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Centre for Constitutional Law and Administrative Law

Preamble

We, the scholars and practitioners of Constitutional Law, dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity as enshrined in the Constitution. Guided by the ideals of constitutionalism, rule of law, and human dignity, we commit to fostering critical understanding, informed debate, and principled practice in the service of a democratic society.

Vision

  • To be a leading centre of excellence in constitutional scholarship, teaching, and practice.
  • To nurture citizens, lawyers, and policymakers who uphold constitutional values and defend fundamental rights.
  • To contribute to the strengthening of democratic institutions and the promotion of constitutional morality.

Mission

  • To impart in-depth knowledge of constitutional principles and doctrines with contemporary relevance.
  • To encourage research and dialogue on emerging constitutional challenges at national and global levels.
  • To foster critical thinking, comparative analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches in constitutional studies.
  • To collaborate with institutions, courts, and civil society for advocacy and policy development.
  • To promote awareness of constitutional rights and duties among students and the larger community.

Objectives of the Centre for Constitutional Law and Administrative Law

1. Academic Excellence

  • To promote advanced teaching, learning, and research in the fields of Constitutional and Administrative Law.
  • To develop innovative pedagogical methods that integrate theory, practice, and critical analysis.

2. Research and Publications

  • To conduct high-quality, interdisciplinary, and comparative research on constitutional governance, human rights, and administrative justice.
  • To publish research papers, journals, policy briefs, and working papers for academic and policy impact.

3. Capacity Building and Training

  • To organize seminars, workshops, moot courts, lecture series, and training programs for students, legal professionals, and public officials.
  • To provide capacity building programs for civil servants, judges, and administrators on transparency, accountability, and good governance.

4. Judicial Engagement

  • To study judicial trends and landmark judgments in constitutional and administrative matters.
  • To provide academic support and amicus briefs on significant constitutional and governance issues.

5. Public Awareness and Legal Literacy

  • To spread awareness among citizens about their constitutional rights, duties, and remedies.
  • To promote civic education through outreach programs, campaigns, and collaborations with schools and community organizations.
  • To integrate insights from political science, economics, public policy, and sociology into the study of constitutional and administrative law.
  • To address contemporary challenges such as digital governance, climate justice, and technology regulation from a constitutional lens.
Centre for Intellectual Property Law (CIPL)

Preamble

Recognizing the growing importance of Intellectual Property in fostering innovation, creativity, and economic growth, the Centre for Intellectual Property Law (CIPL) is established as a specialized academic and research body. It seeks to provide a platform for advancing knowledge, awareness, and policy discourse on Intellectual Property Rights among students, researchers, practitioners, industry stakeholders, and policymakers.

Vision

To emerge as a leading hub for academic excellence, research, advocacy, and capacity- building in Intellectual Property Law, promoting innovation and creativity for societal and economic development.

Mission

  • To cultivate a deep understanding of Intellectual Property Law among students, scholars, and professionals.
  • To encourage interdisciplinary research in Intellectual Property, technology, trade, and public policy.
  • To foster industry-academia collaborations for IP awareness, protection, and commercialization.
  • To contribute to policymaking and capacity-building initiatives at regional, national, and international levels.

Objectives

  • To promote teaching, research, and training in Intellectual Property Law.
  • To organize lectures, seminars, workshops, and certificate programs on IPRs.
  • To provide consultancy and legal aid on issues related to IP protection, infringement, and enforcement.
  • To collaborate with national and international institutions, government bodies, and industries on IP-related matters.
  • To publish newsletters, research papers, reports, and journals in the field of IP law.
  • To encourage student participation in IP moot courts, debates, essay competitions, and innovation challenges.
  • To conduct awareness programs for startups, entrepreneurs, and local communities regarding IP protection.

Governance Structure

  • Patron: Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of the University
  • Director/Professor Chair: Senior Faculty Member (with specialization in IPR)
  • Advisory Board: Comprising academic experts, industry professionals, and legal practitioners.
  • Coordinator: Faculty member responsible for day-to-day functioning.
  • Student Committee: Student representatives managing events, research activities, and outreach.

Proposed Activities & Events

Academic & Research Activities

  • Certificate Courses on Copyright, Patent Drafting, Trademark Law and GI framers’ rights related to plant varieties under the PPV&FR Act, 2001.
  • Advanced Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights.
  • Training for IPR filing (procedural part of IPR).
  • Annual Research Conference on Intellectual Property Law.
  • Publication of a Bi-Annual IP Law Newsletter or journal.
  • Faculty and student research projects on IPR policy and enforcement.

Skill Development & Training

  • IP Moot Court Competitions.
  • Drafting & Filing Workshops (Patents, Trademarks, GI, Design).
  • Internship opportunities with IP law firms and government IP offices.
  • IP Innovation Clinics for startups and entrepreneurs.

Outreach & Awareness

  • World IP Day Celebrations (April 26).
  • Guest Lectures by IP Judges, Experts, and Industry Leaders.
  • Community Awareness Programs on Geographical Indications for local artisans and farmers.

Competitions & Student Engagement

  • Essay Writing, Quiz Competitions, and Debates on IP Law.
  • IP Film/Short Video Contest to spread awareness.
  • Hackathons on Technology & IP.
Centre of Cyber and IT

Vision

To emerge as a leading hub for education, research, and innovation in Cyber Law and Information Technology Law, fostering responsible digital citizenship, advancing knowledge, and shaping legal frameworks to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital society.

Mission

The mission of the Center of Cyber and IT Law is to provide students and professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, regulatory, and ethical dimensions of cyberspace and emerging technologies. The Center seeks to advance cutting-edge research in areas such as cybercrime, data protection, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, fintech, blockchain, and digital governance, while also fostering digital literacy and safe online practices in society. By building collaborations with industry, government, judiciary, and international institutions, the Center aspires to shape effective policy frameworks, promote innovation, and prepare future-ready legal professionals who can address the complex challenges of the digital era.

Objectives

  • To integrate Cyber Law and IT-related legal studies into academic curricula for holistic learnin
  • To train students in digital forensics, cyber investigation, and cyber compliance practices.
  • To conduct interdisciplinary research on technology law, data privacy, intellectual property in cyberspace, and emerging technologies.
  • To provide consultancy and legal aid in cases of cybercrime, cyberbullying, digital fraud, and IT law-related disputes.
  • To encourage students to publish research articles, case studies, and white papers on contemporary cyber and IT law issues.
  • To organize capacity-building programs for law enforcement officers, lawyers, and entrepreneurs.

Proposed Activities & Events

Academic Activities

  • Certificate / Diploma courses in Cyber Law, Data Protection, and Artificial Intelligence & Law.
  • Guest lectures and workshops by cyber law experts, judges, and IT professionals.
  • Integration of moot courts, debates, and simulations based on cyber law cases.

Research & Publications

  • Establish a Cyber Law Journal / Newsletter.
  • Publish policy briefs and research papers on contemporary issues like data localization, cross-border e-commerce disputes, and cyber warfare.
  • Collaborate with tech institutions for interdisciplinary projects.

Skill Development & Training

  • Training programs on cyber forensics and e-discovery.
  • Workshops on drafting privacy policies, terms & conditions, and compliance documents.
  • Hackathon-style events to identify legal gaps in new technologies.

Outreach & Awareness

  • Organize Cyber Awareness Drives in schools, colleges, and rural areas.
  • Set up Cyber Clinics / Help Desks for guidance on cyber frauds and online safety.
  • Celebrate Cyber Security Month with competitions, poster-making, and public talks.
Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (CAM)

Preamble

The Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (CAM) is established as an institutional initiative to promote alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in the legal, academic, and professional domains. It aims to serve as a hub for research, training, practice, and capacity building in arbitration and mediation, fostering a culture of amicable dispute settlement in alignment with national and international best practices.

Vision

To emerge as a leading hub for Alternative Dispute Resolution, nurturing a culture of peace, justice, and amicable settlement of disputes through education, training, practice, and research in arbitration and mediation.

Mission

  • To promote arbitration and mediation as effective, efficient, and accessible modes of dispute resolution.
  • To train students, professionals, and stakeholders in ADR skills and procedures.
  • To conduct high-quality research and policy advocacy in arbitration and mediation.
  • To create a platform for collaboration with national and international ADR institutions.

Objectives

  • To disseminate knowledge and build capacity in arbitration and mediation through academic and professional programs.
  • To provide practical exposure to students and professionals in the field of ADR.
  • To organize workshops, seminars, and training programs with experts, practitioners, and industry stakeholders.
  • To facilitate research publications, policy papers, and case commentaries in ADR.
  • To establish institutional collaborations with arbitration and mediation bodies in India and abroad.
  • To provide consultancy, pre-litigation advisory, and awareness initiatives for society at large.
  • To encourage participation of law students, researchers, and academicians in ADR competitions and events.

Structure and Governance

  • Patron: Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor of the University
  • Director/Professor Chair: Senior Faculty Member (with specialization in IPR)
  • Advisory Board: Comprising academic experts, industry professionals, and legal practitioners.
  • Coordinator: Faculty member responsible for day-to-day functioning.
  • Student Committee: Student representatives managing events, research activities, and outreach.

Events and Activities of CAM

Academic & Research Activities

  • Patron: Vice-Chancellor/Head of Institution.
  • Director: A senior faculty member with expertise in ADR.
  • Faculty Coordinators: Two to three faculty members from law and allied disciplines.
  • Student Committee: Selected students responsible for event management, research, and outreach.
  • Advisory Board: Eminent ADR professionals, retired judges, and academicians.

Academic and Capacity-Building Programs

  • Certificate Courses on Arbitration, Mediation, and Negotiation.
  • Training Programs on ADR Skills (in collaboration with ADR bodies).
  • Guest Lectures and Expert Talks by Arbitrators, Mediators, and Judges.
  • National/International Conferences on Arbitration & Mediation.

Competitions and Practical Exposure

  • National Mediation Competition.
  • National Arbitration Moot Court Competition.
  • Client Counselling and Negotiation Competitions.
  • ADR Simulation Exercises and Role-plays.

Research and Publications

  • Publication of a Bi-Annual ADR Newsletter.
  • Research Projects on ADR Policy and Practice.
  • Working Papers/Policy Recommendations to Law Commissions and Governments.
  • Case Commentaries on Landmark ADR Judgments.

Outreach and Collaborations

  • MOUs with Arbitration and Mediation Centers (national & international).
  • Community Mediation Awareness Programs.
  • Pre-Litigation Counselling Camps.
  • Industry–Academia Dialogues on ADR in Business and Commercial Laws.

Membership

  • Student Members: Law students enrolled in the institution.
  • Professional Members: Faculty, advocates, and ADR professionals.
  • Honorary Members: Eminent personalities invited by the Advisory Board.

Funding and Resources

  • Institutional support.
  • Grants from government and legal bodies.
  • Sponsorships from law firms, chambers, and corporate entities.
  • Fees from certificate courses, training programs, and consultancy services.
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW (CRDCCL)

Preamble

The Centre for Research & Development in Corporate and Commercial Law (CRDCCL) is established as an institutional initiative to promote research, training, and capacity building in corporate and commercial law. It aims to serve as a hub for academic and professional development, fostering progressive legal frameworks in alignment with national and international best practices.

Vision

  • Be the key facilitator and reference point for the highest standard of development and research governance in corporate and commercial law.
  • To be the Centre of Excellence.

Mission

  • Promoting a culture of sound corporate governance, voluntary compliance, and meaningful participation of diverse stakeholders.
  • Advancing research on the interaction between social change and corporate houses.
  • Examining the roles and responsibilities of key corporate stakeholders including boards, shareholders, and regulators beyond the traditional “black box” view of the corporates.
  • Contributing to the progressive development of commercial law with clarity of direction and policy relevance.

Objectives

  • To undertake advanced research in corporate law, commercial laws, and allied legal domains.
  • To organize and conduct academically oriented programs, seminars, and workshops.
  • To provide legal and intellectual support infrastructure for the corporate sector.
  • To design and execute research proposals in strategic areas of public policy, particularly on corporate governance.
  • To critically analyze emerging trends and developments in institutional, legal, and regulatory frameworks of corporate governance in India and internationally.
  • To identify and address the training and development needs of officials in legal and regulatory agencies responsible for the implementation of corporate and commercial laws, including their rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Activities

  • Seminars
  • Conference on Corporate Law
  • Capacity Building Program (CBP)
  • Orientation Program
  • Contract Drafting Competition
  • Moot Court (Anti-trust laws, Insolvency laws, etc.)
Centre of International Law & Human Rights, School of Law

Vision

To foster excellence in research, teaching, and advocacy in the field of International Law and Human Rights, empowering students and scholars to contribute towards global peace, justice, and human dignity.

Mission

  • To create a vibrant academic platform for the study and promotion of International Law and Human Rights.
  • To equip law students with knowledge and skills to engage with contemporary global issues.
  • To collaborate with national and international institutions, NGOs, and research bodies in advancing human rights discourse.
  • To promote critical thinking and legal research on emerging challenges in human rights and international legal frameworks.

Objectives

  • To sensitise students towards international legal principles and human rights protection mechanisms.
  • To encourage academic research, publications, and policy contributions in the domain of International Law and Human Rights.
  • To develop practical exposure for students through seminars, workshops, and expert interactions.
  • To bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application of international human rights norms.
  • To promote student participation in Model United Nations (MUNs), moot courts, and related academic competitions.

Proposed Activities

  • Seminars & Conferences: Annual/National level seminar on contemporary issues in International Law & Human Rights.
  • Workshops, FDP and Training Programs: Focused skill-development sessions on treaties, human rights reporting, humanitarian law, refugee law, and international criminal law for students and faculty.
  • Student Research & Publications: Encourage research papers, articles, and working papers under the Centre’s banner.
  • Collaborations: Tie-ups with human rights commissions, NGOs, think tanks, and international organisations.
  • Competitions: Moot Court Competition, Intra/Inter-college debates, essay competitions, poster-making on human rights themes.

Guest Lectures (GL)

Academic & Research Activities

  • GL 1: Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence – by a leading human rights lawyer/academic.
  • GL 2: International Criminal Court and the Prosecution of War Crimes – by an international law expert or practitioner.
  • GL-3: Climate Change and Human Rights – Environmental justice, Paris Agreement, intergenerational equity.

Seminar

Theme: “Evolving Dimensions of International Human Rights Law: Challenges & Prospects”.

Visits

  • National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), New Delhi
  • Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, Mumbai
  • Human Rights NGOs & Legal Aid Organisations
  • International Courts & Tribunals (Virtual Exposure Program)
Legal Aid Clinic

School of Law, MIT ADT University has established, ‘Legal Aid Clinic’ to help the Underprivileged and needy persons. ‘Legal Aid Clinic’ facilitates and provides different types of services in different spheres for helping the rural community and other stake holders. It educates innocent villagers how to use their rights for their benefit. It aware public so that nobody can dare to violate their rights and gives guidance about how they can enforce their rights because welfare of the villagers will be paramount consideration of this clinic. Free assistance and guidance is provided through this clinic to the persons belonging to rural areas.

Vision

Legal Aid Clinic provides access to Justice for all through quality legal services and information for people living in poverty so that justice is not denied to citizens by reason of economic or other disabilities and equal justice is made available to the Underprivileged, downtrodden and weaker sections of the society.

Mission

The focus of legal aid clinic is on distributive justice, effective implementation of welfare benefits and elimination of social structural discrimination against the poor.

  • To achieve social justice with dignity
  • Relieving ‘Legal Poverty’
  • Awareness of legal and Fundamental rights
  • To provide public utility services
  • To secure justice and equal opportunity to the needy
  • To provide free and comprehensive legal services to the weaker sections

Legal Services

Information, advice, and assistance may be given in the following areas:

  • Matrimonial Offences
  • Service Matters
  • Offences Affecting Human Body
  • Offences Against Property
  • Consumer Complaints
  • Tenancy Rights
  • Accidental Cases
  • Contractual Cases
  • Human Rights

Objective of Legal Aid Clinic

  • Promote Access to Justice: To ensure that economically and socially disadvantaged sections of society are able to access legal remedies without financial burden.
  • Provide Free Legal Assistance: To offer pro bono legal advice, drafting, and representation to those unable to afford legal services.
  • Enhance Legal Awareness: To educate the community about their legal rights, duties, and available remedies through awareness programs, workshops, and campaigns.
  • Bridge the Gap Between Law and Society: To act as a link between the legal system and marginalized communities, making the justice delivery system more approachable.
  • Practical Training for Law Students: To provide experiential learning opportunities to law students by exposing them to real-life legal problems and client interactions through the various Industries and judicial institution Visit.
  • Promote Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): To encourage settlement of disputes through mediation, conciliation, and negotiation, thereby reducing litigation burdens.
  • Protect Human Rights: To safeguard the rights of vulnerable groups such as women, children, labourers, and minorities through advocacy and intervention.
  • Conduct Legal Research and Policy Advocacy: To identify systemic issues in the justice system and suggest reforms for effective legal aid delivery.
  • Foster Social Responsibility: To install a sense of professional ethics and responsibility in law students and lawyers towards the underprivileged.
  • Strengthen Community Engagement: To build trust between legal institutions and local communities by providing continuous support and guidance in resolving their legal issues.

Legal Aid Camp-

Date- 15-10-2025
Event Details- Skit- Nasha Mukti Awareness
Speech-Consumers Rights by Students of Third Year
Legal Advice- Faculty along with students of third year

Guest Lecture-
  • Topic- Training on POSH
  • Topic- Gender Justice and Legal Aid: Ensuring Equality Beyond the Courtrooms.
Judicial Institution and Industries Visit--
  • Central Jail Yervada Visit
  • Sugar Factory, Daund Visit
Sexual Harassment Cell

A sexual harassment cell at a Law School is responsible for creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. The following are some of the aims and objectives :

  • To prevent and eliminate incidents of sexual harassment within the School.
  • To create awareness among students and staff members about sexual harassment, its different forms, and the consequences of such behavior.
  • To encourage and support individuals who are a victim of sexual harassment to come forward and report such incidents
  • To provide assistance and support to survivors of sexual harassment, including counseling and legal advice.
  • To investigate complaints of sexual harassment impartially and take appropriate action against the offender.
  • To ensure that the School complies with all legal and regulatory requirements related to preventing and addressing sexual harassment.

Overall, the aim and objective of the Sexual Harassment Cell at a School of Law is to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and protected from all forms of sexual harassment.

There is an Internal Complaint Committee in the university, where students and faculty members can submit their applications for sexual harassment.

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