Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal School of Law Annual Report 2016-17 Report by Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Kumar Srivastava Director, School of Law Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal 1 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal Content Page No. About School of Law (Mission, Vision and 3 Objectives) Events/ Activities 2016-17 4 in nutshell Summary of Faculty and Student Achievements 5 Academic Performance 6 Faculty - School of Law 7 Feathers on the Hat of School of Law 8 - 11 1. Academic Activities 12 - 52 1.1. JLU National Moot Court 12 - 24 Competition 1.2. Brainstorming Session 25 - 27 1.3. Igniting Minds 28 - 31 1.4. Industry University Interface 31 - 32 1.5. Guest Lectures 33 - 36 1.6. Moot Court Activities 37 - 38 1.7. Legal Aid Activities 39 - 44 1.8. Litigium 44 - 45 1.9. Other events 46 - 52 2. Student's Achievements 53 - 57 3. Faculty Contribution and Achievements 58 - 61 2 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal School of Law The School of Law is committed to providing a world-class legal education to a diverse and talented body of students. The students are given exposure to new ideas, international perspectives, and innovative teaching in an encouraging and open academic environment. With a high quality education bolstered by unique work experiences, our graduating students are well equipped with the skills they need to succeed in a diverse set of fields, in India and abroad. Vision To bring out the competent legal professionals ‘par excellence’ with requisite knowledge, skills and character with a commitment towards justice, human values and social welfare. Mission School of Law is committed to meet the requirements of legal education through exploring the talents, exposing them to the vistas of the legal knowledge and equipping them to successfully handle the contemporary challenges. Objectives: The School of Law is committed to: Be one among the top ranked Law Schools Develop a team of excellent teachers with knowledge, zeal and commitment Develop a full-fledged information centre Facilitate research and advanced learning Spread the eroding values and ethics to the young minds Develop a profession centric approach in the course Courses offered: B.A.,LL.B. (Hons.) BBA, LLB (Hons.) B.Com., LLB (Hons.) LL.B. (Three Years) LL.M. (Corporate and IP Laws) LL.M. (International Trade Law) LL.M. (Criminal Law and Criminal Justice) M.Phil. Ph.D. 3 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal Events/ Activities 2016-17 in nutshell National Moot Court Competition 1 National Level Brainstorming Session 1 Igniting Minds 3 Industry University Interface 2 Guest Lectures 6 Legal Aid Activities 4 Orientation Ceremonies (For New and Old 2 Batch) Hindi Pakhvada Lectures Series 4 Training on Manupatra 1 4 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal Faculty Achievements Academic Year 2016-17 Book Published 6 Paper Publication/ Presentation 20 Article Published 3 Sports 1 Student’s Achievements Academic Year 2016-17 Paper Publication/ Presentation 23 Article Published 23 Academic Competition (only award 5 winners) Participation in the Moot Court 7 competitions Sports 4 Cultural 2 5 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal Academic Performance (Course Wise) 2016-17 Students promoted to Second, Fourth and Sixth Semester Sr. No. Course Name Total Students Promoted to next Appeared Semester 1 LL.M. (Corporate and IP 6 6 Laws) Ist Sem 2 LL.B. IIIrd Sem 3 3 3 LL.B. 6 6 Ist Sem 4 BBA, LL.B. (Hons.) 37 37 Vth Sem 5 B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) 11 11 Vth Sem 6 BBA,LL.B. (Hons.) 44 44 IIIrd Sem 7 B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) 11 11 IIIrd Sem 8 B.A.,LL.B. (Hons.) 43 43 Ist Sem 9 BBA,LL.B. (Hons.) 25 25 Ist Sem 10 B.Com.,LL.B. (Hons.) 18 18 Ist Sem Total 204 204 6 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal School of Law Faculty Name Designation Qualification Prof. (Dr.) C.A. Gurudath Professor and Dean B.Com, M.B.A., M.A., LL.M., Ph.D. Academics Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Kumar Professor and Director B.Sc. (Gold Medalist), M.A., LL.M. Srivastava UGC-NET, LL.D., P.G. Diploma in Human Rights Dr. Shobha Bhardwaj Associate Professor B.A., M.A., LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D. Mr. Abhishek Kumar Jain Assistant Professor B.Com, M.B.A., UGC-NET Mr. Deevanshu Shrivastava Assistant Professor B.A.LL.B (Hons.), LL.M. (Intellectual Property Laws & Business Law), UGC-NET, Diploma in Cyber Law, Diploma in Medical Law, pursuing Ph.D. Mr. Ankit Singh Assistant Professor B.A., LLB (Hons.), LL.M. (Intellectual Property Laws & Business Law), UGC-NET and UGC-JRF, pursuing Ph.D. Ms. Apoorva Bajpai Assistant Professor B.A, LLB (Hons.), LL.M. (Human Rights), UGC-NET, pursuing Ph.D. Ms. Apoorva Verma* Assistant Professor B.A.,LL.B. (Hons.) Gold Medalist, LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law) and UGC-NET, pursuing Ph.D. Mr. Shivender Rahul Lecturer BA (Hons.) English, MA English, pursuing Ph.D. Ms. Apoorva Dixit Lecturer BCom (Hons.), LL.M., pursuing Ph.D. Ms. Rashi Arjaria Lecturer B.Com., M.Com., C.M.A. Inter and pursuing Final Ms. Pooja Kiyawat Lecturer B.A., LLB (Hons.) with specialization in Energy Laws, LL.M. in Cyber Law and Cyber Security, Diploma in Intellectual Property – Law and Management, pursuing Ph.D. Mr. Rohit Mishra Lecturer B.Com., M.Com., C.M.A. Inter and pursuing Final Ms. Ridhima Dikshit* Lecturer B.Sc. (Biotechnology), LL.B., LL.M. (Criminal Law) Ms. Katyayani Singh Research Associate B.A. (Gold Medal), M.A. in Political Science, UGC-NET in Political Science, pursuing Ph.D. 7 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal Feathers on the hat of School of Law Big leap by SOL in National Ranking School of Law, Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal has made a remarkable impression in the field of legal education in India. Recently the renowned education magazine ‘Careers360’ rated School of Law among the top 9 emerging Law Schools in India. 8 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal Advocate Ram Jethmalani – Jagran Lakecity University Chair for Criminal Law and Criminal Justice School of Law, Jagran Lakecity University Bhopal had the utmost honor of associating with renowned Senior Advocate and former Union Minister, Ministry of Law, Government of India, Advocate Ram Jathmalani as he signed an MoU with the Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal to establish Advocate Mr. Ram Jethmalani with Honorable Chancellor Shri Hari Mohan Gupta, Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Anoop Swarup and Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Shrivastava while presenting the MoU. ‘Advocate Ram Jethmalani – Jagran Lakecity University Chair for Criminal Law and Criminal Justice’ (under School of Law) in which various academic, research, and development activities shall be planned at national level. School of Law has already proposed one year programme of LL.M. in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice under this chair. 9 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal A brief Introduction of ‘Advocate Ram Jethmalani – Jagran Lakecity University Chair for Criminal Law and Criminal Justice’ To honor the valuable contributions by legendary jurist Mr. Ram Jethmalani in the field of criminal law and jurisprudence, School of Law is proposing to establish Chair of Criminal Law by the name JAGRAN LAKECITY UNIVERSITY CHAIR ON CRIMINAL LAW (JLUCCL). Criminal law and criminal justice have always been the fields of practice and research. Law is needed to keep pace with the rapid changes in the society. Various dimensions of crime have emerged in the past few decades. JLUCCL aims to ensure continuous growth in the area of criminal law and to establish a common platform for those who have stake in the criminal justice system of the country. It also aspires to create a bridge between the vulnerable and underprivileged section of the society and criminal justice system. OBJECTIVES promote comprehensive research on criminal law and criminal justice system promote the study of interplay of criminal law with other sectors of study enrich the members of the criminal law field with insights on recent developments conduct training programs for advocates, judges and academicians coordinate with the government regarding the required amendments in the criminal law system work on providing access to justice to the unrepresented and under- represented section the society work on the development of the ADR mechanism in the field of criminal law provide free legal aid to the vulnerable and underprivileged section of the society 10 Annual Report 2016-17|School of Law| Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal Honorable Justice Mr. K.G. Balakrishnan, former Chief Justice of India gave his approval to be a part of the Academic Advisory Board Honorable Justice Balakrishnan, former CJI with Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Anoop Swarup and Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Shrivastava. Balakrishanan, Konakuppakatil Gopinathan, B.Sc., LL.M, born on 12-05-1945. Got enrolled as an Advocate of the Kerala Bar Council on 16-03-1968. Practiced on both on Civil and Criminal sides at Erinakulam. Appointed as a Munsif in the Kerala Judicial Service on 10-01-1973 and later resigned from service and resumed practice as an Advocate in the Kerala High Court. On 26-09-1985 - appointed as a judge of the Kerala High Court. On 24-11-1997 transferred to Gujarat High Court. On 16-07-1998 became the Chief Justice of the High Court of Gujarat and was transferred to the High Court of Judicature at Madras and assumed charge there as Chief Justice on 09-09-1999.