST/Persons with Disability)
shall be considered against the State-Quota-Seats in different
Candidates awaiting results of the qualifying examination
can appear for the test subject to a condition that they
categories in order of merit in CLAT.
Direct Admission
produce proof of having passed the qualifying examination
with the prescribed percentage of marks at the time of
interview / counselling.
In addition, 10 seats are allotted to Foreign National
candidates possessing the Citizenship of a country other than
India will only be considered under this category.
Duration and Intake
Foreign Nationals are exempted from taking the Common
The duration of the LL.M. Degree Course is two years
Law Admission Test (CLAT). The admission shall be made
on the basis of
and each year comprises of two semesters.
The total number of seats through CLAT is FIFTY(50)
i)
recognized by UGC/ Association of Indian Universities
with the following reservations:
Total Seats
Category wise
No.of seats for
with not less than 55% marks or equivalent grade.
No.of Seats for
All India
Candidates who pass
Candidates
qualifying exam in A.P.
General
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29
07
Scheduled Caste (15%)
08
06
02
Scheduled Tribe (7.5%)
04
03
01
Persons with Disability(3%)
02
02
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TOTAL SEATS
50
40
10
ii)
assessment of necessary communication skills in written
and spoken English and performance at the interview in
terms of aptitude and capacity.
Applications for the direct admissions must reach the
University on or before 20th April, 2010. The copy of the
marks card of the qualifying examination should be sent by
30th May, 2010.
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Category
academic record of B.L./LL.B. or equivalent Degree
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L.L.M. (Master of Laws)
The vacant seats under Foreign National Category shall be
filled by the All India General Category candidates in order of
the optional areas will be as prescribed from time to time by
CLAT merit.
the Post-Graduate Faculty Committee subject to the approval
Each candidate must choose an area of Specialisation
of the Vice-Chancellor.
Evaluation System
from the following:
Each of the Courses in the first three Semesters carries a
1.
Constitutional Law
2.
Corporate Law & Governance
(including International Business)
3.
Criminal Law
maximum of 200 marks (including viva etc.). The distribution
4.
Environmental Law
of marks in each of the Seminar Courses is as follows :
5.
Human Rights
i) Seminar Paper 60 marks
6.
Insurance Laws
7.
Intellectual Property Law
ii) Presentation of Seminar Paper 40 marks
8.
International Trade and Business Laws
maximum of 100 marks and the Dissertation carries a
The guidelines for presentation of seminars and their
The aforementioned Specialisations may be chosen by
candidates, second semester onwards. The Courses in the
first semester are common.
Note: A subject Specialisation will be offered only if sufficient
number of students opt for it.
Committee.
The question paper for the written examination is set by
the teacher who handles the Course. The concerned internal /
external teacher evaluates the answer scripts. The
by the Vice-Chancellor.
Every LL.M. student will be associated with a teacher.
I Year
The student shall attend the B.A., LL.B.(Hons.) classes of the
SEMESTER - I
1.1 Comparative Jurisprudence
2 Credits 100 Marks
1.2 Comparative Constitutional Law
2 Credits 100 Marks
Research Methodology
2 Credits 100 Marks
1.4 Public International Law
2 Credits 100 Marks
(including International Institutions)
2.1 Optional Area - Paper - I
3 Credits 100 Marks
2.2 Seminar - I
4 Credits 100 Marks
2.3 Optional Area - Paper - II
3 Credits 100 Marks
2.4 Seminar - II
4 Credits 100 Marks
Promotion from one Semester to the next Semester is
regulated on the basis of a candidate passing in 3 (three) out
If a candidate clears three courses in all, of the previous
Semester, including the courses cleared at the repeat
examination which is conducted within 15 days after the
commencement of the subsequent Semester, she / he shall
be promoted to the next Semester.
II Year
A candidate will be promoted to the second year if he /
SEMESTER - III
she clears all the courses of the first Semester and three out
3.1 Optional Area - Paper - III
3 Credits 100 Marks
3.2 Seminar - III
4 Credits 100 Marks
3.3 Optional Area - Paper - IV
3 Credits 100 Marks
3.4 Seminar - IV
4 Credits 100 Marks
SEMESTER - IV
6 Credits 100 Marks
Viva Voce
50 Marks
Teaching Assignments
50 Marks
(5 classes of 10 marks each)
materials and all other related activities.
of 4 (four) courses prescribed for each Semester.
SEMESTER - II
Dissertation
teacher and assist her/him in the preparation of teaching
Promotion Scheme
1.3 Teaching Methods and
4.
evaluation procedures shall be as prescribed by the Faculty
Dissertation is evaluated by an external examiner, appointed
Curriculum - LL.M.
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The title and the course content of the papers in each of
of four of the second Semester of first year.
No candidate shall however, be allowed to submit the
Dissertation at the end of the fourth Semester unless he/she
has passed all the courses of the previous Semesters,
obtaining the minimum grade prescribed by the University.
Conditions for Pass and Re-examination
To be declared successful in any Course / Dissertation, a
candidate must secure at least 'B' Grade. Those who secure
'F' Grade shall be declared as failed.
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Candidates who fail to appear for the examination in a
Course or fail to obtain at least 'B' Grade must take the
complete all the prescribed requirements within a maximum
respective examination again, including presentation of fresh
period of 4 years from and including the year of admission in
seminars, in the corresponding Semester.
order to be eligible for the award of the Degree.
If a candidate secures 'F' Grade in the Dissertation or
Award of Degree
fails to submit the Dissertation within the time permitted
Candidates who have :
he/she will be given one more chance to submit a revised
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Completed all the courses and Dissertation obtaining at
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Secured Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4 out
least a “B” Grade, and
Dissertation or Dissertation as the case may be within such
time as the Faculty Committee decides.
of 8 shall be awarded the LL.M. Degree.
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee
:
Rs. 65,000/- p.a. for Indian Nationals ( to be paid in two equal
installments at the beginning of each semester)
Academic Support Services Fee
:
Rs. 3,000/- p.a. (to be paid in two equal installments)
Admission Fee
:
Rs. 1,000/- (one time payment)
Examination Fee
:
Rs.
Library Fee
:
Rs. 3,000/- p.a.
US $ 2000 p.a. or its equivalent in Indian Rupees for Foreign Nationals
200/- per Course
Internet Fee
:
Rs. 8,000/- p.a.
Electricity Charges
:
Rs. 5,000/- p.a.
Sports and Games Facilities Fee
:
Rs. 3,000/- p.a
Journals Fee
:
Rs. 2,000/- p.a.
Dissertation Fee
:
Rs. 1,000/-
Re-registration Fee
:
Rs. 5,000/- per Course
Repeat / Improvement Examination Fee
:
Rs.
Room Rent
:
Rs. 12,000/- p.a.
Mess Advance
:
Rs. 20,000/- (@ Rs. 2,000/- p.m for 10 months)
:
Rs. 3,000/-
L.L.M. (Master of Laws)
A student admitted to the LL.M. Degree Programme must
500/- per Course
Library Deposit
Hostel Deposit
:
Rs. 5,000/- (Rs. 2,000/- for SC/ST)
Mess Deposit
:
Rs. 3,000/-
Scholarships
Two (2) merit Scholarships, each of Rs. 8,000/- p.m., will be awarded to the graduate students of NALSAR admitted to the
LL.M. Degree Programme. If no student of NALSAR is admitted, the same will be extended by the Vice-Chancellor to the
students of other Universities, admitted for the said programme.
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M.Phil.(Master of Philosophy)
Eligibility and Admission Procedure
The candidate must have an LL.M. Degree either from
NALSAR or from any other recognised University, securing
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not less than 'B ' Grade or an aggregate of 55% marks or its
equivalent.
The admission shall be based on merit as determined on
the performance of the candidates, at the interview and
presentation of research proposal, to the Admission
Committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor for the said
purpose.
Duration and Intake
The M.Phil course shall be for a period of one year. The
number of candidates admitted to the M.Phil. Degree shall
ordinarily be TEN in a year. This number can be increased or
decreased at the discretion of the Vice-Chancellor depending
on the strength of the Faculty, their responsibilities towards
other Courses and the need of the Universities. Out of the ten
seats atleast three shall be reserved for the Teachers in Law
sponsored by the Universities / Law Colleges in India.
Notwithstanding anything mentioned above, the ViceChancellor can allow a member of NALSAR Faculty to take up
M.Phil. Degree Course along with his / her teaching
assignments in the interest of Faculty improvement on the
condition that his / her teaching and other responsibilities are
not hampered in any way. An admission so made will be in
addition to the regular admission intake.
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Teaching, Research and Seminar Assignments
Every candidate shall have teaching, research and
seminar assignments depending on the approved plan of
work.
The teaching assignment shall ordinarily contain
preparation of Course content and study materials for UnderGraduate and Post-Graduate Courses or for a Certificate /
Diploma Course or for a summer training Workshop /
Seminar, taking regular or tutorial or group discussion classes
in the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Courses.
The research work shall include attending Courses on
Research Methodology, identifying a major research subject
and a specific research topic, conducting empirical study, if
required.
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The seminar assignments shall include the presentation
of not less than three seminars, the third and final
presentation shall be made as prelude to the submission of
the Dissertation discussing among others findings and in
defence of the same.
Evaluation
Before the candidate submits his / her Dissertation, the
Advisory Committee shall evaluate his / her performance in
the teaching assignments given to him / her and indicate the
satisfactory performance or otherwise. Only on receipt of the
“satisfactory” performance report from the Advisory
Committee of the candidate by the Registrar, the candidate
will be allowed to submit his / her Dissertation.
At the end of the Course, the candidate shall submit the
Dissertation, in triplicate, to the Registrar, after paying the
prescribed fee.
The Dissertation submitted by the candidate shall be
referred to a panel of two external examiners for evaluation. In
case of difference of opinion on the merit of Dissertation, the
Dissertation shall be referred to a third examiner for his / her
opinion. The result of the evaluation by the examiner shall be
indicated either as 'Satisfactory' or as 'Not Satisfactory'.
Award of Degree
The Degree of M.Phil. in Law shall be conferred on a
candidate, who, having completed satisfactorily the other
requirements, receives a 'satisfactory' report on the
Dissertation from at least two examiners.
A candidate admitted to the M.Phil. Degree
own Faculty who have registered for the M.Phil. Degree
Programme shall have to complete all the prescribed
Programme, the maximum time limit shall be four years
requirements within a maximum period of three years from
including the year of admission.
and including the year of admission in order to be eligible
Fee Structure
Registration Fee to be paid along with Application
: Rs. 1,000/-
Admission Fee
: Rs. 5,000/- for Indian Nationals
US $ 750 for Foreign Nationals
Library Fee
: Rs. 3,000/- p.a.
Internet Fee
: Rs. 8,000/- p.a.
Electricity Charges
: Rs. 5,000/- p.a.
Room Rent
: Rs. 12,000/- p.a.
Mess Advance
: Rs. 20,000/- (@ Rs.2,000/- p.m. for 10 months)
Dissertation Fee
: Rs. 5,000/- for Indian Nationals
US $ 750 for Foreign Nationals
Re-registration Fee
: Rs.2,500/- p.a for Indian Nationals
US $ 400 p.a. for Foreign Nationals
Refundable Deposits
Library Deposit
: Rs. 3,000/-
Hostel Deposit
: Rs. 5,000/- (Rs. 2,000/- for SC / ST)
Mess Deposit
: Rs. 3,000/-
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)
for the award of the Degree. However, in respect of NALSAR's
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Ph.D.(Doctor of Philosophy)
Eligibility
To be admitted to the Doctoral Degree, an applicant must
admission to the programme if the research they wish to
i)
Obtained a Master's Degree in Law from any recognised
pursue interfaces with the discipline of Law.
University securing not less than 55% marks or its
Note: These applicants should undergo a Research
equivalent in Grade; or
Methodology Course for a period of not less than six months
Obtained a Master's Degree in Law from any recognised
as prescribed by the Research Committee and secure a pass
University with 50% marks or its equivalent in Grade and
before the registration is confirmed.
have had at least five years full-time Teaching / Judicial /
Categories of Enrolment
Professional / Administrative experience in the subject in
Full-time Enrolment
a recognised College / University; or
iii)
full-time. The candidate shall put in a minimum of two-years
Social Sciences or Humanities or Sciences from any
residence of which at least 18 months shall be in the
recognised University with not less than 55% marks or its
University. There shall be a provision for the candidate to earn
equivalent in Grade or Ph.D. in any discipline; or
credits for research work done outside the University.
Three years shall be the maximum period in which a full-
Social Sciences or Humanities or Sciences from any
time candidate should complete the work and submit it for
recognised University with 50% marks and have had at
evaluation.
least five years full time Teaching / Judicial / Professional
/ Administrative experience in the subject in a recognised
College / University; or
v)
Enrolment for the Ph.D. Programme shall ordinarily be
Obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Law and M.Phil. in
iv) Obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Law and M.Phil. in
Judge of any State High Court in India or Supreme Court
of India; or
vi) Obtained 2-Year Masters in Taxation and Business Laws
offered by NALSAR Pro with not less than 55% marks.
Note : The topic should be in Taxation and related subjects
and the Degree to be awarded shall be Ph.D. in Taxation.
Provided that candidates with qualifications in Social
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Membership of the Institute (ACS) shall be eligible for
have:
ii)
Sciences, Humanities and Sciences shall be admitted to the
programme if the research they wish to pursue interfaces with
the discipline of Law.
Note: The requirement of M.Phil. (in clause iii & iv) in Courses
where M.Phil. is not awarded will be relaxed.
Note: The requirement of Degree in Law will be relaxed in
case of candidates who want to register for Ph.D. in social
sciences topic which has an interface with law; and the
Degree to be awarded shall be Ph.D. in Social Sciences with
Law.
Provided also candidates who have passed the Company
Secretary examination conducted by the Institute of Company
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Secretaries of India and are awarded the Associate
Part-time Enrolment
There shall be a provision for part-time enrolment for the
Ph.D. Programme. A Part-time candidate shall put in a
minimum of three years of part-time study in the University
including time spent for research at any other place with the
permission of the Supervisor.
Provided that the part-time candidate shall put in
residence at the University for minimum period of 18 months
spread over the three-year duration.
part-time candidate shall complete his/her research work and
submit it for evaluation.
Enrolment for the Ph.D. Programme shall be deemed to
have lapsed after three years from the date of Enrolment in
In case of both part-time and full-time enrolment the
the case of full-time candidate and five years in the case of
Supervisor of the candidate shall ensure monitoring of the
part-time candidate. In such cases, however the Research
research work done by the candidate outside the University
Committee, on the application by the concerned candidate,
Campus by insisting on production of adequate proof.
may give extension of time for a period of six months at a time
but for a maximum period of not more than one year.
Fee Structure
Registration Fee to be paid along with Application : Rs. 1,000/Admission Fee
: Rs. 5,000/- for Indian Nationals
US $ 1,000 for Foreign Nationals
Retention Fee for every completed six months
: Rs. 1,000/-
Library Fee
: Rs. 3,000/- p.a.
Internet Fee
: Rs. 8,000/- p.a.
Electricity Charges
: Rs. 5,000/- p.a.
Room Rent
: Rs. 12,000/- p.a.
Mess Advance
: Rs. 20,000 (@ Rs. 2,000/- p.m. for 10 months)
Ph.D.(Doctor of Philosophy)
Expiry / Lapse of Enrolment:
Five years shall be the maximum period in which the
Fee to be paid at the time of submission of Thesis : Rs. 5,000/- for Indian Nationals
US $ 1,000 for Foreign Nationals
Re-registration Fee
: Rs. 2,500/- p.a. for Indian Nationals
US $ 500/- p.a. for Foreign Nationals
Library Deposit
: Rs. 3,000/-
Hostel Deposit
: Rs. 5,000/- (Rs. 2,000/- for SC / ST)
Mess Deposit
: Rs. 3,000/Hon`ble Shri Justice U.C. Banerjee delivered a Lecturer on
“Development, Society and Environment” on April 9, 2009
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Refundable Deposits
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NALSAR Proximate Education
NALSAR Proximate education a division of NALSAR
University of Law aims at legal education in interface with
various professionals including Lawyers.
NALSAR Proximate Education offers Post Graduate
Diploma programmes in the subjects of Patents Law, Cyber
Laws, Media Laws and International Humanitarian Laws to
the professionals in the field of Science, Technology, Media
and Human Rights.
The above programmes are of one year duration. The
programmes are non-residential and web based with contact
classes. The Courses are open for registration from mid
February to May of every year. Those who have a Degree or
an equivalent recognised by NALSAR University of Law are
eligible to enroll for the above Courses. The Patents Law
contact seminar classes are held at Seven Centres, viz.,
Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Chennai and
Ahmedabad. The Cyber Law contact Seminar Classes are
held at four Centres, viz., Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai
and Delhi. Media Laws course contact classes are held only
at Hyderabad. The progamme in International Humanitarian
Law is totally web based and is open to candidates from Asia,
and the Asia Pacific Region.
Over the last few years NALSAR Proximate has gained
the reputation of a quality education programme catering to
the contemporary needs of working professionals. The
curriculum and teaching methods are intensive, in-depth and
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invigorating. In short it has sensitised and trained various
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professionals without compromising on the quality and
content.
NALSAR Proximate Education is imparted on the
following methods:
? Providing printed reading materials of the specified
modules;
? A dedicated website support www.nalsarpro.org which will
be interactive and dynamic in its content for enrolled
candidates with a login ID and Password;
? Contact seminar programmes at the identified proximate
Centres for a duration of two - three days and twice
during the Course period- attendance is optional but
strongly recommended;
? A CD-ROM compilation of the entire Course material to
the candidates;
? Acceptance of Project materials on-line for evaluation;
? Written examinations at the identified Centres.
NALSAR Proximate Education also offers a Two-Year
Master's Degree Programme in Taxation and Business Laws
exclusively for the Probationers of National Academy of
Direct Taxes, Nagpur. This Programme is taught jointly by
NALSAR and NADT Faculty Members. The NALSAR Faculty
Members have prepared modules for this Programme. Two
batches of IRS probationers have enrolled for this
programme and have completed it successfully.
Details about the Courses and enrolment process can be
obtained from the website www.nalsarpro.org or by mailing to
The Co-ordinator, NALSAR Proximate Education, on
E-mail : [email protected]
New Courses
MASTER'S DEGREE IN LAW OF FINANCIAL
SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS (ML-FS&CM)
Objectives of the Programme
The main objectives in offering the Programme “Master's
Degree in Law of Financial Services and Capital Markets” are:
to provide conceptual foundation, knowledge and
operational practices in core financial services like Banking,
Insurance, Capital markets.
to provide on-the-job exposure required for handling the
various financial services and operations, through intersemester internships with the industries and also with legal
professionals / establishments;
to provide and inter-relate comprehensive legal acumen
required for efficient handling of financial services and capital
market operations;
to improve the ability to identify and minimize the risk
factors through risk management techniques as applicable to
these operations;
to increase the cultural, legal and ethical values with a
view to foster the rule of law, natural justice and the objectives
enshrined in the Constitution of India so as to mean and make
the financial and legal operations in the country more
transparent and reliable to the benefit of the common man.
Overview of the programme
“The Master's Degree in Law of Financial Services and
Capital Markets” offered during the academic year 2009-10 as
a collaborative Programme by the NALSAR University of Law
and the Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (IIRM).
Duration: The duration of the Course is two years spread
over four semesters. A student will receive instruction in a
total of 20 Subjects.
Organization: The Course will be organized jointly by two
Coordinators, one from the NALSAR University and the other
from IIRM. Pedagogy will be handled by the faculty provided
by NALSAR, IIRM and, where necessary, resource persons
drawn from outside these two Institutions.
DIPLOMA IN LAW OF CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Construction (NAC), Hyderabad has signed a Memorandum
ventures in interdisciplinary programmes of Education, Training
and Research. The co-operation will be in the form of starting
of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday the 22 December,
Post- Graduate Diploma and Graduate Diploma, conducting
2009 for the promotion of academic co-operation and joint
Technical Seminars and Meetings, exchange of Scientific
nd
and/or Technical Information.
The following Courses shall be pursuant to the MOU:
1. One-Year Graduate Diploma in Law of Contract
Administration and Real Estate Management (for 10 + 2
(Intermediate pass), B.Tech or B.E. pursuing any year);
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NALSAR University of Law and National Academy of
and
2. Post-Graduate Diploma in Law of Infrastructure
Management and Disaster Management (for B.Tech or
B.E. Graduates).
The Course Curriculum, Fee Structure, Course duration
and academic details shall be announced shortly.
Signing of MOU with National Academy of Construction (NAC)
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POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AVIATION LAW AND AIR TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT (PGDALATM)
In accordance with the MoU signed between NALSAR
University of Law and Institute of Applied Aviation
Management (IAAM), Calicut, the first Post-Graduate Diploma
in Aviation Law and Air Transport Management (PGDALATM)
was launched at Cochin, Hyderabad and Bangalore during
2009 - 2010. A total number of 110 students were admitted to
the programme. The course has two Onsite sessions followed
by Online sessions in each semester.
NALSAR-IAAM initiative institutionalises the academic industry partnership in the domains of air transport
management and aviation law which makes it a unique
qualification, for the first time in India and even in Asia. It is a
rare opportunity to add value to your current qualifications and
achieve the competitive edge to excel in the world of aviation.
Our primary focus is to ensure that participants will enrich
in both the Semesters.
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On Job Training (OJT) at the airports / airlines in India /
UAE will also be provided.
is one that looks ahead and provides participants with an
The advertisement for the session 2010-2011 was issued
environment in which they can obtain an understanding of
and subject to the response, the course is scheduled to start in
current practices in the aviation industry while possessing
May/June, 2010 at Bangalore, Kolkata, Cochin, Chandigarh,
sound knowledge, enabling them to face the challenges of the
Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
For the year 2010 - 2011, the University offers Executive
From academic session 2010-11, the one-year PostGraduate Diploma in Aviation Law and Air Transport
Programme for Airline / Airport / Aerospace Executives,
Management is being offered at Sharjah, U.A.E. in Association
Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, Armed Forces Personnel,
with Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Sharjah. The
Working Executives, Lawyers etc., and PGDALATM for
Programme has been inaugurated on March 21, 2010 with the
Aviation enthusiasts, Graduates in any discipline including
first Onsite Session from 21-24 March, 2010.
Engineering, Law and M.B.A. Candidates pursuing final year
of graduation in any discipline including Engineering and LL.B.
can also apply.
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The Programme will have 'Onsite' and 'Online' Sessions
with a solid foundation of practical knowledge. Our perspective
future.
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Research Centres
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Centre Head: Prof. M. Sridhar Acharyulu,
MHRD IP Chair Professor
The concept of wealth and the methods of processing
Cinema Industry in A.P. is proposed in March, 2010.
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makers of Yetikoppaka, Ponduru Khadi Textile Workers in
'Technology' is one of the most important 'wealth
north districts of A.P. besides a Copyright Workshop for
accumulator' and a means by which wealth is possessed.
writers in Visakhapatnam, workshop for Pharma Industry
Since international business is technology-centred, it is
challenges of the global economy. India is making great
strides in technology development and utilisation. In terms of
human resources and availability of scientists, India ranks
Proposes to conduct Outreach Programmes to spread
awareness about the IPR among the artisans, such as toy
wealth have been changing over time. At present
imperative to develop an appropriate legal regime to meet the
A three day Workshop on Copyright and Piracy for
on patents.
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The Centre also proposes to select Ph.D. Scholars for
MHRD Scholarship Programme for senior and junior
scholarship.
among the top five nations. With India becoming a member of
Dr. S.P. Chatterjee Centre for Environmental Law
the WTO and the consequent rationalisation of reforms in
Studies
Intellectual Property Laws, it is necessary to develop
Centre Head: Dr. K. Vidyullatha Reddy,
research and advocacy skills to consolidate and improve
Indian business advantage for individuals, communities and
corporations.
About the Centre
N.C.Banerjee Centre for Intellectual Property Rights
Associate Professor of Law
Environmental Law as a branch of study is of recent
origin and has acquired an unprecedented urgency in the
wake of environmental crisis faced by the world. The urgency
is manifold in the case of developing countries with the
Studies was instituted with a generous donation from Hon’ble
pressure on natural resources to feed impoverished
Shri Justice U.C. Banerjee, former Judge of the Supreme
population on the one hand and to work towards a
Court and former Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High
sustainable environmental policy on the other. The challenge
Court, in memory of his father, an eminent jurist from West
for the Environmental legal regime in Indian context is to work
Bengal. Justice Banerjee is the founder President
towards a sustainable environmental policy. Law Schools
(Chancellor) of NALSAR and takes keen interest in the
have an important role to play in sensitising the students on
development of the University.
issues of environment and the need for appropriate
Programmes at the Centre:
intervention through effective laws. It is also important to
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A One-Year Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in
Patent Law is offered through NALSAR Proximate
Education.
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The Centre publishes a Quarterly Newsletter 'IP LAW
NEWS' on the latest happenings in the field of IPR Law.
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Organised a National Seminar on 'WTO-TRIPS with
Special Reference to Transactional IP Issues for Judicial
& Enforcement Officers on 2-3 May, 2009.
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The Centre proposes to extend Patent Law education to
students of Pharmacy at NIPER.
carry out continuous research and advocacy on emerging
issues. This requires experiential learning of issues in real life
and to work towards solutions through legislation.
About the Centre
Dr. S.P. Chatterjee Centre for Environmental Studies was
instituted with a generous donation from Hon’ble Shri Justice
U.C. Banerjee, former Judge of Supreme Court and former
Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court, in memory of his
father-in-law.
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N.C. Banerjee Centre for IPR Studies
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Research Centres
Programmes at the Centre:
M.K. Nambyar SAARCLAW Centre for Advanced
—
The Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi, had
Legal Studies
sanctioned six projects under World Bank's Environmental
Centre Head: Prof. V. Balakista Reddy,
Professor of Law
Management Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
Project. The Centre undertook research on the following
Projects and submitted its reports to the Government:
Mr. K.K. Venugopal, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
? Impact of Aquaculture on Ecology, Life and Livelihood
in the name of his father Mr. M.K.Nambyar. Out of this
? Eco-Legal Management of Ground Water and AquaCulture - A study with respect to Godavari and
Visakhapatnam Districts of Andhra Pradesh;
endowment, Seminar Halls, Faculty Offices and a state-of-art
Video Conference Hall have been constructed. A Research
Chair 'M. K. NAMBYAR CHAIR IN COMPARATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES' at NALSAR is also created.
Prof. Upendra Baxi, former Vice-Chancellor of Delhi
? Solid Waste Management;
University and a well known legal luminary is holding the
? Study on Shameerpet Lake - ADR solutions; and
Chair as its first Professor.
? Study on Evolving Policy on Ground Water.
Programmes at the Centre:
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (Policy & Law
? The Centre has already brought out three volumes of the
Division) has sanctioned a Project to promote research
Indian Journal of Constitutional Law, India's first journal on
activities in Environmental Law and Policy and conduct
Comparative Constitutional Studies.
training programmes for NGO's and the Judiciary as a part
—
Studies was instituted with a generous donation from
? Study on Musi Pollution;
of coastal Andhra Pradesh;
—
M.K. Nambyar SAARCLAW Centre for Advanced Legal
? Organised One-Day National Workshop on 'SAARC Trade
of sensitisation programme in all the districts of Andhra
Relations: Legal Issues and Challenges' on February 20,
Pradesh.
2010.
The Centre publishes a Quarterly Newsletter 'GREEN
? Published the first M.K. Nambyar SAARCLAW Newsletter.
NEWS & VIEWS' that addresses burning issues relating to
? Prosposes to organize an International Conference during
August, 2010.
environment.
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The World Bank has sanctioned a Project for
“Strengthening Environmental Law Capacity in the SAARC
? The Centre proposes to publish a Book and SAARCLAW
Journal.
Region”. This Project is intended to strengthen the
Centre for Disability Studies
Environmental Law Capacity among various stakeholders
Centre Head: Prof. Amita Dhanda,
Professor of Law
especially the Policy Makers, Practitioners of Law,
Academicians, Adjudicators, Administrators and Activists
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in the SAARC Region.
—
Programmes at the Centre:
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Trust (Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental
Nanotechnology; Exploring the Dimensions for Tackling
Retardation and Multiple Disabilities) Act, 1999 in order to
harmonize it with the UNCRPD.
the Nanotechnology Revolution with special relevance to
Human Rights and Environment" funded by Shastri Indo-
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Canadian Institute.
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Drafted the National Trust, the amendment to the National
Working on a research project on "A Study of Law and
An Environment Awareness Project funded by Ministry of
Environment and Forests for Tree Plantation is also being
pursued by the Centre.
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The Centre proposes to publish student Journal shortly.
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A related website has already been developed.
(http://elpr.in/.)
Conducted training the Mental Health and Law of Family
Court Judges in Maharashtra.
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Prepared a comprehensive report on the Amendment for
an NGO consortium of Indian Disability Laws to
harmonize with the UNCRPD.
Centre for Corporate Law and Governance
Centre Head:
Prof. K.V.S. Sarma,
Professor of Law
Programmes at the Centre:
? In collaboration with National Foundation for Corporate
st
Governance, the Centre has organized the 1 NALSAR NFCG Moot Court Competition from April 10-12, 2009.
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Informed law-making and implementation need to be backed
with research. These objectives prompt the research
programmes of the University.
th
5 October, 2009.
? A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with NAC,
In previous years the University has been actively
Hyderabad for offering One-Year Diploma Course in Law
engaged with State Authorities, International Institutions, Law
of Contract Administration and Real Estate Management
Functionaries, Non-governmental Organisations and
and One-Year Post-graduate Diploma Course in Law of
Individuals. Development of curricula in emerging areas for
Insfrastructure and Disaster Management from the
diverse learning needs is a high priority area of research for
session 2010 - 2011.
the University. Environment Protection, Child Rights,
Disability Rights, Poverty and Development, Legal Language
Centre for Air & Space Law
and Communication, Intellectual Property Rights, Judicial
Centre Head: Prof. V. Balakista Reddy
Process, Human Rights, Legal Assistance for Land, are
Professor of Law
areas in which research is in progress.
Programmes at the Centre:
In order to accord exclusive attention to these identified
? The Post-graduate Diploma in Aviation Law and Air
Transport Management (PGDALATM) was introduced in
collaboration with Institute of Applied Aviation
Management, (IAAM), Calicut.
? A meeting was organized at ISRO Head Quarters on 24th
February, 2009 on collaboration between ISRO and
NALSAR.
? Organized " The Aerospace Law Meet 2009" on 28th & 29th
March, 2009.
? Presently working on an International Law Project titled
"Remote Sensing: A Curtain Raiser" Sponsored by
German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fur Luftund Raumfahrt e. V German Aerospace Center) in Bonn,
areas, the University has set up the following Centres:
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The construction of creative learning process and new
sites of learning mandate a strong research programme.
Centre for Proximate and Continuing Education
(C-PACE)
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Centre for Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law
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Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Centre for Media Law and Public Policy
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Centre for Legal Philosophy and Justice Education
?
Centre for Tax Laws
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Centre for Culture, Law and Society (C-CLS)
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Centre for Constitutional Law, Policy & Good
Governance
?
Centre for Criminal Justice Administration and
Human Rights
Germany.
Other Research Centres
Research Centres
of Financial Services and Capital Markets was started on
?
Centre for Disaster Management and Law
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Centre for Family Law
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Centre for Tribal and Land Rights
Prof. Upendra Baxi, former Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University and a former Professor of Law, Delhi University and
University of Warwick, (U.K.) is the Chair Professor of - M.K. Nambyar SAARCLAW Chair in Comparative
Constitutional Studies - at NALSAR.
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? In collaboration with IIRM, 2-Year Masters Degree in Law
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Legal Aid Cell
(Incharge : Dr. K. Vidyullatha Reddy, Associate Professor)
Legal Aid Cell aims to provide free legal services to the
cases the Cell
their rights and helping the litigants in all possible ways. The
will help the
Constitution of the Committee for the Implementation of Legal
needy to search
Aid Schemes (CILAS) in 1980 was a major step in institution-
for a lawyer and
alising the concept of 'Legal Aid' in India. The Legal Services
following up the
Authorities Act, 1987, displaced the CILAS and introduced a
case.
The Cell publishes its Annual Newsletter titled 'Legal Aid
was enforced only eight years later, under the directions of
Updates'.
the Supreme Court. It led to the constitution of the National
Activities during 2009-10:
Legal Services Authority (NALSA) at the Centre and a State
? Workshop for prisoners of Cherlapally Jail on 18th April,
Legal Services Authority in the States to give effect to its
directions. The provisions for legal aid are incorporated in
Article 39-A of the Constitution of India.
The Legal Aid Cell, at NALSAR University of Law, is a
small initiative on the part of the students to spread legal
awareness and facilitate easy access to legal assistance to
2009.
? Legal Literacy Program at Pudur Village on 9th October,
2009 Mr. Subramniam, Secretary of A.P. State Legal Aid
and Mr. Venkateshwar Reddy District Judge, R.R. District
attended.
? Health Camp at Government School, Shameerpet
organized in association with Medi Citi Hospitals on 13th
the poor and the needy.
The aim of Legal Aid is implicit in the broader objectives
of NALSAR with a mandate to prepare lawyers who are
April, 2009.
? Land Rights program to Law students of Kakatiya
technically sound, professionally competent and socially
University in association with Rural Development Institute
relevant.
(RDI) on 10th October, 2009.
The mandate of the Cell includes:
? Documentation of the legal aid material available in the
? Implementation of Relief and Rehabilitation Promises for
the Ousters of Bimrao bada, Hyderabad.
? Litter picking campaign and teaching at Srinivasa School,
University;
? Preparing a list of persons/ advocates/ alumni who would
be willing to render possible help to the needy;
? Conducting pro-bono and public policy oriented research,
and increasingly take part in and help coordinate projects
in association with other organisations;
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possible. In other
poor and needy, creating awareness among the people about
hierarchy of Judicial and Administrative Agencies. The LSAA
? Undertaking field visits and work in coordination with
NGOs and the Officials who are concerned with task at
Shameerpet.
? Ensuing access to the Government Welfare Programs at
nearby villages.
? Voter Registration program at NALSAR and Shemeerpet
village.
? The Cell has brought out the Legal Aid Newsletter
Vol. 1, 2009.
hand. The Cell will try to mediate between parties
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wherever
Medical Check-up Camp
NALSAR Library and Internet Centre
NALSAR Library is located as an independent building
and other information. Wireless Internet connectivity is
available in the Library. NALSAR Library is using RFID (Radio
with three floors and is spacious enough to cater not only the
Frequency Identification) technology for security, library
existing needs but also accommodates resources and
circulation and inventorying.
services for future requirements. Our efforts in building and
The Library web page provides users, online information
updating the collection continue unabated and every year on
services such as Selective Dissemination of Information,
an average we add more than 3500 Titles to our collection.
Table of contents service, facility of requests and the
Our collection development policy is not constrained by any
provision of saving, email or printing their own bibliographies
boundaries like law and is responsive to the evolving subject
on their topic of interest.
areas and demands from curricula.
Print collection of more than 20392 resources comprises
The Library portal is designed with dynamic links that
would navigate you through various services. As soon as a
choicest publications of text books, Indian and Foreign Law
new issue of periodical is received, the table of contents page
Reports, and Reports in specialised subject areas, Digests,
is scanned and uploaded on the site, so as to enable the
Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Compendiums, Manuals and
users to browse the articles of their interest.
other Literature.
To keep pace with the emerging publishing trends, the
To develop more symbiotic relationship with our tech
savy patrons, we have enabled a feature in the software
print resources are augmented by range of Electronic
through which students can also log into their account to view
Resources. Library subscribes Westlaw, Manupatra, JSTOR,
the books that are overdue and fine amount. There is a
Lexis Nexis and Hein Online. Subscription to the above
proposal to introduce real time technology based reference
Databases provides access to more than 6000 Journals and
chat service. Students would be encouraged to query the
Law Reviews. All these databases are accessible from any
library staff from anywhere in the Campus and seek answers.
terminal in the Campus. Apart from Internet based resources,
This step would certainly position us in the heart of online
we also subscribe to judicial decisions in CD-ROM format.
community.
Supreme Court Cases Online, AIR (Supreme Court and High
NALSAR Library is also designated as a UN Depository
Courts), Manupatra case locator, Annual Survey of Indian
Library, which entitles us to receive substantial proceedings of
Law, Journal of Indian Law Institute, ExCus and Chartered
various sessions of significant organs of the United Nations as
Secretary (1971-2006), are accessible from eight networked
well as its Journals. Apart from printed resources online
desktops in the library.
access is also provided to these resources.
NALSAR Library is fully automated with, all the
For visually impaired patrons, the Library has software
housekeeping operations. We have selected VTLS Inc.
and hardware to facilitate access to the following resources:
“Virtua” a library management software being used by best
1. Jaws (Job Access with Speech), 2. Kurzweil 1000, 3. Index
Universities in India. Our Online public access catalogue
Braille.
provides access to resources empowering the users with
NALSAR Library has the following facilities : 1. OPAC
various search facilities. Information about each item is not
Terminals, 2. Bay for Laptops, 3. Carrels, 4. Moot Court
only confined to bibliographic details, but have active
Library, 5. Discussion Rooms, 6. Library Orientation Room,
hyperlinks to table of contents, books reviews, authors notes
7. Photocopying Room.
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Knowledge at the cutting edge
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NALSAR Library and Internet Centre
The World a click away, Internet Centre
The Campus is Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) enabled and
the Campus have been provided with a distinct IP Address,
provides Wireless Internet Connectivity. In addition, the
and password. It is also proposed to install a CD-DVD Server
University also has LAN connectivity in all rooms of Halls of
to facilitate multiple access to CD-ROM and DVD-ROM
Residence, Faculty Residences, Guest House, Convention
resources.
Centre etc., The Internet Centre has about 40 Thin Clients
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rates. To prevent any un-authorised access, internet users on
The University has in place its Video Conferencing
with Linux Operating System. Besides another set of
Facility to facilitate interaction with other Law Schools in India
Desktop Systems for usage by Faculty and students are also
and abroad.
available at the Internet Centre and in the Library. A separate
The students are encouraged to purchase laptop /
bay is also provided for the laptop users. The Internet Centre
desktop for making best use of internet connectivity for
is supported with a main server with a bandwidth of 8 Mbps:
research purposes.
dual connectivity-wifi and wire. The University provides
printing, scanning and photocopying facilities at subsidised
NALSAR is destined to be 'Harvard of the East'. We look forward to the achievement of that status.
My very good wishes to an exciting partnership between SAARCLAW and NALSAR.
- Dhara Wijayatilake
Former President, SAARC Law,
Ministry of Justice, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Facilities and Campus Regulations
The University maintains separate residence for Boys
Training Programmes, Workshops, Summer Courses for
National and International students and also programmes for
and Girls with a common Dining Hall. The senior students are
Bar in continuing legal education etc. The air conditioned
provided with single occupancy rooms, while other students
rooms in the Centre are well furnished, possessing essential
are provided with double occupancy rooms. The Halls of
facilities, including internet connectivity, facilitating participants
Residence have common room facilities, Indoor Games,
to have all their needs fulfilled at one place.
Television, Telephone (only for incoming calls) and Internet
Auditorium
Connectivity. The Halls of Residence are connected with
Construction of the Auditorium has already commenced
Diesel generators. The common mess serves Vegetarian
and when completed it will accommodate over 800 persons.
food, however Non-Vegetarian food is also served twice a
This will be used for organising the University Convocations,
week on students' demand. Private telephone booths operate
International Conferences and Seminars etc.
in the premises of the Halls of Residence.
Transport
Management and maintenance of discipline in the Halls
of Residence is the responsibility of Students, Proctor, Chief
Warden, Wardens and Assistant Wardens and conforming to
the Regulations framed in this regard is mandatory.
Guest House
Accommodation is provided in the guest house for the
The University has a Swaraj Mazda Vehicle for providing
conveyance facility to both Faculty and Administrative Staff
who reside in the twin-cities. It is also used for students'
activities such as Court visits and Legal Aid Camps. The
Campus is well connected to the twin cities of Hyderabad and
Secunderabad by the A.P State Road Transport.
Visiting Faculty, Academicians and Members of the Judicial
Autorickshaws ply from the Shameerpet bus station to the
Fraternity. Accommodation is also given for shorter durations
Campus. Regular bus services are also available between
to parents of students subject to availability and advance
Secunderabad Railway Station and the University Campus.
notice in that regard.
Bank
Convention Centre
An architecturally conceived state-of-the-art Convention
Indian Bank branch is opened at Shameerpet village.
Students can open accounts with the Indian Bank. An ATM
Centre is in place, to be used exclusively as a self-contained
counter is available on the Campus to cater to the
facility for organising National and International Conferences,
requirements of students and staff.
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Facilities and Campus Regulations
Health Centre
The University has its own Health Centre with one
Male Medical Officer, Female Medical Officer and a
Resident Nurse. In addition, Psychiatrist also pays one visit
in a weak for counseling the students. In case of serious
ailments, on the advice of the Doctor, facilities are provided
for admittance in Hospitals in the twin-cities for timely
attention and care. The Hospital expenditure in such cases
facility is also provided round the clock for the students in
suspension followed by inquiry and if established may lead
case of medical emergency.
to expulsion. Students are permitted to visit their homes or
Games and Sports
local guardians on the first and second week ends. Visit
A Stadium has been constructed and is being
equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Two Tennis Courts
Students of NALSAR are required to be sensitive to
the community standards of the city and their surroundings
for various sports are under construction. A Gymnasium
in their behaviour, dressing and manners in keeping with
and Swimming Pool are in the pipeline.
the reputation and expectation of the University. Any
Campus Regulations
NALSAR Campus is strictly No-Smoking Zone and
consumption of Alcohol is strictly prohibited. The University
strictly prohibits ragging, sexual harassment and any such
conduct including moral turpitude and views these acts as
to expulsion from the University and may also attract
criminal prosecution. Violation of Code of Conduct invites
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outside the Campus on week days is regulated.
one each for Boys and Girls were constructed. Play fields
serious issues for disciplinary proceedings which may lead
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Visitors at NALSAR
are borne by the students or their parents. Ambulance
personal problems or interpersonal issues can be brought
to the notice of the concerned Class Teacher or Warden
who will help in the best possible manner.
While the use of mobile phones by the students is
permitted, Cellphones with cameras are strictly prohibited
anywhere on Campus. Use of Cellphones in the Academic
Block, Administrative Block, Library and Internet Centre is
strictly prohibited.
Sports Stadium
· All students shall go back to the respective Hostels by
9.00 p.m. and they shall not be allowed to be out of the
Hostels after 9.00 p.m. However, during the period of End-
and they shall wear the prescribed uniform at official
programmes.
· No student shall be served breakfast / lunch / dinner
beyond the prescribed timings.
Semester examinations, the Library shall be kept open till
· No cooked food shall be brought from outside and taken in
11.00 p.m. and students can be allowed use of library up
the Hostel Rooms under any circumstances. Such junk
to 11.00 p.m.
food is a big health hazard and incidence of sickness is
· Library timings shall be from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m and
during the period of End-Semester examinations from 9.00
a.m to 11.00 p.m.
· Procurement, possession, distribution and use of narcotic
drugs or other contraband material including tobacco,
on the rise.
· Checking of student bags shall be mandatory at the entry
gate to ensure that no explosives, narcotic drugs, alcohol,
cigarettes and other contraband are smuggled in.
· Private Vehicles shall not be allowed inside the Campus
cigarettes and alcohol in any form shall constitute a very
without a specific permission of the Vice-Chancellor /
serious mis-conduct for which mandatory punishment shall
Registrar / Proctor / Chief-Warden and without proper
be expulsion from the Hostel and / or rustication /
inspection by Security.
expulsion from NALSAR after enquiry and opportunity of
hearing to the delinquent in addition to Criminal
Prosecution under Narcotic Laws.
Facilities and Campus Regulations
p.m. to ensure their safety.
· All the students shall wear full dress outside the Hostels
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· All students shall report back to the Campus latest by 7.00
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Student Initiatives
The Summons
'The Summons' is an Annual Inter-University Fest that
NALSAR organises. This three-day fest sees a host of
Each Committee consists of a General Body and an
Executive Council. The General Body of each Committee
Parliamentary Debate and dance competitions thrown in for
consists of such students who opt to join the General Body of
good measure. It attracts many Teams from various Law
that functional Committee. However, no student should join
Universities and Colleges and the number is increasing over
the General Bodies of more than two Committees. The
the years.
Executive Council of each Committee comprises five elected
members one from each class of the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.).
pandemonium (although in a good way). There is also lots of
Each Committee has a Convenor. The Executive Council of
prize money. We kid you not........
the eight Functional Committees forms an Electoral
Carpe Diem
Collegium which elects from amongst themselves five Office
Carpe Diem is the Annual Intra-College Fest. For
NALSAR students, by NALSAR students, with only NALSAR
students. The Fest encompasses much of the Cultural,
Bearers of the SBC. The Office Bearers of the SBC are the
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Joint Secretary and
Treasurer.
Literary, Public Speaking and Sports Spectrum. The crowd
The Present SBC (2009-10)
favourite certainly being the Tug-of-War Championship, with
President
Mr. Aditya Wadhwa
the winning class getting (aside from the prize) bragging
Vice President
Mr. Varun Tandon
rights and bruised hands. Basically a chance for NALSAR
General Secretary
Mr. Abhilaksh Grover
students to forget about the law and put up brightly coloured
Joint Secretary
Mr. Rohit Venkat V
paper all over the place.......
Treasurer
Mr. Arani Chakrabarty
The Student Bar Council
Convenors of Committees
1. Academic Committee
Mr. Bhatt Malak Manish
encourage student participation in administration and
2. Cultural Committee
Ms. Ruchika Rao
management of the affairs of the University, NALSAR
3. Hostel and Campus
Mr. C. Shivam Surender
In order to promote co-curricular activities and to
constituted its first Student Bar Council in July, 2000.
The Council is constituted every year by a joint method
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for the year 2009 - 10 took oath of Office in July, 2009.
events, ranging from quizzes to Antakshari, sports events, the
Three days of fun, excitement and much random
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Court; Sports and Student Welfare. The new Office Bearers
Welfare Committee
4. Literary & Debating Committee Mr. Sangaram K Mallick
of election and nomination for the eight functional
5. Mess and Hospitality Committee Mr. Govind Ram Meena
Committees namely: Academic; Cultural; Hostel and Campus
6. Moot Court Committee
Mr. Naveen Rana
Welfare; Literary & Debating; Mess and Hospitality; Moot
7. Sports Committee
Ms. Rhea Mathew
8. Student Welfare Committee
Ms. Avni Srinivasan Chari
Office Bearers and Convenors of SBC
with VC & Registrar (2009-10)
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List of Endowments for the award of Gold Medals
1.
Biological E. Limited Gold Medal for the student who has
secured maximum marks in Environmental Law instituted
by Dr. Vijay Kumar Datla, Chairman and Managing
2.
Round female student instituted by Shri R. N.
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Agrawal Memorial Gold Medal for
Jhunjhunwala, Khaitan & Co., Advocates and Notaries,
instituted by Shri Bharatji Agrawal, Senior Advocate,
student who has secured maximum marks in Taxation
Mr. Amancharla Krishna Murti Memorial Gold Medal for
instituted by Shri Pradip K. Khaitan, Khaitan & Co.,
Shri A. Narasimha Murty, Advocate, Hyderabad.
Mr. C. V. Subrahmanya Sastri Memorial Gold Medal for
student who has secured maximum marks in
Environmental Law instituted by Mrs. Indrani
C. V. N. Sastri, Hyderabad.
Mr. Ashitendra Nath Mitra Memorial Gold Medal for the
student who has secured maximum marks in
Constitutional Law-II instituted by Hon'ble Shri Justice
Mr. Pavani Seshayya Memorial Gold Medal for the Best
8.
9.
and Law of Limitation instituted by Hon'ble Shri Justice
Rao, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India,
N. Rama Mohana Rao, Judge, High Court of A.P. Hyd.
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19. Agri Gold Estates and Entertainments Pvt. Ltd. Gold
Mr. Pavani Sarveswara Rao Memorial Gold Medal for the
Medal for the Best male student in Corporate Law
Best Student in Law of Contracts-I instituted by Shri P. P.
instituted by Shri Sitaram Avvas, Vice-Chairman and
Rao, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India,
Managing Director, Agri Gold Estates and Entertainments
New Delhi.
Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.
Smt. Pavani Satyanarayanamma Memorial Gold Medal
20. Mr. Satti Satyanarayana Reddy Memorial Gold Medal for
to the Best female student for Overall Excellence
the student who has secured maximum marks in
instituted by Shri P. P. Rao, Senior Advocate, Supreme
Alternative Dispute Resolution instituted by
Court of India, New Delhi
Shri S. Venkata Reddy, Former Advocate General,
Mr. A. K. Ganguli Gold Medal for the student getting First
Position in Administrative Law instituted by Shri A. K.
High Court of A.P. Hyderabad.
21. Mr. Santosh Kumar Mukherjee Memorial Gold Medal for
Ganguli, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India,
the Best Orator instituted by Shri Chandranath
New Delhi.
Mukherjee, Advocate, Kolkata.
10. Rai Bahadur Naurang Rai Khaitan Memorial Gold Medal
22. Mr. M. Rajender Reddy Gold Medal for the student who
for obtaining the First Rank in the Final Examination
has secured maximum marks in Jurisprudence instituted
instituted by Shri Suman J. Khaitan, Advocate,
by Shri M. Rajender Reddy, Member, Bar Council of
New Delhi.
India, (Hyderabad).
11. Duttlal Jhunjhunwala Gold Medal for the Best All Round
male student instituted by Shri R. N. Jhunjhunwala,
Khaitan & Co., Advocates and Notaries, Kolkata.
12. Sita Ram Jhunjhunwala Gold Medal for the student who
23. Smt. Sharadabai Gold Medal for the topper in Clinic-II, III
and IV instituted by Hon'ble Shri Justice B. Prakash Rao,
Judge, High Court of A.P., Hyderabad.
24. Dr. K. P. C. Gandhi Gold Medal for the Best student in
has secured maximum marks in Intellectual Property Law
Criminal Law instituted by Dr. K. P. C. Gandhi, Former
instituted by Shri R. N. Jhunjhunwala, Khaitan & Co.,
Inspector General of Police, Police Scientific Services
Advocates and Notaries, Kolkata.
and Director, A. P. Forensic Science Laboratories,
13. Kunj Behari Jhunjhunwala Gold Medal for the Best
student in Law of Evidence instituted by Shri R. N.
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N.Rama Mohana Rao, Judge, High Court of A.P. Hyd.
18. Mr. C. Poorniah Gold Medal for the Best student in CPC
Student for Overall Excellence instituted by Shri P. P.
New Delhi.
7.
Bhattacharya, Lancashire, U. K.
17. Mr. Y. Suryanarayana Memorial Gold Medal for the
Best student in Law of Contracts-II instituted by
Shri Anindya Kumar Mitra, Advocate, Kolkata.
6.
Advocates and Notaries, Kolkata.
16. Prof. S. P. Chatterjee Memorial Gold Medal for the
the student who has secured the maximum marks in
Constitutional Law-I instituted by Hon'ble Shri Justice
5.
Kolkata.
15. Shree Venkateswar Sukriti Setu Gold Medal for the
Allahabad, High Court.
the Best All Round student of the Final Year instituted by
4.
Kolkata.
14. Laxmi Devi Jhunjhunwala Gold Medal for the Best All
Director, Biological E. Limited, Hyderabad.
securing First Position in the Annual Examination
3.
Jhunjhunwala, Khaitan & Co., Advocates and Notaries,
Hyderabad.
31. The International Centre for Alternative Dispute
for the best outgoing student in all facets of International
Resolution Gold Medal for the student who has secured
Law instituted by Mr. C. N. Babu, Dr. C. Ramji, Ms. Indira
maximum marks in Alternative Dispute Resolution
instituted by ICADR, Hyderabad.
Rayaprolu, Dr. C. Sita, Ms. Aruna Bommakanti,
Ms. Navasri Kandarpa, Ms. Sridevi Yadavalli,
32. Lord's Foundation Gold Medal for the student who has
Ms. C. Adi Lakshmi and Grand Children of
secured maximum marks in Intellectual Property Law
Mr. C. V. Dikshitulu.
instituted by Shri P. Ravindran, Managing Trustee, Lord's
Foundation, Chennai.
26. Mr. Ramdutt Gupta Memorial Gold Medal for the student
who has secured maximum marks in Family Law-I
33. Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Gold Medal for the topper in
instituted by Smt. Sakam Devi, Kanpur (UP).
Comparative Constitutional Law instituted by
Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Trust, Mumbai.
27. Ch. Balbir Singh Rathi Memorial Gold Medal for the
topper in Legal Methods instituted by Shri Virender Singh
Rathi, Rohtak (Haryana).
28. Mr. Dina Nath Dhanania Gold Medal for the student who
Endowment Lectures and the Donors
1.
Shri G.K.B. Chowdary, M.D., Vasant Chemicals Ltd.,
has secured maximum marks in Family Law-II instituted
by Shri Sawar Dhanania, Kolkata.
29. Mr. Anantha Narasimha Reddy Gold Medal for the
Hyderabad.
2.
Shri A. Narasimha Reddy, Chairman, Bar Council of
Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
30. Hindustan Times Ltd., Gold Medal for the student who
‘Chief Justice Obul Reddy Memorial lecture‘ instituted by
Shri V.R. Reddy, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of
student who has secured maximum marks in
Constitutional Law-I & II (both) instituted by
‘Gutta Sri Rama Rao Memorial Lecture‘ instituted by
India, New Delhi.
3.
‘Hon‘ble Shri Justice M. Seshachelapathy Memorial
Lecture‘ instituted by Sri M. Narasimham, Former
Governor, RBI, Hyderabad.
has secured maximum marks in Labour Law instituted by
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List of Endowments for the award of Gold Medals
25. Mr. Cheemalakonda V. Dikshitulu Centenary Gold Medal
Gold medal winners 7th batch - 2009
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Faculty
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Dr. Veer Singh, Professor of Law and ViceChancellor, NALSAR, has a brilliant Academic
Record. Prof. Singh has a wide teaching and
research experience at Lucknow University,
Rajasthan University, Jaipur, Kurukshetra
University, and Punjab University. His areas of
specialization include Legal Theory, Public
Prof. (Dr.) Veer Singh
LL.M., Ph.D.(Punjab University)
Vice-Chancellor
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International Law, International Relations and
power politics. He is well known for his contribution in the field of Legal Education, Research and Training. Besides 40 years of Teaching
and Research Experience, he has held important administrative assignments as Former Chairman, Department of Law, Punjab
University, Director, National Institute of Law, KU, Kurukshetra; Director General, Army Institute of Law, Mohali and Dean University
Instructions, Punjab University. Presently, he is Professor Emeritus at Punjab University, Chandigarh.
He has published more than One hundred Research papers in accredited Journals of repute and two Books. He is empanelled as
a Lead Resource Person at premier Institutions and organizations which include Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy of Administration,
Mussoorie, National Police Academy, Hyderabad, Judicial Academy, Chandigarh, IIPA, New Delhi, ILI, New Delhi, Punjab & Haryana
State Institutes of Public Administration, National Cooperatives Institute, Chandigarh. He is and has been a member of many apex
committees including UGC Law Panel, UGC Committees on Reservations and Reinforced Coaching, Punjab Legal Services Authority,
Chandigarh, Consumer Council, UT, Chandigarh, Dean, Faculty of Law, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and Member, General
Council, Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala, Member, Board of Studies and Law Faculties of many Universities. In numerous
International and National Seminars / Conferences, he has made rich contributions as Chairman of technical sessions and as a
participant.
Dr. K.V.S. Sarma, Professor of Law and
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Registrar, NALSAR has specialized in Business
Laws. He obtained Ph.D. from Berhampur
Prof. (Dr.) K.V.S. Sarma
University on 'Consumer Protection Act, 1986 -
M.L. (Andhra), Ph.D.(Berhampur)
A Socio-Legal Study'. He has authored 'Modern
Professor of Law & Registrar
Law of Insurance in India ' and 'Criminal Law' and
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five monographs and published several articles
in leading Law Journals. He is invited by the Central University, Hyderabad to be a member of 'Programme Advisory Committee' for the
Post-Graduate Diploma in 'Cyber Laws and Intellectual Property Rights'.
He is Vice-President for 'Acumen Legal Education Research and Training', Executive Member for 'Centre for Corporate Strategies'
and Panel Member for 'Acumen Legal Services (India) Private Limited'. He is 'Convenor for the Post-Graduate Committee' and
teaching 'Corporate Laws' to Graduate and Post-Graduate students of NALSAR. Prof. Sarma has participated and presented papers in
several National Conferences. Recently, Prof. Sarma has designed a two-year Masters Degree Programme in ‘Law of Financial
Services and Capital Markets’ (ML-FS&CM) which the University offers in association with the Institute of Insurance and Risk
Management (IIRM), Hyderabad .
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Statutory Interpretation and Judicial Process
along with offering Selective Courses in Law and
Psychology, Justice Education and Pedagogy
Prof. (Dr.) Amita Dhanda
and Comparative Disability Jurisprudence. Dr.
LL.M., Ph.D. (Delhi)
Dhanda joined NALSAR after a fifteen year stint
Professor of Law
on the Research Faculty of the Indian Law
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Faculty
Dr. Amita Dhanda, Professor of Law,
teaches Administrative Law, Law and Poverty,
Institute, Delhi. She has written extensively on
the legal position of persons with mental
disability. 'Legal Order and Mental Disorder', (Sage 2000), her book on the legal status of persons with mental illness is a pioneering
effort in the field. She has also revised with Justice M. N. Rao Bindra's 'Interpretation of Statues' (Lexis Nexis, 2006). The Government
of India and the Supreme Court of India have utilized her services to suggest far reaching legal and policy reform in the field of disability
rights. Her research expertise has been drawn upon by international and national institutions such as the WHO, UNICEF, NHRC, NCW,
NIMH. More recently she has been actively engaged with the UN Adhoc Committee in negotiating the final text of the Convention of the
Rights of Persons with Disability. She is now engaged in working protocols for the implementation and interpretation of the Convention.
Dr. Madabhushi Sridhar Acharyulu,
Professor of Law and Coordinator, NALSAR
Proximate Education, (who is Intellectual
Property Chair Professor, instituted by Ministry of
Human Resources Development, Government
of India) received Doctoral Degree for his
Prof. (Dr.) M. Sridhar Acharyulu
LL.M., Ph.D., MCJ (Osmania)
MHRD IP Chair Professor and
research on Media Law from Osmania
Co-ordinator, NALSAR Pro
University, Hyderabad. He teaches IPR, Law of
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Torts, Criminology, Law of Insurance, ADR and
offers Seminar Courses on Media Law and Cyber Law. His books titled “Law of Expression” (2007, Asia Law House), 'Right to
Information, Law and Practice” (2006, Wadhwa) and “ADR Negotiation and Conciliation” (2006, Butterworths), “Unfair Rent
Uncontrollable Control: Rights-Wrongs-Reforms” (2009, Asia Law House), “Environmental Empowerment” (2009, Asia Law House)
are noteworthy. Dr. Sridhar revised Ramaswamy Iyer's “Law of Torts” along with Professor A. Lakshminath, (2007, Butterworths Lexis
Nexis).
Dr. Sridhar, a regular columnist in various newspapers in Telugu and English, besides giving talk shows on Telugu TV Channels,
He developed, scripted and recorded video lessons on Right to Information and Constitution of India, for Education Mass Media
Research Center (EMRC) Hyderabad for Doordarshan Vyas Channel. Dr. Sridhar wrote 13 Radio Dramas depicting enforcement of
Dr. V.C.Vivekanandan received his Ph.D.
on 'Impact of TRIPS on IP legal regime in India
from the National Law School of India University,
Bangalore. He has a Master's Degree in
Corporate Law and Securities. He also holds a
Prof. (Dr.) V.C.Vivekanandan
Master's Degree and M.Phil. Degree in Public
M.A., LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D. (NLSIU)
Administration from Madras University. He
Professor (Proximate Education)(on Lien)
specializes in the subjects of Intellectual Property
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Law, Cyber Laws, Media Laws and WTO studies.
He is the Adjunct Visiting Professor at the Buffalo
University Business School, New York, USA since 2007. He is the advisory member of the Asia Pacific Region for Internet Corporation
of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). He is also a Research Fellow at Maastricht University, Netherlands. He is a resource
person at IIT Kanpur, IIT Mumbai, National Police Academy, Hyderabad, XLRI-Jamshedpur, Administrative Staff College, Hyderabad,
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, National Research Development Corporation, National Academy of Agricultural Research &
Management, Hyderabad, and Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy. He is a member of the Bioethics Committee of the Venture
East Venture Capital Fund. Prof. Vivekanandan is currently on lien from NALSAR.
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rights of women based on decided cases, which were repeatedly broadcasted every year in Akashvani, Hyderabad.
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Dr. Vijender Kumar, Professor of Law and
Head, Centre for Family Law, teaches Legal
Methods, Family Law, and Legal Research
Methodology. He was awarded the Ph.D. Degree
in 1996 from Maharshi Dayanand University,
Rohtak. He has had five years of experience at
the Bar prior to teaching. His books titled “Hindu
Law of Adoption” 2004 and “Law Relating to
Domestic Violence” 2007 and his Revised
Editions of “Family Law in India” by Professor
Prof. (Dr.) Vijender Kumar
LL.M. (Kurukshetra), Ph.D.(MDU, Rohtak)
Professor of Law
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G.C.V. Subba Rao, (8th edition, 2004 and 9th edition 2007) and “Hindu Law and Usage” by Mayne (16th edition, 2009), are especially
noteworthy. He has also published more than 30 articles on Hindu Law in reputed law journals; has contributed papers in books and
published several book reviews. He has worked on several projects including a project commissioned by the National Commission for
Women, on ‘Coparcenary Rights of Women in Andhra Pradesh. Prof. Kumar has participated and presented papers in several National
and International Conferences. He has also participated in the Law Teachers Programme on “Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills”
at Cardiff Law School, (UK) in 2004. Recently, Prof. Kumar has been awarded ‘Academic Staff Commonwealth Fellowship 2009-2010
for six months and ‘Visiting Professor’ at King‘s College, London for one year.
Dr. V. Balakista Reddy, Professor of
International Law and Head, Centre for Air and
Space Law, NALSAR. He is Coordinator of M.K.
Nambyar SAARCLaw Centre; LL.M. Course incharge for International Trade and Business
Laws. Prof. Reddy obtained his LL.M. in
International Law from Osmania University and
M.Phil. and Ph.D. in International Air and Space
Prof. (Dr.) V. Balakista Reddy
LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D. (JNU)
Professor of Law
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Law from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New
Delhi. Prof. Reddy has presented papers in various National and International conferences including the United Nations and has
contributed extensively to various national and international journals on different aspects of International Law. His books on “Air Law
and Policy in India, (1994)”, “Recent Trends in International Space Law and Policy, (1997)” and “Emerging Trends in Air and Space
Law, (2007)” have won international acclaim. He is a Visiting faculty to many Universities in abroad including the Mississippi University
School of Law, USA and the Leaden University in Europe. He is an active member of many professional institutions which include the
International Institute of Space Law (IISL), Paris, the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), and the Aeronautical Society of India
(AESI), New Delhi. Apart from guiding M.Phil. and Ph.D. Scholars, he is currently teaching International Law, International Trade Law,
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International Commercial and Business Laws, International Human Rights Laws and International Intellectual Property Laws to LL.B.
and LL.M. students at NALSAR.
Dr. Vidyullatha specializes in Environmental
Law. She teaches Environmental Law, Banking
and Finance. She has over fifteen years of
teaching experience. She has been actively
involved in various research projects funded by
World Bank, Ministry of Environment and
Forests, National Commission for Women, IndoShastri Canadian Institute besides others. She
Dr. K. Vidyullatha Reddy
LL.M., Ph.D. (Kakatiya)
Associate Professor (Law)
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has initiated the setting up of Legal Aid Cell and
also coordinates the legal aid activities in the University. She was selected by the British Council and Cardiff University to participate in
the Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills Program at Cardiff University, U.K. She has coordinated an International Conference on
Consumer Law held at Hyderabad organized in association with International Association of Consumer Law. This Conference
witnessed more than fifty International participants from seventeen countries. She has published a book on Municipal Solid Waste-Law
and Practice besides research papers and training materials on various aspects. She is actively involved in various University
publications and University administrative affairs.
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Dr. Aruna B. Venkat has a Ph.D. in
Environmental Law from Delhi University. Her
Doctoral research focuses on “Environmental
Protection through Judicial Process: Indian
Perspective”. Besides Environmental Law, she
teaches Private International Law, Sociology of
Law and Jurisprudence. Before joining NALSAR
in 2005, Dr. Venkat has taught at Amity Law
Dr. Aruna B. Venkat
LL.M., Ph.D. (Delhi)
Faculty
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Associate Professor (Law)
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School, New Delhi from 1999 to 2004. Besides
teaching various courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, Dr. Venkat has guided several research students for their postgraduate degrees. She has published quite a few research papers in reputed national law journals. She is presently engaged in editing
a textbook on Environmental Law. She is also engaged in research on Child Abductions and Child Rights.
Dr. N. Vasanthi has been teaching at
NALSAR since 2000. She has been instrumental
in designing new Courses at the University and
has taught Courses such as Constitutional Law,
Labour Law and Law and Poverty. She has
received her Ph.D. Degree in the Constitutional
Law from Osmania University. Her publications
include a book titled “Constitutional Policy and
Dr. N. Vasanthi
LL.M., Ph.D. (Osmania)
Associate Professor (Law)
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Environmental Jurisprudence in India”. Her latest
publications include “The Presumption of Innocence and Fair Trial” in 'Issues in Human Rights'. She has also been associated with
several research projects and is currently working on a project for the ICSSR on regulatory impact assessment of laws on domestic
workers. Her areas of interest are Gender, Disability and Labour. She is a trainer for the UGC Programme on Capacity Building of
Women Managers in Higher Education and has organised sensitisation and motivation workshops as well as training programmes for
Dr. V.K. Unni, has done his Ph.D. in IPR,
teaches the same at NALSAR. Apart from writing
in international journals he has authored a book
which has got global attention with citations in
Dr. V.K. Unni
judgments dealing with the subject. His present
LL.M. (MGU), Ph.D. (NALSAR)
teaching and research interests also include
Assistant Professor (on Lien)
Banking & Finance Law. Recently he was
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trainers and refresher programmes for the same.
awarded the prestigious Max Planck-India
Fellowship by the Max Planck Society
(Germany). Dr. Unni also has the rare distinction of serving in the Selection Panel of Fulbright Fellowship in Law for 3 consecutive
terms. He has been consulted on many programs dealing with IPR by various premier institutions like the Fulbright Commission, IIT
Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, European Commission, NLSIU Bangalore, NUJS Kolkata, IIT Kanpur, UNCTAD etc. He is also an alumnus of
IVLP established by the US Department of State. In June 2009 he has joined IIM Calcutta on a one year lien from NALSAR.
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Faculty
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Dr. T. Raghavendra Rao has specialized in
Family Law and Environmental Law. He did his
M.L. with specialization in Family Law and Ph.D.
in Environmental Law from Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam. He has 15 years of teaching and
research experience. Before joining NALSAR,
Dr. Rao worked as Faculty Member at NUJS,
Dr.T. Raghavendra Rao
M.L., Ph.D. (Andhra)
Assistant Professor (Law)
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Kolkata, M.S. University of Baroda and ICFAI
University. Dr. Rao teaches Environmental Law,
Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, Refugee Laws, and International Trade Law. He has been actively engaged in various
research projects at NALSAR. Dr. Rao has participated and presented papers in several National and International Conferences/
Seminars and published articles in reputed law journals. Dr. Rao has also edited books on Environmental Law, Constitutional Law and
Environmental Law.
Dr. K.V.K. Santhy teaches Criminal Law at
NALSAR. Dr. Santhy did her doctoral thesis on
“Penal Reforms in India” from Osmania
University. Before joining NALSAR she has
taught Criminal Law at NLIU, Bhopal. Dr. Santhy
has worked on several projects and at present
she is coordinator of the project “Defective
Dr. K.V.K. Santhy
LL.M., Ph.D.(Osmania)
Assistant Professor (Law)
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Investigation leading to acquittals”
commissioned by Bureau of Police Research
Development, New Delhi and a UGC Major Research Project on “Sentencing perspectives in the State of Andhra Pradesh”. She has
delivered lectures on I.P.C. and Cr. P.C. at NADT, Nagpur and on International Humanitarian Law and Women at ICRC, New Delhi.
She has also coordinated a three-day National Workshop on “Advanced Training to teachers in the South Asian Region on
International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law” with ICRC. Recently she has visited Max Planck Research Institute for
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International Criminal Law, Germany as a part of her Post Doctoral Research Programme on “Punishment and Sentencing”.
D. Bala Krishna has done his LL.M. with
specialization in Criminal Law. Before joining
NALSAR, he worked as Lecturer at Akhila Barathi
College of Law, Adharsha Law College,
University College of Law, University Arts &
Science College and District Police Training
College for a period of eight years. Apart from
teaching, he has also served as a NSS
Mr. D. Bala Krishna
M.S.W., LL.M. (Kakatiya), NET
Assistant Professor (Law)
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Progamme Officer, co-coordinator for Pathway
Project (PCI), State Resource Person for MHRD & APSACS. Earlier he has taught various subjects including Constitutional Law,
Environmental Jurisprudence, Intellectual Property Rights and Community Policing. His areas of teaching and research interest
include Terrorism and Law, Cyber Crimes and Law, Development and Law.
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Dr. Gade Mallikarjun did his LL.M. with
specialisation in Labour Laws from Kakatiya
University. He was awarded Ph.D. in 2008 from
Kakatiya University on his Doctoral thesis titled
"Contribution of International Labour
Dr. Gade Mallikarjun
LL.M., Ph.D. (Kakatiya)
Faculty
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Assistant Professor (Law)
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Organisation to the Development of Human
Rights". Before joining NALSAR, he worked as a Lecturer in various Law Colleges affiliated to Kakatiya University and he has got more
than 8 years of teaching experience. His areas of interest include Constitution Law, Labour Law and Insurance Law. Dr. Mallikarjun
teaches Administrative & Family Law at NALSAR.
Ms. Neha Pathakji teaches Tax Laws at
NALSAR. She has done her LL.M. from the
Maharaja Sajayjrao University of Baroda. She
stood 2nd in University of Baroda. She stood 2nd
among 2603 candidates in B.Com with
Ms. Neha A. Pathakji
B.Com., LL.M., NET
specialization in Accounting and Auditing. She
Assistant Professor (Law)
secured 2nd Rank in her LL.M. in Business Laws
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Group. She had also worked with All India Radio
(Akashvani) Vadodara. Her areas of interest
include Taxation, Insurance and Constitution. She has participated and presented a paper titled “Traditional Knowledge in the
Prof. Vepa P. Sarathi, was enrolled as an
Advocate in 1942, designated as Senior
Advocate by Supreme Court of India in 1976. As
a Member of the Law Commission, he has richly
contributed for the development of law especially
in Consumer Law, Promissory Estoppel and
Prof. Vepa P.Sarathi
B.A. (Hons.), B.L.
Visiting Faculty (Law)
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International” in a conference on Intellectual Property Rights and WTO organized at Baroda.
Contract 'd'adhesion (Adhesive Contracts). As a
Senior Advocate, Prof. Sarathi appeared in the
Bhopal Gas Leak Case on behalf of Government
of India as the Learned Attorney General's Representative in the District Court at Bhopal and the High Court at Jabalpur.
Prof. Sarathi was also Advocate General for Sikkim from January 1990 to December 1994, he was Chairman of the Sikkim Law
Commission. Prof. Sarathi authored books on Law of Evidence, and was also an Assistant Editor of Supreme Court reports from 1964
to 1976. Prof. Sarathi teaches Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Transfer of Property and Indian Evidence Act. at
NALSAR.
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Faculty
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Prof. P.B.Shanker Rao teaches
Constitutional Law, Arbitration and Conciliation
and Comparative Constitution to under-graduate
and post-graduate students at NALSAR. Before
joining NALSAR, he worked as a Principal of
Padala Rami Reddi Law College, Hyderabad for
20 years. Apart from teaching assignments he
has also served as a member of Academic
Prof. P.B. Shanker Rao
B.A., LL.M., Ph.D. (Osmania)
Visiting Professor (Law)
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Council, Osmania University for 3 years, member
of Academic Council NALSAR (Government Nominee) for 3 years, member of Lawcet Committee for 3 terms and member Board of
Studies, Faculty of Law, Osmania University for 3 terms. Earlier he has taught various subjects including Legal Remedies, Specific
Relief Act, Professional Ethics and Drafting and Pleadings, Constitutional Law, Environmental Jurisprudence, Intellectual Property
Rights and Community Policing. He is also serving as Resource person for A.P. Judicial Academy, Hyderabad, MCID, Hyderabad,
National Academy for Direct Taxes, Nagpur and Institute of Co-operative Management, Hyderabad. He has contributed articles in
various reputed Law Journals. Prof. Rao has participated and presented papers in various National Seminars. He has guided 20 LL.M.
students for Dissertations and produced one Ph.D. Scholar.
Mr. Shaik Nazim Ahmed Shafi teaches Law
of Contracts and Property Law at NALSAR. He
did his LL.M. from Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh with specialization on 'Law Relating to
Management Relations'. He has 19 years of
teaching experience. Before joining NALSAR,
Mr. Shafi has taught at Anwar Ul Uloom Law
College, Padala Rami Reddi Law College,
Mr. Shaik Nazim Ahmed Shafi
LL.M.(Aligarh Muslim University)
Visiting Faculty (Law)
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Hyderabad and also has served as Lecturer &
Secretary to Academic Commission, Faculty of Law, Haramaya University, F.D.R. of Ethiopia under United Nations Development
Program. He is a visiting faculty for the Judicial Officer's Training Program and also to the students of MBA, ACS, CA, ICWAI, NADT,
NAC and Aviation Law & Air Transport Management. His areas of teaching and research include Law of Contracts, Law of Property,
Law of Easements, Jurisprudence, Public International Law, Law of Evidence, and Shari'at Law. He has attended and presented
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papers in various National and International Conferences and also contributed Papers in reputed Law Journals. He is presently
pursuing his Doctoral research on Privatization of Airports: Emerging Legal Issues'.
Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar did his M.A.
(Economics) from Nagarjuna University,
Campus College. He has enrolled himself for
Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar
Ph.D. in Environmental Economics from
M.A. (Nagarjuna University)
Osmania University. He has 11 years of teaching
Lecturer (Economics)
experience. Previously he has taught at Sai
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Sudhir Degree and P.G. College and
Vasundhara Degree College. Presently he is also taking virtual classes on Environmental Economics on Gyan Darshan Channel which
get telecasted all over SAARC Countries. He also had a brief spell of teaching at Osmania University, Campus College, where he
taught Environmental Economics.
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Ms. Manpreet Kaur teaches Intellectual
Property Law at NALSAR. She graduated with
Economics Honours from Punjab University,
Chandigarh; and also completed her LL.B. from
the same University. She is an LL.M. with
specialization in Business Laws from National
Law School of India University, Bangalore. She
Ms. Manpreet Kaur
LL.M.(NLSIU - Bangalore)
Faculty
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Lecturer (Law)
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also holds a Diploma in Cyber Law from Asian
School of Cyber Law and Government Law
College, Mumbai. She has completed, with distinction, Advanced Courses on Copyright and Related Rights, E-commerce and
Intellectual Property Rights and Biotechnology and Intellectual Property Rights from the World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO), Geneva, Switzerland. She has published several research papers in the reputed Law Journals on Intellectual Property Laws.
She has also presented a paper at the Amity International Business Horizon Conference in February 2009. Besides IPRs, her areas of
interest include Competition Law, WTO Law and Constitutional Law.
Mr. Sourabh Bharti is teaching Intellectual
Property Laws and Jurisprudence at NALSAR.
He did his LL.B. from Delhi University. He has
completed his LL.M. from NALSAR University
and specialised in Intellectual Property Laws.
Besides Intellectual Property Laws, his areas of
interest include Constitution Law, International
Law and Jurisprudence. He has been an active
Mr. Sourabh Bharti
LL.M. (NALSAR)
Lecturer (Law)
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mooter in his LL.B. Days.
Mr. Rahul Mishra teaches English (Law and
language: Law and Literature) at NALSAR which
includes Legal Language of the Law. He had his
M.A. in English Literature and LL.B. Degrees
from the Himachal Pradesh University, Summer
Hill, Shimla in the years 2004 and 2007
respectively. He was awarded an LL.M. Degree
Mr. Rahul Mishra
LL.M. (NALSAR)
Lecturer (Law)
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by the NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad in
the year 2009. His dissertation for the award of LL.M. Degree titled “Legal Services and GATS: Trends in United States of America,
United Kingdom and India”.
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Faculty
Mr. Pyla Narayana Rao is currently working
as Research Associate and is attached with
M.K.Nambyar SAARCLaw Centre, NALSAR
University of Law, Hyderabad. He has completed
his M.A. (MHRM) and LL.B. from Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He
was awarded an LL.M. Degree by the NALSAR
Mr. Pyla Narayana Rao
LL.M. (NALSAR)
Research Associate
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University of Law, Hyderabad in the year 2009.
Apart from his research for Ph.D. in the area of
International Trade Law, Mr. Rao assists the Centre for its regular academic activities.
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Hon'ble Shri Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Judge Supreme Court of India delivered Special Lecture on March 20, 2010.
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Administration
Library
Ms. Y. Anitha
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Mr. K. Krishna
Mr. J. Ramesh
Other Support Staff
Mr. K.M. Anil Sarath
Ms. P. Radha
Engineering
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Mr. B. Seenaiah
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