Annual Quality Assurance Report for Academic Year 2017-2018

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Symbiosis Law School, Pune

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(Established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, by notification No.F.9-12/2001-U3 Government of India) Re-accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade Table of Contents

Part A

2. IQAC Composition and Activities ...... 2

Part B

Criteria 1 ...... 5

Criteria 2 ...... 7

Criteria 3 ...... 10

Criteria 4 ...... 16

Criteria 5 ...... 18

Criteria 6 ...... 21

Criteria 7 ...... 27

Criteria 8 ...... 35

Annexure I ...... 36 2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.0 Vice Chancellor 0 2.1 Number of Teachers 19 2.2 Number of Administrative/Technical 5 2.3staff Number of students 1 2.4 Number of Management 1 2.5representatives Number of Alumni 1 2.6 Number of any other stakeholder 2 and community representatives 2.7 Number of Employers/ Industrialists 2 2.8 Number of other External Experts 1 2.9 Coordinator 1 2.10 Total Number of members 33 2.11 Number of IQAC meetings held 3

Page: 3 2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.12 Number of Quality related meetings with various stakeholders

Faculty 3 Non-Teaching Staff Students 3 Alumni 2 Others 1 Total 3

2.13 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? No If YES, mention the amount 0.00

2.14 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related) i) Number of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC International 1 National 2 State 0 Institution Level 0 Total 3 1. Sixth Annual International Research Conference on ii) Themes of Conferences/ Contemporary Legal Scholarship cum Legal Research Skills Workshops/Symposia (Only Quality Training Workshop Related) 2. IALS - Global Law Dean's Forum (GLDF) and Annual Meeting(AM) 2017 3. Faculty seminar by Prof. Maria Pilar Canedo from University of Duesto, Bilbao, Spain on "Overview of Competition Law" 4. Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) -Oxford International Lecture Programme 5. Law Day and Justice YV Chandrachud Memorial Lecture 6. Shri B.G. Deshmukh Memorial Public Lecture, 2017 7. Theatre Training Programme for Healing and Rehabilitation of the Incarcerated 8. Faculty seminar by Prof. Rebecca E. Todd, University Counsel, Antioch University on “Best Practices in Student Support: Studies from the United States”. 9. Faculty Seminar by Prof. Kris Gledhill, Professor, Director of Post Graduate Programmes, Director of Clinical Legal Education, AUT Law School, Auckland, New Zealand on United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and Mental Health Detention 10. Faculty seminar on ‘IGLP Harvard Law Method’ by Prof. Ratna Kapur, Senior Core Faculty, International Global Law and Policy Institute, Harvard Law School and Visiting Professor of Law, School of Law, Queen Mary University of London.

2.15 Significant Activities and No contributions made by IQAC

Page: 4 2.16 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year

Plan of Action Achievements Increase of activities under SCALSAR • There was a marked increase in the number of consultancy services provided to the faculty members of sister institutes of Symbiosis as well as students. To create law labs on : • The IP Cell members of SLS Pune provide regular Legal history of Western India and consultation for IP innovations in SIU. The IP Cell constitutional history with icons, heritage, facilitated 4 international patent applications for the SIU exhibits and archive inventors. Environmental law • The IP Cell of SIU have conducted IP Workshop for all Corporate Law the faculty members, PhD Scholars and interested Transnational law students of SIT and SSBS. IP and innovation law (incubation centre) • In view of increase in cyber-crime, Symbiosis Law

School, Pune in collaboration with Public Concern for Governance Trust (PCGT) Pune Chapter had organized a Panel Discussion on ‘How to escape being duped by Cyber Crime’ on 29th March, 2018. To provide add-ons and insights, a number of guest faculties were called on to provide or deliver lectures in specialized areas. They are as follows: 1) Adv. Hussain Nalwala 2) Adv. Murtaza Chherawala To improve faculty student ratio with 3) Adv. Siddharth Mehta specialized faculty for Honors courses as per 4) Dr. Sunod Mathew Jacob world class parameters 5) Dr. Yogesh Patil Invite reputed faculty &NRI’s as Scholar in 6) Mr. Ginish Baby residence. 7) Dr. D P Singh 8) Dr. Siobhan Mullally 9) Dr. Henrico Radley 10) Professor John Von Doren 11) Prof (Dr) Ranbir Singh 1) Disbursement of study material electronically 2) Using less paper. We scan study materials and upload them in curiosity. To totally digitize the learning resource center: 3) Admission process have also become paper free. Techno driven learning management system 4) Admissions has become an online process (Moodle), Governance and evaluation 5) More of online evaluation/assessment. Website visibility ,design and security 6) Techno driven learning management system (Moodle), Governance and evaluation Website visibility, design and security.

Page: 5 Invitation was sent to two different International Visiting Professor, Prof. Ratna Kapoor, Global Legal Studies and Human Rights and Prof. Upendra Bakshi in the area of Human Rights. Prof. Ratna Kapoor was assigned the following tasks. • To devote to the study and research justice dispensation and judicial process of higher Indian judiciary which includes landmark developments, public interest litigation, international influences (to research on developing Indian Jurisprudence and decolonizing the process) and will also serve as a source of technical To establish Chairs in core specialization areas expertise to strengthen research and correlate findings to to generate programs, research and innovative the curriculum in the respective field. teaching headed by eminent professors, • To conceptualize and strengthen the international especially in IP, Corporate law, Environmental content and perspective of the School’s research and law, Healthcare Law and International law, to teaching. create visibility at global level. • To build connections various institutions and agencies, and initiate measures to enhance the academic quality in the focus area which may include preparation and other related activities. • To aid research work on fundamental and sponsored research, and publications related to the focus area issues etc. • To advice and assist in conducting conferences, seminars, consultative meetings and round tables for Academics, Professionals, Judges, Government officials, NGOs and the Corporate sector. • There was a marked increase in the number of consultancy services provided to the faculty members of To develop more yearly publication of sister institutes of Symbiosis as well as students under in-house team and consultancy programs SCALSAR and CLE. including CLE under SCALSAR: • A number of publications have been done by the faculty Improve citation and impact factors of members and students in Scopus-Indexed Journals. publications Publication had been made accessible under the open Increase faculty awards and alumni reputation access policy. • Students have been taken to SOFOSH for making them aware regarding kara adoption guidelines. 2.17 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes

(If YES : Management : Syndicate : Any other body : Provide the details of the action taken Refer to General TAB

Page: 6 Criterion - I 1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Number of Number of Number of value Level of the Number of programmes existing self-financing added/career oriented Programme added during the year Programmes programmes programmes PHD 0 0 0 0 PG 1 0 1 1 UG 5 0 5 2 PG Diploma 0 0 0 0 Advanced Diploma 0 0 0 0 Diploma 6 0 6 6 Certificate 1 0 1 1 Others 0 0 0 0 Total 13 0 13 10

Interdisciplinary 5 0 5 5

Innovative 10 0 10 10

UG: BALLB (Hons.) BBALLB (Hons.) BALLB BBALLB Three year LLB PG: LLM Diploma: DTL DCL DIBL&CL DIPL DLL&LW DAC&ADRS

1.2 (i)Flexibility of the Curriculum: Core/Elective/CBCS

(ii)Pattern of programmes: Pattern Number of programmes Semester 6 Trimester 0 Annual 0

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders Mode Of Feedback (tick whichever is applicable) Online Manual Co-operating Schools Alumni

Students

Page: 1 Parents

Employers

Faculty

It utilizes the feedback for: Curriculum Development and revision for enhancing employability value of students by incorporating necessary changes in the course curriculum to suit industry, bar/bench requirementIdentify peers among alumni help students to perform better during internships.To arrange special interface and training with employers

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi ‚if yes, mention their salient aspects

Yes. LL. M. :The curriculum for a no. of courses that were taught in the Indian context was updated to 'comparative' context between India and selective countries of the world to give the students a comparative edge in the globalised world and economy. BA/BBA LL.B. and 3 year LL.B.: More electives have been added for students to choose from.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details No

Page: 2 Criterion - II 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total Number of permanent faculty Professor 4 Assistant Professor 31 Associate Professor 3 Others 10 Total 48

2.2 Number of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 15 2.3 Number of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year

R V Professor 0 7 Associate Professors 0 16 Assistant professor 12 -6 Others 0 0 Total 12 17

2.4 Number of faculty Guest 18 Visiting 41 Temporary NA 2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia

Number of Faculty International Level National Level State Level Attended 28 23 2 Presented Papers 1 5 0 Resource Persons 1 11 3 2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning

Spring School IALS-GLDF HSF lecture Series Prison Advocacy Program Student interning with International Judge.

2.7 Total Number of actual teaching days during this academic year 180 2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

Open Book Examination, research based internal assessments, Moots & MUNs as part of assessments.

Page: 3 2.9 Number of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Studies/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop Numbers Description Members Present: Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, Director, Symbiosis Law School, Pune Dr. Bindu Ronald,Professor,SLS, Pune Dr. M.I. Baig,Professor,SLS Hyderabad Dr. Shashikant Hajare,Professor,SLS, Pune Dr. Chandrashekar Rawandle,Professor,SLS, Noida Board of Studies 9 Dr. Surya Rashmi Rawat,Associate Professor,SLS, Pune Dr. Swapnil Bangali,Assistant Professor, SLS,Pune Dr. Aparajita Mohanty,Associate Professor,SLS, Pune Ms. Asawari Abhyankar, Assistant Professor, SLS,Pune SLS, Pune has set up six Centres of Specialization in Public Law & Governance, Private Laws, Transnational & Global Legal Faculty Meetings 6 Studies, Corporate Laws, Justice Education and Technology & Innovation Laws to promote research activities

Curriculum Development Workshop 1 NIL

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 70.57 Title of the Programme Year University & College percentage (For appeared candidates) BBA LLB (Hons) Sem I 2017-22 78.08 BA LLB (Hons) Sem I 2017-22 76.02 BBA LLB (Hons) Sem III 2016-21 80.29 BA LLB (Hons) Sem III 2016-21 75 BBA LLB (Hons) Sem V 2015-20 77.78 BA LLB (Hons) Sem V 2015-20 75.53 BBA LLB (Hons) Sem VII 2014-19 67.16 BA LLB (Hons) Sem VII 2014-19 66.88 BBA LLB (Hons) Sem IX 2013-18 75.14 BA LLB (Hons) Sem IX 2013-18 89.13 LL.B. -I 2017-20 93.55 LL.B. -II 2016-19 85.48 LL.B. -V 2015-18 96.92 LLM -1 2017-18 96.92 DTL I 2017-18 62.16 DCL-I 2017-18 65.38 DIPL_I 2017-18 78.57 DIBL & CLI-I 2017-18 41.56 DAC& ADRS -I 2017-18 61.54 DLL & LW_I 2017-18 30

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes Academic Audit, Mid Term Review, Faculty Feedback, IQAC meetings conducted

Page: 4 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development Total : 21

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted Refresher Courses 12 UGC - Faculty Improvement Programme 0 HRD Programmes 0 Orientation Programmes 0 Faculty Exchange Programme 0 Staff Training Conducted by the University 3 Staff Training Conducted by Other Institutions 1 Summer / Winter Schools, Workshops, etc. 3 Others 2 2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff Number of Number of Number of permanent Number of positions Category Permanent Vacant positions filled during the filled temporarily Employees Positions Year Administrative Staff 33 6 21 12

Technical Staff 10 2 8 6 Criterion - III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

1. 3rd Symbiosis Law School, Pune- International Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition 2018. 2. ‘Law Day’ & Justice Y.V. Chandrachud Memorial Public Lecture 2018 on 4th March, 2018 at 11.00 am in Symbiosis Viman Nagar Campus Auditorium (Old campus). 3. IALS Global Law Deans' Forum and Annual Meet Nov 9, 10, 11, 2017. 4. Sixth Annual International Research Conference on CONTEMPORARY LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP Cum LEGAL RESEARCH SKILLS TRAINING WORKSHOP September 16 & 17, 2017 5. B G Deshmukh Memorial lecture 2017 on 29th August 2017 6. Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Inter-Collegiate Elocution Competition for Law Students on 23rd January, 2018. 7. Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR) organized the West Regional Round of ‘ConQuest’: A Quiz on the Indian Constitution, History and Politics’ on 26th August, 2017 from 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm, at SVC auditorium, Old Viman Nagar Campus of Symbiosis. 8. Three day schedule of National ADR Tournament, October 6, 7, 8, 2017. 9. Juristas - International Law Essay Competition March 19, 2018. 10. Intellectual Property Cell, Tech Legal Cell & Corporate Law Cell, Symbiosis Law School, Pune organised ONE-DAY COLLOQUIUM ON INTER-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY September 25, 2017; 10:30 AM – 04:00 PM 11. Panel Discussion on “Cyber Security: How to Escape Being Duped by Cyber Crime” in the Multipurpose Hall, SLS-Pune on 29th March, 2018. 12. Faculty Seminars 13. Training Programmes (Placement Cell organized a Training and Development Program) 14. Capsule Courses 15. Special Guest Lecture (LL.M. lectures, Camping by Foreign Faculty Members Dr. Ratna Kapur, Dr. Henrico R etc.) 16. FDPs 17. Workshop (LEGAL RESEARCH SKILLS TRAINING WORKSHOP)

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Numbers 0 1 1 0 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 0.00 20.00 70.00 0.00 3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Numbers 0 0 0 0 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 0.00 4.80 0.00 0.00

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others Peer Review Journals 0 22 0 Non-Peer Review Journals 0 0 0 e-Journals 0 0 0

Page: 6 Conference proceedings 0 0 0

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications Range - Average - h-index 4 Nos. in SCOPUS 10

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Name of the Total grant Total grant Received Nature of the Project Duration Year funding Agency sanctioned (in Lakhs) (in Lakhs) Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Major projects 207-18 70.00 0.00 Agency (EACEA) of EU through Sofia University, Bulgaria Minor Projects - - 0.00 0.00

Interdisciplinary Projects - - 0.00 0.00

Industry sponsored - - 0.00 0.00

Projects sponsored by the - - 0.00 0.00 University/ College Students research projects(other than - - 0.00 0.00 compulsory by the University) Any other(Specify) - - 0.00 0.00

3.7 Number of books published i) With ISBN No. 1 Chapters in Edited Books 3 ii) Without ISBN No. 0 3.8 Number of University Departments receiving funds from UGC-SAP 0 CAS 0 DST-FIST 0 DPE 0 DBT Scheme/funds 0

3.9 For colleges Autonomy 0 CPE 0 DBT Star Scheme 0 INSPIRE 0 CE 0 Any Other (specify) 0

Page: 7 3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy 0.11 (Rs. In lakhs)

3.11 Number of conferences organized by the Institution

Level Number Sponsoring Agencies International 1 SLS Pune National 2 SLS, Pune State 0 University College 0

3.12 Number of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 14

3.13 Number of collaborations International 13 National 23 Any Other 0

3.14 Number of linkages created during this year 42

From Funding agency 0.00 From Management of 30.00 3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs University/College

Total 30.00

3.16 Number of patents received this year Type of Patent Number Applied 0 National Granted 0 Applied 0 International Granted 0 Applied 0 Commercialised Granted 0

International 0 National 1 3.17 Number of research awards/ recognitions State 1 received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year University 0 Dist 0 College 1 Total 3

3.18 Number of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides 11

and students registered under them 23

Page: 8 3.19 Number of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 4

JRF 2 3.20 Number of Research scholars receiving the SRF 0 Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones) Project Fellows 0 Any other 0

3.21 Number of students Participated in University level State level National level International level NSS events 0 0 0 0

3.22 Number of students participated in University level State level National level International level NCC events 0 0 0 0

University level State level National level International level 3.23 Number of Awards won in NSS 0 0 0 0

University level State level National level International level 3.24 Number of Awards won in NCC 0 0 0 0

3.25 Number of Extension activities University forum College forum NCC NSS Any Other organized 0 28 0 0 0

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility

1. Mrs. Sukanya Gaikwad approached to the Community Legal Care Centre on 3rd March 2017 requesting to help in her divorce case. 2. It was decided after consultation with Director Madam to take help of Adv. Latika Salgonkar in this case to solve the case by way of alternative dispute resolution mechanism. 3. First date in the case was on 28th March 2017 which is utilized to file vakaltnama and securing required information from court. 4. Adv. Latika Salgoankar and Prof Yogesh Dharangutti had counseled both the parties and successfully convinced them to settle case with mutual consent. 5. In subsequent hearings there was counseling given to both the parties by the court counsellors and both parties agreed on below conditions: Husband will give one time maintenance of 50,000/- He will return the gold ring and chain gifted by wife at the time of marriage, (amounting approximately 50,000/-) He will return all furniture gifted at the time of marriage or equal amount of money in lieu of furniture. (amounting approximately 5000/-) 6. In the last hearing that took place on 17th June 2017 divorce petition converted into mutual divorce petition and after fulfillment of above conditions and decided accordingly on The SLS, Pune Legal aid care team headed by Dr. Shashikala Gurpur along with Dr. Rupal Rautdesai & Prof. Yogesh Dharangutti visited Women?"s Cell Yerwada Central Jail on 13th July 2017 to spread awareness on their Legal Rights. They also donated 2 Water Purifiers and 20 Carom Boards to the inmates. The event was attended by approximately 300 women inmates including convicts and under trail prisnors. Provided consultancy to Anup Raut & Chandrakant Gaikwad adviced them to make an application to jail authorities to produce him before the court and then request the court to release him on P.R.bond. Provided consultancy to Chilak Chaudhari and adviced him to find out the details of the case and the court where the case is been allocated and revert back with the details. Consultancy had provided to 5 inmates on 19 August 2017.Names of inmates are Shahaji Sonawane Pranjal Ghanvat, Anup Rao, Shivaji Potarwadi, Sagar Khati. This activity was conducted by Adv. Sangramjeet Chavan in Yerwada Central Prision. Students participated in Street play competiotion on 8th Sept and Loka Adalat on 9th September organised by Pune District Legal Services Authority on 8th and 9th September respctively. Students also won 3rd prize in Street play competion organised by Pune DLSA on 23rd September. Students participated and presented in sonsulatation on Role of Legal Aid Clinics of Academic Institutions in securing access to justice for the privileged on 27th September 2017 at TISS, Mumbai. NA NIL

Page: 9 National Lok Adalat (9th December): Group of students from 3 year LL.B and BA/BBA LLB assisted the Pune District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) with preparation and assistance during the National Lok Adalat held on the 9th of December at the PDLSA Office. The students involved were Ayushi Saraswat, Pooja Chavan, Krutika Punekar, Taneesha Paranpse, Anant Pawar and Priyesh Duchania. Land Acquisition Cases Workshop: Students from 3yr LLB and 5 yr BA/BBA LLB Program assisted PDLSA in the cataloguing of Land Acquisition cases. This involved a thorough study and understanding of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, in order to prepare a catalogue of pending cases pertaining to land acquisition between 1991 and 2016. The students catalogued 200 cases for Justice S.P. Pingle, Joint Civil Judge S.D. & J.M.F.C., Pune from 11th December to 13th December and 60 cases on 16th December. Prison Advocacy Program: SLS-P students participated in the orientation program of the Prison Advocacy Project on 12th of December at Yerawada Central Prison (Male), Pune. Deputy Inspector General of Prisons (DIG), Ms. Swati Sathe and the Superintendent of Police, Mr. U.T. Pawar apprised the participants about the basic objectives of this project. 2 Visits to Yerwada Central Prison under Prison Advocacy Program: Students of SLS Pune visited the Yerwada Central Prison two times under the Prison Advocacy Program Visit 1: 13/01/2018 41 inmates were interview by Kshitij Asthana, Vasu Jain, Nishin Shrikhande, Navya Agnihotri, Saniya Shinde, Salil Joshi, Himani Sabharwal. Visit 2: 27/01/2018 14 inmates were interview by shitij Asthana, Vasu Jain, Chetan Garg, Anuttam, Mayank Takawane, Navya Agnihotri, Saniya Shinde, Salil Joshi, Himani Sabharwa. LEGAL SERVICES CAMP: Date: 28 JANUARY 2018 Pune District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) held the Maha Yojana Shibir (Mega Scheme Camp) for providing information, availability of scheme application, issuing necessary documents and submission of applications to respective departments of the Govt of Maharashtra as well as the different departments of the Central Govt . SLSP students assisted PDLSA in this activity. Participants: 4 students, 1 faculty, 1 attendant 1. Prison Advocacy Program: Students of SLS Pune visited the Yerwada Central Prison under the Prison Advocacy Program on 10th february 2018 and intervied 42 candidates. Students visiting male prison: Vasu Jain, Chetan Garg, Kshitij Asthan, Anuttam, Mayank Takawane Students visiting female prison: Rashi Mehta, Saniya Shinde, Salil Joshi, Himani Sabharwal

2. National Lok Adalat (10th Feb 2018) Under the guidance of Prof. Shirish Kulkarni & Prof. Chaitraly Deshmukh 30 students from the 1st and 2nd Year of 3 Year LL. B course and 20 students from the diploma programme of Arbitration visited and volunteered at the National Lok Adalat held by Pune District legal Services Authority on the 10th of February, 2018. Students had a n interactive session with few judges and began their work. They helped set up and man 3 desks in the premises and assisted people with finding courtrooms, etc. Students took turns and visited the courtrooms to observe the proceedings as well. The students also had a very good interactive session with the Hon. Principal District Judge Mr. Shriram Modak as well as the Secretary of the Pune District Legal Services Authority Mr. Pradeep Asthurkar. Prison Advocacy Program: The following students visited Yerwada Central Jail under the Prison Advocacy Programme on 10th March 2018 and interviewed the inmates: 1. Vasu Jain 2. Kshitij Asthana 3. Ayushi Saraswat 4. Salil Joshi

Polish Students visit to Legal Aid Clinic: Students from University of Gdansk, Poland visited the Legal Aid clinic of SLSP on 28th march, 2018 to understand its functioning and the work done here. This visit was coordinated by Prof. Shirish Kulkarni and

Page: 10 students of the CLCC NIL Nil

Page: 11 Criterion - IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total Campus area 4.82 0 Self 4.82 (in Acres)

Class rooms 32 0 Self 32 (in Numbers)

Laboratories 2 0 Self 2 (in Numbers)

Seminar Halls 2 0 Self 2 (in Numbers) Number of important equipments purchased 356 43 Self 399 (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year Value of the equipment purchased 103.95 29.53 Self 133.48 during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others 0 1 Self 1

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

Yes, administration and library are fully computerised. There are 17 computers in Library and each admin staff has his/her own computer.

4.3 Library services Existing Newly added Total Value Value Value Number Number Number (in Lakhs) (in Lakhs) (in Lakhs) Text / General Books 43320 402.48 285 0.47 43605 402.96

Reference Books 20620 147.90 2130 34.61 22750 182.51

Journals 108 19.19 10 0.38 118 19.56

e-Journals 6830 0.00 7810 0.37 14640 0.37

Digital Database 10 26.32 2 22.98 12 49.30

CD & Video 651 0.63 0 0.00 651 0.63

e-Books 36 2.81 31 6.94 67 9.75

Page: 12 4.4 Technology up gradation (overall) Existing Added Total Total Computers 245 35 280

Computer Labs 2 0 2

Internet (in Mbps) 72 0 72

Browsing Centres 0 1 1

Computer Centres 0 0 0

Office 1 0 1

Departments 0 0 0

Others 1 0 1

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.) Fundamentals of IT, Legal data base, E-Business Technology.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in Rupees lakhs

i) ICT 16.14 ii) Campus Infrastructure and 8.57 facilities

iii) Equipments 9.11

iv) Others 1.98

Total 35.80

Page: 13 Criterion - V 5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

IQAC does it through seven specialisation centres in the college. These centers identify different areas of student support & communicate it to students through bulk mails, notices & announcements in the classes.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

1.The results of final examinations are analysed & students with bad performance are sent for remedial teaching. 2.Letters of recommendation are giving to deserving students who want to take admission in Indian and foreign universities for Higher studies. 3. Maintenance of an alumni database

5.3

UG 1693 PG 65 a) Total Number of students Ph.D 0 Other 199

b) Number of students outside the state 1490

c) Number of international students 110

Number % Men 869 44.40

Number % Women 1088 55.60

Last Year This Year Freeship 0 0 Jammu & Kashmir 0 0 Interntional / NRI / 102 110 FN Defence 70 79 Discretionary 310 299 Quota Scheduled Caste 187 190 Scheduled Tribe 78 90 Open / General 1151 1146 Differently abled 20 24 Kashmiri Migrants 17 19

Page: 14 Total 1935 1957 Demand Ratio 1 : 51 Dropout (in %) 6.81

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) NA

Number of students beneficiaries : 0

NET 0 SET/SLET 0 GATE 0 CAT 0 5.5 Number of students qualified in these examinations IAS/IPS etc 0 State PSC 0 UPSC 0 Others 0 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance Training & Development Programs by Placement Cell Number of students benefitted : 972 5.7 Details of campus placement On Campus Off Campus Number of Organizations Number of Students Number of Students Number of Students Visited Participated Placed Placed 22 130 60 7

Placements in Process 5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes Gender Sensitisation is a part of our curriculum (Subject: gender Justice and Feminist Jurisprudence) 5.9 Students Activities State/University International National Level Level Level 5.9.1 Number of students participated in Sports, Games 30 177 9 and other events in Cultural 3 214 60

Page: 15 State/University International National Level Level Level 5.9.2 Number of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games 0 32 1 and other events in Cultural 0 33 30 5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support Number of Students Amount Financial support from institution 7 177,000.00 Financial support from government 4 749,980.00 Financial support from other sources 11 216,125.00 Number of students who received 0 0.00 International/ National recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives State/University National International Level Level Level Fairs 0 0 0

Exhibitions 0 3 1

5.12 Number of social initiatives undertaken by the students 3 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed 1 Case, duly resolved

Page: 16 Criterion - VI 6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following 6.3.1 Curriculum Development

1. Faculty Development in specialized areas (eg. workshops on various dimensions of Research Methodologies) 2. Capsule Course on latest developments in law 3. Workshop - ‘Constitution and Constitutionalism, Rule of Law and Judicial Review: a comparative study between U.K., India, U.S and Sri Lanka’ 4. Faculty Seminar on The Right of Publicity in the U.S., Understanding the concept of “religion” within the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom, “Council of Europe: Human Rights monitoring on Trafficking of Human Beings”, 5. Sixth Annual National Conference on Contemporary Legal Scholarship 6. Guest Lectures on specific aspects of curriculum of a number of courses: eg- Basics of Drafting (Notices & Power of Attorney), Basic Principles of Negotiation, Professional Ethics: The Advocates Act, 1961, Contemporary Challenges To Laws Of War, Observation of Civil Proceedings, Observation of Trial, Interviewing Techniques and Pre-trial Preparations, Research Ethics, Logical Reasoning, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, European Court of Human Rights: Secularism and the Legal Challenges to the Islamic Veil Bans 7. Commencement of Spring School on EU Legal Studies

Page: 17 6.3.2 Teaching and Learning 1. Conquest: A Quiz on the Indian Constitution, History and Politics organized by SLS Pune in collaboration with the Centre for Law and Policy Research, Bangalore 2. Organized 6th Late Shri B.G. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture, 2017 on “Citizens’ Concerns and Right to Services Act, 2015”with Public Concern for Governance Trust (PCGT), Pune Chapter, Key note speaker: Mr. Swadheen Kshatriya, IAS, State Chief Commissioner for Right to Service, Government of Maharashtra 3. 6TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONTEMPORARY LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP CUM WORKSHOP 4. Extensive training on Mooting Skills and Legal Writing for the students of 1st year BA / BBA LLB and LLB by Prof. Rebecca Todd, Antioch University, USA 5. Class room lectures on the course of Introduction to Legal Skills II ( Advocacy) by Prof. Rebecca Todd, Antioch University, USA 6. Class room lectures on Environmental Law by Prof. Rebecca Todd, Antioch University, USA 7. Workshop on Critical Thinking and IRAC for the students of LLM by Prof. Rebecca Todd, Antioch University, USA 8. One Day Workshop on Constitution and Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Judicial Review ( A comparative study between U.K. India, U.S and Sri Lanka by Hon. Justice 9. Workshop on Negotiation by Hon. Justice Mohan Pieris Former Chief Justice, Sri Lanka 10. Colloquium on ‘Inter-Disciplinary Approach of Intellectual Property extending to Information Technology and Business’ 11. Symbiosis IPR Conclave 2018: ‘IP as a Catalyst for Economic Development’ 12. Guest Lecture: Extremist Trends in Islam and India (II Year BALLB (Political Science III), III Year BALLB (India’s Foreign Policy), IV Year (International Organization) and the members of International Cell & ILSA), Guest Speaker: Mr. Shrinivasrao Shridhar Sohoni, Indian Administrative Service (Retd.) 13. Guest Lecture: The China-Pakistan Paradigm and India’s National Security & Foreign Policy (II Year BALLB (Political Science III), III Year BALLB (India’s Foreign Policy), IV Year (International Organization) and the members of International Cell & ILSA), Guest Speaker: Mr. Shrinivasrao Shridhar Sohoni, Indian Administrative Service (Retd.) 14. Guest Lecture: Mr. Anoop Kumar, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Nagpur Division Changing Paradigms of Governance and Public Administration(III Year BALLB) Guest Speaker: Mr. Anoop Kumar, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Nagpur Division 15. Guest Lecture: Understanding the concept of “religion” within the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom (First Year BA/BBALLB), International Visiting Faculty:Dr. Henrico Radley, Senior Lecturer, Public and Procedural Law, Faculty of Law, University Of Johannesburg 16. Guest Lecture: Constitutional Law : The limits of transformative constitutionalism with reference to the doctrine of separation of powers: International Visiting Faculty:Dr. Henrico Radley, Senior Lecturer, Public and Procedural Law, Faculty of Law, University Of Johannesburg 17. Guest Lecture: Limits of the rule of law: ethical duties to be assumed by persons in public office to prevent corruption: International Visiting Faculty:Dr. Henrico Radley, Senior Lecturer, Public and Procedural Law, Faculty of Law, University Of Johannesburg 18. Guest Lecture: Introductory Principles to South African Constitutional Law &South African Administrative Law: The relevance of the principle of legality: International Visiting Faculty:Dr. Henrico Radley, Senior Lecturer, Public and Procedural Law, Faculty of Law, University Of Johannesburg 19. Guest Lecture on Globalization and International Responsibility to cooperate for Human Rights (4th Year BA/BBA LLB), Guest Speaker: Prof. Kris Gledhill, AUT School of Law, Auckland 20. Guest Lecture on Ability to participate in Criminal Proceedings (IIIrd Year BA/BBALLB, LLB), Guest Speaker: Prof. Kris Gledhill, AUT School of Law, Auckland 21. Guest Lecture on Law of Torts- Comparative aspects (I Year BA/BBALLB), Guest Speaker: Prof. Kris Gledhill, AUT School of Law, Auckland 22. Guest Lecture on Defending Mentally Disordered Persons, (I Year LLB), Guest Speaker: Prof. Kris Gledhill, AUT School of Law, Auckland

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

CGPA on 10 point scale for the batch of 2015-20 and 2016-21, 2017-22 and 2017-20 to match with the international standards

Page: 18 6.3.4 Research and Development

1. Peer Review Journals: International (0); National (22) 2. Ongoing minor research projects- Four 3. Minor research Projects granted in 2018- Nil 4. EURASIA Research Project: Partners SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL,PUNE (through SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ) (India) O.P. JINDAL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY (India) BEIJING FOREIGN STUDIES UNIVERSITY (China) GUANGDONG UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES (China) THE LANGUAGES COMPANY LIMITED (UK) UNIVERSITE DE VERSAILLES SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES (France) UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI CATANIA (Italy) UNIWERSYTET JAGIELLONSKI (Poland)

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation Physical infrastructure of Library: Library: 2712 sqft (reading hall); 912.67 sqft (Home lending); 1871 sqft - (Reference section) ; Book Bank : 912.67 sqft New additions-Cubicles in reading hall, Seating arrangements in Reference Section for research and differently abled students, special software for visually challenged, OPAC Computers- 4 in Nos, ALCO Signboards Computer labs: 1884 sqft Total infrastructure: 8292.34 sqft

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

No significant changes

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment Faculty recruitment is managed by SIU. The following process is followed: Advertisement Demo Lecture Interview by Selection Committee Offer Letter Final Appointment Letter Staff recruitment process is undrtaken by the HR department of Symbiosis Society.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration 1. HSF 2. Public Concern for Governance Trust 3. National Green Tribunal 4. Yerawada Central Prison, Pune 5. Pune District Legal Service Authority 6. Pune District Court 7. Centre for Law and Policy Research, Bangalore. 8. NADFM National Academy of Defence Financial Management. 9. CID 10. NISM 11. Minus Dispute 12. Squarely Legal 13. Khaitan & Co 14. Shell India 15. Cherawala & Co

Page: 19 6.3.9 Admission of Students

Admissions are conducted centrally by the SET Secretariat. Innovation 1. Introduced Symbiosis Law Entrance Test for BA/BBALLB (Hons.) which was conducted Online. 2. Online system of allotting marks 3. Bar Code Scanning 4. Biometric attendance for PIWAT and SLAT

6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching Birthday celebration and lunch, Medical Insurance (Family floaters- voluntary), Annual Health Check up, Gym and recreation facility, Subsidized transport, Giving gift during wedding or special occasions, Yoga & Meditation sessions Non teaching Birthday celebration and lunch, Medical Insurance(Family floaters- voluntary), Annual Health Check up, Subsidized transport, Giving gift during wedding or special occasions, Yoga & Meditation sessions, Gym facility Students Out-bound activities as a part of Induction, Medical Insurance, Annual Health Check up, Subsidized transport, Book-bank Scheme for students, Yoga & Meditation, Gym facility, Recreational activities as a part of curriculum which was conducted by SSSS.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated (Amount Rs. in Cr.) 6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes 6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done? External Internal Audit Type Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic Yes SIU Yes SLS, Pune

Administrative Yes MSDN Yes Sharad Shah & Co

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes For PG Programmes Yes A systematic process is followed as per guidelines issued by SIU CoE for declaration of results

Page: 20 6.9 What efforts are made by the University for Examination Reforms? Introduction of 10 point scale for the batch of 2015-20 and 2016-21 to match with the international standards. The following reformatory measures were also continued which were adopted last year: Intech Eduwiz: This software enables the faculty to enter the marks and grades are generated. It brings in accuracy, speed and prompt output. Scrutiny of paper setting: After the paper setting, it is scrutinized by both the English language and subject scrutiny. Finally scrutiny is done by the Director and then sent to SIU. Moderation Committee: To review the entry of the marks in Eduwiz and check the allocation of grades. Term end assessment programme (TAP): Assessment is conducted as per SIU rules. Separate marks are assigned for internal and external exam, in the ratio of 40 and 60. Multi-level scrutiny for internal marks verification to avoid errors. -In order to ensure that the internal evaluation system adopted is credible and acceptable, faculty members design their components for the courses handled by them. Open book exams that aim at developing the skills of critical and creative thinking have been used as a mode on internal evaluation component for select courses. Diverse components of evaluation including Case Analysis, Essays, Seminar Presentations, Viva- Voce, Quiz, Moot Court, Mock Trials, online tests and simulated Interviews have been conducted to ensure comprehensive evaluation. For select courses, to bring in third party perspective, industry experts were invited during summer project viva. Evaluation based on experiential learning has also been introduced. Jury based evaluation has also been adopted for courses relating to Design, media and Communication. Research based projects and assignments are given to students. -An assignment and evaluation portal enables online submission and uploading of marks. Paperless documentation of take-home assessments have been adopted through Google Drive. Innovations in the internal evaluations include online certifications, integrated evaluation of multiple courses in form of Mock Investor Summit. E-resources such as HBR simulation and skill based internal assessment have also been used. -To check unfair means and help to maintain discipline during internal exams, internal squad teams of faculty members for Unit tests has been constituted.MOOC have been added as a component of evaluation. -Specialisation wise - Check and lock fresh semester courses in software by the University. -Facility to hold Examination forms of students who are not eligible, as per ATKT examination rules. -Facility to hold Examination forms of students who have not cleared their Eligibility. -Alert message on student portal while filling online examination form regarding updating their NAD ID in their login. -Facility given to students to update their AADHAAR No and NAD ID in their examination portal login. -System report showing no. of students with/without NAD ID. -Generate data – Programme / Batch wise to view details of the students who have updated/not updated AADHAAR No. / NAD ID. -Students can verify AADHAAR No, NAD ID along with their personal details such as Name, Mother’s / Father’s name, in their Student Portal login before submitting examination form. -Students can view timetable when they login into their portal -Institute generate manuscript question paper envelope label as per the Timetable finalised by the University. -Generation of Examination forms Summary showing details of students who have filled / not filled examination forms with Backlog examination fees status. -Summary of Exam forms generated in SIU interface after the Hall tickets are generated -Appointment letters of External Senior Supervisor and Vigilance Squad, Coordinator/Paper Setter, Examiner (Term End Assessment Programme) -View list of students whose admission is cancelled by the Eligibility Dept., SIU. -Report generated through software showing list of students awarded TNG, CNG and who are not eligible as per ATKT rule i.e. NE. Same remark will reflect on list of exam forms submitted by institute. -Report showing data of original / revaluation Result of all institutes for VC.

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

Decentralization of decision making power with respect to finance, administration, curriculum building

Page: 21 6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association Alumni Meets are conducted annually, alumni mentor students for placements & internships. The Annual Alumni Meet 2018 took place at J.W. Marriott, S.B. Road, Pune on 8th April. The guests of honour were Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Justice Sadhana Jhadav, Justice Sangitrao Patil and Adv. Anand Grover. Sr. Adv. Anand Grover spoke on Do's and Don'ts of a good lawyer. Workshops and Training Programmes are also conducted by Alumni for students. Select alumni are part of IQAC meetings wherein they give suggestions with regard to curriculum development, net-working and resource persons, initiating industry collaborations During the Induction Programme, select alumni interact with the fresh batch of students and induct them to the academic life of SLS, P. Alumni also contribute as judges for the various Moot Court Competitions organized by SLSP

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent - Teacher Association

Not Applicable as there is no formal PTA. However parents are involved in advisory, IQAC, Curriculum development. Er. Vitthal Joshi is a member of IQAC and has contributed in terms of giving information on Digital Library of India Adv. Amit Singh Sethi, Executive Member, Bar Association of India, Sole Representative of Chandigarh & Former Additional Advocate General, Punjab was a part of Webinar,2018 as a parent.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff Training on Google App Software Training on Effective Communication Skills and Time Management 6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

Energy Conservation: LED lights are installed. Water treatment plant Buildings are designed with enough light and air in classrooms. Rain water harvesting Garbage treatment plant Use of solar energy: Installation of solar panels

Page: 22 Criterion - VII 7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details. • IALS Global Law Deans' Conference Symbiosis Law School, Pune won the competitive bid to host the 2017 Anuual Meeting and Global’s Law Dean’s Forum in November, 2017. This conference set a benchmark of high academic rigor in the plenary and small group discussion sessions, thorough professionalism, meticulously planned sessions. One of the major objectives of the conference was to recommend several reforms in legal education keeping in mind several challenges in the foreseeable future. It is a matter of pride that SLS will be on the forefront in terms of implementation of these reforms as well as creating a greater dialogue for change. The IALS Global Law Dean’s conference provided an opportunity for the faculty to interact with deans and faculty from 55 other countries and understand their best practices to incorporate them in our teaching learning. • Herbet Smith Freehills (HSF)- Oxford International Lecture Programme Symbiosis Law School, Pune, a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), was selected to host the prestigious Herbet Smith Freehills (HSF)- Oxford International Lecture Programme in association with Faculty of Law, Oxford University. The lecture series was held from 5th to 9th February, 2018. The HSF- Oxford International Lecture Programme veered around Acquisitions and Negotiation Foundation Skills dealing with translating Contractual Concepts into Business Transactions, Warranties, Indemnities, host of Case Studies and lawyering skills. The objective of the HSF- Oxford International Lecture Programme was to provide students a unique opportunity to learn practical skills such as negotiation from Mr. Chris Parsons, the Partner of an internationally acclaimed law firm through group exercises and quiz. The students were also provided a detailed insight into some of the great Constitutional cases from Prof. Timothy Endicott, Professor of Legal Philosophy from Oxford University. This experience and exposure was intended to help the students secure internships with such internationally acclaimed law firms.The programme was attended by 45 external students selected by HSF from various National Law Schools across India. HSF has also permitted 80 students from SLS, P to attend the same. • EURASIA Project- Symbiosis Law School, Pune (SLS,P) received the invitation to be a partner of the EURASIA project which is about European Studies Revitalized across Asian Universities. This Project will be undertaken in association with Sofia University, Bulgaria. The project activities include the elaboration of original, innovative and methodologically grounded modules and courses on European Studies, upgrade and modernization of existing courses and developing unique ones addressing regional cooperation. Courses will be piloted in India and China; dissemination and exploitation activities are planned to make the new teaching content a permanent part of the curriculum in the two partner countries.The project proposes a coherent plan of training, expert meetings, joint development of teaching materials and extracurricular activities. • Enhancement of activities under IP Cell: There was a marked increase in the number of consultancy services provided to the faculty members of sister institutes of Symbiosis as well as students. The IP Cell members of SLS Pune provide regular consultation for IP innovations in SIU. The IP Cell facilitated 4 international patent applications for the SIU inventors. Annual Research Conference 2017 The Sixth Annual International Research Conference on Contemporary Legal Scholarship scaled newer heights, having expanded its horizons from a national level to international level. It also added Legal Research Skills Training Workshop to give a practical and hands on training to the participants. Also the research papers which made it through the rigorous selection process during the Fifth Annual National Conference on Contemporary Legal Scholarship held on 10th Sept 2016 at Symbiosis Law School, Pune, have been published in an online, open access, peer reviewed, interdisciplinary, refereed and UGC Approved research journal ------Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal – Volume - 08 / Jan 2018 Special Issue (03), ISSN No.2249-9598. Camping with Foreign Faculty: The LL.M students benefited from research guidance ( LL.M camping) given by a number of scholars, both Indian and International. The guidance was provided in various areas of law. Spring School in European Union Legal Studies

Page: 23 Symbiosis Law School, Pune has been successfully running a Certificate Program in European Union Legal Studies for the past 8 years. The EU delegation has strongly supported this academic endeavor and in the past, we have had the opportunity to interact with several prominent EU delegates. This year, the scope of the certificate programme was widened by making it more workshop based so as to engage the students in a more practical way.Th

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year

Plan Action taken

To create law labs on : Increase of activities under SCALSAR Legal history of Western India and constitutional history • There was a marked increase in the number of with icons, heritage, exhibits and archive consultancy services provided to the faculty members of Environmental law sister institutes of Symbiosis as well as students. Corporate Law • The IP Cell members of SLS Pune provide regular Transnational law consultation for IP innovations in SIU.The IP Cell IP and innovation law (incubation centre) facilitated 4 international patent applications for the SIU inventors. • The IP Cell of SIU has conducted IP Workshop for all the faculty members, PhD Scholars and interested students of SIT and SSBS. • In view of increase in cyber-crime, Symbiosis Law School, Pune in collaboration with Public Concern for Governance Trust (PCGT) Pune Chapter had organized a Panel Discussion on ‘How to escape being duped by Cyber Crime’ on 29th March, 2018.

To improve faculty student ratio with specialized faculty To provide add-ons and insights, a number of guest for Honors courses as per world class parameters faculties were called on to provide or deliver lectures in Invite reputed faculty & NRIs as Scholar in residence. specialized areas. They are as follows: Legal Practitioners: 1) Adv. Hussain Nalwala 2) Adv. Murtaza Chherawala 3) Adv. Siddharth Mehta Professors and academicians: 4) Dr. Sunod Mathew Jacob 5) Dr. Yogesh Patil 6) Mr. Ginish Baby 7) Dr. D P Singh 8) Mr. Shrinivas 9) Ms. Sharmishtha Foreign Faculty: 10) Dr. Siobhan Mullally 11) Dr. Henrico Radley 12) Professor John Von Doren 13) Prof. Rebecca Todd 14) Dr. Mala Thapar Distinguished academicians: 15) Prof (Dr) Ranbir Singh 16) Prof. Subramania 17) Prof. Sandipa Bhatt 18) Prof. Ratna Kapoor

To totally digitize the learning resource center: 1) Disbursement of study material electronically. Techno driven learning management system (Moodle), 2) Admission process has also become paper free. Governance and evaluation 3) More of online evaluation/assessment. Website visibility ,design and security 4) Techno driven learning management system (Moodle),

Page: 24 Governance and evaluation 5) Website visibility,design and security.

To establish Chairs in core specialization areas to Invitation was sent to two different International generate programs, research and innovative teaching Visiting Professor, Prof. Ratna Kapoor, Global Legal headed by eminent professors, especially in IP, Studies and Human Rights and Prof. Upendra Bakshi in Corporate law, Environmental law, Healthcare Law and the area of Human Rights. International law, to create visibility at global level. Prof. Ratna Kapoor was assigned the following tasks. • To devote to the study and research on justice dispensation and judicial process of higher Indian judiciary which includes landmark developments, public interest litigation, international influences (to research on developing Indian Jurisprudence and decolonizing the process) and will also serve as a source of technical expertise to strengthen research and correlate findings to the curriculum in the respective field. • To conceptualize and strengthen the international content and perspective of the School’s research and teaching. • To build connections with various institutions and agencies, and initiate measures to enhance the academic quality in the focus area which may include preparation and other related activities. • To aid research work on fu To develop more yearly publication of in-house team • There was a marked increase in the number of and consultancy programs including CLE under consultancy services provided to the faculty members of SCALSAR: sister institutes of Symbiosis as well as students under Improve citation and impact factors of publications SCALSAR and CLE. Increase faculty awards and alumni reputation • A number of publications have been done by the faculty members and students in Scopus-Indexed Journals. Publication had been made accessible under the open access policy. • Students have been taken to SOFOSH for making them aware regarding CARA adoption guidelines.

More investment and identification of opportunities in • 22nd Stetson International Environmental Moot Court national and international moots and research Competition, 2017-18(WORLD ROUNDS)-Apoorva conferences for students Mishra, Anusha Rao and Sharmishtha Bharde, Best More participation of students in international moots, Oralist, World Rounds international seminars and publications. • 6th R.C. Chopra Memorial National Moot Court Competition- Nehan Sethi, Roopali, Sakshi-Winners • 2nd International Moot Court Competition, 2018 Ansal University,Gurgaon-Vaibhav Tiwari, Richa Gupta, PranayTuteja • ITM 1st National Moot Court Competition 2018- Parisha Mittal, Kakoli Nath, Nayan Lodha-Winners • UPES Dehradun’s 4th National Trial Advocacy Competition-Mokshitha Jain, Ira Gupta, Simran Chandani-Winners. • 5th ILS National Alternate Judgement Writing Competition 2017-2018-Sanghamitra Sengupta, Simran Chandani, Neelakshi Gupta, Shreya Patnaik, Shreyashreeta Ray, Winner. • Late Advocate D. T. Jaibhave Memorial Moot-Adiraj Bali, Shreya Samal, Pranjal Jain- Best Memo, Best Lady Advocate. • 8th Justice PN Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition 2018-Shama Mahajan, Disha Verma and

Page: 25 Paavni Jain- WINNERS positi More internationalization with area-study programs, The IALS Global Deans' Conference has created faculty exchange at national and international level to immense opportunities to take internationalization to enhance academic reputation new heights.The conference saw good representation from universities of African as well as Latin American countries, thus, being consistent with India’s diplomatic policy of focusing more on the hitherto ignored countries for academic collaboration. The effect of this, for Symbiosis, was that several universities showed keen interest and inclination to enter into MoU’s with Symbiosis International University. Several representatives of prominent universities promised to collaborate with SLS in terms of Summer School programs and the process for the same has been initiated The initial outcome has been the visit of Dr. Henrico Radley from the University of Johannesburg who visited as a Visiting International Scholar and the subsequent MOU signed with Symbiosis International Deemed University and Symbiosis Law School, Pune. We are in the process of entering into an MOU with NUI Galway Ir To ensure that the academic activities are conducted in The Global Deans' Retreat was an initiative to bring efficient & timely manner and are based on value-based about fresh ideas, enthuse motivation, increase learning, facilitating national development & imparting collaboration and emphasize new teaching global competencies methodologies, research and publication. The main highlights of the meeting were to incorporate Graduate outcomes in the Program Structures and modify the objectives of the courses to align them with the Graduate Outcomes wherever they do not align currently.

To do community service through Symbiosis Consultancy under Symbiosis Prison Legal Aid Community Legal Care Centre (SCLCC), SLS, Pune. Programme National Lok Adalat SOFOSH Visit Using Theatre for Healing and Rehabilitation of the Incarcerated Training program by Dr. Mala Thapar Workshop of Negotiation Skills Mediation Awareness Programme by Adv Shardha Bhosale Legal Aid services in association with the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority. Prison Advocacy Program

1. Comprehensive internationalization: Symbiosis Law School, Pune undertakes comprehensive internationalization is every aspect including curriculum development, student progression, administration and capacity building for faculty. In order to ensure such comprehensive internationalization, SLS, Pune has hosted the IALS Global Law Dean's Conference. After conducting the Global Law Deans' Conference in November 2017, there was a modification and updation in the LL.M. syllabus and curriculum of LL.M. program to suit the needs of the students and meet the international educational standards. SLS, Pune has also become a partner in the EURASIA project to further its goal of comprehensive internationalization which will contribute to capacity building by the faculty. Along with that, SLSP is also launching Asian Legal Studies and is in the process of drafting curriculum for African Legal Studies and post graduate diploma in European Legal Studies.

Page: 26 2. All round student progression and development for practice ready lawyers SLS, Pune believes that the key to generate good professionals is to ensure a holistic development of their personality. Therefore, the curriculum, teaching pedagogy, events and activities organized by SLS, Pune is aimed at skill building and personality development in addition to knowledge transfer which will ensure that our students are practice ready and can adapt to ever changing nature of the legal profession. We also lay emphasis on inculcating ethical and moral character and instill in them the sense of justice worker. In this regard we ensure that students go through multiple forms of clinical training like moots, mock trial, legal advocacy, client counselling and trial advocacy, legal drafting, legal research, negotiation skills and multiple courses on professional ethics. To ensure a proper mental health we have also incorporated course on yoga and meditation as part of their curriculum.

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

• Environment protection and its awareness has become one of the most pressing requirements in today’s time. Environment and its protection is given top priority at the University and at its various institutes. • Institutional Membership: SLS, Pune is a member of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). IUCN is the world’s first global environmental organization which helps in finding pragmatic solution to world’s most pressing environment and development challenges. • Collaboration with National Green Tribunal: The National Green Tribunal, Western Zonal Bench, Pune in collaboration with Symbiosis Law School, Pune hosted the National Green Tribunal Conference Quiz on Friday 29th September 2017 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Moot Court Hall of SLS-P. The quiz competition, a pre-cursor to the NGT western zonal conference, endeavored to create healthy and informed atmosphere among the participating student communities with the help of a competitive platform that promotes environmental awareness, all, with the purpose of facilitating among them a greater sense of comity.With a wide array of themes like, ecology, biodiversity, forests, wildlife, environmental law, green technology, climate change and natural landmarks forming basis for the questions, the quiz sought to generate curiosity about the environment and the need to save it. • A large number of students and faculty members ( Prof. Sujata Arya and Prof. Smita Pandey) participated in the National Green Tribunal Regional Conference which was held on 7th and 8th October, 2017. • Use of Non- Conventional Energy and Energy Conservation The sources of non-conventional energy used are as follows: a) Solar energy is used for generation of electricity and water heating b) The Biogas plant is being set and will be functional by July 2018. c) About 30% of total consumption of energy comes from solar energy. • Energy Conservation a) We have started using LED lamps in place of filament lamps to conserve energy. b) Every employee in SLS, Pune ensures that the lights and fans in every empty class room or other rooms are switched off after completion of the work. c) Air-conditioners, projectors and other electric equipments that are used in the rooms are energy efficient. d) Classrooms have sufficient cross ventilation and light to minimize the use of electricity. This shows the institutions commitment towards energy conservation. • Water Management a) Rain water harvesting is done through storm drains b) Plants are watered through Drip Irrigation c) There is a Sewage Treatment Plant installed on Campus. The recycled water is utilized in washrooms • Segregation of Waste Wet and Dry waste is segregated on campus. The wet waste goes into the Organic Waste Compost (OWC) unit. The compost generated from this unit is utilized as fertilizer for the plants on campus. Dry waste is collected by the Municipality. • Plantation 1. SLS, Pune has adhered to the standards of Municipal Corporation in leaving the space for plantation around the building. 2. We have planted 190 trees on the campus which are being supported by drip irrigation. 3. We have deployed 150 potted plants inside the building. • Swach Bharat Abhiyan Adhering to the motto “ Sanitation is more important than independence” a Swacch Vimannagar Abhiyan was

Page: 27 held on 2nd October, 2017 wherein students from institutes of Symbiosis in Vimannagar including those from Symbiosis Law School, participated in the same. The purpose of the initiative was to create awareness for better future and make India clean and healthy. • Energy Conservation SLS, Pune has set up LAWECON Cell for creating awareness on environmental issues. Use of Renewable Energy 1. SLS, Pune understands the importance of using renewable sources of energy and is committed towards it. 2. SLS, Pune is planning to set up bio gas plant and install solar heating panel for the upcoming hostels. Water Harvesting SLS, Pune has undertaken multiple projects towards water conservation and harvesting. 1. SLS, Pune has set up a sewage water treatment plant which has capacity of recycling 210 kilo liters/day. We have current daily usage of 40 kilo litres/day which is currently used for domestic purposes. 2. SLS, Pune has also set up three bore wells for rain water harvesting. Hazardous waste management 1. Biomedical Waste (Management And Handling) Rules 1998 as prescribed by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India is followed by Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC) for the disposal of biomedical waste. 2. SCHC has at all its campuses tied up with agencies for collection, treatment & disposal of biomedical waste. E-waste management 3. SLS Pune is pro-active in adopting the proper and systematic methods for disposal of e-waste i.e. non-working computers, monitors and printers are discarded and scrapped on a systematic basis through authorized vendors.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? No

NIL 7.6 Any other relevant information

Page: 28 1. Reputation: Upward surge of every year in application: intake ratio Among top ten in India to run five year program and the unique BBA LLB program Merit-based National level entrance test ensures diversity and quality in students. SIU has been granted autonomy by the HRD ministry to enrol foreign students, provide incentive-based emoluments to the faculty, enter into academic collaborations and run open distance learning programmes. Consistently ranked among top 10 law schools in leading surveys since 2000 One of the four in India to be recognised by Govt of India as top class institute for SC/ST scholarships 2. Innovation in Academics: Flexibility and choices in courses Mix of knowledge, ethics and comprehensive legal skills Strength Innovation in teaching and learning methods with clinical legal education Centers of specialisation and IP-innovation through SCALSAR 3. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary context of the University 4. State of Art Infrastructure and rich e-learning resources ensure student engagement 5. Best practices with Long term experience at national and international networks 6. Increasing International collaborations realising all possibilities and facets of internationalisation expose our students & faculties to international best practices in teaching & learning 7. Graduates trained for versatile careers evident in excellent placement records. 9. Diversity of student population promoting gender equality, national integration & international harmony. 10. Fully residential campus for girls. SWOT Analysis 1. Low retention rate of the hired teachers especially out of Pune/ Maharashtra. 2. No residential facility for boys and staff. Weakness 3. Visibility at International Level is almost negligible to attract more international students especially from Asia, African and Middle Eastern Countries.

Page: 29 1. Popularity of Pune as education hub 2. Demographic advantage: Yearly increase in quality undergraduate aspirants and expensive global and other private law schools place SLS Pune at competitive advantage. 3. dearth of practice ready graduates and quality legal skill based education 4. Majority of the law schools are single discipline universities & are in remote location. 5. Opportunity to lead and contribute to quality legal education in India, as a leader in private sector Opportunity 6.SLS Pune Could continue in future as a favourite destination for international players with dual degree, twining programs and bridge courses, based on the visibility and engagement of leadership in leading bodies of NJA, BCI and international networks. 7. Indian Students going abroad for LL.M. and Ph.D. can be tapped. 8. Afro-Asian students seeking for an affordable destination to pursue higher education can be attracted with more visibility and highly qualified faculties.

1. There is a over supply of qualified lawyers in the market. However, more law schools are opening and oversupplying the graduates. 2. More private law universities with global agenda are emerging in many states. 3. More national law schools are evolving in Mumbai, Nagpur and Aurangabad. Threat/Challenges 2. Lack of incentive or special assistance to private colleges 3.Possibilty of entry of foreign universities in India in near future due to demand-supply gap in quality law schools 4. Lack of High Court bench in Pune city affects easy availability and access to resource persons from Bar & Bench

Page: 30 Criterion - VIII 8. Plans of institution for next year

To introduce Area study circles and African legal studies To update a specialisation in LLM To have more international collaborations and student faculty exchange programs. To add a course on Legal Andragogy

Name: Name:

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

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Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme CAT - Common Admission Test CBCS - Choice Based Credit System CE - Centre for Excellence COP - Career Oriented Programme CPE - College with Potential for Excellence DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test NET - National Eligibility Test PEI - Physical Education Institution SAP - Special Assistance Programme SF - Self Financing SLET - State Level Eligibility Test TEI - Teacher Education Institution UPE - University with Potential Excellence UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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