The Centre for Disability Law and Advocacy (CDLA) at National Law University Odisha is proud to offer a comprehensive single credit course on Disability Law, designed to enhance awareness, disseminate crucial information, and provide an accessible learning platform for students, legal professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities. This course aims to deepen participants’ knowledge of the legal framework surrounding disability rights, with a special emphasis on national and international laws, policies, and practices that promote inclusion, equality, and justice for persons with disabilities.

In an era where the need for inclusion and empowerment of marginalized communities is at the forefront of legal reforms, this course seeks to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the historical, social, and legal challenges faced by persons with disabilities. By offering a structured curriculum that includes lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, the course ensures that participants are not only equipped with the theoretical knowledge of disability laws but are also able to apply this knowledge in real-world contexts.

In an era where the need for inclusion and empowerment of marginalized communities is at the forefront of legal reforms, this course seeks to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the historical, social, and legal challenges faced by persons with disabilities. Participants will explore key legal principles, landmark case law, and the role of various legal instruments such as the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Whether you are a law student, an advocate, or simply an individual interested in understanding disability rights, this course is a valuable opportunity to explore the legal dimensions of disability and contribute to creating a more inclusive society. With expert faculty and a focus on practical insights, the CDLA Disability Law course promises to be an essential tool for anyone passionate about human rights and social justice.

The single credit course is scheduled for the dates 18^th to 23^rd January, 2025 and will be held in a hybrid mode of instruction. Further, the credit course is open to all, whether students or professionals or anyone with a desire to learn more about the law. The fee structure will be INR 500 for students and INR 800 for NGOs and professionals. The deadline for registration for the credit course will be 10^th January, 2025.

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The Intellectual Property Analysis and Advocacy Centre (IPAAC), National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is pleased to announce the Single Credit Course IP LAW AND PRACTICE. The course which is open to students, academicians and practitioners from all the fields aims to engage in brain storming sessions and discussions on Intellectual Property Law and its practice in the contemporary world. The live classes aim to engage in analytical discussion for maintaining the balance between the right holders and public interest

The Classes shall be conducted in online mode on weekends starting from Friday, 13^th December 2024.

FEES -RS. 1000/- PERSON TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNT THROUGH SBI COLLECT GATEWAY

To Register Fill in the Registration form at https://forms.gle/CFMYdMPFYQ7ebjGY7

Last Date to apply is 10^th December 2024 by 5.00PM.

For details Please refer to the brochure attached – Information Brochure 

In case of query feel free to email at ipr@nluo.ac.in

The present single credit course is a skill-based course. It means that the participants in this course will learn by doing. This course introduces the participants to the theory and practice of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The theory part of the course will be delivered through short lectures and the skills of negotiation and mediation will be learnt by participating through simulation exercises.

This course aims to enable participants to identify the reasons for conflict and choose the best method for its resolution through securing interests of parties concerned instead of being bound by the technicalities of the legal provisions and processes. The course outline is divided into four modules focusing on the concept of ADR, the art of communication, different techniques and styles of negotiation, process of negotiation and mediation, laws governing mediation in India, etc. Through simulation exercises, the participants will be able to learn the skills of communication, persuasion, thinking on their feet, create innovative solutions, and various negotiation and mediation styles and techniques.

Course offered by: NLUO Centre for Mediation and Negotiation 

Open for:

• Students from any discipline (at UG and PG level)
• Academicians
• Advocates
• Any other ADR Enthusiasts

Mode: Online (through Google Meet)

Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday in the month of December, 2024, from 5 pm to 7 pm. The course starts from 7 December and ends on 29 December, 2024.

Course Fee:

1. For participants outside NLUO: ₹1,200/- (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred Only)
2. For participants from NLUO: ₹1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only)

Maximum number of participants: 60 (Sixty)

Note: Since, the course is limited to 60 participants, the registration shall close automatically after the 60^th registration.

Registration starts from 18 November, 2024.

Registration ends on 30 November, 2024.

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National Law University, Odisha’s Centre for Child Rights is inviting submissions for the Journal on the Rights of the Child.

Categories:

1. Original Papers on ongoing research, completed research (4000 -6000 words)

2. Case Commentaries (1500-2000 words)

3. Notes and comments i.e. articles on legal challenges and implementation review of laws on child rights and child protection, in national, sub-national and global space (1500 -2000 words)

4. Book Review (1200 – 1500 words)

5. Numbers at a glance: Fact sheet on child rights / child well-being: One indicator at a time presented visually through info-graphics

6. Juvenile Justice at a glance : Summary and commentary of most important developments in the past 4-6 months gone by (3000 -4000 words)

7. Through the Pop culture lens: Review/commentary on anypop culture content i.e. film/web series/comics/anime etc (1200 – 1500 words)

8. Children in the news: Media scan and commentary on journalism around child rights: the best reportage and the worst reportage of the 4-6 months gone by and the broad trends (2000 – 2500 words)

Theme:

Child Rights Following is a suggestive (non-exhaustive) list of themes for the articles and papers:

1. Any contemporary judgment / legal landscape/ research on child rights, protection, children’s well-being and original data and the authors’ interpretation on it
2. For example (suggestive not exhaustive):

• The emerging trends of teenagers being charged with Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) even in consensual romantic relationships and how does that square up with the Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ARSH) focus of the State too
• The latest SC judgment on Prevention of Child Marriage Act and how to not abuse that for undue criminalisation

3. Your article/commentary on any topical development and its impact on children:

For example (suggestive not exhaustive)

• Right to Education in the era of school mergers, closure of schools and para-teachers
• Continued under-funding of health and education sector and its impact on children’s cognitive development, life chances
• Is anonymization possible in the digital age? And is the principle of fresh start condemned to be violated because of over-sharing on social media, digital media ingression and over-present surveillance?
• Is re-integration and rehabilitation possible in case of children charged with heinous offences?

4. Public finance/budget allocation and children: Is the imagination progressive, is the allocation adequate?

5. Any film/web series on children/juvenile justice, your review of the same with a child’s best interest perspective

6. Your critic/commentary on reportage on “children in news’ that stood out for you for how good/bad it was and why and any particular story/article/reportage that worked for you?

7. When they see us: Photo-essay of everyday children in their everyday lives (pre-published with due compliance of consent guidelines in case of minors’ photographs) and what such photos tell the author. (The photos should be from copy-left/open-source platform with no potential copyright infringement liability on the author or the journal)

8. Education/Health/Nutrition/Internet access at a glance: What the numbers speak: Infographically presented fact-sheet

Deadline: 15th January 2025

Event Summary: The CWL at National Law University Odisha, in partnership with NCW, hosted the “Regional Consultation on Law Review of Cyber Crimes Affecting Women.” This event gathered legal scholars, law enforcement officials, and judicial experts to discuss gaps in existing cyber laws and propose amendments for improved protection against online threats impacting women.

Dr. Priyanka Anand, Director of CWL, opened the session, highlighting the dual role of digital technology as both an empowering tool and a source of new challenges, particularly for women facing gender-specific cyber threats. The event was honored by Justice B. P. Satpathy, Hon’ble High Court of Odisha, who called for significant amendments to the IT Act to address issues like revenge porn and online blackmail with stricter penalties. Additional insights were shared by keynote speakers, Justice Tapen Sen of the Jharkhand High Court, and ADGP CID Shri Vinaytosh Mishra, who emphasized the need for international cooperation to counteract cyber threats.

Vice Chancellor Dr. Ved Kumari underscored the importance of victim-centered approaches in cyber laws to alleviate social stigma and trauma. The event concluded with five technical sessions addressing various aspects of cybercrime in the context of AI, focusing on data protection, gender-specific legal amendments, and public awareness.

This consultation reflects CWL and NCW’s commitment to advocating for a safer digital environment for women, with outcomes expected to inform actionable recommendations for the government.

News clipping :

https://www.livelaw.in/lawschool/news/nlu-odisha-consultation-cyber-crimes-national-commission-for-women-274848

https://dharitriepaper.in/edition/17093/bhubaneswar/page/13

https://odishapostepaper.com/edition/5113/orissapost/page/4

The Pro Bono Club at NLUO organised the inaugural edition of Nyayakarta,a flagship event by the esteemed forum, which was a huge success. It brought together law students from across the country for a meaningful exploration of public interest law and advocacy through two major competitions: the PIL Drafting Competition and the Devil’s Advocate Competition. Both competitions highlighted participants’ abilities to critically analyze and advocate on pressing legal issues.

Event Overview

With over 25 participants, Nyayakarta included 12 participants in the PIL Drafting Competition and 13 participants in the Devil’s Advocate Competition, showcasing the skill and knowledge of aspiring law professionals.

i. Competitions

PIL Drafting Competition: Participants engaged in drafting Public Interest Litigations (PILs) on complex issues involving Competition and Constitutional Law, centered around public health concerns. This event encouraged students to develop legal solutions focused on public welfare.

Devil’s Advocate Competition: This three-stage event tested participants’ persuasive advocacy skills as they argued against established legal principles in landmark rulings. The rounds covered recent judgments on the POCSO Act, Constitutional matters in mining law, and arbitration award modifications. The participants amused everyone through their proficiency in legal concepts  and commendable inferences and arguments.

ii. Position Holders

1. Devil’s Advocate Competition:

Winner: Ananya K (Presidency University, Bangalore)

Runner-Up: Anvesha Singh (Symbiosis Law School, Noida)

2. PIL Drafting Competition:

Winner: Subham Sourav (NUSRL, Ranchi)

Runner-Up: Akankshya Mohapatra (Symbiosis Law School, Noida)

iii. Judges

The event was honored by esteemed legal professionals who served as judges:

PIL Drafting Competition: Ms. Satabdi Samantaray, Advocate at the High Court of Orissa.

Devil’s Advocate Competition:

Preliminary Rounds: Mr. Anish Ankur Mishra, Advocate at the High Court of Orissa and Mr. Ashutosh Mahanta, Advocate at the High Court of Orissa.

Semi-Final Rounds: Senior Advocate Mr. Madhusudan Jena, Retd. DGM MMTC Associate, Office of Retd. CJ Indrajit Mohanty [MALLP]

Final Rounds: Mr. Prafulla Goyal, Principal Associate at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and Mr. Piyush Sharma, Senior Associate at Karanjawala & Co.

The 1st edition of Nyayakarta was a resounding success, providing students with a platform to engage in high-level legal discourse. The event concluded with the distribution of certificates to the winners and participants, marking an encouraging step in fostering future legal talent.

With the rapid growth of technology, cybercrime has emerged as a significant global challenge, encompassing a broad spectrum of criminal activities carried out using digital platforms. These include, but are not limited to, hacking, identity theft, phishing, cyberstalking, and cyberterrorism. As these crimes become increasingly sophisticated, the need for effective mechanisms to investigate, analyze, and present digital evidence has never been more critical. This is where the discipline of cyber forensics steps in, offering a structured approach to uncover and preserve digital evidence, ensuring it is admissible in courts of law. The course, “Exploring Cyber Forensics: Insights from the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023”, is specifically designed to address these pressing issues.

The course is open for anyone who is interested in having comprehensive understanding of the intersection between cybercrime and the legal processes governing the collection and presentation of electronic evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (earlier, Indian Evidence Act, 1872).  In particular, the course will be helpful for students of law, judges, advocates, police personnel; and in general, to the persons interested in operation, execution and implementation of law.

Mode: Online

Course Dates: 21 November to 30 November 2024

Tentative Class Timings: Evening, 6:00PM-8:00PM

Attendance Requirements: Participants are required to attend a minimum of 75% of total lectures conducted.

Registration Fee:

NLUO Students – ₹ 750/-

Others -₹ 1000/-

Last Date for Registration – 19 November 2024

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/oJhAwqPrhFjHbH2N6

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The “Foundation of Animal Law in India” is a one-credit course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the philosophical and jurisprudential aspects of animal law. It will provide a comprehensive understanding of animal welfare and animal rights law, as well as the jurisprudence behind it essentially delineating the difference between the two and how they act as foundations for law and policy related to protection of animals. This course will also delve into the ethical considerations and legal frameworks that govern the treatment of animals in India, with a particular focus on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. By exploring the historical, cultural, and legal contexts, students will gain a nuanced perspective on the rights and protections afforded to animals under Indian law.

The course is open for anyone who is interested to learn about the basics of animal law.

Mode: Online

Course Dates: 10 November to 7 December 2024

ON WEEKENDS ONLY

Registration Fee – 1200/-

Last Date for Registration – 7 November 2024

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/TzLBLhoNifKunLfz6

Course Objectives

1. Remember and Understand: Identify and describe various philosophical perspectives on animal rights and welfare, such as utilitarianism, equal consideration of interests, and legal personality.
2. Analyze and Evaluate: Examine and evaluate key legal principles and landmark cases that have shaped animal law in India.
3. Understand and Apply: Explain the provisions, implementation, and impact of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.
4. Analyze, Evaluate, and Create: Develop and enhance critical thinking and legal analysis skills by critically analyzing legal texts and constructing well-reasoned arguments related to animal law through case studies and discussions.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify various philosophical perspectives on animal rights and welfare, such as utilitarianism, equal consideration of interests, and legal personality.
2. Describe the key concepts and theories related to the philosophical foundations of animal law.
3. Examine key legal principles and landmark cases that have shaped animal law in India.
4. Evaluate the impact of these legal principles and cases on the development of animal law.
5. Explain the provisions, implementation, and impact of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
6. Apply the knowledge of the Act to analyze real-world scenarios involving animal welfare and rights.
7. Develop critical thinking and legal analysis skills by engaging in case studies and discussions.
8. Critically analyze legal texts and construct well-reasoned arguments related to animal law.

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