Law Schools
14 April 2017 3:29 PM IST
Fourth Day of NUSRL Protest
Simran Sahni
75 hrs later, students withhold protest on concrete actions.The fourth day of NUSRL protest finally brought respite to the students sitting on the locked down gates for 75 hrs. Since morning, police forces were deployed outside campus. The students continued their peaceful protest by sitting inside sticking to their demands. Around 11:30 am, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor incharge came to the University along with S.S.P Ranchi, SP Ranchi (rural), Deputy Commissioner Ranchi division, A.D.M...
14 April 2017 10:56 AM IST
International Conference on “Philosophical Foundations of International Criminal Law: Its Intellectual Roots, Related Limits and Potential”
Simran Sahni
Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi being one of the organisers wishes to give wide publicity to this academic endeavor co-organised by the Centre for International Law Research and Policy, the Indian Institute of Law, Peking University International Law Institute, Waseda University Law School, the Grotius Centre for...
13 April 2017 9:39 PM IST
Call for Papers: NLUO Journal , Volume-IV on Climate Change
Sukriti Singh
NLUO Law Journal invites original scholarly articles, book reviews and case comments for the 4th volume of the journal. The topic for this edition is ‘Climate Change’. Journal also welcomes book review of any book related to Climate Change and case comments on decisions relating to environment and climate change.An abstract of 150 to 300 words...
13 April 2017 8:42 PM IST
Call for Papers: International Seminar on ADR and Legal Aid at NUJS, Kolkata
Priyanshi Joshi
To popularize the ADR mechanisms and to provide necessary legal aid, The WB National University of Juridical Sciences has undertaken a major research project to study the position of ADR and legal aid in West Bengal with an objective to improve them. The research team of the project has conducted a study of current position and has come out with...
13 April 2017 11:30 AM IST
Law On Triple Talaq Is Already Settled And Clear: Ex-Law Commission Member Afzal Wani Opines While In ICFAI Law School
Simran Sahni
“I wonder why we keep saying there is a conflict herein when there are judgements from Supreme Court (the Shamim Ara case) and Delhi High Court stating clearly that triple talaq doesn’t amount to conclusive divorce. I don’t see why there’s further a need to put a ban on triple talaq when the precedents have done the needed.” expressed Prof. (Dr.)...
13 April 2017 11:09 AM IST
More than 50 Hours Later, the Hon’ble Court Addresses the Students of NUSRL while the State Authorities Still Turn a Deaf Ear
Simran Sahni
The peaceful lockdown in National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi entered its 3rd Day today as the students continue sitting at the front gate in the scorching heat and shivering midnight chills. Read more about the Petition here.As the Faculty and the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor stood outside the lockdown gate, the students allowed the...
12 April 2017 9:34 PM IST
2nd National Essay Writing Competition, 2017
Sukriti Singh
Legge Rhythms is organizing the 2nd National Essay Writing Competition 2017 with the aim of enhancing the writing talents of young budding professionals.THEME: “Effect of Legislative Changes on the Socio-Economic and Judicial Scenario of India- Regressive or Progressive.”Sub Themes Cyber Security Laws in India AFSPA Freedom of Speech and...
12 April 2017 9:04 PM IST
NUJS launches M.A. in Business Law program
Simran Sahni
National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (NUJS) has announced the launch of M.A. in Business Law program, designed to impart remarkable business skills, regulatory wisdom, strategic prowess and acquire profound legal and business knowledge that empowers working professionals in the government and private sector and lawyers to deal with...
12 April 2017 8:54 PM IST
NUJS Emerges Runner Up in the 8th Leiden Sarin International Air Law Moot Court Competition
Simran Sahni
Furthering the NUJS tally of international mooting achievements this year, the University team comprising of Abha Nadkarni, Guncha Dhiman, Adya Jha and Parva Khare have emerged as the Runner Up in the 8th International Air Law Moot Court Competition held at Valletta in Malta this year from the 6th April to 9th April, 2017.Teams from 20 countries —...
12 April 2017 8:44 PM IST
NUJS Student Launches Online Platform to Facilitate Mediation in India
Simran Sahni
In the most recent testimonial to the entrepreneurship culture at NUJS, a student from the University has launched a new platform 'ODRways DOMAIN' for facilitating mediation and online dispute resolution in India.ODRways, which seeks to work towards promoting mediation in India through its integration with technology, is a venture by Pranjal Sinha...
11 April 2017 2:36 PM IST
Students of NUSRL, Ranchi Outraged Against Lack of Infrastructural Facilities, Started #saveNUSRL Campaign
Simran Sahni
NUSRL is now facing the prospect of being taken to arbitration by the Central Public Works Department in Ranchi. The University owes them Rs. 42 crore in dues for construction on the campus.The University, as Vice-Chancellor Dr. BC Nirmal reveals, is in no position to pay that amount. He adds that the Jharkhand government has not fulfilled its...
11 April 2017 2:24 PM IST
QUIZICON II – National Quiz on Constitution
Shubham Dave
Date: 13th April, 2017Venue: College of Legal Studies, UPES DehradunAbout the Quiz:Some people are born brilliant, some have brilliantness thrust upon them and some achieve brilliantness. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar belongs to the last division. He was a great patriot, philosophical writer, social thinker, political reformer, with progressive ideas. He...