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“8th National Law University Odisha British Parliamentary Debate – 31st March to 2nd April 2023.”
12 Apr 2023
The Society for Law, Literature, and Debates is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the 8th National Law University Odisha British Parliamentary Debate 2023 from the 31st of March to the 2nd of April 2023.
This year, we hosted the first offline edition of NLUO BPD in three years. On our Core Adjudication Panel, we had Mehul Joshi, Prashasti Saxena, and V Sayiram, who are renowned in the debating circuit, both in India, and internationally. The Equity Panel for NLUO BPD was composed of Anum Naseer, a renowned equity officer, debater, and adjudicator in international circuits, alongside our very own Nivedita Shaktawat and Samrath Kaur Kalsi, who are experienced equity officers from our University. We received registrations from teams representing institutions such as NLSIU, MNLU, DSNLU, St. Xaviers Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur, Delhi Technological University, and more. We were also delighted to welcome teams from KIIT University, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and Utkal University, who helped us make a strong local impact. With registrations pouring in from across the country, we also hosted adjudicators from various parts of India who joined us remotely.
Being the most renowned British Parliamentary Debate in the Eastern circuit, the tournament provided a platform for participants to engage in lively debates and showcase their critical thinking and communication skills. Our Sponsor, Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd, a renowned company based in Odisha, supported us in making this edition one of our largest-ever offline editions.
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 8th edition of the NLUO British Parliamentary Debate is St. Xavier’s Kolkata. Their exceptional performance and debating skills set them apart from the other teams and secured them a well-deserved victory. We would also like to congratulate the Shashwat Dash for being named the Best Adjudicator of the tournament. Their expertise and insight helped to make the tournament a memorable experience for all participants.
In conclusion, we would like to thank all the participants, judges, and volunteers who contributed to the success of the 8th edition of the NLUO British Parliamentary Debate. We hope that this tournament has inspired participants to continue engaging in intellectual discourse and to hone their critical thinking and communication skills. We look forward to hosting the next edition of the tournament and welcoming new and returning participants to the National Law University Odisha campus.
“Centre for Corporate Law (CCL) has concluded a single credit course on ‘Introduction to Private Acquisitions’ from January to April 2023”
12 Apr 2023
About the Event
The Centre for Corporate Law (“CCL“), National Law University Odisha (“the University“) strives to foster and promote practice of imparting practical insights into the field of corporate and allied commercial laws. In pursuance of this, CCL has successfully completed a Single Credit Course on ‘Introduction to Private Acquisitions’ with Mr. Puneet Rathsharma, Partner of KT Advisors LLP and Mr. Akash Srinivasan, Senior Associate at Khaitan and Co. The course was conducted in a hybrid mode over a span of twenty-five (25) teaching hours spread across the months of January to April 2023.
The course was attended by a cluster of 50+ students from 3rd to 5th year of National Law University, Odisha (NLUO). The instructors drew on their vast experience of practicing transactional law to provide a holistic experience to the attendees. Relevant topics including but not limited to term sheet, structuring of a deal, joint ventures agreements, share purchase agreements etc., were discussed with an aim to augment participants’ exposure to the practical aspects of private acquisitions. The attendees will be awarded certificates as well as one credit post their successful evaluation.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Ved Kumari, Registrar Prof. (Dr.) Rangin Pallav Tripathy, our faculty advisors and concerned authorities of the University for their support and contribution in the organization of this valuable learning experience.
About the Guest Instructors
Mr. Puneet Rathsharma is a Partner at KT Advisors LLP. He is an alumnus of West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) and has worked in various law firms including L&L Partners & Khaitan and Co. In the course of his work, he regularly advises companies and financial institutions on various matters of transaction law including mergers, acquisitions and joint venture agreements among others. He has also represented his clients in international commercial arbitration and company law courts.
Mr. Akash Srinivasan is a Senior Associate at Khaitan & Co. He is an alumnus of National Law University, Odisha (NLUO) and throughout his course of five years at law school, he has brought many laurels to the University. These include being the winner of the 3rd Pranita Mehta Memorial Essay Writing Competition (2018), Best Negotiation Plan and Quarter Finalist at 4th HSF NLUD International Negotiation Competition (2017). He has also qualified for the South Asian Rounds of the Oxford Monroe E. Price Media Law Moot Competition (2016-17) among many other achievements.
Contact Details
If you have any feedback or recommendations, please contact us at [ccl@nluo.ac.in] or visit our website [ccl.nluo.ac.in]. You can also reach out to members individually through the contact details given below:
- Arshit Kapoor, Mentor, Centre for Corporate Law, M: (+91) 9992951781
- Devansh Sehgal, Co-Ordinator, Centre for Corporate Law, M: (+91) 7988302731
- Shivani Pattnaik, Co-Ordinator, Centre for Corporate Law, M: (+91) 9348695605
“Health Card Awareness Drive, By- NLU Odisha’s Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Cell 2.0 – on 5th April 2023”
07 Apr 2023
The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Cell, National Law University Odisha on Wednesday, 5th April 2023 has conducted a Health Sensitisation Camp, under?i>Swasth Bharat offshoot, at the Mundali village, Cuttack in order to spread awareness regarding registration of health cards which have been made available by the Central Government to uplift the status of healthcare at the grass root level where there is usually no access to proper and streamlined healthcare facilities. The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, established by the Ministry of Education has five offshoots, one of which is Swasth Bharat which primarily aims at disseminating information and awareness regarding healthcare facilities which exist in the status quo however have failed to reach the marginalized sectors of the society due to lack of literacy and an equitable access to resources. With the aim of reducing these gaping holes in the existing policies and it’s implementation, this field trip was organised.
The programme began with the members of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Cell conducting a skit. The skit depicted and explained the due procedure of making the Aabha healthcare card, under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme of Central Government, which allows for the card holders to avail free healthcare services in any medical establishment across the state. The skit also apprised the village community of the multiple benefits that can be construed from having the health card. Subsequently, the members of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan assisted the residents of the mundali village in registering their own cards while also solving their queries and doubts. The day ended on a high note with the health camp recording an enthusiastic turnout from the members of the Mundali village and the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan successfully registering fifty three (53) healthcare cards in total.
It was a great achievement for the Cell and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan look forward to conduct more such activities in its five adopted?illages.
“Press Release – VIRAJ/ KAIRAAN Opening Ceremony – 2023”
06 Apr 2023
National Law University, Odisha, is proud to commence two of its flagship events – VIRAJ, our Annual Sports Fest and KAIRAAN, our Annual Cultural Festival.?/span>
VIRAJ and KAIRAAN will be held from April 6th to April 9th 2023, at the NLUO campus in Cuttack, Odisha.?/span>
VIRAJ, our Annual Sports fest, is a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. This year, we have over 500 participants from 30 contingents who will be competing in various sports events. The four-day sports fest will witness some of the most exciting sports events, including Swimming, Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Kabaddi, Chess, and many other sports.?/span>
Inclusive sports are a vital part of VIRAJ, and we are delighted to provide a platform for differently-abled athletes to showcase their talent and compete at the highest level through PARA VIRAJ, for all our specially abled participants.?/span>
VIRAJ is not just a sports fest, but it’s a celebration of sportsmanship, community and diversity. In the spirit of our motto ‘Victory Awaits the Champion’, we invite everyone to come and witness the fun and be a part of these exciting events.?/span>
KAIRAAN is a platform for college students to showcase their talent in different cultural fields. This year, we have close to 3000 students from various colleges in Odisha. These institutes include NIFT, NISER, IIT Bhubaneswar, KIIT University, and Sri Sri University, among others. The event will witness some of the most exciting cultural events, including dance, fashion shows, singing, band performances, and other fun events for students and staff. We also have Tarang – a Talent Show lined up for the specially-abled, where they will showcase their talent through different art forms.?/span>
The theme for KAIRAAN 2023 is “Y2K Panic at the Disco!” and all events will inculcate the theme. KAIRAAN is proudly sponsored by Mahanadi Coalfields, Jindal Steel, Bank of Baroda, and Rajasthani Namkeen. Food partners for KAIRAAN are Asiatic Kitchen, Petit Four, Chai Break, and Rolling Crunchies. KAIRAAN 2023 promises to be an exciting and memorable event, and we invite everyone to come and be a part of it.
For more information and updates on KAIRAAN and VIRAJ, please follow us on social media.?/span>
Contact Information:
National Law University, Odisha
Phone: +91 91233 55966 (VIRAJ)?| +91 70779 16257 (KAIRAAN)
Email: sports@nluo.ac.in (VIRAJ)?| thecultcrew@nluo.ac.in (KAIRAAN)
Social Media: @virajnluo (VIRAJ) | @cultcrew.nluo (KAIRAAN)
“NLUO Centre for Tribal Studies on a visit to Kutumb Adopted village on 2nd April 2023.”
03 Apr 2023
The Centre for Tribal Studies, NLUO visited the Munda Sahi Village at Sector 13, CDA, Cuttack on 2nd April 2023 during 11 am -1.50 pm hours.?/p>
Munda Sahi village, CDA Sector 13 is an adopted?illage under the University’s Kutumb initiative.?he majority of the population of the village consists of various tribal groups (both Scheduled Tribes and Tribes).
Around 50 residents (women and children) took part in the activities at the village community hall.?/p>
The activities conducted during the visit are as follows;
- Cleanliness Drive
Under the initiative, the university students with faculties took part in a cleanliness drive around the community hall area. Also, an awareness drive about a clean and safe environment was conducted in the?rocess.
- Awareness program on Tribal Rights
The students played a short video clip on tribal rights and justice depicting the Birbor Scheduled Tribe and their interaction with state machinery in Jharkhand State.
Thereafter, an?u>’awareness talk cum interaction’?was conducted by the students and faculty for the gathered residents.?/p>
Various information ranging from Constitutional Rights of the Scheduled Tribes (ST) of Odisha, legal documentation and application filing for ST Certificates, community rights, etc were undertaken.
- Informal interviews with the residents by the Centre
During the interaction with the residents, interviews were also conducted by the Centre.?/p>
The focused?reas ranged from questions pertinent to the preservation of cultural, linguistic, and community rights, legal representation, access to justice, etc.
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The team of Faculties?nd Students visiting the village are as follows;
Faculties-
- Dr. Suvashree Panda
- Mr. Kumarjeeb Pegu
Students-
- Charmi Sudeepthi
- Mitali Rawat
- Stuti Horo
- Sasretha
- Tudu Jesy
- Tanistha Mangaraj
“10th NLU Odisha Bose & Mitra & Co. International Maritime Arbitration Moot 2023”
31 Mar 2023
The Moot Society of National Law University, Odisha has successfully conducted the 10th National Law University Odisha Bose & Mitra & Co. International Maritime Arbitration Moot 2023 from 23th to 26th March 2023. The moot was organised in collaboration with Bose & Mitra & Co. as Title Sponsors with International Institute of Shipping and Trade Law, Swansea University as Strategic Partner; Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution as Resource Partner, Lloyd’s List Intelligence as Knowledge Partner and SCC Online-EBC as Media Partner.
The case study of current edition of IMAM was drafted by drafted by?rof. Andrew Tettenborn, Chair in Law, LLM Shipping & Trade, Prof. Simon Baughen, Professor (Maritime Law), LLM Shipping & Trade, and Prof. Dr. George Leloudas, Professor, LLM Shipping & Trade at the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law, Swansea University (United Kingdom).
Over the course of the four days, IMAM was conducted in the offline mode for the first time after the pandemic. It saw the participation of 20 teams which qualified after the memorial qualifies rounds of the moot. IMAM received pathbreaking participation from universities across the nation and hosted judges across the globe.
The concludes with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow lifting the cup and ILS Law College Pune bagging the citations for the Runner’s up, Best Written Submissions and Best Oralist (Nachiket Kulkarni).
“CCL’s Interactive session with Ashirbad Nayak, 27th March, 2023.”
31 Mar 2023
About the Event
Centre for Corporate Law (“CCL”) strives to offer the student fraternity with opportunities to gain valuable insights from the legal luminaries in corporate law. In furtherance of this same, CCL has conducted a virtual Interactive session on “Maximising time in Law School for a Career in Corporate Law” by Mr. Ashirbad Nayak on 27th March, 2023 from 7 to 9 pm. The interactive session provided the students of National Law University Odisha with insights on mooting, debating, writing papers,doing masters abroad,bagging scholarships for LLMs and working in tier-1 law firms.
The Guest session was attended by more than sixty students of NLUO from the 1st years to the 5th years. A large portion of the session was dedicated to entertaining questions from the audience on advancing one’s corporate law career.?Mr. Nayak drew from his experience as a Cambridge scholar and working in J Sagar Associates (“JSA”) to provide an enriching and educational experience for the attendees.
We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Ved Kumari, Registrar Prof. (Dr.) Rangin Pallav Triparthy, the faculty advisors and concerned authorities of the university for their support and contribution in the organisation of such an insightful session.
About the Speaker:
Mr. Ashirbad Nayak graduated from NLUO in 2020. During his time in law school, while being a top ranker of his batch, he delved into several activities such as debates and moots. He then went onto win the NUJS HSF Moot Court, and was an octa-finalist at the world rounds of Oxford Price Media Moot Court. Writing extensively on a broad range of issues, his works have been published in legal journals and reputed national daily newspapers.
Graduating with two gold medals (best all-rounder and highest scorer in public international law), he joined JSA. He pursued his Master’s from the University of Cambridge, specialising in data protection and commercial law, where he was the recipient of several prestigious scholarships. He is currently a Lecturer at Jindal Global Law School
?ontact Details
If you have any suggestions or feedback, please reach out to us at [ccl@nluo.ac.in] or visit our website [ccl.nluo.ac.in]. You can also reach out to members individually through the contact details given below:
Arshit Kapoor, Mentor, Centre for Corporate Law, M: (+91) 9992951781
Devansh Sehgal, Co-ordinator, Centre for Corporate Law, M: (+91) 7988302731
Shivani Pattnaik, Co-ordinator, Centre for Corporate Law, M: (+91) 9348695605
“30th Informal Discussion Group Session by Mr. Arun Bothra on ‘Police Investigations: Insights and Challenges 22th March 2023’. “
25 Mar 2023
On 22nd March, 2023 the Informal Discussion Group of NLU, Odisha had organized a guest lecture with Mr. Arun Bothra, the Additional DGP, CID – CB and Transport Commissioner of Odisha. The session was conducted in the Seminar Hall in the Academic Block. The session commenced at 4:30 pm and continued for 1 hour, followed by the 30 minutes of QnA round. The opening remarks was given by Prof. (Dr.) Sheela Rai, Dean (Academics).
The guest started the session by talking about the challenges in the police investigation. He believed that police officers, while investigating, focused more on getting the accused convicted, and they often forget that after investigation, the process is not complete and getting the right judgment from the court is necessary. The police officers often ignore the trial part of the criminal justice system, due to which sometimes innocent people get punished.
Another challenge faced in the police investigation, as discussed by the guest, is that police officers do not know the importance of digital evidence. Investigating officers often rely on oral evidence under Section 161 CrPC. He shared some instances where the police officers could have used digital evidence to trace location of accused as well as the victim. The guest believed that the collection of digital evidence is very crucial for an investigation as the technological evidence is more accurate when compared to oral evidence.
Moreover, the guest gave insights from his own investigations. He shared his experience on the sensational Patnagarh Parcel Bomb case, which he considered the most difficult case in Odisha’s history. He meticulously explained the entire investigation by narrating the way in which evidence was collected and used by police to find the culprit behind the bombing.
Thereafter, the Q&A session began at 5:30 pm. The first question asked was related to the guest’s experience as to whether legal procedures act as an obstacle in case of investigations. The guest replied that there are discrepancies in the law, which pose a challenge during investigations. ?nother question asked was about work-life balance considering that there are various reports which suggest that police officers are understaffed and are overworked. The guest stated that all work in their branch is carried out as a team. The guest believed that planning, supervising, monitoring and having a work-life balance is very important.
The session concluded with the Registrar, Prof. (Dr.) Rangin Pallav Tripathy, presenting the momento to the distinguished guest and Ms. Ankeeta Gupta, Faculty Advisor of IDG, delivering the vote of thanks.?/p>
” ‘VIRAJ 2023: 6th Edition of NLUO’s Annual Sports Fest – 6th to 9th April, 2023.”
25 Mar 2023
Viraj, annual flagship sports fest of NLUO, acts as a prominent centre for sports among universities across the country. VIRAJ ’23 is scheduled to take place from 6th April 2023 to 9th April 2023 at National Law University Odisha.
This year, the theme of VIRAJ is Vanquish, Victory and Vindication. It marks the true spirit of sports, perseverance and ambition with a testament to incessant hard work and sportsmanship, hosting various disciplines of sports such as Cricket, Football, Throwball, Volleyball, Basketball, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, and much more.
The main objective of the event is to work across various sporting avenues and push the frontiers of inclusivity. Thus, in collaboration with the Legal Aid Society and IDIA Odisha, the Sports Committee also organizes events for the specially-abled participants.
We look forward to hosting students from universities across the country in this magnanimous event and make it a successful and memorable event!
The Official Teaser for VIRAJ 2023 is finally here!!!
Get ready to witness the ultimate battle of athleticism and sportsmanship as we gear up for the most awaited, VIRAJ 2023! Join us in celebrating the true spirit of sports as athletes from across the country come together to compete in a wide range of events. We’ve got it all covered from football to basketball, volleyball to cricket. With fierce competition and nail-biting moments, this is one event you won’t want to miss. So mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your favourite teams as they go head-to-head for the ultimate prize.
Our Throne awaits the Champion, let the games begin!
“NLU Odisha organised a webinar on the occasion of World Happiness Day, on ‘Sparking Happiness for Self-Growth’. “
24 Mar 2023
On 20th March 2023, the Health & Wellness Committee of National Law University Odisha organised a webinar session in collaboration with YourDost on the occasion of World Happiness Day, on the theme ‘“Sparking Happiness for Self-Growth”, conducted by Ms. Sailee B. Rupani.
BACKGROUND
World Happiness Day recognizes the importance of happiness in people’s lives and promote the idea that happiness is a fundamental human right. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, and it is observed in countries all around the world. The importance of World Happiness Day lies in its ability to raise awareness about the significance of happiness in our daily lives. By promoting happiness and well-being, we can create a more positive and harmonious society. Additionally, the day provides an opportunity to reflect on the factors that contribute to happiness, such as good health, strong social connections, a sense of purpose, and financial security.?/p>
ABOUT THE EXPERT
Ms. Sailee B. Rupani is a senior psychologist,?/strong>and she has completed her Masters in Applied Psychology (Specialization Clinical), trained in basic level of EMDR & 2 levels of somatic psychology. She has also completed her Advance Diploma in Counselling from Prafulta and has a certification in Narrative Therapy and is POSH certified.?She has extensive experience and has handled cases of anxiety, depression, personality disorders, confidence problems, adjustment issues, self-esteem, trauma, and enmeshment & attachment styles issues. Her approaches are usually a mix of thought-based therapies like “Cognitive Behaviour Therapy” and “Solution Focused Therapy”, along with an “Intersectionalist Feminist approach” for clients going through abuse along with “Narrative therapy”.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The event started with the Convenor of the Health & Wellness Committee, Ms. Muskaan and the representative for YourDost greeting the student body attending the session, and introducing Ms. Sailee.
Ms. Sailee conducted the session with an interactive approach throughout, starting off with asking everyone to pause and reflect on the things that make them happy. The purpose of this exercise, she explained, was to recognize the activities or things that make each person happy, and how important it is to indulge in them quite often for the sake of one’s good mental health. Some students shared their responses, either by speaking, or in the chat.
Ms. Sailee followed it with a “values” exercise, wherein she asked the students to identify the most difficult decision they have made in their lives, and whether it ultimately brought them happiness. She also asked students to identify the values which were the source of their decision-making for attaining happiness. Some students shared their responses, either by speaking, or in the chat.
The session was very engaging, as many students openly spoke about how often they should prioritise their happiness, how it is important for overall well-being and quality of life. Ms. Sailee explained how when we prioritize our happiness, we are more likely to take care of ourselves, pursue activities that bring us joy, and foster positive relationships with others, however, not at the expense of others. She stressed on the importance of finding a balance between our own happiness and the needs and well-being of those around us. She also acknowledged that happiness is not a constant state, and it is natural to experience a range of emotions throughout life. Therefore, prioritizing our happiness means acknowledging and accepting the full range of emotions we experience, rather than striving for a constant state of happiness.
On this note, the session was concluded, and the representative for YourDost and Ms. Muskaan delivered the vote of thanks. All the students present also thanked Ms. Sailee for conducting such an engaging and self-awakening session, as a ringing reminder for prioritising happiness more often in one’s life.
