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Single Credit Course on “Theory and Practice on Reservation Policies in India”

We are happy to share with you that the Centre for Public Policy, Law and Good Governance is offering a Single Credit Course on ‘Theory and Practice of Reservations Policies in India’. The course will be offered in physical mode at NLUO campus on 21.09.2023, 22.09.2024, 05.10.2024 and 06.10.2024. The Course is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students in law as well as other disciplines. Detailed information about the course is in the brochure.

About the Centre for Public Policy, Law and Good Governance

CPPLGG is a research-oriented Centre with a strong commitment to academic excellence and societal impact. Its goal is to provide a platform for students and researcher to engage in high-quality research, gain valuable skills, and collaborate with experts in the field. It is engaged in collaborative governmental research initiatives, contributing to policy development and generating meaningful solutions for societal challenges. The Centre was instrumental in the launching of the KHOJ (Know Your High Court Judges) dataset which includes personal, educational and professional information across 43 variables about all High Court judges appointed between 6 October 1993 (since the inception of the collegium) and 31 May 2021.

The dataset was a pioneering effort in India which created substantial avenues of further research on Indian High Courts. One can access some insights which emerged from the data as published by various media houses like The Print, Scroll, Leaflet,  IndiaSpend and India Today .One can also access the article in Economic and Political Weekly which relies on the KHOJ Dataset to critique the pattern of appointments in the High Courts.

About the Course

The discussion and debate on ‘reservation policies’ in India is often fraught with strong opinions and compromised by inherited biases, especially when it relates to caste-based reservation policies. The judicial history of how reservation policies have been handled by the courts is also complex. However, even in the legal fraternity, there is often not sufficient appreciation of the nuances involved in the debate and there is a tendency to reduce an extremely complex issue to the binaries of ‘good’ and ‘bad’. This course is an attempt to reach out to young legal minds and facilitate a more informed deliberation on caste based reservation policies in India.

Topics to be Covered

  1. Inter-generational consequences of caste-based discrimination
  2. Affirmative Action Policies in Colonial India
  3. Overall scheme of Affirmative Action under the Indian Constitution
  4. Theoretical Foundation of Reservation Policies
  5. Legal Thresholds for being identified as Scheduled Case, Scheduled Tribe or OBC
  6. The Spectrum of Merit and Efficiency
  7. Upper Ceiling of Reservation (50% Rule)
  8. Reservation in Promotions and the Carry Forward Rule
  9. The Conundrum of Creamy Layer
  10. The Sub-Classification Whirlpool
  11. Implementing Reservation: Preparing Reservation Register
  12. Is Reservation a Fundamental Right?
  13. Does India need a Sunset Clause on reservation policies?
  14. Reforming Reservation: The Way Ahead?

About the Course Instructor

Prof. Rangin Pallav Tripathy is Professor of Law and Registrar at National Law University Odisha. He has completed his Fulbright-Nehru Post-doctoral Research Fellowship from Harvard Law School in 2019-20. He has successfully completed two research projects on the functioning of the judiciary sponsored by the Department of Justice, Government of India and another research project on women safety sponsored by the National Commission for Women. He is currently leading two internationally funded research projects on domestic violence and tobacco control. He has published more than 15 articles in highly reputed international and national journals. He is an active voice in contemporary developments in the field of constitutional law and his opinions have been published in more than 40 op-eds in various newspapers and news portals. His writings including op-eds can be accessed on his profile.

 

Brief Overview of the Course

Duration 15 Hours of Teaching and 1 Hour of Assessment
Dates 21-22 September & 5-6 October, 2024.
Mode of Instruction Offline/Physical
Course Fee INR 1500/-
How to Pay Details in the Brochure
Registration Link https://forms.gle/S8B2kJ8FyvVxHF3W8
Last Date to Register 19 September 2024

Information Brochure

 

Manupatra Eastern Conclave 2024

Date: 28th September, 2024 | Saturday

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Venue: NLU Odisha.   

 

This event is a collaborative effort between National Law University Odisha and Manupatra. The conclave, initiated by Manupatra, serves as a unique platform for law teachers from various institutions to come together, fostering professional development, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, and offering invaluable networking opportunities. This gathering promises to be a significant occasion for legal educators, offering insights and discussions that will contribute to the advancement of legal education. The theme for the conclave is Empowering Legal Educators for Tomorrow. Participation to the event is by invitation, and is open to law teachers teaching full time, part time, ad-hoc or as visiting faculty in India.

 

It will feature a wide array of interactive sessions, panel discussions, talks, and presentations led by prominent legal scholars, experts, and practitioners. These sessions will cover various facets of legal education, teaching methodologies, role of technology in education, and emerging trends in the legal field. The event will provide ample opportunities for participants to engage in fruitful discussions, exchange ideas, and collaborate. Registration Link is here and event details can be accessed here.

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2nd Edition of the Alumni Meet – August, 24th and 25th 2024

We are delighted to announce the Alumni Meet 2.0 at National Law University Odisha (NLUO), scheduled to take place on 24th and 25th August 2024. This year’s event holds special significance as we commemorate the passing of the 10th batch of NLUO, marking a decade of academic and professional excellence.
The Alumni Meet 2.0 promises to be a memorable occasion, bringing together alumni from across the globe to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate their journey since graduating from NLUO. It will be a platform to renew friendships, network with fellow graduates, and share experiences and insights gained in various fields of law and beyond.
The event will feature engaging discussions, interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and cultural activities, providing a blend of professional development and recreational experiences. Alumni will have the chance to engage with faculty, current students, and industry experts, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations.

International Conference on Gender Dimensions Of International Trade: Issues, Prospects and Challenges – 24th-25th August, 2024

The Centre for International Trade Law (CITL), NLUO has collaborated with Centre for Studies in International Trade & International Investment Laws (CITIL) – DNLU, Jabalpur Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India in organizing the “International Conference on Gender Dimensions of International Trade: Prospects, Issues and Challenges”. The Conference is organized pursuant to the WTO Chairs Programme. The detailed brochure of the event may be found at the bottom of this page. The conference will be conducted in an offline mode inviting contributions from the subject experts, academicians, scholars and students working in the field of International Trade Laws.

Date: 24-25 August, 2024

Venue: Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur.

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ONE DAY CONCLAVE ON WORLD IP DAY

NLUO Incubators Forum in collaboration with AIC-Nalanda is organizing a One day conclave on World IP Day on 26th April 2024 from 10 A.M to 12 P.M at NLUO Campus. The Programme will focus to aware about the IP laws for startups and youths in the State of Odisha. The event shall be conducted to  empower, promote and develop innovation , entrepreneurship and to educate the youth about the IP compliances for Startups .

The programme will be followed by the unveiling of NLUO Incubators Forum logo, signing of MOU between NLUO Incubation Forum and AIC Nalanda, Bhubaneswar, and also a session on basics of IP laws and a motivational talk by an entrepreneur. The target participants for the event will be students from schools and engineering colleges.

FINAL PROGRAM AGENDA

Guest Lecture by Ms. Sweta Ananthanarayanan || CCL, NLU Odisha.

Greetings from the Centre for Corporate Law (CCL)!

We are pleased to announce that we will be conducting a Guest Lecture on ‘Fundamentals of Capital Markets’ with Ms. Sweta Ananthanarayanan, presently a Senior Associate at AZB & Partners in their Capital Markets practice.

ABOUT THE RESOURCE PERSON

Ms. Ananthanarayanan graduated from the Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, in 2014. She further pursued and obtained a Diploma in Securities Law from GLC, Mumbai. She is currently working as a Senior Associate at AZB & Partners in their Capital Markets Practice and has previously worked with leading Indian law firms, including Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) and the erstwhile Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff. Having a decade of experience, her expertise includes the fields of Securities Regulation, Capital Markets transactions, Legislative Policy and Taxation.

ABOUT THE SESSION

The session will be taking place in virtual mode through Google Meet, tentatively on March 31, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. In this session, Ms Ananthanarayanan will take us through the core transactions undertaken by the Capital Markets teams in India’s biggest law firms, providing us with some valuable insights that she has acquired throughout her illustrious career.

However, to make this session even more fruitful, we need your cooperation. We welcome any and all questions that you might have related to the topic so that we can make the session more interactive and informative for the audience.

COLLECTION OF QUESTIONS

We urge you to ask your questions by filling out this Google Form by 11:59 A.M., March 30, 2024.

We encourage you to ask your doubts as your questions will serve as a catalyst for deeper discussion and insights.

7th edition of our Flagship Annual Cultural Fest KAIRAAN –  March 21 – March 23, 2024.

We are delighted to announce the 7th edition of our Flagship Annual Cultural Fest KAIRAAN, organized by the Cultural Committee of NLUO from March 21 – March 23, 2024. The theme for this year is inspired by the enchanting theme of ‘Van Gogh’s Starry Nights.’ Yes, you heard it right! This edition promises to give its audience an immersive and enchanting experience that will transport you to the vibrant world of the Dutch painter. Hop on with us as we take you on this artistic odyssey.

Through the years, we have grown exponentially, and the past renditions have witnessed some of the finest artists and performers including Ritviz, Underground Authority, Lost Stories, TRAP, Mojo Jojo, amongst others. Get ready as we promise you a couple of fun-packed eventful days with exciting events!

To ensure a bigger and more glamorous KAIRAAN, we have an exceptional set of events lined up including Camp Rock, High Strung, Project Runway which aim to provide platforms for all the Shammi Kapoors, Mithun Chakrobartys, Britney Spears, and Paris Hiltons out there! (Also, some sneaky cool Gen Zs :P) With the stage set, lights ready and cameras rolling, we can safely say that we are here for some very serious business of fun. Come join us as we bring to you a college fest packed with music, mayhem, and memories that’ll last a lifetime!

Under a canopy of stars, where laughter dances with music and memories are made under the festival lights, where fun finds its rhythm in the starry nights of college fests.

VIRAJ 2024: 7th Edition of NLUO’s Annual Sports Fest – 20th to 23rd March 2024

Viraj, the annual flagship sports fest of NLUO, acts as a prestigious centre for enthusiastic sportsman from universities across the nation. Viraj 2024 is all set to be held from 20th -23rd March, 2024 at National Law University, Cuttack.

This year Viraj takes on the theme of “युद्धाय कृतनिश्चयः”. It reflects the spirit of decisiveness determination and discipline. Embracing the values of competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie, Viraj is a three-day sports extravaganza hosting a variety of sports events such as Cricket, Football, Throwball, Volleyball, Basketball, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, and much more. The sports fever will dawn upon the campus, as teams fiercely fight against each other, leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory.

Viraj also provides an avenue to broaden the horizons of inclusivity through sports. As such, the Sports Committee also organizes events for the specially-abled participants.

We look forward to hosting athletes from across the nation in this festival and test of skill, perseverance, leadership and patience. In every step lies a challenge and within every challenge lies a promise of victory. Step forth with courage for in this arena glory awaits you.

Viraj ‘24 poster

The IPAAC – NLUO is conducting a webinar on Trademark Licensing and Registration: Emerging Trends.

The Intellectual Property Analysis and Advocacy Centre (IPAAC), National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is conducting a webinar on Trademark Licensing and Registration: Emerging Trends, on the 9th of March 2024.

RESOURCE PERSON FOR THE EVENT:

Mr. Vijay Kumar Makyam, is a postgraduate in Law with specialization in Intellectual Property Rights and Master of Science in Information Technology. He has an experience of 15 years in the field of Intellectual Property Laws. He had initially been enrolled with the Karnataka Bar in the year 2005 and thereafter got transferred to the Telangana Bar. He had been the Counsel-on-record in various IPR cases before different High Courts in the Country. He is also a Registered Patent and Trademark Agent for Indian Patent and Trademark Office and has filed and prosecuted Patent and Trademark applications and oppositions before the Controller of Patents and Trademark Registration in India. Further, he has also coordinated filing of Patent and trademark applications in other countries including USA, EU, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Korea, South Africa, UAE, and Japan. Presently Mr. Makyam is a member of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Telangana.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

The program will be conducted from 10:30 AM  to 12 PM.

Topic covered- Trademark Licensing and Registration: Emerging Trends

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

Register for the program through the Google Form.

An interactive session with Mr. Subroto Bagchi, Chief Advisor to Government of Odisha in Institution and Capacity Building.

It gives us immense pleasure to share that NLUO IQAC will be organising an interactive session with Mr. Subroto Bagchi, Chief Advisor to Government of Odisha in Institution and Capacity Building on 26th February, 2024(MONDAY, 3:30 PM).
Fasten your seatbelts and prepare to be inspired as we embark on a journey through the life and legacy of Subroto Bagchi, The Real Life Hero.
From humble beginnings to global acclaim as founder of MindTree, Subroto Bagchi’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of excellence. His journey of resilience is an inspiring sequel of self-discovery which made him build an empire worth 8 billion. His professional trajectory is a tapestry woven with threads of innovation and leadership inspiring many young innovative minds.
Subroto Bagchi’s spiritual illuminating odyssey shall leave an impressive footprint of kindness and humanity. An extraordinary story of a humble son of the soil who renounces all the riches for the people of Odisha.
Get ready to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the wisdom of a true visionary.