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Anti-Ragging Mission 2

MOU with NLSIU 2

Automation of Library 2

National Seminar 3

Three Day Training 3

Research Club 4

Commemorative Lecture 4

State Level Debate competition 4

Legal Aid & Awareness 5

Sports News 5

National Moot Court Competition 6

National PPT Competition 6

Law Lecture Series 6

Visits 8

Teachers Day 8

Students Council 8

Cultural Activities 9

Achievements 9

Hostel Activities 11

NSS Activities 11

Personality Development 12

Awareness Programme 12

Discussion on Budget 12

Placement 12

From the Principal’s Desk….

At M P Law College it has always been our

endeavor to give to our students something new and

something useful. Keeping up with that tradition this

Year the College introduces to you all, this ‘News

Letter’ and I am sure it will receive your

wholehearted appreciation.

This News Letter gives a bird’s eye view

of the events organised and participated throughout

the academic year 2011-12. It also highlights the

achievements of the teachers and students.

Hence presenting…………

Dr C M Rao

Final year students with Honorable Dr. A.P.J.Abdulkalam

Academic Year: 2011-12 VOL. I ISSUE I

Marathawada Legal & General Education Society’s

MANIKCHAND PAHADE LAW COLLEGE AURANGABAD (M.S.) INDIA

News Letter

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Anti- Ragging Mission

The College Anti-ragging Committee and Anti-ragging Squad were established in the

academic year 2010-11. The College has a Mentoring Cell, Healthy interaction Committee, and a

Students Co-ordination Committee for the prevention of Ragging at the

College. In the year 2011 - 12 for the compliance of UGC Regulations

on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions,

2009, an Anti – Ragging video show was organised on August 3, 2011.

Prior to that on the eve of the Foundation Day and Fresher‟s Day

function, on August 1, 2011 the students were made aware of Anti – Ragging Mission of the

institution by Prof. S. N. Morey.

The „Parents – Teachers – Counsellor – Freshers Meet‟ was organised on September 20,

2011. Mr. Sandeep Jadhav (Dy. S. P. Aurangabad) and Prof. Dr. Padhye

(Educational Psychologist and Professor, Government College, Aurangabad)

provided guidance on „The issue of ragging and role of parents and teachers in

the anti-ragging mission‟, and „The effects of ragging on personality of

students and remedies thereon‟ respectively.

Memorandum of Understanding with National Law School of India University, Bangalore

On 27th

August, the College entered MOU with National Law School India University for

teacher and student exchange. Under the MOU, Dr V S Mallar, M. K.

Nambiar, Chairperson, Constitutional Law of National Law School of

India University, Bengaluru (NLSIU) delivered

a lecture on the Relationship between

Fundamental Rights & Directive Principle of

State Policy on 24th January 2012. On 27th

February 2012, Prof. Dr. V Nagaraj, Registrar of National Law School of

India University, Bengaluru (NLSIU) delivered a lecture on Mediation & Negotiation.

Automation of Library

The automation of library was inaugurated on 27th

August 2011,

at the auspicious hands of Honourable Justice V.R. Kingaonkar, Retired

Judge Bombay High Court, Member of National Consumer Disputes

Redressal Commission, New Delhi.

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National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Consumerism in India

Under the sponsorship of the Centre for Consumer Studies of

the Indian Institute of public Administration, New Delhi, a two day

National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Consumerism in India” was

held on 27th and 28th of August 2011 on the sub themes - Green

Consumerism, Consumerism and Advertisement,

Consumerism and Medical Profession, Consumerism and Legal Profession. The

Seminar was inaugurated by Honorable Justice P. V. Reddi,

Chairman Law Commission of India. Honourable Justice V R Kingaonkar,

Member of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission was the Guest

of Honour. Honourable Prof. (Dr.) R Venkat Rao, Vice Chancellor, National Law School of

India University, Bangalore delivered the key note address. Resource Persons and Delegates

from all over India participated in the Programme. Around 50 delegates presented their papers on

the sub themes of the Seminar.

Honourable Justice S. B. Mhase, President, Maharashtra State Consumer

Disputes Redressal Commission, Mumbai delivered the Valedictory address.

Honourable Dr. Vijay Pandharipande, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Marathawada University, Aurangabad Chaired the Session and Dr. B. H. Choudhary,

Dean Faculty of Law, Dr. BAMU, Aurangabad was the Guest of Honour. Dr. Suresh

Mishra, Centre for Consumer Studies, addressed the gathering and expressed his satisfaction

about the conduct of the seminar.

Three Days Training Programme for Capacity Building for Researchers in

Consumer Protection and Consumer Welfare

Under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs,

Food and Public Distribution and in collaboration with the Centre

for Consumer Studies of the IIPA, New Delhi the above

programme was organised by M P Law College that attracted 50

participants from all over Maharashtra. Importance of Research

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was emphasized, Research Methodology was taught and an effort was made to sensitize the

participants and develop concern towards the needs and welfare of the Consumers.

Lectures on various subjects affecting the consumers was delivered during this three

day programme. Dr S. Gavhane inaugurated this Programme while Dr Fayyaz, Joint Director

Higher Education was the Guest of Honour. Dr D Ukey, Pro Vice Chancellor of SRTMU

Nanded was the chief Guest at the Valedictory function while Dr B H Chaudhari was the Guest

of Honour.

Research Club Activities

On 3rd September 2011 the 1st inaugural lecture by Prof. Sudhir

Gavane, Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Dr. B.A.M. University,

Aurangabad was arranged on „Recent trends and opportunities in Legal Research.‟ He

emphasized on the need of international collaborative research.

On 16th Sept. 2011 Workshop on „Role of Advocates in Protecting Human Rights‟

was arranged. Along with 209 student members of Research Club, students from

M. P. Law College, Ambedkar Law College, V. N. Patil Law College and Dept. of P.G.

Studies of Law, Dr. B.A. M. University attended this workshop. Adv. Asim Sarode and

Adv. Rama Sarode from HRLD organization based at Pune

were invited to guide participants. One documentary on

Human Rights issue was shown which was followed by open

discussion. Research Club of the College organized a Two

Days Training Programme on “Capacity Building for Researchers” for the Research Club

members of the College in the month of December 2011. Approximately180 students

participated in this training programme.

First Commemorative Lecture

The first Commemorative Lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Lakshminath,

Vice Chancellor, Chanakya National Law University, Patna on the subject

‘Judicial Activism’ on 24th

September 2011.

State Level Debate Competition

On the same day the College organised the 6th

State Level Debate Competition which

was inaugurated by Honourable Justice Shri A. Nirgude, Judge Bombay High Court Bench at

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Aurangabad. The function was presided over by Adv. Shri S D

Deshpande, Vice President, M.L. & G.E. Society, Aurangabad. 22

teams from all over the State with 44 participants debated on the

topic “Whether the standing of the

Government or Civil Society is correct on

Lokpal Bill?”

Honourable Shri Chandrakant Khaire,Member of Parliament,

Aurangabad distributed the prizes. Adv. Shri Sudhakarrao Avhad was the Guest of Honour. 1st

Team prize was bagged by Shiv Chatrapati College, Aurangabad and runner-up was University

of Pune, Pune. Individual first prize was awarded to Ms. Pathak Manushri Anand, University of

Pune.

Legal Aid and Awareness Programme

In this year the College conducted 12 camps at nearby villages

with the sponsorship of National Legal Services Authority. Street

plays, lectures and poster exhibitions on various socio legal issues

were held in these camps. The Legal Aid

Committee also organised lectures of Honourable Justice P V Hardas, Judge

of Bombay High Court, Bench at

Nagpur on 8th Oct. 2011 on

„Appreciation of Evidence in Criminal Trials.‟ On 29th

Sept. lecture of Adv. Atre was organized on, “Medical

Jurisprudence” evidence. The Committee also organised

two Para legal training camps and also established the Legal Aid Clinic as per the new norms

laid down by NALSA.

Sports News

The year 2011-12

began with Inter Collegiate

events. The College

participated in Basket Ball,

Kho-Kho, Badminton, Rifle

and Air Pistol Shooting, Power Lifting and Swimming.

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Badminton team of girls stood third. Ms. Monali Desle represented the University in the

Interuniversity tournament and won silver medal in Kho-Kho. Ms. Yugandhara Bagdare

represented University in the All India Interuniversity Basket Ball Championship for Women,

Mr. Nikhil Dubey in weight lifting tournament at Chandigarh and Mr. Padamsingh Shinde in the

All India Interuniversity swimming tournament held at Kolkata.

National Moot Court Competition

As every year this year too, the College organized the XII

National Moot Court Competition on 18th

& 19th

Feb. 2012. The

Competition attracted 22 teams from all over India. The competitors

presented their arguments before Honourable Justice A .M. Thipsay and

Honourable Justice S G Mutalik. Jamia Milia Islamia University New Delhi bagged the Late Shri

S. A. Deshmukh Trophy & ILS Law College, Pune being declared the runner up with a cash

prize of Rs.7000 and Rs.5000 respectively. The first individual and second individual S A

Deshmukh Trophy went to Mr Sanjay Vashisth of Jamia Milia Islamia University and Ms. Priya

Khanna of ILS Law College with cash prizes respectively. Ms

Parul Jog of V M Salgaocar College of Law was adjudged the

Best Mooter and was awarded the Ghate Foundation Trophy.

Late L N Sirsamkar Trophy was awarded to Mr Sanjay

Vashisth. This event was successfully organised with the help of student volunteers.

National Power Point Presentation Competition

This year the II National Power Point Presentation Competition

was held on 17th

Feb 2012. Around 17 participants from very Law

Colleges in India presented their views effectively through Power point

Presentations. Sakshi Vijay from ILS Law College, Pune bagged the

First prize and Ankita Sancheti of M P Law College and Shweta

Vasudevan of School of Excellence in Law, Chennai were declared the

Runners up.

Law Lecture Series

The following guest lectures were arranged throughout the year:

1. Prof. Dr. K.V.S.Sarma, Registrar NALSAR, Hyderabad spoke on

„Challenges & Career Opportunities in Legal Education‟ on 1st August 2011,

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the College Foundation Day.

2. Dr. Y. Pratap Reddy, Associate Professor University College of Law,

Osmania University, Hyderabad delivered lecture on Jurisprudence on 9th

August 2011

3. On 10th August 2011, Dr. S. Dwarkanath, Associate Professor & Principal University

College of Law, Osmania University, Hyderabad gave an overview of the

Criminal Procedure Code.

4. On 11th August 2011, Dr. B. H. Choudhari, Principal, Law College,

Osmanabad , Dean, Faculty of Law, Dr.BAMU, Aurangabad gave an overview

of the Civil Procedure Code.

5. Adv. Mr. Sudhakarrao Avhad, Former Chairman, Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.

Advocate at Pune, appraised the students on Law of Evidence on 25th August

2011

6. On 16th September 2011, Adv. Mr. Asim Sarode Social Worker at Pune addressed on

Equality and Equal Opportunity enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution of India

7. From 3rd to 5th Oct‟ 2011, Prof. Ch. Satyanarayana, Asst. Professor. P. R. R.

Law College, Hyderabad spoke on Family Law

8. From 4th to 5th Oct‟ 2011 Prof. D. V. Ramana, Asstt. Professor N.B.M.

College, Vishakhapatnam, (A.P.) enlightened the students on the Law of Criminal

Procedure and on 7th October 2011 on Constitutional Law

9. Prof. Sanjay Jadhav, Asst. Professor Dept. of Law, University of Mumbai, Mumbai

guided the students on General Principles of Contract on 13th Oct. 2011

10. Prof. V. G. Ranganath, Asst. Professor ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad

guided on Civil Procedure Code from 12th to 15th Oct 2011

11. On 25th July & 21st Oct.2011, Mr. Rajendra Deshmukh, Advocate Bombay High Court

guided on Law of Criminal Procedure

12. On 22nd December 2011, Ms. Izumi Wakugawa, Technical Advisor, Japan ASPECT

(Asian Study Centre for Peace & Conflict Transformation), Kathamandu, Nepal

spoke on the Politics in Writing the Constitution of Nepal.

13. On 2nd Jan.& 12th April 2012 Mr. Rajendra Deshmukh Advocate Bombay High Court

guided students on Law of Crimes i.e. Indian Penal Code .

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14. Prof S.Subarao, Assistant Professor,AU P.G. Centre, Vijayanagaram delivered lecture on

Political Science on 10th

Jan.2012

Visits

This year the College organized visit to Manish Industries and Sudarshan Saur, at MIDC

Waluj, with a view to

study and to observe the

implementation of Labour

and Environmental Laws. The students visited the Land Record Academy and understood the

land measuring techniques like Shankusakhali and ETS etc., Government Medical College

Aurangabad to understand Post mortem, its report and evidentiary value, Family Court, Harsul

Jail etc.

The Students also had an educational tour to the Supreme Court of India and the

Parliament of India. They met Honourable Dr A

P J Abdul Kalam who gave the students an oath

for maintaining honesty, sanctity and integrity in

the profession.

TEACHERS DAY

Teacher‟s day and International Literacy Day was organised at the initiative of the NSS

Unit. Continuing the tradition of this college to

respect and to honor those teachers whose

contribution to the institution is memorable, some of

the old teachers were invited and felicitated on this occasion.

Students Council

The year began with Swati Nakhate being elected unopposed as the General Secretary of

the Students Council. It was inaugurated by Samir

Rajurkar, Corporator, AMC. The Council organized

special lectures throughout the year to celebrate

various occasions as follows:

Mr Sunil Patil delivered a lecture on the life of Swami Vivekananda and Rashtramata

Jijau to inspire the students. Mr Nanasaheb Patil enlightened the students on Indo-

U.S. Nuclear Deal & Cooperation for Satisfying the need of Energy on 5th Jan 2012.

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Dr Indrajit Alte, Former Principal Milind College, Aurangabad spoke on Economic Thoughts of

Dr Ambedkar and Contemporary Economic Policies on the eve of Dr Babasaheb

Ambedkar Marathwada University Naam Vistar Din. Mr

Baviskar, Dy. Supdt of Police, Aurangabad spoke on the

life of Shivaji Maharaj and Rashtra Sant Gadgebaba Jayanti. Students

undertook Campus cleaning campaign on this occasion.

Samvidhan Sandesh Rally was organized on 26th

Jan 2012 to give the message of Justice,

Liberty, Equality and fraternity amongst the citizens.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

The College registered its enthusiastic participation at the „YOUTHOPIA‟ and the „ZONAL

YOUTH FESTIVAL’.

Annual Social Gathering with the name „UTKARSH’ was efficiently organized

with sports, cultural and other Competitions being

held. The Prize distribution was done at the

auspicious hands of Mr Uttam Singh Pawar,

Former MP. Mr Nikhil Dubey was awarded the Mr MP title and

Ms Sayali Sevekar was awarded the Ms MP title.

Achievements

Supriya C Deshpande stood 3rd

in order of merit at the NLC V exams, Chinmayee Deshpande

stood 4th

while Nikam Bhagwat Eknath stood 4th

in order of merit at the LLB III exams.

The College students also bagged first, second and third in DLL and first and third in the

University DTL exams.

Prof S N Morey received the Best Research Paper Award at the National

Conference held at Saveetha Law School, Chennai.

Prof P.S.Deshmukh appointed as contingent leader for Adventure camp at

Manali,Himachal Pradesh.

Ms Sonia Chillarge received the Best Female Mooter Award at the SS Maniyar

National Moot Court Competition at Jalgaon.

Mr Pradeep Dahiwal received the Best Mooter Award at the Government

Law College Marathi Moot Court Competition at Mumbai.

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Ms Neha Kamble was awarded the Best Mooter Award at the State Level Moot

Court Competition organized at Parbhani Law College. The team comprising of

Ms. Neha Kamble, Mitali Vakil and Apeksha Ostwal won the First Team

Prize in this Competition.

The team comprising of Ms. Neha Kamble, Mitali Vakil and Apeksha Ostwal and Harshita

Manglani won the award for Proficiency in Language at the National Moot Court Competition

held at Saveetha Law School, Chennai.

Ms. Ankita Sancheti won the second prize at the II National Power Point

Presentation Competition held at M P Law College, Aurangabad.

Ms Sayali Sevekar won the first prize at the Elocution Competition organized by Vinayakrao

Patil Arts Commerce Science College, Kannad, Swami Ramanad Teerth

Mahavidyalay Abbejogai, and at Rajeshri Shahu Maharaj Elocution Competition

organized by Dr. BAMU, Auranagabad. She also bagged the second prize at the

Kendriya Yuvak Mahaotsav and District level Yuvak Mahaotsav. She also got a consolation

prize at Yeshwantrao Chavhan Pratishthan Mumbai.

Mr Vaibhav Khairnar won the First Prize at the Rao Saheb Patil Tope Debate

Competition organized by Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha, Jalna and a consolation prize

at the 6th

State Level Debate Competition at M P Law College, Aurangabad.

Sayali Sevekar and Avinash Suryavanshi bagged the First Team prize at the State level

Elocution Competition at Swami Ramanad Teerth Mahavidyalay, Ambejogai.

Ms. Monali Desle represented the University in the Interuniversity tournament and won silver

medal in Kho-Kho.

Ms Swati Nakhate earned the distinction of being selected for the SRD parade and was also

adjudged the Best Volunteer at the Chikhaldara Adventure Camp.

Mahesh Bhosle and Harshal Sonar participated in the Second Parliament of All India Students

Leaders at Pune.

Mr Nikhil Dubey was selected to attend the Training Programme organized by National Human

Rights Commission. His presentation at the NHRC was appreciated by the judges.

Ms Prachi Trivedi, NSS volunteer was appointed of as Member of Dr. BAMU,

Advisory Committee

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MS Swati Nakhate NSS Volunteer of the college was selected for the SRD parade camp at

Mumbai.

Hostel Activities

Different activities, competitions and programme were conducted at the girls

hostel throughout the year concluding with Hostel Day. Among them were Ganpati

Festival, Savitri Bai Phule Jayanti, lecture by Smita Awachar, HOD of Sociology, Dr.

BAMU, Aurangabad. A one day trip to Mahismal was also organized.

National Service Scheme

During the year NSS Volunteers participated in following camps and programmes apart

from a 7 day Special Camp at Waladgaon.

5th to 15th June‟ 2011- AVHAN- State Level Disaster

Management Training Camp

25th & 27th June‟ 2011- NSS summer mega camp-2011

10th Sept‟ 2011 Workshop on Social Service Awareness

12th to 18th Sept‟ 2011 National Integration Camp at Chitoor

(A.P.)

13th to 17th Sept‟ 2011 Adventure camp at Chikaldhara

8th to 23rd Feb‟ 2012 Adventure camp at Manali and Delhi Darshan thereafter

14th to 16th Sept‟ 2011 Pre-NRD selection camp at Amravati

27th to 31st Jan‟ 2012 District NSS camp at Fulambri

30th Nov to 3rd Dec‟ 2011 SRD parade selection camp, Kolhapur

29th Dec‟2011 Yuvati Melava

28th Feb‟ 2012 India-China Youth Exchange Programme

13th Aug‟ 2011 Celebration of Rakhi Programme at government juvenile Home (senior)

In association with DLSA Free Legal Aid Clinic is established at Waladgaon. The

following days were celebrated by the NSS Unit: 8th Sept‟ 2011 Teacher‟s day and International

Literacy Day, 9th Nov‟ 2011 National legal service day, 28th Feb‟ 2012 Science day in Dr.

BAMU, Aurangabad, 1st Dec‟ 2011 World AIDS Day

On 31st Aug‟ 2011, tree plantation was organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra and in the

College premises on 19th Sept 2011. On 1st Oct‟ 2011 Blood donation & hepatit is B drive was

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undertaken. Blood donors were felicitated on 22nd Jan‟ 2012 and

HIV/AIDS awareness campaign was held. Various clubs were also

established by the NSS Unit for the welfare of the society.

The NSS Unit also organized the Parivarik Mahila Lok-Adalat

on 19th Nov 2011 and participate d in the Maha-lokadalat on 18th Sept‟ 2011.

They went for an excursion to Ajanta and took part in Samata Shanti Rally and also on

making of the world record for singing National Anthem.

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Shri. Brahamachari Shravanji of Chinmaya Mission delivered special

lecture on personality development for the college students.

AWARENESS PROGRAMME

For creating awareness and for sensitizing students of the

college, Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Violence at

Workplaces Cell of the college organised lectures of Dr. Swati

Shirale and Adv. Geeta Deshpande.

DISCUSSION ON ANNUAL BUDGET

Mr Yogesh Bharatiya a renowned chartered accountant delivered lecture on

“Pre –Post Budget & Indirect Taxes” in a workshop organised for Diploma in

Taxation Laws students which was followed by the discussion on the topic.

Students participated in the programme enthusiastically.

PLACEMENT

The year ended with campus interviews by Pune based LPO. MINDCREST which

conducted preliminary test shortlisting 18 students for applicant test and personal

interview and selected four students to join the institution. Similarly LIC also visited

the campus this year.

Patron &Editor in Chief

Dr.C.M.Rao, Principal M.P.Law College, Aurangabad.

Editors: Ms. Bhagyashri V Paranjpe & Ms. Shampa Deo

Published by: M.P.Law College ,Samarth Nagar , Aurangabad.

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