MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 M.L.&G.E. Society’s Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad. Annual Quality Assurance Report 2009-10. Part – A World over, the Higher Education is passing through an interesting phase. It is changing radically in various aspects but particularly in the delivery systems. It is adopting itself to clever use of information and communication technologies. Quality and Quantity are emerging as core values. Every institution has to struggle to meet opposite demands of education with quality and enhancement of quantity i.e. number and physical infrastructure. So College this year decided to focus on :a) Innovations in teaching-learning process. b) Use of information technology in the delivery system. c) Taking initiatives for research activities. d) Motivating students for research. e) Infrastructural developments. Curricular Aspects :Designing of curriculum and syllabus is the task which is done by the universities and affiliated colleges has to follow it. Thus there is very less room for innovations in this aspect, however college has started 1 Year duration self-financed diploma courses, in Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber Laws & Medical Jurisprudence and Forensic Science. College has also started certificate course in a) Environmental Science. b) Computer Science. All the above mentioned diplomas and certificate courses are recognized and are approved by the University. These are in addition to a) Three years LL.B. Course after Graduation b) Five years LL.B. Course after 10 + 2. c) Two years post graduation i.e. LL.M. 1 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 Teaching, Learning & Evolution :For transforming ordinary youth into an extra-ordinary performer, it is necessary to organize teaching-learning process with equal weightage for theory i.e. learning to know and application i.e. learning to do our college with intention to achieve the goal of learning to know and learning to do has adopted following practices :a) Organizing Moot Courts. b) Supplementing traditional lecture method with use of technology. c) Organizing Legal Aid Camps d) Organizing law lectures of Guest Faculties. e) Organizing one day workshop on “Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems”. Moot Court Competitions :Moot Courts is a prime activity of the institution since its establishment. It is not advisable to confine legal education in books but it is necessary to bring it in action. Functioning of courts is a vital part of legal education. To that end college has incorporated “Moot Courts” as part of course curriculum as well as it organizes moot court competitions every year. Moot Courts help the student to move from classroom to courtroom. It helps the student to acquire competence in a range of skills such as: Drafting, Research, Interviewing, Negotiation, Advocacy and Communication. This year college has taken efforts to strengthen the Moot Court activity in the following manner :A) Intra Class Moot Court Competitions and training to the students. Firstly moot court competitions were held in each class under guidance of teachers assigned for that purpose each class five students were selected for further training. All the full time Teachers were entrusted with assessing and enhancing the performance of students in moot court competitions. 45 Students in all were selected in the above process. Prior to above selections on orientation programme for moot court training was conducted in the month of August wherein the students were shown video of the performances in National Moots. Prof. B. V. Paranjpe guided the students on the etiquettes and style of preparation and Prof. S. N. Morey guided the students on how to prepare drafts and prepare for moots. After selecting students from every class these students were given further training and coaching on drafting skills by Adv. N.P. Hardas. The students were made to draft petitions on various moot problems which were discussed during the training programme. Adv. Shri S. V. Gangapurwala guided the students on oral presentation skills. Adv. Rajendra Deshmukh also guided these students on the content of the draft and presentation skills. 2 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 B) Xth National Moot Court Competition Xth National Moot Court Competition was organized on 23rd & 24th Of January 2010. 19 teams from different parts of the country participated in this competition. To name few of them are Kerla Law Academy, Tiruruantpuram, Campus Law Centre, New Delhi, Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune, ILS Law College, Pune, G.L.C. Ernakulam, University College of Dharwad etc. The problem for the first round was set by Ms. Aparna N. Kottapalle highlighting the deficiencies in Domestic Violence Act. The teams were assessed on the basis of knowledge and application of law, presentation and perusal of facts etc. 5 teams qualified for final round. They were :1) New Law College, Mumbai. 2) ILS Law College, Pune. 3) Campus Law Cetnre, New Delhi. 4) University Law College, Dharwad. 5) Kerala Law Academy, Kerala. The problem for the final round was drafted by Ms. Shampa Dev highlighting the concern of the National Commission for protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for the children who perform in reality shows. The performances of participants were judged by presiding judges of Bombay High Court, Honourable Justice R. H. Borde and Honourable Justice Shri P.R. Borkar. The first team prize went to ILS Pune and Second team prize went to Kerala Law Academy Tiruantpuram. The first best mooter was Ms. Raya Hazarika from ILS Pune and second mooter prize was won by Ms. Shikha Pandey of Campus law Centre, New Delhi. A special prize announced by Adv. Shubhangi Wakte for the bet individual performance in the whole completion went to Ms. Priyanka Sawji of M. P. Law College. Adv. Rajendra Deshmukh instituted a prize in the name of Late Shri S. A. Deshmukh sir who had been associated with the moot activities of college since its inception. This prize went to Ms. Raya Hazarika ILS Pune. The highlighting of this year is moot court completion was that the students dedicated themselves to creating awareness on the above mentioned topics. They staged a street play on moot problems, which was also recorded by MCN the Local cable network and played over again and again. A few students grouped together to make thermocol models of the moot problems and it was displayed for the entire audience during the two days of the National Moot Competition. In charge of the competition Prof. Ms. Shampa Dev. 3 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 C) Participation in various Moot Court In this academic year 2009-10 M. P. Law College has participated in following moot court competition :1) State Moot Court Competition held at Nagpur (MS) 2) Moot Court Competition held by Bar Council of India Trust at Baroda (GS). 3) State Moot Court Competition at Y.C. Law College, Pune (MS) 4) Moot Court Competition at Balaji Law College, Pune (MS) 5) International Moot Court Competition at Jodhpur. (RS) 6) State Level Moot Court Competition, Jalgaon (MS) 7) Moot Court competition at Parbhani, The Team brought lawrel to the College with Akash Gade NLC III wining the best Advocate award. 8) Our Participation in the home moot court competition was through Ms. Priyanka Sawaji, Ms. Komal Baheti and Akshay Radikar. Though the home moot team did not qualify for the final round Ms. Priyanka Sawaji got the best mooter award for scoring highest marks individually in the completion. D) Supplementing traditional lecture method with use of information technology:Information technology has brought phenomenal changes in society and education. Knowledge management has assumed significance and importance and has compelled us to foresee that yesterday’s skills will not be relevant and productive in today’s and tomorrow’s world. It is to incumbent to adopt information technology based pedagogy with this objective following activities were carried on :1) M.L. &. G. E. Society’s M. P. Law College had organized a competition with a difference this was “ Power Point Presentation Competition”. with a view to initiate self learning, presentation of thoughts with clarity within specific time and to generate the interest of students in sociology topics. The response and enthusiasm of the students was commendable. There were 15 participants in all. The topics selected for PPT were of varied & contemporary in nature e.g. – Cyber Crimes, Environmental Protection, Naxalism, Smoking is dangerous, Effects of ozone depletion, Right to education etc. The competition was judged by Prof. S. Kanthasamy & Adv. S. Dhamangaonkar Ms. Dhanshri Chougule scored highest marks with Ms. Naseem Kurne getting the second position. The performance was judged on the content, the design, style of presentation and handling technology with skill and comfort and innovations in Presentation. This competition was organized by Prof. Ms. Shampa Dev. 4 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 2) PPT presentations were made compulsory for evaluating the LL.M. students for Doctrinal and Non-Doctrinal research. They were evaluated by Prof. S. N. Morey and Prof. B.V. Paranjpe. Prof. Aparna N. Kottapalle is frequently using this technology while delivering lectures. Prof. P.S. Deshmukh also organized Seminar presentations on “Special Contract”, All the LL.B. II year & NLC VI year students participated in that some of them adopted the technique of PPT participations. Prof. S. N. Morey is using LCD Projector and OHP for demonstrating certain contents in the syllabus of the subject Land Laws and Indian Constitution. Especially he uses this technology to explain working of Village Panchyat. WORKSHOPS ON “ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM: Mounting arrears in courts inordinate delays, express in litigation, technicality in procedure are some of the reasons because of which judicial system is losing public trust and confidence. Amicable settlement of disputes is very essential for maintenance of social peace and harmony. This is done through Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems. Lawyers today are to be trained not only for adversarial system or for advocacy but they should also inculcate the skills of negotiation, counseling, mediation etc. With the purpose of training students in ADRS Prof. S. N. Morey organized one workshop on “Alternative Dispute Resolution System”. All the LL.B. II year & NLC IV year students participated in the workshops. LEGAL AID CAMPS: Every year Legal Aid Center of M. P. Law college organize Legal Literacy Campus, exhibitions, workshops, focusing on various socio-legal issues. This serve as dual purpose a) People in general are made aware of their rights, the free legal aid is provided to poor and needy through Post –Graduation (LL.M.) students. b) This helps students to learn “as well as, to do” i.e. to acquire knowledge and skills and also to use it practically. This year college organized legal aid camps at nearby villages. These camps were organized jointly with DistrictLegal Aid Service Authority. 1. In the month of August 2009 a camp on the theme of “Litigation free village”. was organized at Karmrad. 2. Another camp on the theme of Women’s rights was held at Bajajnagar. It was inaugurated by Mrs. Kadpadi Madam, District & Session Judge, Aurangabad. 3. Mahila mandal Jijamata Colony, Aurangabad & Mahila Mandal N-2 Cidco, Aurangabad also participated in the camps organized by M. P. Law College on dt. 18/1/2010. These camps were organized by students under the guidance of Prof. D. B. Kolte, co-ordinator at Legal Aid Activity. 4. Our post graduate students also organized the Legal aid & Awareness camp at Pimpalwadi, Dhoregaon & Limbe Jalgaon on dt. 14/3/2010. This event was co-ordinated by Prof. S. N. Morey. 5 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 E) ORGANIZING GUEST LECTURES :- In the present academic year college organized following guest lectures. Prof. P.S. Deshmukh Co-ordinated the event. Sr. No. 01 02 03 Nam & Designation of Guest Hon’ble Dr. Shri R.V. Rao, Vice Chancellor,NLSIU Banglore Hon’ble Dr. Shri T.N.S. Sastry, Prof. & Head of the Department, Member of Management Council , University of Pune. Hon’ble Adv. Shri Kishor Sant Advocate High Court Bench at Aurangabad. Topic of Lecture “Emerging Trends in Legal Profession” “Legal Research Methodology” “Recent Developments in Law Relating to consumers in India. It is a matter of pride for the College that one of the contributory teacher Shri S.V. Gagnapurwala is elevated as High Court Judge of Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad. He is felicited by the College and the Society on __________________. F) Internal test :- As a mode of pre –preparation for main exams we conduct the Internal Test for LL.B. Classes (NLC Five year course & LL.B. Three year course) in all the subjects we conducted internal Test during Oct. 2009 for the first term and during Mar. 2010 for II term. RESEARCH & EXTENTION ACTIVITIES :a) Research Project on Consumer Courts. As a part of research activity a project on “a Study of Working of consumer forum at Aurangabad”. is undertaken by Prof. A. N. Kottapalle in which 100 cases pending and adjudicated by consumer forum are to be studied. The collection of information is complete and the process of analysis of data collected is in progress. b) The collection o information / data was done with the help of 3 post graduation (LL.M.) students namely. 1. Vikrant Mahrolkar 2. Anjana Ghangode 3. Pallavi Hekare c) In order to make research activity popular amongst the students and to motivate them for undertaking research projects. Innovative method of showing Movies relating to various socio-legal topics is the practice adopted by our college. As a part of this, feature film titled “Provoked” was exhibited. The film is relating to domestic violence. The show was followed by lectures of Prof. B.V. Paranjpe and Prof. D. B. Kolte relating to history of jury trails and 6 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 rules of evidence respectively. Prof. A. N. Kottapalle delivered a lecture on domestic violence, she co-ordinated the whole event. The lectures were followed by discussion. CONSTITUTIONAL LITERACY & AWARENESS :Students of LL.B. II year & LL.M. II had undertaken “Constitutional Literacy and awareness project” in Dec. 2009 & Jan 2010 in nearby villages of Aurangabad. They propagated constitutional values of fundamental rights, in Marathi, Hindi & Urdu. The response to this activity was tremendous, villagers appreciated the efforts of students. The project was completed under guidance of Prof. S. N. Morey. On 26th Jan. 2010 the students of LL.B. II and NLC-IV year alongwith LL.M. Part – II Students organized “Samvidhan Rally”. This was the unique project undertaken by the students of the college. Such type of rally was organized for the first time in the city. The object of rally was to salute the Constitutional Values enshrined in the preamble. a) STUDY OF PUBLIC INTEREST ISSUES IN AURANGABADMUNICIPAL AREA :LL.B. II year students as a part of their practical training on Legal Aid & para legal service had undertaken the project on study of Public Interest Issues in Aurangabad Municipal area. They have found different problems in this selected area. Especially problems of sanitation, disposal of solid waste, electricity supply etc. were dealt with by giving request applications to the concern authorities. This project was guided by Prof. S. N. Morey. b) LOK ADALAT VISIT :- As a part of extern activity the students participated in the Lok Adalat held at Aurangabad. they observed the working and procedure of the Lok Adalat. c) SEMINAR ON “IMPLEMENTATION OF BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA RULES 2008”:On 27th March 2010 College organized a state level seminar on “Implementation of Bar Council of India Rules (2008) relating to legal education 66 participants from outstation and local places participated in the seminar. The Seminar was inaugurated by Hon’ble Dr. A. G. Khan, Director, BCUD, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marthwada University, Aurangabad. Following were the resource persons for the seminar. 7 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 i. Dr. T.S.N. Sastry, Head of the Department, University of Pune, PUNE ii. Dr. H. G. Kulkarni, Dean, Solapur University, Solapur. iii. Dr. B. H. Chaudhari, Principal, Law College iv. Dr. Janardhanrao Killi, Principal, Khiradi Law College, Pune. v. Dr. R. S. Devgaonkar, Former Dean, Dr. B.A.M.U, Aurangabad. Seven participants presented papers with the help of power point. INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT :a) Construction of Ladies Hostel:In the year 2006-2007 UGC sanctioned Rs. 80 Lakhs for construction of Girls hostel. Work of construction of the hostel is complete on 29th Jan 2010 this hostel was inaugurated at the auspicious hands of Shri Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Minister of Transport, Law & Judiciary & Ports (Govt. of Maharashtra). The hostel provides accommodation to 90 students along with the facilities of guest room, canteen, rector’s quarters etc b) As the focus of this year was “IT based teaching-learning”, college in the month of June 2009 purchased LCD projector. This was followed by purchase of photocopying machine and Generator. There was addition of 05 cupboards in the office. c) As the college has already established Computer lab and is providing internet facility to the students, it was thought necessary to make addition in this facility. College purchase 15 additional computers for that 6 are to be used in Computer Laboratory 2 in the Staff Room, 3 Computers are to be used for Library and -remaining for office automation. d) Intercom :- The College units are now inter connected with intercom facility. We are having 10 intercom connections. This is helpful for fast communication and smooth administration. a) LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES :As library plays key role in the academic activity of the institution it is necessary to strengthen library quantitively and qualitatively with this object college purchased books worth Rs. 3,49,529.00 in this academic year. From this year we are also subscribing “Manupatra”, and have registered membership to the online legal & Business database. From this academic year we are contributing. Harvard Law Review and journal of public law which are International Journals. STUDENT SUPPORT & PROGRESSION : a) Placement :On 19th April 2010 a camp for placement of the students was organized with the help of Mahindra & Mahindra Finance. Mr. Pankaj Kulkarni from company gave orientation to the students about 8 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 the expectations of the Company on 27th April 2010 Written Test and First Interview was conducted by the Company inorder to test legal acumen, general aptitude of the students. b) Every year at the time of annual social gathering college encourages meritorious students by giving them endowment prizes. c) One of the Alumni of the College Mr. Pramod Rai has instituted the Special prize of Rs 5,000-00 cash, which is to be given to “Poor & Needy Student” who is regular, punctual and is meritorious. This year the prize went to Ms. Prajakta Chaltedar LL.B. – I Student. d) College has a regular practice of giving special prizes to those students who are outstanding in sports, debates and other cultural activities. HEALTHY PRACTICES : a) Student council for the academic year 2008-2009 was formed as per the obligations under Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994 & directions of Dr. BAMU. The Council was inaugurated on 2nd Jan. 2010 at the auspicious hands of Mayor Mrs. Vijaytai Rahatkar. The council was inaugurated in an innovative way by felicitation of first batch i.e. 1956 batch students of the college. b) On 12th Jan. 2010 we celebrated “Youth Day”. On 14th Jan. 2010 “ Namvistar Din” of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. Prof. S. N. Morey delivered a lecture on “Contribution of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in the making of Indian Constitution”. c) On 8th of March 2009 Women’s Day was celebrated by final year students. they had open dialogue with Prof. P.V. Hardas, Prof. B. V. Paranjpe, Prof. Shampa Dev & Prof. Aparna Kottapalle on the occasion. d) We organized IV State level debate competition on 6th Feb. 2010. The competition was inaugurated by Honorable Justice Shri V. R. Kingaonkar, Judge of Bombay High Court bench at Aurangabad. 12 teams from Pune, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nagpur etc. participated in that. First prize of the competition was bagged by Shri Sachin Pawar of Kopargaon College and second prize went to Jaihind College, Dhule. Third prize went to B.Ed College, Dhule. The highlight of the event was prize distribution ceremony for which Honorable Homes Minister of Maharashtra Shri R. R. Patil was present and the prizes were distributed at his auspicious hands Honorable Shri Satish Chavan MLA, Teachers constituency was also present at the time of prize distribution. e) College celebrated Shri Shivchatrapati Jayanti on 19th Feb. 2010 on this occasion Dr. Umesh Bagade, Head of the Department History, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad delivered a lecture to the students. NATIONAL SERVICES SCHEMES : Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad has started National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit from this academic year 2009-10, for the betterment and enrichment of environment and society. Students have taken keen interest and have shown enthusiasm in participating in NSS activity. 9 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 a) SAMVIDHAN SANDESH RALLY :- The NSS unit along with legal aid clinic and legal awareness co-ordinators Prof. D.B. Kolte and Prof. S. N. Morey has organized “Samvidhan Sandesh Rally” on dt. 26-01-2010. b) BLOOD DONATION CAMP AWARENESS LECTURE :The volunteers of NSS Unit has vehemently organized a pre Blood Donation Camp lecture so as to create Blood Donation Awareness on dt. 27-01-2010. Dr. Mrs. Shubhange Chandge and Ms. Chandrakala Ahire, PRO at Dattaji Bhale Blood Bank, who delivered a lecture on the said topic and also answered the queries raised by the students and the faculty which inspired and motivated them for blood donation. The Chairperson for this function was our Principal Dr. C.M. Rao along with him theDias was shared by me and Prof. S. N. Morey. More than 200 students as actively participated in the above said lecture. c) d) i. ii. iii. BLOOD DONATION CAMP :The NSS Unit had organized the “Blood Donation Camp” in collaboration with ‘Dattaji Bhale Blood Bank’ on dt. 28-01-2010. In the said blood donation camp During the blood donation camp the team of doctors of the Dattaji Bhale Blood Bank has also done the medical checkup of all registered persons. CONSTITUTION OF DIFFERENT CELLS :Red Ribbon Club of 30 volunteers. Disaster Management Cell of 30 volunteers. Unit for Tree Plantation & Conservation including cleanliness of college premises. iv. Blood Donation Camp e) Six groups were formed with below said names for giving effect to above stated activity :1. Samarpan 2. Janahit 3. Vasundhara 4. Shrama Swatantra 5. Swayamsfurti 6. Baliraja g) SPECIAL ACTIVITY - SEVEN DAYS RESIDENTIAL CAMP:The inaugural function of the camp was graced by Prof. Dr. Dhanraj Mane, as a chief guest and Principal Dr. C. M. Rao have chaired the function. The Dias of inaugural function was shared by Program Officer Prof. P.S. Deshmukh, Prof. S.G. Shirsat, Mr. Mahavir Indore, Head-Master of Z.P. School, Pimpalwadi and Mr. Suresh Shinde, Sarpanch , Pimpalwadi and Mr. Tagar Gramsevak and other villagers. Mr. Mahaveer Indore has made an arrangement of accommodation in his school campus in consultation with his superiors and Sarpanch of Gram Panchyat, Pimpalwadi. The various objectives of the above mentioned camp were:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cleaning and maintaining the school campus with gardening. Village cleanliness Water percolating digs Women empowerment. Individual hygiene. 10 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 6. Legal awareness Camp. 7. Illumination of Gajargawat. 8. Street plays on social problems & legal awareness. 9. Medical checkups including blood donation camp. 10. Cultural Activities . 11. Physical exercises and yoga. 12. Intellectual sessions on different legal subjects. 13. Intellectual sessions on different legal subjects. On dt. 15-3-2010 the valedictory of the NSS Camp was organized and the Chief-Guests of this function was Prof. Dr. Santosh Lomte, Member, Management Council, Dr. BAMU, Aurangabad. All the NSS activities are conducted under the guidance of Shri P.S. Deshmukh, Programme Co-ordinator for NSS Unit, M. P. Law College, Aurangabad. 11 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 PART ‘B’ 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution: a) Organizing Moot Courts. b) Legal Aid & Awareness Camp c) Organizing Seminar / Workshops on current legal issues. d) Guest lectures on various topics. e) Adoption of new technologies for teaching-learning, evolution. f) Research projects. g) Placement for the students. h) Celebrating special Days. i) National Service Schem. j) Debating & Other Extra Curricular Activities. 2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG): -NIL- 3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction: Curricular designing is done generally by the University and affiliated colleges have to adopt the same. However innovative practices are adopted by all teachers for improving teaching methods which include inter alia seminars, group discussion, case studies, use of internet and computer faculties. 4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started: -NIL- 5. Examination reforms implemented: Prof. S. N. Morey adopted innovative method of online submissions for Doctrinal Research done by LL.M. Students. 6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc. -NIL- 7. Initiative towards faculty development programme : Ms. Aparna Kotapalle was granted fellowship under UGC Faculty improvement programme in the year 2008. Initially she was granted lien for two years. However she completed her work in one years and has joined back to the parent institution on 29th July 2009. She has submitted dissertation. Prof. S. G. Shirsat completed 79th Orientation programme during 2/7/2009 to 29/7/2009 with ‘A’ grade. The course was sponsored by UGC and was conducted by academic staff college. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. 12 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted: a) On 27th March 2010 College organized a state level seminar on “ Implementation of Bar Council of India Rules (2008) relating to legal education. 66 participants from outstation and local places participated in the seminar. The Seminar was inaugurated by Hon’ble Dr. A. G. Khan, Director, BCUD, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marthwada University, Aurangabad. Following were the resource persons for the seminar. I. II. Dr. T.S.N. Sastry, Head of the Department, University of Pune, PUNE Dr. H. G. Kulkarni, Dean, Solapur University, Solapur. III. Dr. B. H. Chaudhari, Principal, Law College IV. Dr. Janardhanrao Killi, Principal, Khiradi Law College, Pune. V. Dr. R. S. Devgaonkar, Former Dean, Dr. B.A.M.U, Aurangabad. Seven participants presented papers with the help of power point. b) Following is the table showing participation of full time faculty in various seminars and conferences. 9. Research projects a) Newly implemented: Newly implemented – Prof. Aparna Kottapalle has undertaken a pilot – study of 100 cases disposed of by consumer forum. The process of data collection is complete and the work of analysis is in progress. b) Completed: NIL 10. Patents generated, if any -NIL- 11. New collaborative research programmes: -NIL- 12. Research grants received from various agencies: -NIL- 13. Details of research scholars: 1. Mr. S. Kanthasamy is doing research on “Legal Status of Computer softwares placed on Internet – under International cyber laws” 2. Ms. Aparna Kotapalle has submitted her Ph.D. dissertation on “A Critical Evaluation of Law Relating To Domestic Violence Against Women (With Special Reference To Metropolitan Cities Pune & Aurangabad) ”, under the guidance of Dr. Mukund Sarada at Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune. 13 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 3. Mr. S. N. Morey is doing Ph.D. on “A Study of Social Engineering Theory with Special Reference to The Indian Constitutional Jurisprudence” with effect from July 2006, through Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad under the guidance of Dr. Suresh Mane. 4. Mr. D. B. Kolte is doing Ph.D. on “A Critical study of doctrine of secularism as basic structure of constitution of India”, through Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, under the guidance of Dr. Shrish Deshpande. 5. Mr. P. S. Deshmukh, is doing Ph.D. on “ An Empirical Study of Socio-Legal implication of standard form contracts”, through North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, under the guidance of Dr. Subzwari. 6. Mr. S. G. Shirsat, is doing Ph.D. on “A Socio-Legal Study of Social Security Law and Unorganised workers”, under the guidance of Dr. S. A. T. Subzwari, through North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. 7. Ms. B.V. Paranjpe, is doing Ph.D. on “A Critical study of powers of Supreme Court under Art. 142 of Indian Constitution ”, through Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, under the guidance of Dr. R. K. Patil. 8. Ms. Shamapa Dev, is doing Ph. D. on “ An insight into the Law Governing the Human Rights of Child relating to Education” under Dr. Y. G. Laxmi Rao, Reader Faculty of Law, Nagpur University. 14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor: 15. Honors/Awards to the faculty: Prof. P. S. Deshmukh is a Senate member of Dr. B.A.M.U., Aurangabad since 26/8/2008. 16. Internal resources generated: 17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST(ASSIST)/DST. FIST, etc. assistance/recognition: -NIL18. Community services: College provides community services through following activities a) Legal Aid Clinic – Legal Aid Clinic provides free legal aid to poor and needy people. b) Legal Aid & Awareness campaign. c) National Social services (NSS Unit of the College) – provides community services in various ways e.g. Blood Donation camp, Tree plantation, awareness programmes etc are undertaken. 14 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 19. Teachers and officers newly recruited: Principal of the College Dr. C. M. Rao was appointed on and he joined services as Principal on 22nd Jan.2010. 20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio: 21. Improvements in the library services: For the purpose of library automation 3 computers are purchased. We are also subscribing online legal & business database “Manupatra” and are subscribing Harvard Law Review and Journal of Public Law , which are international journals. 22. New books/journals subscribed and their value: Books purchased for the library in the financial year 1/4/2009 to 31/3/2010 are as follows Text Book 475 Reference 108 Journals 018 The total cost of books purchased is Rs.2,49,080.00 and Journals subscribed is 27,365.00. 23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and -NIL24. Unit cost of education: 25. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions : Result is computerized 26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities: During this academic year college purchased 15 computers, Generator, Photocopy Machine, LCD Projector, 9 to 10 connections of intercom, 5 cupboards and other miscellaneous items of furniture. 15 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 27. Technology upgradation: 28. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students: College has well equipped computers laboratory of computers, all connected with internet facility. For giving training to teachers and students and for maintaining Laboratory College has appointed Mr. Santosh Suradkar as “Laboratory Assistant” 29. Financial aid to students: The financial Aid of Rs. 5000-00 is provided to Ms. Prajkta Chattedar out of corpus fund created by Mr. Pramod Rai. 30. Activities and support from the Alumni Association: a) Mr. Dinkar Borikar, has donated Rs. 5000-00 for the purchase of books for the library. He is exstudent of first batch of the college. b) Mr. Pramod Rai provides assistance to the college by way of providing financial assistance to the Student. 31. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association: -NIL32. Health services: College provides “First Aid” at the time of emergency. 33. Performance in sports activities: In the academic year 2009-10 following students of our college participated in various events and bagged prizes in sports. In charge of sports activity is Prof. D. B. Kolte 1. Mr. Akshay Radikar - Bronze Medal in Rifle Shooting at All India University Tournament held at Gahwalior 2. Miss. Komal Baheti - Bronze Medal in Rifle Shooting at All India University Tournament held at Gahwalior 3. Mr. Nikhil Dubey - Silver Medal Air Pistol. 4. Miss. Arati Gaikwad - 4th Position in Air Pistol. 5. Mr. Nikhil Dubey - Participated in All India Wrestling Competition. 6. Miss. Yugandhara Bagdare- Represented Dr. BAMU, A’bad at Kerla & Dapoli Inter University Competition. 7. Cricket team of the college participated in All India Cricket Tournament, held at Pune. They were the semi finalist in the tournament. 8. 16 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 34. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons: Outstanding performance of the students is appreciated by our college by giving special prizes at the time of Annual Social Gathering. Sports kit, Track suits, Special shoes and other necessary equipments are provided by college to outstanding sportsperson. 35. Student achievements and awards: Students of our college demonstrated outstanding talent in various activities like Moot Court, Sports, Debates and Elocution and other extracurricular activities. It is matter of pride for the college that 18 students of the college got positions in the merit list notified by Dr. B.A.M.U, Aurangabad. Details of merit list are as follows : a) Moot Court b) Debate & Elocution c) Other activities 36. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling unit: All the full time Teachers are personally involved in informal counseling and guidance. Mahindra & Mahindra Finance Co. organized campus interviews for the final year students on 27th April 2010. In all 15 candidates are to be selected though this process. 37. Placement services provided to students: 38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff: Mr. Jitendra Dangre, Junior Clerk, is participated in 39. Healthy practices of the institution a) College celebrated various special days. e.g. Women’s Day, Youth Day etc. b) For better administration distribution of work and planning is essential factor, accordingly college adopts the practice of appointing co-ordinators for various courses and activities. Details are as follows. c) Awarding titles of Mr. M.P. & Miss. M.P. to best students of the college. d) Highlighting achievements of students on notice board and in news papers. e) Organizing various events with help of students. f) Awarding endowments prize to meritorious students. 40. Linkages developed with National / International, academic: We are organizing Legal Aid Camp with the help of District Legal Service Authorities. Research bodies 17 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 41. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add: PARTICIPATION OF FACULTY MEMBERS IN SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS : A) Dr. C. M. Rao, Principal, M. P. Law College, Aurangabad. I. Participation Dr. C. M. Rao, Principal, M. P. Law College has participated and presented papers in 18 workshops in seminars in all. This year he participated and presented paper in following workshops. Participated in a National Seminar on “Dispute resolution Scenario in Telecom and Broadcasting Sectors” Organized by Telecom Disputes Settlement &Appellate Tribunal held at Chennai on 30 th August-2008. Participated UNESCO sponsored International Conference on “Ethics of Energy Technologies in the Asia Pacific: Energy Equity and Human Security” held at Chennai on 22nd and 23rd September 2008. Participated as Guest of Honour in the Two Day National Seminar on ‘ Verdict-2009 Parliamentary Elections’ organized by D.A.R.College, Nuzvidu of Krishna Dt in Andhra Pradesh during 6th & 7th of January,2010 Sponsored by UGC Participated in Two Day State Level Workshop on ‘Legal Research- An Inter-disciplinary Approach’ conducted by Post Graduated Dept. of University of Pune, Maharastra during 23rd & 24th November 2009 II. Presentation of Papers III. Water Crisis –Conservation and Management: A Socio-Legal Perspective in the National Seminar on Environmental Law Conducted by British Scholars Association, Visakhapatnam Chapter; Sponsored by British Council of India during 25-26 March, 2008. ‘Mitigating Climate Change’–Need for Social obligation and Policy Framework in the National Seminar on ‘Decline of Social Sciences-Perspectives’ conducted by Depts. of Political Science, Economics and History of SIR C.R.R.(Autonomous) College, Eluru, West Godavari Dt. in Andhra Pradesh during 19th & 20th of November,2010 Sponsored by UGC. An Overview of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Diamond Jubilee Celebration National Seminar on ‘Expanding Horizons of Business Law-Future Challenges’ conducted by Department of Law, University of Pune, Maharastra on 20th & 21st February,2010 Sacrifice Vs Selfish in Legal Education in the National Seminar on ‘Legal Education in India: Some Challenges and Tasks’ Conducted by Shri Shivaji Law College, Parbhani, Maharastra on 6 th March 2010 sponsored by UGC Training Programme Participated in the Cascade Programme on Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills, conductedby Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai and the British Council, and Cardiff University, U.K. during 10-12, December, 2007 Guest Lectures : Delivered lectures for the post graduate students of Business Laws in the Department of Law, University of Pune, Maharastra during 21st and 25th of November 2010 on Sale of goods and Partnership. 18 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 B) Mrs. B. V. Paranjpe : Appointment as In-charge Principal M. P. Law College from 1st Oct. 2009 to 21st Jan. 2010 I. Participation : Participated in one day workshop on Quality Management in Higher Education of IBP Mahila College on 9/11/2009. II. Presentation of Paper : Participated and presented a paper entitled “Bar Council of India Rules 2008 : A Step towards solving the puzzle of quality, quantity and equity ” at a state level seminar organized jointly by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, and M. P. Law College on 27/3/2010 on “Implementation of Bar Council of India Rules 2009”. III. Guest Lecture : Delivered a guest lecture on “60 years of Indian Constitution” at Nutan Mahavidyalaya , Selu. This lecture was delivered in a lecture series started in the memory of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. C) Shri P. S. Deshmukh I. Participation : Participated in the two day International Conference on “Caste discrimination, Affirmative actions, Transformative social movements in independent India and the Development of Human capital in emerging economic order” organized by the Department of Law, University of Mumbai on 24 and 25 April 2010. Organised by I. B. P. Mahila Kala Mahavidyalaya, Aurangabad on “Quality Management in Higher Education dt. 9/11/2009 Conventionof leaders of the bar & Bar Association in Maharashtra & Goa. Organised by Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa “Judicial Accountability and Legal reforms” on 10 /10/2009. Was called as resource person in state level seminar organized by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College, Dhule on 10th March 2008. He delivered key note address on “Human Rights & Women Education”. II. Presentation of paper : Participated and presented a paper on “BCI RULES OF LEGAL EDUCATION 2008 : QUALITY ENHANCEMENT” at a state level seminar organized jointly by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, and M. P. Law College on 27/3/2010 on “Implementation of Bar Council of India Rules 2009”. III. Guest Lecture : Lecture was delivered for three hours with the help of PPT in SP Office, Aurangabad on the topic “Preventive & Precautionary Measures under Criminal Procedure Code” Two days training programme for Police Officer to act as Executive Magistrates 19 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 D) Shri S. N. Morey I. Participation : Participated in the two day International Conference on “Caste discrimination, Affirmative actions, Transformative social movements in independent India and the Development of Human capital in emerging economic order” organized by the Department of Law, University of Mumbai on 24 and 25 April 2010. Participated and presented thoughts on ‘Atrocities and the responsibilities of intellectuals: an Ambedkarian perspectives’ in One Day Seminar on “Two decades of the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989: Success, Failure and What needs to be done?” Organized by Post Graduate Department of Law, University of Mumbai, Mumbai on 21st December 2009. Participated in Re-arguing Kesavanand Bharti along with college student’s team, organized by ILS Law College, Pune, on 16th January 2010. Participated in One Day Workshop on “Quality Management in Higher Education” by NAAC for Re-accreditation on 9th November 2009 organized by Dr. (Saw.) I. B. P. Mahila Kala Mahavidyalay, Aurangabad. II. Presentation of paper : Participated and presented the thoughts on ‘Different authorities and their functions under the Bar Council of India Rules 2008’ in the one day State level Seminar on BCI Rules 2009 organised by M. P. Law College, Aurangabad on 28 March 2010. E) Shri S. Kanthasamy I. Participation : Actively participated in the Convention of Bar Leaders to discuss the issues on “Accountability of Judiciary and Issues relating to Transparency” organized by Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa at Aurangabad on 10/10/2009 under the chairmanship of Honourable Justice V. S. Sirpurkar, Judge, Supreme Court of India. Participated and presented a paper on “Role of WTO: Promotion of Economic Development and Violation of Human Rights” at National Seminar organized by Department of Law, University of Pune on 20-21 Feb. 2010 at Pune. II. Presentation of Paper : Participated and presented a paper on “European Union: A Role Model for Protection of Human Rights” at International Colloquium Organized jointly by Pondecherry University and Paris 13 University, France at Pondecherry from 1-3 Mar. 2010. Participated and presented a paper on “Legal Education in Globalization Era and BCI Rules” a state Level Seminar organized by M. P. Law College, Aurangabad in Association with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad on 27 Mar. 2010. F) Shri S. G. Shirsat : I. Participation Organised by I. B. P. Mahila Kala Mahavidyalaya, Aurangabad on “Quality Management in Higher Education dt. 9/11/2009 20 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 Conventionof leaders of the bar & Bar Association in Maharashtra & Goa. Organised by Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa “Judicial Accountability and Legal reforms” on 10 /10/2009. 27/3/2010 M. P. Law College seminar convenor. G) Mrs. Shmapa Dev : I. Participation : Actively participated in the convention of Bar Leader to discuss the issues on “Accountability of Judiciary and issues relating to Transparency” organized by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa at Aurangabad on 10/10/2009 under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Justice V. S. Sipurkar , Judge Supreme Court Of India. Participated in one day workshop on Quality Management in Higher Education of IBP Mahila College on 9/11/2009. I. Paper presentation : Participated and presented a paper entitled “Combating Legal Issues Arising out of Assisted Reproduction Techniques at a national Level Seminar organized jointly by the Division of life science. Ferguson College and D.E.S. Law College, Pune on 17-18 Feb. 2010. Participated presented a paper entitled “A Plea for revamp of Human Rights Education” at a UGC sponsored National Level Seminar at Shri Shivaji Law College, Parbhani on Legal Education on 6/3/2010. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Content of Legal Education” at a state level seminar organized jointly by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, and M. P. Law College on 27/3/2010 on “Implementation of Bar Council of India Rules 2009”. Participated and presented a paper entitled a paper entitled “Human Capital and Minority Business in the LPG Age” organized of an International conference by University of Mumbai on caste discriminations and Affirmative Actions on 24-25 April 2010. H) Mrs. A. N. Kottapalle I. Participation & Presentation : One day workshop on quality management in Higher Education at IBP Mahila College on 9/11/2009. UGC sponsors National Level Seminar at Shri Shivaji Law College, Parbhani on Legal Education 6/3/2010. A state level seminar organized jointly by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, and M. P. Law College on 27/3/2010 on “Implementation of Bar Council of India Rules 2009”. International Conference on caste discrimination, University of Mumbai on dt. 24 – 25 April 2010. One day workshop on “Sexual Harassment of women at work place was called as resource person on 9/3/2010. Participation in the convention of Bar Leaders to discuss the issues on “Accountability of Judiciary and issues relating to transparency” organized by Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa at Aurangabad on 16/10/2009 under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Justice V. S. Sirpurkar, Judge Supreme Court of India. 21 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 II. Guest Lectures Was called as Resource Person at Ram Manohar Lohiya College, Aurangabad in Yuvati Melava in NSS Camp. Given Lecture on changing women’s status in society” in NSS camp arranged by M. P. Law College, Aurangabad at I) Shri D. B. Kolte I. Participation : on 15/3/2010. Organised by I. B. P. Mahila Kala Mahavidyalaya, Aurangabad on “Quality Management in Higher Education dt. 9/11/2009 Participation in the convention of Bar Leaders to discuss the issues on “Accountability of Judiciary and issues relating to transparency” organized by Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa at Aurangabad on 16/10/2009 under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Justice V. S. Sirpurkar, Judge Supreme Court of India. Participated in Workshop organized by High Court Legal Services Authority, Aurangabad on 27/3/2010. Participated in Workshop organized by City Development Forum at Tapadiaya Natya Mandir on 27 & 28 Feb. 2010. Participation in State Level Seminar organized by M. P. Law College in Association with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad on 27 Mar. 2010 on the subject of “Implementation of Bar Council of India Rules”. Guest Lectures : Delivered Lectures at Deogiri College Apex Career Point to the students who appeared for Judicial Officers Exam as well as departmental PSI Exam. 22 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 LIST OF MERITORIOUS STUDENTS 2009-10 : LL.B. Three Year Course (Old Law Course) Course Name of Candidate Division Order of Merit LL.B.-III Mantri Balaji Sureshkumar First I LL.B.-III Jaybhaye Atul Satwa First II LL.B.-III Joshi Vaibhav Subhash First III LL.B.-III Indani Umesh Madanlal First IV LL.B.-III Rathod Rahul Bahrasing First V LL.B. Five Year Course (New Law Course) Course Name of Candidate Division Order of Merit New Law Course –V Bahirwal Rajiv Babasaheb First I New Law Course –V Dawasaz Akbar Hussain Nooruddin First I New Law Course –V Chandanshiv Mahesh Haridas First I Division Order of Merit Diploma Course (DTL & DLL) Course Name of Candidate Dip. in Labour Law Pathare Savita Bhikaji First II Dip. in Labour Law Barabote Aniket Hemant First III Dip. in Taxation Law Agarwal Swati Dilipkumar Second II 23 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 PART- C CURRICULAR ASPECTS: 1. Bar Council of India vide Rules issued in December 2008 has revised the whole syllabus and the curriculum for LL.B. three years i.e. unitary degree course and LL.B. Five years i.e. integrated degree course. This has totally revamped the functioning of Law Colleges. To keep ourselves update and in tune with these changes, college has planned to workout detail syllabus and teaching modules are to be developed. 2. College is planning for preparation of study material and preparation of question bank, which shall be beneficial for the students. TEACHING, LEARNING & EVALUATION: Teaching, Learning & evaluation aspect is the most important aspect. NAAC has also given more weightage to this aspect. Taking into consideration this, college has following plans:a) Spoken English Classes: As most of the students come from rural area and have studied in vernacular language. English especially spoken English is a big challenge. This also affects the confidence level of the students. Accordingly college has planned to establish the language lab. Expenditure for this is approximately Rs. 1, 50,000-00. College has prepared the estimate and is working on the project for its implementation. b) PPT – Competition : In order to make the learning experience through our Institution more exciting and permanent. We have planned to hold “Power Point Presentations Competition” at National Level. This competition is to be organized in the month of Aug. /Spt. A call for sending power point presentations on contemporary socio-legal issues shall be given to all Law Colleges. Every college can send the team consisting of two bonafide students. 15 to 20 presentation shall be selected for actual competition. Performance shall be judged on the basis of content, design, style of presentation and handling technology with skill and comfort and innovativeness in presentation. This will also promote self learning and will help the students to gain knowledge at their own learning pace. c) Exchange Programme For Teachers & Students : College has planned to establish MOU with National Law School India University, Banglore Under this programme some of the faculty members shall be sent to NLSIU, Banglore. Simlarly best student from each class shall get the opportunity to join NLSIU, Banglore. This will expose faculty and the student to different atmosphere, which shall be helpful for improving teaching, learning process. We are also planning to have exchange programme at local level. Under this faculty from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University will be invited to deliver lecturs. d) External Lectures : it is well established practice of the college to arrange guest lectures of experts. This year we are planning to have external lectures of Legal Luminaries every month. While doing all these activities attendance of the students shall not be compromised. So steps are to be taken for improving attendance. 24 MPLC/NAAC Accreditation Report/2010-11 RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY & EXTENTSION: In order to develop research culture following steps are to be taken by the college :a) Strengthening of research and extension activities through “ Legal Research Centre” of the college. b) Establishing linkages with national and International organization. c) Publishing academic journal. d) Undertaking “In House Research or research projects. INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES:It is proposed to start construction of a) Moot Court Hall b) Construction of canteen c) Separate Toilet Block d) Construction of four additional halls e) Construction of conference hall with audio-visual facilities. f) Beautification of campus – shall be undertaken with the help of all students & teachers. It is proposed to devote at least one day monthly for the purpose of “Clean & Green Campus” STUDENT SUPPORT & PROGRESSION:As suggested by peer team college has to focus on – a) Placement cell. b) Alumni Association c) Personal Counseling for students. d) Parent-Teacher Association e) In the beginning dissemination of information about admission process, fee structure, refund policies, financial aid etc. is essential. This is to be done through prospectus. 25