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National Law University, Odisha signed an MoU with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi in 2020 for academic collaboration in terms of jointly conducting various conferences / seminars / workshops / faculty development programs / trainings and carrying out other activities for the benefits of the students, members and faculty members of the both the organizations.

In furtherance of the abovementioned objectives, NLUO together with ICSI conducted a webinar titled ‘Expanding Possibilities: The Pathway Ahead’ on 27 July, 2021. The event was graced by the presence of CS Nagendra D. Rao, President, ICSI, Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Registrar National Law University Odisha, Ms. Kaushiki Brahma, Assistant Professor of LawNational Law University Odisha, Mr. A. K. Srivastava Joint Secretary, Dte of Student Services, ICSI, CS (Dr.) Mayank Tiwari, Assistant Professor of Law National Law University Odisha, Ms. Arti J Shailendar, Joint Director- Career Awareness Cell, Dte of Student Services, ICSI.

The event started with the presidential address of CS Nagendra D. Rao Sir who explained the importance of the intersection between law and company secretariat course and as to how the two move in consonance with each other. After which Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh briefly shed light on the objectives of the MoU signed between the two associations and as to how the same would benefit the members on both sides.

Ms. Kaushiki Brahma acquainted the attendees with the developments that have taken place in the realm of Corporate Social Responsibility with a special focus on the changing dynamics in light of the pandemic COVID 19. After which, Mr. A. K. Srivastava briefed the students about the Company Secretariat course. It was also informed that ICSI is willing to provide a special fees concession to students who have faced their parents.

The wonderful session ended with concluding remarks by CS (Dr.) Mayank Tiwari and Ms. Arti J Shailendar and was found very insightful by the attendees.

National Law University Odisha in collaboration with India Justice Report team organised a conference dated 24^th July, 2021. The conference sought to present Odisha-specific insights to the honourable custodians of the four pillars of the formal justice system i.e., judiciary, police, prisons and legal aid.

The conference witnessed the keynote address by Hon’ble Dr. Justice S. Muralidhar, Chief Justice of Orissa High Court, wherein he emphasised on the role of bar in the judicial system. The full day conference was cherished by insightful valuables by multi-disciplinary eminent. The conference was divided into two sessions in which Session 1 discussed about ‘Judiciary & Legal Aid’ and the Session 2 discussed about ‘Police and Prison’.

The first session was initiated by Ms. Maja Daruwala Chief Editor, India Justice Report who introduced the India Justice Report 2020, which was followed by the discussions of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo Judge, Orissa High Court and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bibhu Prasad Routray Judge, Orissa High Court on the findings related to state judiciary on “India Justice Report 2020 findings on Judiciary in Odisha”. Learned lordships asserted on justice delayed being justice denied, and recommended the plausible steps that could be taken by the state judiciary in reducing pendency of the cases. The session was presented by Mr. Surya Prakash BS, Fellow and Programme Director at DAKSH and moderated by Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Registrar, NLUO.

Furthermore, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Mishra Judge, Orissa High Court & Chairperson – Orissa State Legal Services Authority and Ms. Madhurima Dhanuka, Programme Head, Prison Reforms Programme, CHRI discussed on findings related to legal aid on “India Justice Report 2020 Findings on Legal Aid in Odisha”. Hon’ble Justice appreciating the Indian Justice Report lauded it to be fair and comprehensive and encouraged the young students of law to venture into litigation practices and judiciary. The session was presented by – Ms. Madhurima Dhanuka, Programme Head, Prison Reforms Programme, CHRI and moderated by Dr. Kuntirani Padhan, NLUO.

The second session was initiated by Shri Abhay, IPS Director General of Police, Odisha who discussed on findings related to state police on “India Justice Report 2020 Findings on Police in Odisha.” He welcomed the initiative of Indian Justice Report, but opined that the nitty-gritties of the police system cannot be quantified by statistical numbers. The session was moderated by Ms. Eluckiaa A., NLUO.

Furthermore, Shri Santosh Kumar Upadhyay, IPS Director General of Prisons and Director of Correctional Services, Odisha discussed on findings related to prisons on “India Justice Report 2020 Findings on Prisons in Odisha.” He highlighted the issues faced in state prisons such as training, overcrowding problems, fiscal inefficiency. Additionally, he emphasised on the use of technology in solving issues faced by prison. The session was presented by Mr. Vipul Mudgal, Director, Common Cause and moderated by Ms. Nanditta Batra, NLUO.

The conference witnessed fruitful open discussions and engaged practitioners, duty holders within the system, civil society and academia to improve Odisha’s justice system. The full-day conference was concluded by Prof. Ved Kumari, VC, NLUO with a vote of thanks by Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Registrar, NLUO.

The Centre for Corporate Law successfully conducted its first guest lecture titled “The Challenges to Big Tech” on 23 July, 2021 by Mr. Steve Levitsky<, an antitrust connoisseur,?ho delved into the issues being faced by the Big Tech in the United States. The lecture provided the attendees a great insight into the subject matter.