Annual Quality Assurance Report for Academic Year 2016-2017
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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 ...... 6
Criteria 2 ...... 8
Criteria 3 ...... 11
Criteria 4 ...... 16
Criteria 5 ...... 18
Criteria 6 ...... 21
Criteria 7 ...... 25
Criteria 8 ...... 34
Annexure I ...... 35 2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.0 Vice Chancellor 0 2.1 Number of Teachers 9 2.2 Number of Administrative/Technical 4 2.3staff Number of students 1 2.4 Number of Management 1 2.5representatives Number of Alumni 2 2.6 Number of any other stakeholder 1 and community representatives 2.7 Number of Employers/ Industrialists 1 2.8 Number of other External Experts 1 2.9 Coordinator 1 2.10 Total Number of members 20 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 4 Total 7 1. Second Symbiosis Law School, Pune International Criminal ii) Themes of Conferences/ Trail Advocacy Competition, 2016 (SICTA) Workshops/Symposia (Only Quality 2.Fifth Annual National Conference on Contemporary Legal Related) Scholarship 3. Capsule Course on International Commercial Arbitration 4.Workshop on Due diligence in property matters 5.Workshop on Drafting of Contracts 6.Workshop on Securing your Digital Life organized by Tech Legal Cell in collaboration with Quickheal (Mr. Vishal Kumar) 7. 3 day Workshop on Indian Contract Act 8. Workshop on Evolving Trends in Intellectual Property Law organized by Tech Legal Cell, in collaboration with IP Cell, SIU 9. Faculty Seminar cum Workshop on Constitutional Law and Comparative Law 10. Faculty Seminar cum Workshop on Criminal Justice and Evidence Law 11. Judges Training Programme ? Workshop on ?Judging and Judicial Training: Best Practices?
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 Created Committee with following composition: Convener: Dr. Shashikant Hajare Advisory: 1. Justice MadanLokhur (Sitting Judge of SC) To create law labs on : 2. Dr. MadhavaMenon Legal history of Western India and Faculty Members: constitutional history with icons, heritage, Dr. Bindu Ronald, Dr. Surya RashmiRawat, Dr. exhibits and archive RupalRautdesai, Dr. AtmaramShelke Prof. Environmental law SantoshAghav, Prof. ShirishKulkarni. Corporate Law Opened Symbiosis Prison Legal Aid Programme with Transnational law the help of District Legal Services Authority in the IP and innovation law (incubation centre) month of November. Had discussion with Dr. MadhavaMenon setting up of law archive in the month of November 2015 Introduction of new & interdisciplinary specialization in UG & PG Programmes Identified place to create law lab Created Committee with following composition: Convener Dr.Bindu Ronald, Ms.Mohini Sharma Advisory To improve faculty student ratio with Prof.Dr.Balakista.Reddy(NALSAR), specialized faculty for Honors courses as per Prof.B.S.Chimni world class parameters (JNU) Invite reputed faculty &NRI?s as Scholar in Members: residence Dr.RupalRautdesai, Dr. Surya RashmiRawat, Prof.SwapnilBangali, Prof ChaitraBeerannavar, Admin Officer & Ms. VaishaliKade Made MOUs with partner universities in Germany & Ireland to exchange more scholars in residence with us Extended collaborations with more universities
Page: 5 Created Committee with following composition: Convener Dr.AtmaramShelke, Prof. SwapnilBangali, Ms.KalpanaJhadav Advisory Dr.HarshadGune,SICSR Dr.John Tingle, Nottingham Law School, UK To totally digitize the learning resource center: Dr. Siobhan Mullally, University CollegeCork,Ireland Techno driven learning management system Members: (Moodle), Governance and evaluation Dr. Bindu Ronald, Dr.ShashikantHajare, Mr. Website visibility ,design and security BaleshJorwekar, NWA Visited websites of: Ivy league Law School and (Stanford online courses & Coursera) Top Management Institutions such as IIMs, MIT etc Tufts University Started Correspondence with Dr.John Tingle, Nottingham Law School, UK Created Committee with following composition: Convener Dr. Bindu Ronald Dr. RupalRautdesai Advisory Dr.RajivYeravdekar, Dean, FOHS, SIU Mr.ShivajiRao,Regional General Counsel - AsiaPAC, To establish Chairs in core specialization areas Subsharan Africa at John Deere to generate programs, research and innovative Dr.VinayRale, Director school of Bio ?Medical teaching headed by eminent professors, Sciences,SIU/Dr.KalidasShetty, Global Institute of Food especially in IP, Corporate law, Environmental Sciences law, Healthcare Law and International law, to Dr.Sairam Bhatt, NLSIU,Bangalore create visibility at global level. Members: Dr. ShashikantHajare, Prof.AsawariAbhyankar, Dr. RupalRautdesai, Prof.ShirishKulkarni, Prof.SujataArya,Dr.AtamaramShelke Prof. SantoshAghav, Dr. Surya RashmiRawat Started correspondence for having tie-ups with Corporates through alumni and possibilities of raising funds to establish Chairs in core specialization areas
Page: 6 Created Committee with following composition: Convener Dr. Rupal Rautdesai Advisory Prof.Dr.Matthias Pierson, Ostfalia University, Germany Prof.B.S.Chimni, JNU To develop more yearly publication of Dr.Rameshwar Dubey, Opersations Management ,SIU in-house team and consultancy programs Members: including CLE under SCALSAR: Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, Dr. Bindu Ronald, Dr. Improve citation and impact factors of Shashikant Hajare, Dr.Surya Rashmi Rawat, Prof publications Ganesh D. Kumar, Prof Ujjawal Nandekar. Increase faculty awards and alumni reputation SCALSAR identified Scopus & other indexed journal Conducted FDPs for teaching faculty members how to publish in High Quality Journals. Assigned Mentors for new faculty members and the ones with less publications Conducted RAC organized National Annual Research Conference 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: 7 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 3 0 3 3 PG Diploma 0 0 0 0 Advanced Diploma 0 0 0 0 Diploma 6 0 6 6 Certificate 0 0 0 0 Others 0 0 0 0 Total 10 0 10 10
Interdisciplinary 4 0 4 4
Innovative 0 0 0 0 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 10 Trimester 0 Annual 0
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders Mode Of Feedback (tick whichever is applicable) Online Manual Co-operating Schools Alumni
Students
Parents
Page: 1 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 the revisions have been made in the syllabus for subjects to be taught to the 2017-22 Batch BA/BBA LLB (Hons.) & LLB 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 25 Associate Professor 3 Others 10 Total 42
2.2 Number of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 11 2.3 Number of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year
R V Professor 1 12 Associate Professors 0 27 Assistant professor 5 1 Others 2 0 Total 8 40
2.4 Number of faculty Guest 33 Visiting 18 Temporary NA 2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia
Number of Faculty International Level National Level State Level Attended 21 10 0 Presented Papers 14 7 0 Resource Persons 2 20 0 2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning Implement interactive teaching by asking the students to contribute. Used Role Play, You Tube Video to make students understand Cross Cultural Management concepts. Field Visits Prison Visits Involving Supreme Court & Higher Court Judges in teaching students in the form of guest lectures Involving Judges from Foreign Countries for sharing their expertise with our students CLCC's ADR Cell organized a Capsule Course on International Commercial Arbitration on 24th August, 2016. Organized a symposium on 'national security laws: leveraging rule of law For a more secure India': 19th& 20th November, 2017 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, Bar Coding, Double Valuation( need based), research based internal assessments, Moots, MUNs
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 Dean, Faculty of Law - Chairperson Dr. Shashikala Gurpur All Professors of the Faculty - Member Dr. Bindu Ronald, Professor, SLS, Pune Dr. Shashikant Hajare, Professor, SLS, Pune Board of Studies 7 Two Associate Professors of the Faculty by rotation according to seniority - Members a. Dr. Aparajita Mohanty, SLS, Pune b. Dr. Surya Rashmi Rawat, SLS, Pune Two Assistant Professors of the Faculty by rotation according to seniority - Members a. Ms. Asawari Abhyankar, SLS, Pune b. Dr. Swapnil Bangali, 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 4 Two Subcommittees each semester
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 66.49 2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage
Total Number of Grade Title of the Programme students appeared for completion of program Passed A % B % C % D %
Title of the Programme Total Number of students appeared for completion of program Grade Total Appeared Passed A % B % C % D % BA LL.B (2012-2017) 61 50 0 21 25 04 DTL(2016-2017) 27 23 06 14 03 0 LLM (2016-2017) NOT DECLARED - - - - LLB(Three Year) (2014-2017) 39 39 0 15 21 03 BBA LL.B (2012-2017) 214 194 04 72 103 15 DIPL(2016-2017) 14 11 03 07 01 0 DIBL & CLI(2016-2017) 77 55 10 43 02 0 DCL(2016-2017) 33 28 06 20 02 0 DAC & ADRS(2016-2017 27 22 05 16 01 0 DLL & LW(2016-2017) 12 09 04 05 0 0 2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes Academic Audit, Mid Term Audit, Review of Teaching Plan, Faculty Feedback
Page: 4 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development Total : 21
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted Refresher Courses 14 UGC - Faculty Improvement Programme 1 HRD Programmes 0 Orientation Programmes 0 Faculty Exchange Programme 0 Staff Training Conducted by the University 0 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 29 5 21 8
Technical Staff 14 0 8 6 Criterion - III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
Organizes and ensures quality in the outcome of the following: 1. Second Symbiosis Law School, Pune - International Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition, 2017(SICTA) 2. Judges Training Programme 3. Law Day and Justice Y. V. Chandrachud Memorial Public Lecture, 2017 4. Fifth Annual National Conference on Contemporary Legal Scholarship 5. Late B. G. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture, 2016 6. ?The Louis M. Brown and Forrest S. Mosten International Client Consultation Competition-2017 7. Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Elocution Competition on January 24, 2017 8. Conquest: A Quiz on the Indian Constitution, History and Politics 9. Faculty Seminars 10. Training Programmes 11. Panel Discussions 12. Capsule Courses 13. Special Guest Lecture 14. FDPs 15. Workshop
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Numbers 0 1 0 0 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 0.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Numbers 0 3 2 0 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 0.00 3.60 2.40 0.00
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others Peer Review Journals 5 19 0 Non-Peer Review Journals 0 0 0 e-Journals 0 0 0 Conference proceedings 1 0 0
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications Range 0.05- 1.07 Average 0.40 h-index 1 Nos. in SCOPUS 6
Page: 6 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)
Major projects 0 0 0.00 0.00
Minor Projects 2016-17 SIU 2.40 1.57
Interdisciplinary Projects 0 0 0.00 0.00
Industry sponsored 0 0 0.00 0.00
Projects sponsored by the 0 0 0.00 0.00 University/ College Students research projects(other than 0 0 0.00 0.00 compulsory by the University) Any other(Specify) 2016-2017 NHRC 0.50 0.50
3.7 Number of books published i) With ISBN No. 0 Chapters in Edited Books 0 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
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy 0.44 (Rs. In lakhs)
3.11 Number of conferences organized by the Institution
Level Number Sponsoring Agencies International 1 Symbiosis Law School, Pune National 0 State 0 University College 0
Page: 7 3.12 Number of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 25
3.13 Number of collaborations International 17 National 15 Any Other 0
3.14 Number of linkages created during this year 42
From Funding agency 0.00 From Management of 7.50 3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs University/College
Total 7.50
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 0 3.17 Number of research awards/ recognitions State 2 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 11
3.19 Number of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 3
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
Page: 8 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 1 21 0 0 0
Page: 9 3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility
NIL • Organized a Workshop on ‘Judging and Judicial Training: Best Practices’ on 9th July 2016 with Hon’ble Judge Kristi Harrington, Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Circuit Court of South Carolina, USA, as the resource person for 45 judges of Pune District Court. Keynote Speaker, Hon’ble Judge Shri Sumant M. Kolhe, Principal District Judge, Pune and the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Justice Mr. H L Gokhale, Formerly Judge, Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble Judge Kristi Harrington, Dr. Rajani Gupte, Vice Chancellor, SIU, Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, Fulbright Scholar, Director, SLS, Pune, Dean, Faculty of Law, SIU graced the occasion.
• Community Legal Care Centre (CLCC), SLS Pune participated in the Lok Adalat for pre-post litigants organized by Pune District Legal Service Authority (PDLSA). Under the guidance of Dr Gurpur and Prof. Kulkarni, 12 students and Prof. Deshmukh visited Pune District court. Secretary of PDLSA explained the provisions of the Legal Service Authority Act 1987 and its relevance. He apprised the students of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and shared his experience about pre-post litigants. They acted as Para Legal volunteers on various panels which dealt with matters pertaining to BSNL issue, Motor accident and domestic violence issue. One prisoner was there in the Yerwada Central Jail for past one& half year for committing offence under Sec 379 IPC. He was released in the month of August. NIL On 10th February 2016, Yerawda Jail Authorities referred a case (Ravi Shankar Koli v/s State of Maharashtra) to Symbiosis Legal Care Centre, registered in CR.369/2014 at Kothrud Police Station u/s 457, 380, 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The case originally was filed in the court on 31/12/2014 bearing R.C.C. No 4841/2014. In pursuance of the case, SLCC filed Vakalatnama on 25/10/2016 on behalf of the accused. Yerawda Jail Authorities referred nine cases under section 379 & 380 to Symbiosis Legal Care Centre. In pursuance of the case, SLCC filed Vakalatnama on 22/11/2016 on behalf of the accused. 1. Ajay Shailesh singh the undertrial Prisoner was released on bail from the jail. 2. Mayuri Mazire (the accused) pleaded guilty before the court,set off was been given and she was released from the jail. 3. Ajay Bhalerao the accused was released on bail from the jail. 4. Prabhakar kalbhor the accused was released on bail from the jail. 5. Prabhakar Kalbhor cross examination in progress. 6. Aaditya Bhede the accused was released on bail from the jail. Consultancy under Symbiosis prison legal aid programme handled the case of Alankar Kamble & Gorak Singh Tak. The prisoners were enlarged on bail by the court. o Yerawada Central Prison – legal Aid Programme – Legal Consultancy – 13 cases (3 closed – 10 ongoing as on 26/02/2017) Visited SLS, Pune Permanent Legal Aid at Yervada Jial and offered consultation to the Undertrial Prisoner on 4th, 11th & 25th Mar 2017. 6 students of SLS Pune won the Transform Maharashtra Competition in the Theme No. 10: Balancing the scales: Expediting Justice through Technology by popular votes. The students who participated as Team SLS in the research are: 1. Ritvik Joshi (3rd Year BA LLB Hons. 2014-2019 Batch) 2. Yash K. Dewal (3rd Year BA LLB Hons. 2014-2019 Batch) 3. Kartik Dhir (3rd Year BBA LLB Hons. 2014-2019 Batch) 4. Yashowardhan Sambre (3rd Year BBA LLB Hons. 2014-2019 Batch) 5. Sumit Raut (3rd Year BBA LLB Hons. 2014-2019 Batch) 6. Omkar Chavan (3rd Year BBA LLB Hons. 2014-2019 Batch) Community Legal Care and Literacy Cell participated in 1st Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Socio-legal film making competition on 31st March 2017 organised by ProBono India. Community Legal Care and Literacy Cell submitted their entry with a video of approximate 13 mins in Legal Literacy Video Contest 2017 organised by Department of Justice, GOI-UNDP Project: Access to Justice for Marginalized People: Ministry of Law & Justice. The entry was sent on 10th April 2017. na -
Page: 10 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 30 2 Self 32 (in Numbers)
Laboratories 2 0 Self 2 (in Numbers)
Seminar Halls 2 0 self 2 (in Numbers) Number of important equipments purchased 194 162 Self 356 (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year Value of the equipment purchased 65.90 38.05 Self 103.95 during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others 0 0 1 0
4.2 Computerization of administration and library Yes, administration and library 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 41791 395.85 1529 6.63 43320 402.48
Reference Books 19910 127.29 710 20.62 20620 147.90
Journals 104 15.82 4 3.37 108 19.19
e-Journals 6845 0.33 -15 -0.33 6830 0.00
Digital Database 10 26.86 0 -0.53 10 26.32
CD & Video 632 0.63 19 0.00 651 0.63
e-Books 36 2.81 0 0.00 36 2.81
Page: 11 4.4 Technology up gradation (overall) Existing Added Total Total Computers 245 10 245
Computer Labs 2 0 2
Internet (in Mbps) 32 40 72
Browsing Centres 0 0 0
Computer Centres 0 0 0
Office 1 0 1
Departments 0 0 0
Others 0 1 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 22.54 ii) Campus Infrastructure and 176.25 facilities
iii) Equipments 1.12
iv) Others 0.00
Total 199.91
Page: 12 Criterion - V 5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
IQAC does it through six centers of excellence 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 The results of final examinations are analysed & students with bad performance are sent for remedial teaching. The personality development lectures are also organised through placement cell 5.3
UG 665 PG 72 a) Total Number of students Ph.D 0 Other 233
b) Number of students outside the state 541
c) Number of international students 44
Number % Men 425 43.81
Number % Women 545 56.19
Last Year This Year Freeship 0 0 Jammu & Kashmir 0 0 Interntional / NRI / 61 44 FN Defence 36 27 Discretionary 184 123 Quota Scheduled Caste 99 80 Scheduled Tribe 44 33 Open / General 615 647 Differently abled 9 7 Kashmiri Migrants 11 9 Total 1059 970 Demand Ratio 1: 65.97 Dropout (in %) 0.4
Page: 13 5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) College runs student study circles for guiding & preparing students for competitive examinations. It conducts lectures for the same.
Number of students beneficiaries : 2
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 2 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance T & D Program by Placement Cell Number of students benefitted : 64 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 37 120 58 6
Placements in Process 5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes Conducted sessions on gender sensitization at different campuses of SIU at Pune 5.9 Students Activities State/University International National Level Level Level 5.9.1 Number of students participated in Sports, Games 759 206 10 and other events in Cultural 0 969 0
State/University International National Level Level Level 5.9.2 Number of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games 170 30 10 and other events in Cultural 0 134 0
Page: 14 5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support Number of Students Amount Financial support from institution 4 540,350.00 Financial support from government 25 5,449,670.00 Financial support from other sources 6 152,000.00 Number of students who received 2 150,000.00 International/ National recognitions
5.11 Student organised / initiatives State/University National International Level Level Level Fairs 3 1 0
Exhibitions 1 1 2
5.12 Number of social initiatives undertaken by the students 14 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed 2 Cases & both duly resolved
Page: 15 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 The following Quality improvement strategies are adopted for curriculum development: 1. Faculty Development in specialised areas. 2. Capsule Course on latest developments in law 3. Faculty Seminar on Salient Features of Sri Lankan Constitution 4. Guest Lecture on Changing Concept of originality in Copyright 5. Fifth Annual National Conference on Contemporary Legal Scholarship 6. Guest Lecture on Energy and Corporate Law 7. Two full days Faculty Seminar on National Security Laws: Leveraging Rule of Law for a more secure India 8. Faculty Seminar on Health Care and Human Rights Nottingham, England 9. Faculty Seminar on the topic Bill of Rights and Police Powers in Namibia
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning 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 Guest Lecture on NATOS New Strategic Concept, US Policy to NATO and Implications for India?s Security 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 CII Panel Discussion on Economic Environment. Guest Lecture on Constitution and Constitutionalism Guest Lecture on Drafting of Finance Agreement Late B. G. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture, 2016 on ?Two ideas of India? organized by SLS Pune in collaboration with Public Concern for Governance Trust (PCGT) Capsule Course on International Commercial Arbitration on 24th August 2016 Lecture on Religion and Ethics: Stages of Moral Development The Louis M. Brown and Forrest S. Mosten International Client Consultation
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation CGPA on 10 point scale for the batch of 2015-20 and 2016-21 to match with the international standards
6.3.4 Research and Development
1. Peer Review Journals: International (5); National (19); SCOPUS Publications (6). 2. Ongoing minor research projects- Three nos. 3. Minor research Projects granted in 2017- Two.
Page: 16 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
Staff & faculty members regularly sent for FDPs & training
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
1. CII. 2. Public Concern for Governance Trust. 3. National Human Rights Commission, India. 4. Yerawada Central Prison, Pune. 5. Pune District Legal Service Authority. 6. Pune District Court (Judges Training Programme). 7. Centre for Law and Policy Research, Bangalore. 8. NADFM ? National Academy of Defence Financial Management. 9. MIA - Maharashtra Intelligence Academy.
6.3.9 Admission of Students
Admissions are conducted centrally by the SET Secretariat. No innovation this time but following procedures were adopted this year. 1. Conducted all India level admission test ( SET) for BA/BBALLB (Hons.) 2. Conducted PI/WAT for all UG & PG Programmes 3. Online ( Webinar & Social Media) & of line publicity 4. All India Admission Test (AIAT) for LL.M. & LLB
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, General sensitization, Yoga classes and Meditation Camp, Out Bound Activities 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 classes and Meditation Camp. Students Out-bound activities as a part of Induction, Brain-storming session, Medical Insurance, Annual Health Check up, Subsidized transport, Book-bank Scheme for students, Yoga classes, Meditation Camp and gym recreational facilities
6.5 Total corpus fund generated (Amount Rs. in Cr.) 6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes
Page: 17 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 Some of the results are declared between 30 and 45 days. A systematic process is followed as per guidelines issued by SIU CoE
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. 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. 1. Orientation programme conducted for all institutes on 10 January 2017 2. Passing Certificate issued at the time of result declaration of last semester of the programme to eligible candidates with a clear statement stating that the degree / diploma will be conferred in the ensuing convocation for the benefit of the students as convocation is issued subsequently. 3. Term Not Granted (TNG) / Course Not Granted (CNG) / Not Eligible (NE) cases marked in the software. 4. Hall tickets not generated for students granted TNG/NE. 5. Eligibility pending cases marked in ledger for reference 6. Undertaking of backlog examinations (digital form acceptance in student portal 7. Name of examiner and director printed in the mark list for submission to University 8. Grade wise count reflected in Internal/Practical/Term end mark lists 9.Mark list not printed unless all students related personal and academic details such as name, gender, mother’s name, and courses are corrected by the Institutes prior to result declaration. 10.Implementation of suggestions given by legal advisor in the format and processes of Unfair means cases 11. Verification completed within month and verification fees waived off for Law candidates of Bar council of India 12. Green initiative of providing soft copy of time table to Vigilance Squad members and External Senior Supervisors 13. Generation of appointment letter for TAP and re- evaluation through software. 14. Exam claims generation through software as per scale of remuneration 15. Examination feedback taken online.
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: 18 6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association Alumni Meets are conducted annually, Alumni mentor students for placements & internships. Annual Alumni Meet 2017 was organized on the 16th April, 2017. As a part of the Alumni Meet this year, a panel discussion was arranged on ?Professional Legal Education and Purview of Bar Council of India?. Discussion featured seven of our most eminent Alumni from different walks of life (Senior Counsel, Legal Heads, and Entrepreneurs etc.) who have made great contributions to the field of law. They are: 1. Vishal Kumar ? Director, Quick Heal Academy, Kolkata 2. Suyash Mohan Guru- Advocate & Partner, Triumph Legal 3. Manvendra Mishra- Senior Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas 4. Diya Uday- Legal Policy Research Consultant 5. Sampath Bulusu- General Manager, Legal at Shell Hazira LNG 6. Amit Singh Sethi- Additional Advocate General, Punjab 7. Jina Baruah- Law Officer, Oriental Rubber Industries Private Limited 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. The college has contracted with a company- Coherendz Technologies to assist with alumni networking. This software company has a product dedicated to alumni networking and it will set up a website and integrate with all social media platforms like Linked-in, Facebook and Twitter to ensure the growth of our database. The database will also be categorized based on location and work profile of the alumni and all those registered on this platform will be able to access the database. 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 Mr. Amresh Jain IRS , 1992 Batch a Parent addressing webinar participated in the Webinar conducted on 09.04.2016 and spoke about the contribution of SLSP towards the holistic development of its students 6.13 Development programmes for support staff ?Training & workshops? e.g. English Speaking and Accountancy Skills and software skills Nomination for Head-office conducted training programmes: Workshop on Team Play on 26th July, 2016 ?Felicitation of staff during Teachers? Day celebrations Sending of staff for conducting Entrance Examination 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: 19 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 Dean’s Conference Symbiosis Law School, Pune has won the competitive bid to host the 2017 Annual Meeting and Global Law Dean’s Forum in November 2017. This forum will facilitate dialogue to strengthen the mission of Rule of Law through quality legal education. It will see the participation of Deans from some of the most reputed Law Institutions in the world. This will ensure further internationalization, networking and promotion of joint research and publication. • PROPOSALS RECEIVED
o 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 proposal envisages the institutional role Curriculum Development in courses: International Law, International Relations, International, Organization, Human Rights. o SLSP has received a Proposal from the Maritime Training Trust for establishing a maritime law Chair for the promotion and teaching of maritime laws. This is in conjunction with DG Shipping and Maritime Laws, Govt of India. o SLSP has received a Proposal to be a Regional Partner Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiative Fellowship programme for law graduates who have an interest in practicing criminal law. • E-PATHSHALA: Symbiosis Law School, Pune was invited to be a part of the E-Pathshala initiative launched by MHRD, under its National Mission on Education through ICT ( NME-ICT). The work has been assigned to the UGC for development of e-content in 71 subjects at postgraduate level. SLS, P will be contributing to the section on ‘Socio Economic Offences :Nature and Dimensions by assigning faculty members to write content for the various modules or suggest content. GRANT APPLICATIONS We have received a proposal from Dr. Alpana Roy, from Western Sydney University , Australia regarding a joint research application on the topic of ‘Indigenous Cultural Expressions and Intellectual Property’. The project will commence from Mid June 2017. Symbiosis Law School, Pune in collaboration with Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) and Core India Institute of Legal Medicine (CIILM) Pune organized a Capsule Course on “Medical Law, Patient Safety and Ethics: A Comparison of Contemporary Issues” from 8th May 2017 to 12th May. Various experts from different parts of the world and within the country delivered lectures and engaged in discussions with multiple stakeholders from the legal and medical fields during the span of these five days. The capsule course saw participation of over 25 students of legal and medical backgrounds coming from within and outside Pune. The list of resource persons included renowned names such as Prof. Dr. John Tingle (UK), Prof. Dr. Brenda Linda Gibson (UK), Prof. Kris Gledhill (Auckland). Indian experts from legal and medical fields such as Dr. Neeraj Nagpal, Dr. Nikhil Datar, Adv. Milind Salunkhe , Dr.Arun Gadre, Dr. Ravindra Ghooi, Dr. (Maj.) Parameshwar Kumar, Dr. Santosh Kakade and Dr.Kavita Narayan were also part of this enriching capsule course, which a unique initiative by Symbiosis Law School, Pune.
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 : Created Committee with following composition: Legal history of Western India and constitutional history Convener: with icons, heritage, exhibits and archive Dr. Shashikant Hajare Environmental law Advisory:
Page: 20 Corporate Law 1. Justice MadanLokhur (Sitting Judge of SC) Transnational law 2. Dr. MadhavaMenon IP and innovation law (incubation centre) Faculty Members: Dr. Bindu Ronald, Dr. Surya RashmiRawat, Dr. RupalRautdesai, Dr. AtmaramShelke Prof. SantoshAghav, Prof. ShirishKulkarni. Opened Symbiosis Prison Legal Aid Programme with the help of District Legal Services Authority in the month of November. Had discussion with Dr. MadhavaMenon setting up of law archive in the month of November 2015 Introduction of new & interdisciplinary specialization in UG & PG Programmes Identified place to create law lab
To improve faculty student ratio with specialized faculty Created Committee with following composition: for Honors courses as per world class parameters Convener Dr.Bindu Ronald, Invite reputed faculty &NRI?s as Scholar in residence Ms.Mohini Sharma Advisory Prof.Dr.Balakista.Reddy(NALSAR), Prof.B.S.Chimni (JNU) Members: Dr.RupalRautdesai, Dr. Surya RashmiRawat, Prof.SwapnilBangali, Prof ChaitraBeerannavar, Admin Officer & Ms. VaishaliKade Made MOUs with partner universities in Germany & Ireland to exchange more scholars in residence with us Extended collaborations with more universities
To totally digitize the learning resource center: Created Committee with following composition: Techno driven learning management system (Moodle), Convener Governance and evaluation Dr.AtmaramShelke, Website visibility ,design and security Prof. SwapnilBangali, Ms.KalpanaJhadav Advisory Dr.HarshadGune,SICSR Dr.John Tingle, Nottingham Law School, UK Dr. Siobhan Mullally, University CollegeCork,Ireland Members: Dr. Bindu Ronald, Dr.ShashikantHajare, Mr. BaleshJorwekar, NWA Visited websites of: Ivy league Law School and (Stanford online courses & Coursera) Top Management Institutions such as IIMs, MIT etc Tufts University Started Correspondence with Dr.John Tingle, Nottingham Law School, UK
To establish Chairs in core specialization areas to Created Committee with following composition: generate programs, research and innovative teaching Convener headed by eminent professors, especially in IP, Dr. Bindu Ronald Corporate law, Environmental law, Healthcare Law and Dr. RupalRautdesai International law, to create visibility at global level. Advisory Dr.RajivYeravdekar, Dean, FOHS, SIU Mr.ShivajiRao,Regional General Counsel - AsiaPAC,
Page: 21 Subsharan Africa at John Deere Dr.VinayRale, Director school of Bio ?Medical Sciences,SIU/Dr.KalidasShetty, Global Institute of Food Sciences Dr.Sairam Bhatt, NLSIU,Bangalore Members: Dr. ShashikantHajare, Prof.AsawariAbhyankar, Dr. RupalRautdesai, Prof.ShirishKulkarni, Prof.SujataArya,Dr.AtamaramShelke Prof. SantoshAghav, Dr. Surya RashmiRawat Started correspondence for having tie-ups with Corporates through alumni and possibilities of raising funds to establish Chairs in core specialization areas
To develop more yearly publication of in-house team Created Committee with following composition: and consultancy programs including CLE under Convener SCALSAR: Dr. Rupal Rautdesai Improve citation and impact factors of publications Advisory Increase faculty awards and alumni reputation Prof.Dr.Matthias Pierson, Ostfalia University, Germany Prof.B.S.Chimni, JNU Dr.Rameshwar Dubey, Opersations Management ,SIU Members: Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, Dr. Bindu Ronald, Dr. Shashikant Hajare, Dr.Surya Rashmi Rawat, Prof Ganesh D. Kumar, Prof Ujjawal Nandekar. SCALSAR identified Scopus & other indexed journal Conducted FDPs for teaching faculty members how to publish in High Quality Journals. Assigned Mentors for new faculty members and the ones with less publications Conducted RAC organized National Annual Research Conference
More investment and identification of opportunities in Created Committee with following composition: international moots and research conferences for Convener students Dr. Bindu Ronald Dr. Atmaram Shelke Dr. Rupal Rautdesai Advisory Prof. Dr. jur. Till Zech, Ostfalia University, Germany, Prof. Dr. Winfried Huck, Ostfalia University, Germany Mr. Sampath Bulusu, General Manager ? Legal, Shell Hazira, Ahmadabad Members: Prof Shirish Kulkarni, Ms. Mohini Sharma, AO,Ms. Seema Deshpane, Accounts Dept Organized capsule course on Shipping Law Organized SICTA American Professor trained students in Mooting & Research skills
More internationalization with area-study programs, Created Committee with following composition: faculty exchange at national and international level to Convener enhance academic reputation Prof Sujata Arya Advisory Prof John Tingle,Nottingham Law School,UK Prof. Dr. G.S Bajpai, NLU, Delhi Prof.Dr.John.O.Dowd, Sutherland School of Law,
Page: 22 Belfield,Dublin / Prof. Joe Carthy, University college Dublin, Ireland / Prof. Colin Scott, University college Dublin, Ireland Prof. B. S. Chimni, JNU Members: Dr. Aparajita Mohanty, Prof. Ritambara Das. Drafted a new certificate course on Asian Legal Studies Negotiations with German and Irish Universities are on the way
To ensure that the academic activities are conducted in Constituted Academic Committee efficient & timely manner and are based on value-based Conducted half yearly review through academic learning, facilitating national development & imparting Committee of college global competencies
To do community service through Opened Symbiosis Prison Legal Aid Program (SPLAP) Symbiosis Community Legal Care Centre (SCLCC), Participated in National Maha-Lok Adalat SLS, Pune Collaborated with various state and local bodies including Pune District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) Court Visits
? IALS Global Law Dean?s Conference Symbiosis Law School, Pune has won the competitive bid to host the 2017 Annual Meeting and Global Law Dean?s Forum in November 2017. This forum will facilitate dialogue to strengthen the mission of Rule of Law through quality legal education. It will see the participation of Deans from some of the most reputed Law Institutions in the world. This will ensure further internationalization, networking and promotion of joint research and publication. ? SYMHEALTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2017 SYMHEALTH 2017 ? An International Conference of Healthcare in a Globalizing World (Fostering healthcare delivery through an interdisciplinary approach) was conceptualized taking into consideration the multi disciplinarian aspects governing the health care sector. It was divided into various tracks and Track III was led by Dr. Shashikala Gurpur. Dr. Shashikala Gurpur was responsible for ensuring wide publicity and motivation to scholars both national and international which resulted in the track receiving the highest registration of 1200. Altogether 54 abstracts were received out of which 41 were accepted and 14 full length papers were invited. Another contribution of the Law school was the participation of foreign delegates like Dr. John tingle, Dr. Linda Gibson and Ms Amanda Cartini from Nottingham Trent University, Prof. kris Gledhill from AUT and Ms. Sunita Dalal, Partner AC& H. Further notable feature was the unique style of hosting, presenting the track III which was undertaken by Dr. Shashikala Gurpur. ? REORGANIZATION OF PROGRAMME STRUCTURE At the recent Board of Studies meeting, a new programme structure was adopted which will be implemented for batches 2017-2022 onwards. The major change that was implemented in this new programme structure was to incorporate all compulsory substantive and procedural laws within the first three years of the five year course. This was done keeping in mind that the students go for their most important internships after their third year and these internships may mature into a job offer. If the students complete studying all important substantive and procedural laws by the end of their third year, it will help them perform better during their most important internships thereby increasing their chances of getting a job offer. ? ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2016 The proceedings of the Annual Research Conference were published online in collaboration with Lexis- Nexis. ? PROPOSALS RECEIVED o 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 proposal envisages the institutional role Curriculum Development in courses: International Law, International Relations, International, Organization, Human Rights. o SLSP has received a Proposal from the Maritime Training Trust for establishing a maritime law Chair for the
Page: 23 promotion and teaching of maritime laws. This is in conjunction with DG Shipping and Maritime Laws, Govt of India. o SLSP has received a Proposal to be a Regional Partner Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiative Fellowship programme for law graduates who have an interest in practicing criminal law. ? E-PATHSHALA: Symbiosis Law School, Pune was invited to be a part of the E-Pathshala initiative launched by MHRD, under its National Mission on Education through ICT ( NME-ICT). The work has been assigned to the UGC for development of e-content in 71 subjects at postgraduate level. SLS, P will be contributing to the section on ?Socio Economic Offences :Nature and Dimensions by assigning faculty members to write content for the various modules or suggest content. ? NHRC : Workshop on Human Rights Awareness held on 21st March 2017. Symbiosis Law School Pune constituent of Symbiosis International University under the aegis of National Human Rights Commission organised a one day workshop on Human Rights Awareness for 100 students from the various non-law sister institutions of Symbiosis International University. GRANT APPLICATIONS We have received a proposal from Dr. Alpana Roy, from Western Sydney University , Australia regarding a joint research application on the topic of ?Indigenous Cultural Expressions and Intellectual Property?. The project will commence from Mid June 2017. LAW THEATRE Symbiosis Law School, Pune organizes a law theatre every year in order to stimulate the interest of the students for a more application oriented legal study. Every year the students, with the help of a professional script writer, develop a script depicting a famous trial and then they practice and perform it on stage. This year the trial that the students enacted was a witch trial. INTERNATIONALIZATION Judge Kristi Harrington ? SLSP was selected to host a Fulbright Scholar Hon? Justice Kristi Harrington a Ninth Circuit sitting judge of USA. Through the course of her stay at SLSP she undertook the following tasks: A. Teaching and Research During this period, she delivered lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students on legal subjects as follows: ? Process of Trial: Principles of Fair Trial ? Prosecutor: Role, Appointment and Duties in Criminal Trial ? Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Working of the Constitution in the U.S ? Comparative Constitution ? Introduction to American Legal System ? Trial Process in America ? Legal Reasoning B. Legal Expertise, Consultation and Advisory Roles: ? Justice Harrington advised Masters and doctoral students in her area of expertise. ? Conducted faculty seminars on the topics ?Constitutional Law & Comparative Law? and ?Criminal Justice & Evidence Law? ? Conducted a successful Judges Training Workshops in Maharashtra Judicial Academy and Indian Mediation Centre and Training Institute, Mumbai ? Trained 45 Judges of Pune District Court on the topic of ?Judging and Judicial Training Best Practices.? ? She also held a consultation session with District Judges and Prosecutors in Pune. ? Her Expert comments were published in newspapers like Punyanagari, Navhind Times Today etc. Mr. Dawid Stanzak ? SLSP was instrumental in furthering the research endeavor of a PhD Mr.Dawid Stanzak from Ulster University UK who was working on the Corporate Criminal liability with reference to genetically modified crops he has now co authored a paper with Dr. Shashikala Gurpur on topic of ?The Dialectic of Bio Diversity and Development? Hon. Justice Mohan Pieris ? SLSP has had the privilege of hosting Hon. Justice Mohan Pieris, Former Chief Justice and Attorney General of Sri Lanka, who is an eminent jurist, GIAN Scholar, MHRD India and distinguished Visiting Professor, twice in this academic year. His work plan has included delivering lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students on various legal topics. During his first visit of the academic year in August 2016, Justice Pieris conducted a full day Capsule Course on ?International Commercial Arbitration.?. Justice Pieris also conducted a Faculty Development Program as well as contributed to the Curriculum Review. On the recommendation of Dr. Gurpur, he participated in the IALS Conference where in he delivered lectures to the Judges Council of
Page: 24 IALS. Professor Dr. James Kraska ? Professor Dr. James Kraska, Acting Director, Stockton Center For the study of International Law, US Naval War College visited SLSP as the Chief Guest and facilitate a symposium on National Security Laws: Leveraging Rule of Law for a More Secure India. Other participants included : a. Professor Dr. Shashikala Gurpur, Director of the Symbiosis Law School, Pune, b. Dr. Gary Lilienthal,Associate Professor, Symbiosis Law School, PuneDr. P. Puneeth, Associate Professor, JNU c. Dr. T.R. Subramanya, Professor of Law West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, Formerly Vice Chancellor, Karnataka State Law University, Karnataka d. Lt.
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
Energy Conservation 1. We have started using LED lamps in place of filament lamps to conserve energy. 2. 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. 3. Air-conditioners, projectors and other electric equipments that are used in the rooms are energy efficient. 4. Classrooms have sufficient cross ventilation and light to minimize the use of electricity. This shows the institutions commitment towards energy conservation. 5. 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. 3. Apart from this the students have participated in AmrutVarshaMahotsav and have helped the farmers for rice plantation. The main mission of this expedition is to help farmers in need of manpower and reach out to the farmers by helping them increase their output. The students help the farmers in the process of ploughing, sowing the seeds, watering the plants and cutting the crops in harvest season along with the farmers. Their tag-line is "Eak Divas Shetisathi, Shetkaraynchyamadatisathi" which means ?to help the farmers, one day at the fields?. 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. 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. If some parts are useful, in other systems they are kept aside for future use. 4. Toners are refilled instead of replacing with new ones directly. ECOCON Faculty members and the students of ECOCON Cell of SLS Pune have participated in the Plastic Free Waste Campaign organized by the Pune Municipal Corporation on 13th February 2016. The campaign, for Symbiosis International University students at the Vimananagar campus was spearheaded by the Symbiosis Centre for Waste Management & Sustainability (SCWMS).
Page: 25 Also, the members have participated in Seminar on Current issues in Environmental law held on 29th August 2015 at ILS Law College. SLS Pune has organized a Lecture on Role of Religions for the protection of environment by Dr. Tara Prasad Sapkota, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal. On 29th November the members of the ECOCON Cell, Symbiosis Law School participated in The Mutha River Walk which aimed to educate on the importance, course and the historic roots of the river and the life that existed around it. Others SLS, Pune has undertaken several steps to ensure that the campus is kept clean and to create awareness about environmental issues among students. 1. To keep campus always litter free, boards are placed in the campus .Wheeled dust bins are used for keeping the environment clean. We have contracted with authorized vendors to collect, transport and dispose of garbage generated in the campus 2. SLS, Pune is using shredder in place of incinerators to destroy excess paper and reduce carbon footprint. 3. SLS, Pune is a member of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). IUCN is world?s first global environmental organization which helps in finding pragmatic solution to world?s most pressing environment and development challenges. 4. Students and faculty of SLS, Pune have several publications and paper presentations on various environmental issues.
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? No
NIL 7.6 Any other relevant information
Page: 26 Reputation: Upward surge of every year in application: intake ratio Among first two 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 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 Innovation in teaching and learning methods with clinical legal education Strength 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 as part of a reputed state university and in national as well as 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 SWOT Analysis 1. National scarcity of experienced, qualified senior teachers and administrative staff Weakness 2.Fully residential campus is still being developed 3. Autonomy is at nascent stage and is evolving.
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. Majority of the law schools are single discipline universities & are in remote location. Opportunity 4. Opportunity to lead and contribute to quality legal education in India, as a leader in private sector 5.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
Page: 27 1.More private law universities with global agenda emerging in many states and more national law schools evolving in Mumbai, Nagpur and Aurangabad. 2.Limited availability of government funds for research, being a private university 3.Possibilty of entry of foreign universities in India in near future due to demand-supply gap in quality Threat/Challenges law schools 4. Lack of High Court bench in Pune city affects easy availability and access to resource persons from Bar & Bench 5.Absence of unified national regulatory body to monitor legal education and research at the national levels to allow private players to compete for public funds for research.
Page: 28 Criterion - VIII 8. Plans of institution for next year
To achieve the long term goals of institution ( as mentioned under SLS, Pune MIS Goals and Objectives) in the most effective and efficient manner Introduce new optional courses in BA/BBALL (Hons.) & LLB Programs related to latest developments in the country & globe.
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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