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Event objectives-

The primary objective of the course was to equip budding legal professionals with practical skills and functional knowledge in the field of public law, and to meet with the course objectives and the 4 SDG goal for quality education.

Syllabus covered:

This capsule course syllabus includes various drafts and conveyance including;

• Drafting of legal agreements
• Arbitration procedures
• Writ petitions
• RTI mechanisms
• Public interest litigation
• Cross-border legal documentation
• Special leave petition
• Contempt proceeding
• Affidavit etc.

Resource Persons

Adv. Murtaza Chherawala and Adv. Hussain Nalwala, Partners at CNS Juris, conducted the sessions. Their interactive and experience-driven approach helped students connect legal doctrines to real-world legal practice.

Expected outcome of the event –

On the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to

1. To demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the public laws. (CO-1).
2. To develop basic skills and techniques needed for public law practice. (CO-2).
3. To prepare students practice-ready by equipping them with the right tools. (CO-3).
4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all (SGD Goal 4)
5. To align with the BA.LLB and BBA.LLB Program outcomes in the Academic year 2025-26 (Batch 2023-2028).

Day 1: Practical Drafting and Legal Agreements

• Leave and License Agreements & Property Law

  ○ Legal due diligence, lock-in clauses, indemnification

  ○ Distinction between license and possession

• Commercial Contracts & Property Valuation

  ○ Advertising rights agreements with real-life examples

• Partnership Agreements

  ○ Structuring deeds, confidentiality, registration, liability clauses

  ○ Illustrated through collaborative case-based scenarios

• Affidavit

Day 2: Advanced Public Law Mechanisms

• Writs and Their Drafting

  ○ Types: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Quo Warranto

  ○ Strategic considerations in drafting and filing writs

• Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

  ○ Seat vs. venue, arbitrator selection, notice of invocation

  ○ Interim reliefs under Sections 9 & 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act

• Right to Information (RTI) Act

  ○ Historical background, objectives, process of filing

  ○ Exemptions, severability doctrine, appellate remedies

• Special Leave Petition (SLP)

  ○ Drafting and procedural framework under Article 136 of the Constitution

• Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

  ○ Evolution, scope, and social significance in the Indian context

• International Joint Ventures & Trademark Licensing

  ○ Due diligence, non-compete clauses, technology transfers

  ○ FEMA and RBI compliance for cross-border deals

Outcome and Impact

192 students attended the capsule course of 10 hours. After learning and practical sessions, the faculty in charge of the subject evaluated Students. Below are the observations of the capsule course;

The capsule course provided:

• Enhanced drafting skills
• Practical legal exposure
• Insight into contemporary public law issues
• Real-life legal strategy formulation

The sessions were highly appreciated for their interactive format, depth of content, and career relevance.

Conclusion

The program concluded with a course assessment to evaluate participant understanding, followed by a vote of thanks acknowledging the efforts of the speakers, organizing committee, and support staff.

This initiative-reaffirmed Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur’s commitment to nurturing practice-ready legal professionals equipped with contemporary legal skills and public law acumen.