Seminars and Events

Department of Law, University of Mumbai

Events and Seminars

2012-2013

• 20^th January, 2012 - Special Lecture by faculty members on "How to write Dissertation" for IV th Semester students in Seminar Hall.

• 16^th March, 2012 - The NAAC Committee visited the Department on 13^th March, 2012. A Power Point Presentation was made by Dr. Rashmi M. Oza as Head of the Department before the Committee members in the Superclose Classroom of the Department. The NAAC Committee interacted with full time faculties and Adjunct faculties of the Department.

• 19^th March, 2012 - Prof. Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh, Director, LL.M. in Dispute Resolution, Willamette University USA visited the Department and lecture delivered on Alternate Dispute Resolution at from USA visited the Department of Law.

• On 15^th June 2012 - Ms. Yagana Hafed a Research Scholar from Sage Colleges 65, First Street, Troy, NY 12180, USA visited the Department & delivered lecture on "Status of Women & Political Scenario in Kabul, Afghanistan".

• 17^th August, 2012 - Inaugural function of first Pre-Ph.D Course for Ph.D. students in  Department of Law, University of Mumbai by Dr. Vijay Chitnis, Former Head - Department of Law along with his wife Mrs. Sunanda Chitnis in Room No. 122, First floor, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 400 032.

• On 23 Aug. 2012 - Mr. Philip Ells, Course Leader, Solicitor of University of West London visited the Department of Law and interaction with Faculty members on various legal issues.

• On 13^th September, 2012 the Department of Law in Collaboration with Forum for Fast Justice conducted seminar on "JUDICIAL REFORMS'. His Lordship Justice Anoop Mohta, Bombay High Court was the Chief Guest of the seminar. Other speakers Principal Rajadhyaksha, Dr. Shreedhar Mundhe were also speakers. Shri Bhagvamjibhai Raiyani and Shri Venkatraman were speakers from Forum for Fast Justice. Dr. Rashmi M. Oza, Head, Department of Law and Dr. Rajeshri Varhadi, Sr. Asst. Professor also spoke on the Subject, More than 300 Lawyers, faculties and students registered as Participants.

• On 4^th October, 2012, the Department of Law in Collaboration with the Mahila Adhikar Aivam Gaurav Raksha Santha (MAGRS) conducted Seminar on "The Role of Law Enforcement Agencies in Prohibiting Crime Against Women". The Chief Guest of the Seminar was Hon'ble Justice S.C. Dharmadhikari, Bombay High Court. Dr. Chandra Iyengar, Former Home Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra was the Guest of Honour. Dr. Poornima Advani Advocate, Former Chairperson, National Women's Commission and president of MAGRS, Dr. Rashmi M. Oza, Prof. & Head of Department of Law were the speakers.

• On 6^th October, 2012 - The Department of Law conducted Aptitude Test for the students desiring to pursue Ph.D. after LL.B. degree under ordinance 5473.

• 2^nd November, 2012 - Adv. Prashant Mali was invited as a Guest speaker in Room No. 144 Department of Law at University of Mumbai to deliver lecture on Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology with special reference to Cyber Crimes & Laws.

• On 3 Dec. 2012 - Dr. Rob Verchick from Center for Environmental Law & Land Use, Loyola University, New Orleans, U.S.A. visited the Department and addressed the faculties & Research students on "Environmental Law Regulations in the U.S."

• On 10^th December, 2012 - the Department of Law commemorated "Human Rights Day" Dr. Vijay Chitnis -Former Head of the Department of Law and Former member of Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission was the Chief Guest of the function.

• On 15^th December, 2012 - Hon'ble Dr. B. L. Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Rajasthan University visited the department and addressed the faculties on "Proposed new one year LL.M. Course of UGC and other Legal issues".

• On 11^th January, 2013 - The Students of LL.M., M. Phil & Pre-Ph.D. Course visited Forensic Laboratory, Kalina, Mumbaiunder the Forensic awareness week from 7/01/2013 to 11/01/2013 Dr. Rajeshri N. Varhadi, Sr.  Assistant Professor accompanied the students.

• On 16^th January, 2013 - The ‘Doordarshan Samachar' New Delhi  organized ‘Campus' Development Programme debate and discussion on Higher Education at Convocation Hall of University on 16^th January, 2013,  Dr. Ashok Yende, Professor  accompanied the students.

• On 16^th January, 2013 - Mr. Sudanshu Patil, Additional Commissioner Thane Municipal Corporation, Thane delivered lecturer on "Good Governance in Government Administration" for Group I Constitutional Law -Sem. IV Students. It was organized by Prof. Dr. Ashok Yende

• On 18^th January, 2013 - The Department of Law conducted a common lecture on "How to write dissertation" on the 18^th January, 2013 at 5.00 p.m. in Room No. 144 for all semester IV LL.M. students. Dr. Ashok Yende, Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi, Dr. S.V. Mundhe addressed students.

• On 23^rd January, 2013 - Dr. Adish Agarwala , the Member of the Supreme Court Bar Association and Former Member of BCI visited as Chief Guest and delivered Lecture on the topic ‘Role of Legal Education in Social Transformation'

• On 24^th January, 2013 - Justice Basheir Vally, Judge of South African Court at Johannesburg visited the Department and delivered lecture on ‘Human Rights Scenario in South Africa'.

• From 31.12.2012 to 05.01.2013 - Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Brahmania, Visiting Faculty of Dept. of Law, University of Mumbai organized a "Study Tour that included - 5 days Conference Programme for the student of Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR)" at IP Office, Kolkata on Patents, Designs, Trademark and visit to IP Law firm at Kolkata.

• On 31^st January, 2013 - The Department of Law in collaboration with Hurt Foundation Organized Seminar on "Reduction of the Age of Juvenile under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000".

• On 5^th February, 2013 - Department of Law in Collaboration with Rizvi Law College and K. J. SomaiyaBharatiyaSankskritiPeetham Organized Seminar on "Relevance of Natural Law and Ethics in the Profession of Law"

• On 8^th February, 2013 - Adv. Beena Tendulkar delivered lecture on "Cyber Crime and Legal Remedies"

• 4^th February, 2013 - The delegation of teaching faculties from University of South African along with 18 students visited the Department Professor Iris Gugu Moch, Executive Dean of the University of South Africa had accompanied the students. There was intense interaction between the faculty and students of Department of Law with the delegation Dr. Kavita Laghate from Jamanalal Bajaj Institute of Management accompanied the delegation.  The delegation also visited the Library.

• 8^th March, 2013 - at the Convocation Hall. One day Consultation on "Anti Rape Laws & Policy - Emerging Issues" is being conducted by the Department of Law in collaboration with Global Vision India Foundation It was inaugurated by Hon'ble Justice Mr. Mohit Shah, the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, and presided over by Dr. Rajan Welukar Vice Chancellor University of Mumbai. Prof. Dr. Ashok Yende organized the event and Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi was the coordinator.

• 14^th March, 2013 - Adv. Sandeep Marne - Guest Lecture on "Copyright in Music" for LL.M. (IPR) and P.G.D.IPR students at Room No. 144, First floor, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32.

• 30^th March, 2013 - Justice Markandey Katzu, Chairman Pree Council of India & Forme Judge the Supreme Court of India delivered Justice M. C. Chagla Memorial Lecture on the subject of "Ancient Indian Jurisprudence & Modern Jurisprudence" at Convocation Hall, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32. Prof. Dr. Ashok Yende organized the event and Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi was the coordinator.

• 9^th April, 2013 - Special Lecture on "Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Basic Structure Theory" by Adv. (Dr.) Suresh T. Mane, Former Professor & Head, Department of Law at Seminar Hall, Room No. 144, First Floor, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32.

• 15^th April, 2013 - Dr. Pramod Kumar delivered Lecture on "Judicial Process" at Seminar Hall, Room No. 144, First Floor, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32.

• 25^th April, 2013 - Special Lecture on "Comparative Criminal Law" by Adv. (Dr.) Suresh T. Mane, Former Professor & Head, Department of Law at Seminar Hall, Room No. 144, First Floor, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32.

• 4^th May, 2013  - Hon'ble Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir the Chief Justice of India delivered Justice (Dr.) P. B. Gajendragadkar Endowment Lecture on the subject of "Role of Directive Principles in Social Transformation " at Convocation Hall, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32. Dr. Rajan Welukar Vice Chancellor University of Mumbai , Dr. Naresh Chandra Pro V.C., Dr. Rajpal Hande Director BCUD, were Guests of Honour, Prof. Dr. Ashok Yende organized the event and Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi was the coordinator.

• 12^th May, 2013 - Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra, Judge the Supreme Court of India delivered the Chimanlal Setalvad Law Lecture on "Empowerment of Women - Legal & Constitutional Perspective" at Convocation Hall, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32. Dr. Naresh Chandra Pro V.C, Prof. Dr. Khan Registrar, Dr. V. S. Chitnis were the Guests of Honour. Dr. Ashok Yende organized the event and Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi was the coordinator.