The Indian Law Institute

India’s Premier Institute for Legal Research and Education

(Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
Accredited 'A' by NAAC (1st Cycle)

2024-25

Intellectual Property Rights and IT in the Internet Age

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India’s Premier Institute for Legal Research and Education
(Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
Accredited ‘A’ by NAAC (1st Cycle)

PROSPECTUS
2024 – 2025

For Admission to:

 Ph. D. in Law
 LL.M. – One Year Degree Programme
 Post Graduate Diploma Programme:
o Alternative Dispute Resolution
o Corporate Laws and Management
o Cyber Law
o Intellectual Property Rights Law
 Online Certificate Programme
o Cyber Laws
o Intellectual Property Rights and IT in the
Internet Age

Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi – 110 001

(Website : http://www.ili.ac.in)
Phone : 011-23387526, 23382190, 23073295 Telefax : 011-23782140
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Contents
From the Desk of the Director 3

1. The Institute 5
Deemed University 5
Building 5
Library 6
Legal Information Resource Centre (LIRC) 7
Digital Collection 7
Publications 7
National Academic Depository 7
National & International Collaborations 8
Series of Conferences/ Talk/ Seminars/ Lectures conducted by the 9
Indian Law Institute

2. Profile of Director, Faculty and Registrar 21

3. Details of the Programmes 27

4. Eligibility Criteria for Admission 28

5. Scholarship and Placements 32

6. Admission Procedure 32

7. Attendance 38

8. Reservation of Seats 39

9. Details of Application fee and Dates of Entrance Test 40

10. Details of Documents to be uploaded 40

11. Important Instructions for Applying Online for Ph.D., LL.M. and 41
Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

12. Online Certificate Programmes 41

13. Admit Card for Entrance Test 41

14. Important Information 42

15. Admission Schedule 2024-2025 43

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16. Teaching and Examination Scheme of Ph.D. Programme 44

17. Teaching and Examination Scheme of LL.M. – One Year Degree 46

Programme

18. Teaching, Examination Scheme and Syllabus of the Post Graduate 53

Diploma Programmes

19. ILI Examination Bye-Laws 72

20. ILI Library Rules 76

21. List of Members of the Institute’s Authority 79

22. Staff Members of ILI 83

23. List of Available Publications 84

23.(A) Appendix I (Form of Certificate to be produced by Other Backward 87

Classes (OBC) Candidates)

23.(B) Appendix II (Form of Certificate to be produced by EWS 89

Candidates)

23.(C) Appendix III (Format of Research Proposal to be submitted by 90

Ph.D. Candidates)

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THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE

(Deemed University)
Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi – 110 001
(Website: http://www.ili.ac.in)
Phone : 011- 23386321, 23382190

From the Desk of the Director

Dear students,
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all to the Indian Law Institute (ILI). The ILI,
since its establishment in 1956 always made great strides and charted the uncharted path, with a
vision to promote legal research and education in India. The continuous effort and endeavour by
all the stakeholders at ILI garnered it the status of premier legal research institution in India and
put it among the league of select few research institutions engaged in advancing evidence-based
and led the legal reforms. The outstanding NAAC accreditations and continuous surge in the
NIRF ranking of ILI in the year 2023 and the past, undoubtedly recognize and tell all the tales of
the prowess of ILI in the domain of legal research and education.
The founding principles of ILI i.e., reinvigorating legal research, sustained institutionalized
research, and integrated approach to development & reforms to the law are not only kept to this
date, but nurtured further by promoting advanced studies and research in law to meet the social,
economic and other needs of the Indian people, imbibing research skill through pedagogy, and
encouraging Inter and Trans-Disciplinary research in legal and allied subjects. Despite no parallel
to the legacy of ILI, we at ILI strive to soar the new heights by imparting learning that can be
readily translated into effective action and progressive outcomes, bridging the gaps in the justice
delivery mechanism of the country. In order to translate the vision of ‘advancement of advanced
legal studies’ into action, ILI offers doctoral program and postgraduate courses.
The Masters Course in Law, i.e., LL.M. (one year) is formulated as per the guidelines issued
by University Grants Commission. The program has been envisioned and structured to provide a
platform to students to hone their research skills, engage with jurisprudential premises of issues
having contemporary socio-legal relevance, and dwell in the spectrum of core and allied subjects
of legal studies. The one-year LL.M. course has been continuously re-structured and thoroughly
revised to offer a broad spectrum of specialized courses to students. Alongside, the students are
also offered a range of elective courses within their fields of specialization. The myriad of research
expertise of the faculty adds to the premium research environment that the institute offers. The
impetus at ILI is to re-invent legal education through novel approaches in order to impact the
discourse on conventional and contemporary social, legal, and political issues.
To cater the needs of working professionals and strengthen the principle of an integrated
approach to the development and reform to law, ILI offers Postgraduate diplomas and Online

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Certificate Programmes in emerging areas of law. These short-term, but engaging, thought-
provoking, and upskilling courses are best suited for advocates, civil servants, academicians,
diplomats, and others who wish to stay tuned to the latest developments in the domain of law
and allied fields. These programmes remain successful considering the number of applicants from
different sectors and the indelible impact they left in the field of teaching, research, and policy-
making.
At ILI, it remains a tradition to provide better and wider exposure of contemporary socio-
legal developments of national and global significance to students through guest and special
lectures by legal luminaries and eminent scholars from India and abroad on regular basis. Further,
in order to foster the spirit of critical analysis, imbibe research & drafting skills, hone academic
acumen, and continuous engagement with socio-legal challenges, the institute includes in its LL.M.
programme, student-driven weekly seminars under the supervision of faculty members. We
encourage participative learning by organizing national and international seminars, conferences,
colloquiums, and workshops on a variety of legal issues. The Institute in collaboration with various
ministries and departments of the Government of India conducts workshops for the upskilling of
civil servants, takes up research projects on issues of national importance, and publishes reports
on research work carried out. Students, faculty, and researchers from different parts of the country
and abroad are encouraged to engage with the institute through doctoral, post-doctoral, and other
academic activities.
The core pillar of the institute’s academic and research prowess is its library. Stacked with
over 80,000 titles in law and allied subjects, the ILI library is a go-to place for students, researchers,
academicians, advocates, learned judges, and members of public engaged in advocacy, legal
education, and research. The library resources are regularly updated to ensure that our collection
reflects the latest research and writings in various fields allied to law. The library receives over
260 legal periodicals from across the world. Its digital wing, i.e., Library Information Resources
Centre (LIRC), has access to almost all prominent legal databases, including SCC Online, West
Law, Hein Online, JSTOR, EPW, etc. Lately, to enhance the user experience and ensure seamless
access to e-resources, the institute launched e-library platform. Through audio-visual software and
hardware, ILI library provides an inclusive learning environment for differently-abled persons.
The institute in order to promote research initiatives and to facilitate dissemination of quality legal
research undertakes the publication of reputed academic journals, which are indexed in all well-
known databases as well as the UGC recognized CARE list of journals.
We at ILI, strive to overcome constraints in promoting deserving students from pursuing
higher education in law. In order to realize this goal, the institute offers merit-cum-means
scholarship to eligible students. At this juncture, we can proudly say that our everlasting pursuit
to transform legal education and research is truly in tune with the goals of the National Education
Policy (NEP) 2020 for higher education.
On behalf of Indian Law Institute, I welcome you to this premier institution. I wish you a
great time ahead at ILI.
(Senior Professor V K Ahuja)

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The Indian Law Institute

1. The Institute
The Indian Law Institute (ILI) was founded in 1956 primarily with the objective of promoting
and conducting legal research. It was established as a result of the efforts of the leading jurists
of India over a number of years. It is a truism that a sound legal order is the basis of a democratic
society, because law is one of the major instrumentalities by which a society can hope to
prosper and develop. There were many important reasons impelling the establishment of a
national legal research centre. First, there was a need for reinvigorating legal research as the
law, the legal research and the legal education had been neglected areas in India, both before
and after Independence. Second, there was a need for sustained institutionalized research
encompassing projects requiring field studies and group thinking. Third, it was necessary
to bring together different branches of the legal profession, namely, judges, lawyers and law
teachers with a view to develop an integrated approach to law in society.
The objectives of the Institute are to cultivate the science of law, to promote advanced studies
and research in law so as to meet the social, economic and other needs of the Indian people, to
promote systematization of law, to encourage and conduct investigations in legal and allied
fields, to improve legal education, to impart instructions in law, and to publish studies, books,
periodicals, etc.
The Institute is an autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
The autonomous character of the Institute and its independence ensure the requisite academic
freedom to carry out its objectives and meaningful research. Its funds come mainly from the
Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice and also from membership fees and sale of
its publications. The membership of the Institute is now nearly three thousand four hundred
twenty six representing the persons interested in the study and advancement of law.
Hon’ble Chief Justice of India is the ex-officio President of the Institute. The Law Minister of
Government of India is its ex-officio Vice President. Judges of the Hon’ble Supreme Court
of India and High Courts, Lawyers, Government officials, Vice Chancellors, Deans and
Professors of Law are represented in the Governing Council of the Institute.
Deemed University
The Indian Law Institute was granted Deemed University status in 2004 vide Government of
India, Ministry of Human Resource Development Notification No.F.9- 9/2001-U.3 dated
29.10.2004. The Institute has been accredited with ‘A’ Grade (CGPA 3.35 out of 4.00) by NAAC
in March 2017 in its 1st cycle of Accreditation. After the visit and review by the UGC Expert
Committee, the UGC approved the inclusion of Indian Law Institute u/s 12B of the UGC Act
in June 2018. The Indian Law Institute was granted Grade II Autonomy by University Grants
Commission on the basis of score accreditation in first cycle.
Building
The Institute was housed in the Supreme Court building till 1962. Later it constructed its own
building opposite to Supreme Court at Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi on one and a half acre

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of land. The building is a magnificent structure, having four floors. The ground floor covers
the Institute’s library, stack rooms for books, Conference Halls, Seminar and class rooms
and offices for the faculty, research and administrative staff. The class rooms and halls are
equipped with latest audio-video gadgets and lighting arrangements needed for conducting
seminars, training programmes and workshops in the Institute.
Library
The Institute’s library is one of the leading law libraries in India and contains around 82,500
volumes. It receives about 120 current legal periodicals including serial publications. The
library subscribes 12 renowned databases such as West Law India, JSTOR, Hein Online,
Lexis Nexis, SCC Online, Manupatra, EBC Reader, Economic and Political Weekly Online,
The Laws, Taxmann.com, Live Law and Air Online etc. The students/ users can access these
databases through IP within the campus and Outside the campus through eLibrary.
A separate wing of library issues books to the students of the Post Graduate Diploma and
LL.M. programmes. The ILI Library has computerized its entire catalogue to provide access
to the computerized information about the availability of books, journals, Commissions
and Committees Reports and other publications with the help of OPAC and WEB OPAC. A
separate collection of 5,000 books donated by the legal dignitaries is kept at the mezzanine
floor of the main hall of the Library. The Library enriched its collection by adding eBooks of
various renowned publishers such as Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press,
Hart Publishing and Elgar Online.
The Institute also deposits its Ph.D theses in UGC- Shodhganga. The institute theses can be
accessed from Shodhganga Database. The Institute is also a part of National Digital Library
of India and the digitized collection of the institute is also accessible through National Digital
Library of India.
The library is well equipped to facilitate the visually impaired students with JAWS Talking
Software, Pearl Instant Reader and Angel Pro Talking Digital Pocket Daisy Player, E- Book
Reader, keyboard, Music Player, Radio Cum Voice Recorder- All in One Topaz Xl HD 22”
inch Desktop Magnifier and Zoom Text Screen Magnifier/ Reader for Partial Blind.
Library has Off Campus Access for its subscribed e-Resources, which is provided only to
the authorized users of the Library. User IDs and passwords are provided to the authorized
users for accessing the e-Resources from remote locations. Library has Wi-Fi Technology. This
facility is provided to our students bearing laptop through campus intranet system. Previous
year question papers for LL.M. and various Diploma offered by the Institute are accessible
through the Website
The Research support softwares such as Reference Management Software- ENDNOTE, Anti-
Plagiarism Software - Drillbit, Data Analysis Tool- SPSS are also available for the researchers
for maintaining research ethics and professional integrity.
The library remains open from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on all working days; from 10.00 a.m.
to 5.30 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Sundays. The library remains
closed on National and Gazetted Holidays. Mezzanine Floor of the library remains closed on
Sundays.

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The Library organize training programme on Research management softwares and tools,
Research ethics and plagiarism, content development, Library databases and Services
Legal Information Resource Centre (LIRC)
The ILI has set up a Legal Information Resource Centre with latest technology computers
and heavy-duty printers with Wi-Fi Connectivity. All the computers have been equipped
with facility to access all renowned legal databases. Legal information, relating to case laws,
Constitutions, legislations, rules & regulations, Parliamentary debates, Commissions’ &
Committees’ Reports, legal articles and rare documents can be retrieved by the Centre. The
retrieved information is provided through printouts and e-mails to readers. Legal Information
Resource Centre (LIRC) remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Digital Collection
The Indian Law Institute has digitized its publications and rare documents of the library.
The institute has released its publications, rare documents and law reports on the website
for free and wider access. Digitized Material available on the Website includes Journal of
The Indian Law Institute from 1958 to 2023, volume 1 to 65, Annual Survey of Indian Law
from 1965 to 2021, Volume 1 to 57, Index to Indian Legal Periodicals from 1963 to 2018,
volume 1 to 56, various Commission and committee reports, Indian law institute Publications,
Rare documents, Federal Court Reports, Indian Law Reports- Allahabad, Bombay, Calcutta,
Lahore, Lucknow, Madras, Patna and Rangoon from 1876 to 1940, Bengal Law Reports from
1868 to 1875, Weekly Reporter- Sutherland from 1887 to 1893, Indian High Court Reports-
Calcutta, Bombay High Court Reports from 1862-1875 and Madras High Court Reports from
1862- 1875. The link to access the collection is : http://14.139.60.116:8080/jspui/
Publications
Apart from the publication of books, reports and studies of its research projects, the ILI has
been publishing a quarterly Journal of the Indian Law Institute (ISSN No. 00019 5731) carrying
research articles on topics of current importance. It is a highly rated Journal of international
repute. It is on exchange with over 117 Indian and foreign periodicals. Besides, the Institute
annually brings out a prestigious publication: Annual Survey of Indian Law (ISSN No. 0570 2666)
in which the latest trends in every branch of law of importance is captured and presented.
In addition, Indian Law Institute has introduced ILI Law Review Journal (Online Quarterly
Journal) wherein articles of the students are also considered for publication (ISSN (Online)
Number ISSN 0976 – 1489).
The ILI also publishes a Newsletter every quarter. Information on all the activities of the
Institute as well as critical comments on important decisions handed out by the Supreme
Court are regularly published for the benefit of members of the Institute/ legal fraternity.
National Academic Depository
The Indian Law institute has joined the digital depository in NAD through Digilocker for the
purpose of lodging, retrieving, authentication and online verification of academic awards in
March 2018. It maintains the authenticity, integrity and confidentiality of academic awards.
In 2021, the Institute also registered with Academic Bank Of Credits (ABC) which facilitate

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students to digitally store, manage, and access all their academic credits, including degrees,
diplomas, certificates, training details, and co-curricular accomplishments. This streamlines
authentication for admissions or job applications, simplifying the verification of academic
records.

National & International Collaboration

The Indian Law Institute has signed Memorandum of Understanding with the following
foreign Universities/ Research Institutions for mutual benefits of faculty and students:-
Korea Legislation Research Institute - South Korea
A Memorandum of Understanding on Legal Information Exchange and Joint Research
was signed in January, 2005 by the Korea Legislation Research Institute and the Indian Law
Institute for initiating a project to build the Asia Legal Information Network and other
activities including exchanges of research publications, databases and human resources and
also co- hosting academic conferences and events on the legal information of Asian Countries.
Dean Rusk Centre, University of Georgia - USA
A Memorandum of Understanding to undertake collaborative research activities and to
extend other research programmes was signed in April, 2009 by the Dean Rusk Centre
(DRC) of the University of Georgia and the Indian Law Institute. The University of Georgia,
the Dean Rusk Centre (DRC) and the Indian Law Institute agreed to promote, facilitate
and implement cooperation and number of activities including judicial interaction between
members of the judiciary, academic and research collaboration, student exchange and
organization of joint academic activities.
Harvard University, USA
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on January 9, 2013 between the Indian Law
Institute (ILI) and the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), Harvard University, USA
to facilitate their collaboration on research, policy development, teaching and professional
development on International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in India.
University of Houston, USA
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on March 14, 2013 between the Indian Law
Institute (ILI) and the University of Houston on behalf of its Law Center (UH) with the
objective to establish a flexible framework for academics, research and other collaboration,
specialized courses, as well as to arrange exchange programmes between ILI and UH.
MOU with National Human Rights Commission
MOU was also signed with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on September
27, 2012 with an objective for both the institutions to coordinate and collaborate in research,
extension activities in promotion and implementation of various aspects of human rights.

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Series of Training Programmes/ Conferences/ Seminars/

Programmes conducted by the Indian Law Institute
Training Programmes

One-Day Programme for Media Personnel and Government Public Relations Officers on
Media and Human Rights : Issues and Challenges on January 21, 2023

The Indian Law Institute in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission,
organised a one-day training program for media personnel and government public relations
officers. In the program, several challenges and issues that arise during reporting were
discussed. Several eminent speakers like Dr. P. Puneeth, Ms. Anju Mangla, Mr. Sudhanshu
Ranjan, and Mr. Vikram Srivastava graced the occasion as guest speakers. The speakers
examined the nuances of reporting for different settings like courtrooms, prison conditions,
children’s rights, etc. They flagged the importance of sensitivity and empathy for media
personnel especially when reporting on the marginalized and victimised section of the
society. The discussions also dealt with the manner in which law and legal regulation can help
the media business create a more ethical and principled structure of governance. However,
several participants pointed out that self-regulation can be the only way forward if the media
has to continue serving as the fourth pillar of democracy. The training program offered new
insights to the attendees and was concluded through a distribution of certificates.

Snippets from the training programme

Two-Days Programme for Prison Officials on Human Rights : Issues and Challenges on
February 11-12, 2023

The Indian Law Institute and the National Human Rights Commission jointly organized a
two-day training programme for Prison Officials on Human Rights: Issues and Challenges.
The event was graced with the presence of prison officials from across the country. The
Inaugural address was given by Smt. Jyotika Kalra. She focused on the Role of NHRC in
the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. She started the session by quoting Nelson
Mandela, who is hailed as the champion of Human rights. She spoke about the enforcement
of Human Rights in India and the role played by the NHRC in ensuring the same Ms. Kalra
stressed the importance of prison officials and how relevant their role is in the criminal justice

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administration system. She also talked about her personal experiences when she visited
the prisons to assess the capacity of prisons when she is a member of the Human Rights
Commission. She also spoke on the importance of maintaining proper health records of
the prison inmates for the smooth functioning of the prisons and as a measure to control
any vulnerable and serious diseases among jail inmates. Mr. Shashank Shekhar, Practising
Supreme Court Advocate, Former member of Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights
(DCPCR) and known Child Rights Activist came for the lecture. His topic on discussion was
“Protection of Human rights of Juveniles in Remand home, Correctional Home with specific
reference to new Juvenile Justice Act”. He deliberated on the definition of child in conflict
with law and Juvenile offenders and discussed about various categorisation of child offenders
under the law.

Views of the training programme

Two-Days Programme for First Class Judicial Magistrates on Human Rights : Issues and
Challenges on March 25-26, 2023

The Indian Law Institute and the National Human Rights Commission jointly organized a
two-day training programme for first class judicial magistrates on human rights issues and
challenges. The event began with the inaugural function on March 25, 2023 with the lighting
of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra, Former Chief Justice of
India, the Guest of Honour Shri Devendra Kumar Singh, IAS Secretary General and CEO

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of the National Human Rights Commission. Hon’ble Justice Misra said that justice is the
mother of all virtue and is the greatest courageous act of the man doing justice. He referred
to his own coined definition of justice as “No person is an unperson”. He also emphasized
the close connection between magistrates, constitution, and human rights. He further stated
that liberty is a blessing that must be earned before enjoying it. He advised that the conditions
while granting bail should not be erroneous and sentencing should neither be too liberal nor
disproportionate.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra lighting the lamp at the inaugural session of the training programme.

One-day training program for Officials working in Juvenile Homes, Old Age Homes &
Health Sector on Human Rights: Issues and Challenges on May 27, 2023

One day Training Programme jointly organized by the Indian Law Institute and National
Human Rights Commission for officials working in Juvenile Homes, Old Ages homes and Health
Sector on “Human Rights: Issues and Challenges” was held on May 27, 2023. The programme
was inaugurated by the Chief guest, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajendra Menon, Chairperson,
Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi and Former, Chief Justice of Delhi High
Court and Patna High Court with the lightening of Lamp along with other dignitaries.

Views of the training programme

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Two days training program for First Class Judicial Magistrate on Human Rights : Issues
and Challenges on July 1-2 , 2023

The Indian Law Institute in collaboration with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
organized a two days Training Programme for the First Class Judicial Magistrate on “Human
Rights: Issues and Challenges”. The programme was inaugurated with the lightening of
Lamp.

This was followed by welcome Address by Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Director,
Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. Prof. Sinha warmly welcomed the Chief guest, Guest of
Honour and all the participants for the two days training programme. Prof. Sinha, briefly
deliberated on human rights and its definition and highlighted various issues and challenges
in contemporary times.

This was followed by the address by Guest of Honour, Prof (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, Former Vice
Chancellor, NLU Delhi. Prof. Singh discussed some important aspects of the Human rights
and remedial measures provided by the courts. He discussed role of judicial system in the
betterment and promotion of the human rights.

Two days training program for Police Personnel on Police and Human Rights : Issues and
Challenges on July 29-30, 2023

The Indian Law Institute in Collaboration with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
organized a two days Training Programme for police Personnel on “Police and Human Rights:
Issues and Challenges” on July 29-30,2023 at the ILI. The programme was inaugurated with the
lightening of Lamp. This was followed by the Address by the Guest of Honour, Sh. Devendra
Kumar Nim, Joint Secretary, Establishment and General Administration, IP & TAFS, NHRC.
He motivated the young trainee officers as the first line of defense of the Human Rights of
the Common Man. He told police officers to show sensitivity and due concern when anyone
approaches with a complaint. It is the police officer who sets the wheel of the criminal justice
system in motion. He said that it is the police where a person in distress or vulnerable will go

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first and seek protection for his human rights. In many cases, the Supreme Court and High
Court are approached later.

Views of the training programme

Two days training program for Prison Officials on Police and Human Rights: Issues and
Challenges on October 07-08, 2023

The Indian Law Institute in Collaboration with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
organized a two days Training Programme for Prison Officials on “Police and Human Rights:
Issues and Challenges” on October 7-8, 2023 at the ILI. The programme was inaugurated
with the lightening of Lamp. This was followed by the Address by the Guest of Honour, Prof.
(Dr.) Ranbir Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, National Law University, Delhi. Ms. Jyotika
Kalra, Former Member, NHRC was the Chief Guest of the Inaugural Session. She raised
various concerns prevailing in the prisons in India that need to be worked upon. The issues
regarding overcrowding, mental health, correctional measures for drug addicts problems of
female prisoners must be worked upon, especially in a society where prison laws are archaic
and prisons are not the priority of the state.

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Two Days programme for Judicial Officials on Human Rights: Issues and Challenges on
November 04-05, 2023

The Indian Law Institute in Collaboration with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
organized two days Training Programme for Judicial Officials on Human Rights : Issues and
Challenges on November 4-5, 2023. The programme was inaugurated with the lightening of
lamp by the Chief Guest, Ms. Jyotika Kalra, Former Member, NHRC. She discussed the role
of NHRC in promoting human rights across the country.

One Day programme for Media Personnel and Government Public Relation Officers on
Media and Human Rights: Issues and Challenges on December 10, 2023

The Indian Law Institute in Collaboration with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
organized a one days Training Programme for Media Personnel and Government Public
Relation Officers on “Police and Human Rights: Issues and Challenges” on December 10, 2023
at the ILI. The programme was inaugurated with the lightening of Lamp and inaugural address
by Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Director, ILI, this was followed by Special Address by Mr.
P.K.Malhotra, Former Law Secretary in his speech he focused on the relevance of Media being
the fourth pillar of the democracy and the contemporary challenges. The keynote address was
given by Mr. Sanjay Parikh, Senior Advocate. This was followed by the Inaugural Address by
the Guest of Honour, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sudhir Agarwal, Judicial Member, NGT.

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Five Days Training Programme on Law for ‘Group A, Officers’ of “National Institute of
Defence Estate Management (NIDEM)” on June 05-09, 2023

A Five Days Training Programme on Law for ‘Group A, Officers’ of “Indian Defence Estate
Services” was organized from June 05-09, 2023 at ILI. This programme was jointly organized
by the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi and National Institute of Defence Estate Management
(NIDEM). This programme aimed to enhance the officer’s understanding on the practical as
well as theoretical aspects on law which would help them in their services. The course was
tailor made to cater the needs of officers serving in the Indian Defense Estate Services.

The programme was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, Founding
Vice Chancellor of National Law University, Delhi and NALSAR, Hyderabad, presently Pro-
Vice Chancellor, IILM University with the lightning of lamp along with other dignitaries and
the Valedictory address was given by the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Justice Navin Sinha, Former
Judge, Supreme Court of India and Former Chief Justice, Chhattisgarh High Court and
Rajasthan High Court. He shared his valuable learning experience as judge and Advocate in
various Constitutional Courts with the participant officers. He discussed how the government
is coming as the biggest litigant in the country and what can be best done by the officers to
meet the ends of justice. He motivated the participant officers to work with utmost honesty
and sincerity.

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Snippets from the Programme

Five Days Training Programme on Law for ‘Group A, Officers’ of “National Institute of
Defence Estate Management (NIDEM)” on August 28 – September 1, 2023

A Five Days Training Programme on Law for Officers and Officials of Defence Estates and
Cantt. Board was organized from August 28-September 1, 2023. This programme was jointly
organized by the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi and National Institute of Defence Estate
Management (NIDEM).

This programme aimed to enhances the officer’s understanding on the practical as well as
theoretical aspects on law which would help them in their services officers serving in the
Indian Defence Estate Services. The programme was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Mr. Justice
Swatanter Kumar, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India & Former Chairperson, National
Green Tribunal New Delhi with the lightning of lamp along with other dignitaries. The Chief
Guest and Guest of Honour were welcomed by the Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Director,
Indian Law Institute with the bouquets of flowers which was followed by the Welcome
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Five Days Training Programme on Law for IDES Officers and SDOs from December 11,
2023 to December 15, 2023

Five Days Training Programme on Law for IDES Officers and SDOs organised from
December 11-15, 2023 was organized. This programme was jointly organized by the Indian
Law Institute, New Delhi and National Institute of Defence Estate Management (NIDEM).
This programme aimed to enhances the officer’s understanding on the practical as well as
theoretical aspects on law which would help them in their services officers serving in the
Indian Defence Estate Services. Hon’ble Ms. Justice Indira Banerjee, Former Judge, Supreme
Court of India addressing the participants as Chief Guest. Dr. Reeta Vasishta, Secretary,
Department of Legal Affairs was the Guest of Honour

Seminar
International Webinar on Disaster Management Laws in Asia : A Retrospect on January
27-28, 2023

International Webinar on Disaster Management Laws in Asia: A Retrospect was organized

by Commonwealth Institute of Justice Education & Research (CIJER) and Indian Law Institute,
New Delhi. This event was held on 27th & 28th of January 2023. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Swatanter

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Kumar, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India/ Former Chairperson, National Green Tribunal
graced the occasion as a Chief Guest. In his welcome address Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha
commended the effort and initiative of Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar for conceptualizing and the
organization of this event. Prof. Sinha highlighted the importance of disaster management
and emphasized that the theme of disaster management should become the essential part of
the mainstream discourse. He believed that the international webinar should be able to bring
forth many new perspectives and help in augmenting knowledge sharing. He hoped that this
webinar would provide an important platform to understand different legal regime across
Asia. Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar explained about the project i.e., Joint Research on Disaster
Management Laws in Asia.

National Conference on the Working of the Indian Judicial System on April 22-23, 2023

The Indian Law Institute organised a National Conference on the Working of the Indian
Judicial System on April 22-23, 2023 at ILI. The Conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr.
Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India. In session 1, an interesting presentation
involved a live demo of a machine learning tool to assist judges in their judgement. While
the algorithm was promising, the presenters acknowledged much work was needed before it
could be used in real time. Nevertheless, this prompted a healthy discussion on how AI can be
used to assist judges in their work, shifting the focus from replacing judges with AI to helping
them in their work

Several existing AI solutions were discussed by the chairs that gave examples from their
professional experience and highlighted how they have found these solutions to be lacking
from a legal perspective. More work is required to make AI tools which are helpful in legal
issues. Emphasis was also laid on the role of international conventions on regulating AI,
acknowledging the ongoing efforts of the EU in this regard. These conventions are necessary
to address concerns of data privacy and to bring some standardization in implementation.

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National Conference on 50 years of the basic structure doctrine: In retrospect and prospect
on April 24, 2023

Snippets from the National Conference

The Indian Law Institute in collaboration with the Centre for Law and Governance, Jawaharlal
Nehru University conducted a National Conference on 50 years of the basic structure doctrine:
In retrospect and prospect. The conference commenced by a welcome address by the Director
of the Indian Law Institute, Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha. He flagged the importance of the
relationship between globalization and the basic structure. Through a reading of Article 28 of
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, he stressed on the significance of being a citizen
of the world.

Programmes
Gold Medal Distribution Ceremony for ILI Convocation – 2023 - March 15, 2023

The Gold Medals distribution ceremony was organised on March 15, 2013, at ILI wherein
gold medals were distributed among the Toppers of various courses (LL.M. & PG Diploma
Programmes, Session 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ravindra
Bhat, Chairman, Academic Council, ILI / Judge, Supreme Court of India. The Doctor of

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Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degrees was also awarded to seven scholars and eight merit certificates to
the meritorious students of PG Diploma courses.

Snippets from the Ceremony

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2. Profile of Director, Faculty and Registrar

Director
Professor (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja is Director, Indian Law Institute. He holds
Ph.D. and LL.M. Degrees from University of Delhi and M.Phil. Degree from
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He has done a Certificate
Course on Law Teaching and Legal Research Skills from Cardiff Law School,
Cardiff University, United Kingdom.
Before joining as Director of the Indian Law Institute, Professor Ahuja has
also worked as Vice-Chancellor of National Law University and Judicial
Academy, Assam (2021-2024). Professor Ahuja is Senior Professor at the Faculty of Law,
University of Delhi. He has also served as Joint Director of Delhi School of Public Policy
and Governance, established under Institute of Eminence (IOE), University of Delhi (2020-
2022). He has also served as Professor In-charge of Law Centre-II, Faculty of Law, University
of Delhi, Delhi (2017-2020). He has 30 years of teaching and research experience at Post
Graduate and Masters level.
He was awarded First Prize in the Fifth South Asian Teaching Session on International Humanitarian
Law and Refugee Law organized jointly by the International Committee of the Red Cross, and
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 2003. He was Jury Member of India
SME Award of India SME Forum, Mumbai in 2022 and 2023.
He has written 5 books on Intellectual Property Rights, International Law, and Mediation. He
has also written two Volumes of Halsbury Annotated Statutes of India on Intellectual Property
Rights. Most of his books have been published by top International Publishing Company
Lexis Nexis. His latest book is Krishna and Mediation. He has co-authored a Handbook on
Geographical Indications (With Special Focus on North-East India). He has published 17
Chapters in the edited Books. He has also edited one book on Human Rights and co-edited
11 more books on the subject of Legal Education, Intellectual Property Rights, Human Rights,
and Mediation. He has published 50 articles in the International Journals, UGC Care listed
Journals and other journals of repute. He has successfully supervised 9 Ph.D. scholars and 35
LL.M. students.
He has done a Research Project on the topic “State Practice on Implementation of International
Law in India: An Analytical Study of Constitutional Provisions and Case Laws”. He has been on the
Editorial Board of several journals.
He was also been appointed as a Member of the UGC Committee to Frame Guidelines for
Introduction of Courses on Law for Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education in 2022.
He has been UGC Nominee at the Search Committee for Vice-Chancellor in a State University
in Tamil Nadu. He was on Selection Committee of several universities, government institutions
and PSUs.
He was Regional Coordinator of CLAT for the North-East region in 2021, 2022 and 2023 for

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conducting the Common Law Admission Test. He was on several Committees of the CLAT
Consortium, including the one which was constituted for the purpose of conducting CLAT in
regional languages.
Apart from being the Chairperson of Executive Council and Academic Council, and Member
of Governing Council of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, he was
also a Member of Board of Management, Judicial Academy, Assam; and Governing Body of
CLAT Consortium. He is also a member of the Governing Council of Damodaram Sanjivayya
National Law University, Vishakhapatnam. He was also a Member of the Governing Body of
Hindu College and Aryabhatta College of University of Delhi. He has worked on the Board of
Studies and Academic Council of several Central, State and private universities.
He delivered lectures at Delhi Judicial Academy, Jharkhand Judicial Academy, Bihar Judicial
Academy and Assam Judicial Academy. He has also delivered lectures at the World Intellectual
Property Organization (WIPO), UGC Refresher Courses and Orientation Programs, and Bar
Council of India.
He is also NAAC Assessor. He was Chairperson of NAAC Peer Review Committee on several
occasions. He has been Chief Guest and Guest of Honour in many programmes at several law
schools and universities. He has also presented papers in many national and international
seminars and conferences and also delivered special lectures at several institutions.
Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar is Senior Professor. He was Member, 21st
Law Commission of India (2016-2018) and is currently the President of
Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA). He did his B.Sc.
(Physics), LL.M. and Ph.D. with specialization is in Administrative Law and
Media Law. He has been conferred Honoris Causa (LL.D) for his immense
contribution in the field of Law and Mass Communication. His area of interests
includes Constitutional Law, Human Rights, IPR, ADR and Clinical Legal
Education. He is the recipient of National Law Day Award, 2008 for his education reforms
activities. He has taught for several years in prestigious educational institutions including
National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata and Hidayatullah National Law University,
Raipur. He has officiated as the Director of Indian Law Institute (2009 and 2011 to 2013). His
book titled Press Law and Journalists: Watch Dog to Guide Dog (Universal Law Publishers /
LexisNexis 2015) received much appreciation from press, media, and legal circles. His recent
book on Article 21: Code of Life, Liberty and Dignity in the Indian Constitution (Thomson
Reuters) is a commemorative volume of 70 years of working of Indian Constitution. Currently
he is handling two international projects viz. , the Honorary Chairman of the Commonwealth
Law Reform Commission (CLRC) and the Commonwealth Comparative Constitutional and
Public Law Project (3C&PL), a CLEA initiative for Commonwealth countries.
He has published many articles in reputed national & international research journals and
chapters for several books. He has delivered several Memorial and Endowment Lectures;
keynote addresses, presented several papers and chaired sessions in national & international
conferences. His works on “Criminal Justice Administration in Chhattisgarh” and “Criminal

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Justice Administration in Kerala” have been published as books. His book on Broadcasting
Reproduction Right in India: Copyright and Neighboring Rights Issues has been published
by ILI. He is also the co-editor of books on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Law and Morality:
SAARC Perspectives, Disaster Management: SAARC Perspectives, Magna Carta and Human
Rights: The Legacy of 800+ Years. (Published by CIJER) Environmentalal Law and Enforcement
etc. He was the member of the International Steering Committee of the Global Alliance for
Justice Education (GAJE) to represent South and Central Asia (including the Mid-East) in
GAJE. He is the Vice President and Trustee of Commonwealth Legal Education Association
(CLEA) – London and the President of CLEA (South Asia) & Executive Member of SAARC
Law India Chapter representing Academics. As founding Chairman and honorary SAARC
Administrator of Prof. N R Madhava Menon SAARCLAW Programme he is taking a lead to
encourage co-curricular activities for Law students and legal educators of the South Asian
Region.
He is/was Member of General Council, Academic Council, Executive Council, Academic
Planning Board and Board of Studies of many Central/National/Deemed Universities. He
was also the member of University Review Committee of Chanakya National Law University,
Patna and Member, ‘Vice Chancellor Search Committee’ for Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkhar
Law University. He is/was also the visiting professor of national and international institutions
including University of Georgia, USA, and member of International Judicial Training
Programme Advisory Board of Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of University of
Georgia (UGA) School of Law. Apart from being Member- Co-ordinator of ILI Restatement
of Indian Law Project Committee and various Supreme Court Committees, he is/was also
honorary Legal Consultant for National Investigation Agency (NIA), Bureau of Police
Research and Development (BPR&D), Government of India and National Disaster Response
Force and Civil Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. He is the Honorary
Consultant and Advisor on legal and educational aspects of National Board of Examinations
(NBE), Ministry of Health, Government of India. He is/ was the Editorial Advisory Committee
Member of various Research Journals and also the Consultant Editor of the Indian Police
Journal. He was also part of BRICS Law forum 2014 in Beijing China. He is member of many
reputed professional bodies and organisations and also the Honorary Chairman of Menon
Institute of Advocacy Skill and Training (MILAT), which is an organising training programme
for law teachers and advocates and also Human Rights and Social Justice Summer School for
under graduates students in the Commonwealth.
He has been appointed as the Academic and Technical Advisor of South Asia Initiative to End
Violence against Children (SAIEVAC) – “a SAARC Apex Body”, Regional Secretariat(SRS).
As Academic and Technical Advisor, Prof. Sivakumar will be the Editor of the SAARC Journal
of Child Rights (SJCR) – Quarterly Journal and the Year Book on Child Rights in SAARC
(YCRS). Prof. Sivakumar is the Chairman of the Kerala Police Manual Drafting Committee.
He is the Project Director of Project on Police System India Series – state wise and planning to
publish as books into 35 volumes.

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Prof (Dr.) Anurag Deep is Professor in ILI since 2017. His journey in the
teaching profession as a full time permanent teacher started in 2001 in
Allahabad. In the same year he joined Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur
University in the Faculty of Law. He completed his legal education from
BHU, Varanasi with merit scholarships. He earned his PhD[Law] from Deen
Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur on the theme “Laws
regarding Terrorism and Violation of Human Rights (with special Reference
to Cyber Terrorism)”. He initiated “case based method” of teaching in Gorakhpur University
by providing cases of the Supreme Court in Hindi medium for non-English medium
students of rural area. With teaching experience of 23 years, he has over fifty publications in
English and Hindi in various journals, books including the Journal of Indian law Institute,
Annual Survey of Indian Law (ASIL), Indian Society of International Law YearBook, Yojana,
Pratiyogita Darpan, NHRC Journal, Indian Journal of Criminology, Cambridge, Bloomsbury,
Sage, Springer, LexisNexis, EBC etc. He served as an associate editor of ASIL and is currently
editing ILILR (an online journal), both are in the UGC CARE list. He is also Editor of Kamkus
Law Journal, which is blind peer reviewed bilingual law journal which also publishes research
articles in Hindi. He is a member of the Academic Council and the Executive Committee of ILI
and coordinator of IQAC. He was a member of the Rule making body under the Ministry of
Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. He edited a prize winning book in
Hindi published by LexisNexis. He has also worked with Oxford University Press. He served
as a resource person in the Canadian High Commission, JNU, NLUs, Delhi University, BHU,
CBI Academy, CRPF Academy, HIPA, BIPARD, Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary
Studies, Ministry of Law and Justice, UPSC, Public Service Commissions in Bihar, Jharkhand,
Uttarakhand, JK, UP, MP, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala etc. He actively participates in free legal
aid to needy people. His core area of interest is criminal law, constitutional law and Human
Rights. He has authored two books (both from the Indian Law Institute); Law of Sedition in
India and Freedom of Expression (Co-authored -2018) and Bail: Law and Practice in India
(Jointly edited-2019). He was invited by the Criminal Law Reforms Committee constituted by
the Government of India (2020) to contribute to the reform process. He initiated a fundraising
with the help of Alumni Association of ILI for covid victims. He also directed the Webinar
series on “Law and Covid-19” which covered six webinars on the issue of migrant labours,
media, domestic violence, health and legal education. He has delivered over fifty lectures in
FDPs, Refresher Courses etc in English and Hindi. His chapter on “Membership of Terrorist
Organisation” from Cambridge University Press (2020) received appreciation and recognition
by the great jurist Prof Upendra Baxi. His research works are recognised as resource material
by Max Planck Institute, Germany. His latest publications are a chapter on “Reforms under
the Law of Arrest” from Sage publication(2021-22), International Criminal Law vis a vis
Indian Criminal Jurisprudence (2022) Duty Jurisprudence and Human Rights, NHRC Journal
(2023), and Criminological Explanation of Terror Crimes, Journal of Criminology (2023). He
conducted an International workshop on Research Writings with University of Portsmouth,
United Kingdom. He was invited by the Law Commission of India for consultation on the “Law
of Sedition”. His book on “Sedition” was quoted more than ten times by the Law Commission

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of India in its 279th Report on “Sedition” in 2023. His forthcoming publication is a chapter
in a book from Springer-Singapore on Right to Health and Covid19 (2024). He writes a blog
and has a youtube channel for outreach. He is also working on Indian Knowledge System and
legal education in Indian languages.
Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti Dogra Sood joined the Indian Law Institute in 2002 as
Assistant Research Professor and is currently serving as Professor. She did
her Ph.D. from Panjab University and LL.M. and LL.B. from H.P. University.
She was ranked 2nd in B.A. (Eng. Hons.). She is a gold medalist in LL.B. and
received Ramkishan Punchi Memorial Gold Medal for academic excellence.
Her areas of interest are Criminal Law, Juvenile Justice and Human Rights.
She has contributed various articles in national and international journals.
She has presented papers in various national and international conferences. She was
associated with the Journal of the Indian Law Institute for many years as an Assistant Editor
and Associate Editor. She has been a regular Contributor to the Annual Survey of Indian Laws
on “Criminal Law” since 2008. She was the member of the Committee which drafted the Living
Conditions in Institutions for Children in Conflict with Law Manual March, 2017. She has
coordinated many training programmes, academic programmes, seminars, conferences and
special lectures of the Institute. She is regularly invited as Resource Person in various faculty
development programmes sponsored by UGC and in training and induction programmes for
judicial officers and other functionaries conducted by National Judicial Academy and State
Judicial Academies and NHRC. She is member of Academic Council, Board of Studies and
Editorial Boards of Universities and National Law School. She is Chairperson of the Sexual
Harassment Committee of the Institute and member of various committees of the Institute.
She has co-authored a book titled Indian Case Law on Right to Information published by
Allahabad Law Agency and co-edited a book titled Rethinking Law and Violence published
jointly by Oxford University Press and Indian Law Institute.
Dr. Arya A.Kumar is presently working as Assistant Professor (SS),
Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. She joined the Indian Law Institute as
a teaching faculty in 2007. She did her BA-LL.B. (Hons) from Mahatma
Gandhi University, Kerala and LL.M. from Cochin University of Science &
Technology (CUSAT) with specialization in Human Rights and Consumer
Laws and Ph.D. from School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, Kerala. Her areas of
interest include Human Rights Law, Women & Law, Consumer Protection
Laws, Jurisprudence, Legal Research Methodology & Securities and Banking Laws etc. She
has contributed a number of articles in various branches of Law and presented papers in
national and International conferences. She has worked as a Lecturer in National Law Institute
University, Bhopal before joining ILI. She has been a regular contributor to the Annual Survey
of Indian Laws on “Company Law” since 2008. She is the member of the Editorial Committee,
ILI Newsletter since 2007. She has authored a book titled “Socio Economic Crimes in India-
A nutshell’ (Authorspress-2018), “Bioterrorism and Public Health : Emerging Challenges:
(Lambert Academic Publishing, UK-2022) and co-authored a book titled “Human Rights of
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Dr. Deepa Kharb joined the Indian Law Institute was Delhi as Assistant
Professor in 2014. Presently working as AP (SS) She is the Faculty co-ordinator
for the LL.M Programme and Online Certificate Course on Intellectual
Property Law. She has previously been an Assistant Professor at Faculty of
Law, University of Delhi and UILMS, Gurgaon.
She has published three books - Fundamental Rights of An Accused Person
(2013), Legal Research Methodology (LexisNexis, 2016) and Legal Research
and Writing (LexisNexis 2022). She has authored several articles for Scopus indexed national
and international journals and chapters for books. She has presented papers and also been
invited to chair sessions at various seminars, workshops and national and international
Conferences. She has been writing for the Annual Survey of Indian Law on Cyber Law since
2015. She has also coordinated a variety of academic programmes like conferences, workshops
and moot court competitions.
She worked as a member of Editorial Team of ILI Newsletter and Assistant Editor for ILI
Law Review (UGC CARE list Journal).She also served as a member of academic council
of the Indian Law Institute. She has been invited as a resource person by SGT University,
Amity University, Delhi Metropolitan Education (Noida), Haryana Institute of Public
Administration (Gurgaon), CBI Academy and Bihar Institute of Public Administration and
Rural Development (Gaya). She has contributed several Political Commentaries broadcasted
through All India Radio (Ext. Service Division) across 15 countries.
Her areas of interest include Intellectual Property Laws, Cyber Law, Comparative Public Law
and Taxation Law.

Registrar
Mr. Shreenibas Chandra Prusty joined the Indian Law Institute as Registrar
w.e.f 20.06 .2014. He completed MBA, LL.B. and ICWA and has vast exposure
in the fields of Finance, Administration and IT. Prior to joining the Institute
he was working as Finance Officer and Registrar (I/C) in Central University of
Orissa, Koraput. He is also holding the charge of Librarian. He has more than
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3. Details of the Programmes

Admissions will be made in respect of the following courses for the Academic Session 2024-
2025.

S. Programmes Intake Remarks

No.

2.1 Doctor of Philosophy in Law 12*# An applicant holding LL.M. Degree

(Ph.D. in Law) from a recognized university with
minimum 55% marks is eligible to
apply. After having been admitted each
Ph.D. candidate shall be required to
undertake course work for a minimum
period of one semester.
2.2 Master of Law (LL.M.) - One 53** The duration of the course is 1 year
Year Programme comprising of 2 Semesters
2.3 Post Graduate Diploma
Programmes (One Year)
(i) Alternative Dispute 143 Persons holding a Graduate Degree in
Resolution any branch can apply for admission
(ii) Corporate Laws and to the PG Diploma Programmes.
143
Management
There will be annual examination for
(iii) Cyber Law
86 PG Diploma Programmes.
(iv) Intellectual Property Rights
Laws 86
2.4 On-Line Certificate Courses in: - The duration of certificate courses
i) Cyber Law is three months. The batches will
ii) Intellectual Property commence in May, October and March
Rights and Information - as per the schedule to be notified
Technology in the Internet separately on the Institute’s website.
Age
* One supernumerary seat each for J & K residents & Foreign students.
** Two supernumerary seats each for J & K residents & Foreign students.
Note: The reservation of the seats for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Economic Weaker Section/J&K Migrants (wards of
migrants), etc . will be as per Govt. of India guidelines for Institutions of Higher Educations from time to time.
# The Institute reserves the right to change the intake in accordance with the availability of the Ph.D. Supervisors/
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Classes

LL.M. - One Year Programme Regular classes will be held in ILI from Monday to Friday
from 9.30 a.m. onwards. Students will be informed well
in advance about the schedule.
Post Graduate Diploma Regular Classes will be conducted in the evening in ILI
Programmes from Monday to Friday (Any three days) from 6.00 p.m.
to 8.00 p.m.
On-Line Certificate Courses The courses are conducted online.

Medium of instruction and examination of all the courses shall be English.

4. Eligibility Conditions for Admission

The eligibility conditions for all programmes are given below: -

S. Programme Eligibility
No.
1 Ph.D. in Law An applicant holding LL.M. Degree from a
recognized university with minimum 55% marks
or its equivalent grade in a point scale (wherever
grading system is followed) is eligible to apply.
For further details regarding Ph.D. Regulations,
Admission Test and Guidelines, please see the
website of the ILI (www.ili.ac.in)
The candidates appearing in the qualifying
examinations are also eligible to apply but their
admission will be subject to production of proof of
having acquired minimum prescribed qualification,
at the time of admission.
If the result of the qualifying examination is
not declared till the date of admission, his/her
admission shall be provisional. Such candidate
shall give an undertaking that he/she is taking
provisional admission at his/her risk and that he/she
shall submit the result of qualifying examination on
or before 15.09.2024. In case the candidate fails to
submit his/her final result of qualifying examination
on or before 15.09.2024 for any reason whatsoever,
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2 LL.M. – One Year Programme LL.B. Degree (with not less than 50% marks) from
any University/Institution recognized by Bar
Council of India to be eligible for enrolment as an
advocate in India.
or
A Law Degree from a foreign university with at least
50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade as per
Association of Indian University (AIU) Guidelines.
The candidates appearing in the qualifying
examinations are also eligible to apply but their
admission will be subject to production of proof of
having acquired minimum prescribed qualification,
at the time of admission.
If the result of the qualifying examination is
not declared till the date of admission, his/her
admission shall be provisional. Such candidate
shall give an undertaking that he/she is taking
provisional admission at his/her risk and that he/she
shall submit the result of qualifying examination on
or before 15.09.2024. In case the candidate fails to
submit his/her final result of qualifying examination
on or before 15.09.2024 for any reason whatsoever,
his/her admission shall be treated as cancelled.
3. P.G. Diploma Programmes Minimum qualification for admission to the P.G.
• Alternative Dispute Diploma Programmes is a Graduate Degree from
Resolution a recognised University. Additional 5% weightage
will be given to the Law Graduates/CA/CMA/
• Corporate Laws and CS for admission to all Post Graduate Diploma
Management Programmes.
• Cyber Law
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4. On-Line Certificate Courses: 10+2 with access to computer and Internet can
(i) Cyber Laws apply for online Certificate Courses.
(This course includes funda-
mentals of Cyber law and Cyber
world, Regulatory framework,
Cybercrimes and E-Commerce)
and
(i) Intellectual Property
Rights and IT in the Internet
Age
(This course includes basic laws
of Fundamental of IPRs, Trade-
marks, Copyright, Patent and
Management in IPRs)

Relaxation in the requirement of marks for Reserved Categories of candidates for deciding the
eligibility.

Scheduled Castes (SCs)/ Persons with Disabilities Kashmiri Migrant Students

Scheduled Tribes (STs)/ (PwD)
Other Backward Classes
(Non-Creamy Layer)
Candidates belonging to PH candidates will be Kashmiri Migrant students
SCs/STs/ Other Backward allowed 5% relaxation of will be allowed 10%
Class (Non Creamy Layer) marks in the minimum relaxation of marks in
will be allowed 5% relaxation eligibility requirement. the minimum eligibility
of marks in the minimum requirement as per the
eligibility requirement. guidelines issued by MHRD/
UGC.

Physical Fitness

The applicant must be in good mental and physical health and should be free from any
physical defect, which is likely to interfere with his/her studies including active outdoor
duties required for a professional.

A. Fee Structure Ph.D.

S. Programme F(`) University Security Total fee payable at the

No. EnrolmentFee Deposit* time of admission
(`) (`) (`)
1. Ph.D. in Law `43,000 `2,000 `5,000 `50,000 (At the time of
admission)
Annual Fee `20,000/-

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B. LL.M.
S. Programme Fee (`) University Security Examinati Total fee
No. Enrolment Deposit* on Fee payable at
Fee (`) (`) the time of
(`) admission
(`)
1. LL.M. – One Year `1,38,000/- `2,000 `5,000 `5,000 `1,50,000
Programme (At the time
of Admission
*Onetime payment at the time of admission (refundable).

C. Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

S. Post Graduate Diploma Fee University Security Examina- Total fee

No. Programme (`) Enrolment Deposit* tion Fee payable
Fee (`) (`) at the
(`) time of
admission
(`)
(i) Alternative Dispute Resolution `28,000 `2,000 `3,000 `2,000 `35,000
(ii) Corporate Laws and Management `28,000 `2,000 `3,000 `2,000 `35,000
(iii) Cyber Law `28,000 `2,000 `3,000 `2,000 `35,000
(iv) Intellectual Property Rights Laws `28,000 `2,000 `3,000 `2,000 `35,000
*One time payment at the time of admission (refundable).

Note: Refund of admission fee after admission will be done as per MHRD/ UGC Guidelines
from time to time.

D. Online Certificate courses (Cyber Laws and Intellectual Property Rights and IT in the
Internet Age)

The admission fee will be `10,000/- only and US$ 150 for foreign students.

Fee for Foreign Students/ NRIs

A development fee will be payable by the foreign students/NRIs in addition to the above
mentioned fees at the time of admission as under.

Sl No Name of The Course Fee per Year (in USD)

01 Ph.D (Law) USD 300/- Yearly
02 LL.M (One Year) USD 500/- Yearly
03 PG Diploma USD 200/- Yearly
Note:- USD 100/- applicable for SAARC Countries.

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5. Scholarship and Placements

Merit Scholarship

The Institute offers scholarships of `30,000/- per annum to the students admitted in ILI in
order of merit of the All India Admission Test to the first two students admitted to One Year
LL.M. Degree Programme. The scholarship will be awarded in two installments one at the
time of admission, 2nd after the declaration of 1st Semester result. The scholarship will be given
only if the student obtains GPA of ‘A’ Grade or above in the university examinations and
maintains the quality of research submitted by him/her during the course of study.

Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

With a view to help the deserving meritorious needy students admitted to One Year LL.M.
Degree Programme, the Institute may reimburse half of the tuition fee of the student(s)
(maximum 5% of the intake) keeping in view their financial status. The decision to this
effect will be of the Director after consideration of the recommendations of the committee
constituted for the purpose.

Gold Medals to Meritorious Students

Gold medals instituted for various courses shall be awarded to the deserving students at
the Convocation. The Gold medal shall be awarded to the students with the highest CGPA/
marks in the course for which the gold medals are instituted. The student(s) to be eligible
for the Gold Medal, must have cleared all courses in one attempt in minimum prescribed
time period. The student(s) should not have been detained/re-admitted and no disciplinary
action should have been taken against him/ her. In case two or more students have scored the
same CGPA/Marks, their regularity throughout the LL.M. course (average of attendance of all
semesters) will be considered while awarding the gold medal i.e., gold medal will be awarded
to the student having higher attendance. The decision to this effect will be of the Director after
consideration of the recommendations of the Committee.

6. Admission Procedure
Ph.D. in Law

The Applicant applying for Ph.D in law can submit the application form only through online
mode.

For Online application, the applicant needs to visit the institute website www.ili.ac.in and can
follow the link Admission 2024 to proceed further for filling/submitting the online application
form. All the relevant instructions/ information concerned to procedure of application form

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is displayed on the Admission 2024 webpage. A Helpline contact details and email id is also
mentioned on the webpage to get online or telephonic support.

For online submission, the application fee is `3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Only) and
processing charges to be paid through Net banking/Debit/Credit card/Wallet, etc., on or
before April 22, 2024 (11.59 p.m.).

a. The candidates who have qualified in UGC JRF are exempted from taking the admission
test.

b. There shall be a written test of three hours duration for the candidates who have not
qualified UGC JRF. The written test shall consist of two papers and all eligible candidates
shall be informed about the Admission Test well in advance (approximately a fortnight
before the actual date of examination) through Institute’s website. No separate
communication will be done. The candidates thus, are advised to keep visiting the
Institute website www.ili.ac.in frequently for latest updates related to Admission
Test. The Admit Card indicating the Roll Number and Centre of Examination will be
available for downloading from 01.05.2024 onwards. The Institute holds the right to
change pattern and weightage of marks to Entrance Test Components. It will be notified
on the website well in advance.

c. The candidate must secure 50% (45% for the reserved category) marks to qualify
the Entrance Test. Only qualified candidates will be called for Interview and their
performance will be assessed based on written examination (70%) & Interview and
Research Plan Presentation (30%).

d. The candidates of exempted category (JRF) shall be shortlisted based on the Research
Plan submitted by them in the given format along with the online application form.
Therefore the candidates of exempted category are advised to submit an exhaustive
research plan in the given format. The research plan once submitted shall be final and
no further changes shall be allowed after final submission of application.

Based on admission test, short listed candidates shall be called in-campus for presentation
of their Research Proposal and Interview and shall be present for the viva-voce and make a
presentation before the Admission Committee on the proposed topic of research on a date
notified by the Institute.

(Further details about Ph.D. Programme can be downloaded from the website of the Institute
www.ili.ac.in).

The Admission to Ph.D. programme will be made according to merit list prepared based
on the performance in the Viva-Voce/Presentation and will be notified on the website of the

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Institute i.e. www.ili.ac.in No separate communication will be issued.

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - One Year Programme

The candidates applying for LL.M (1 Yr.) Programme can submit the application form only
through online mode. For Online application, the applicant needs to visit the Institute website
www.ili.ac.in and follow the link

Admission 2024 to proceed further for filling/submitting the online application form. All the
relevant instructions/ information concerned to procedure of application form is displayed
on the Admission 2024 webpage. A Helpline number and email id is also mentioned on the
webpage to get online or telephonic support on academic/technical issues during filling up of
online application.

For online submission of application form the Applicant is required to pay the fee of `2,500/-
(Rupees two thousand five hundred only) and processing fee through Net banking/Debit/
Credit card/Wallet, etc. on or before April 22, 2024 (11.59 p.m.).

The All India Admission Test to LL.M. (1 Yr.) Programme to be conducted by the Indian
Law Institute, is with the objective of Testing Aptitude for Research, Legal Reasoning and
Comprehensions and basic knowledge in different branches of law. The Institute holds
the right to change pattern and weightage of marksto Entrance Test Components. Candidates
shall be informed about the CAT well in advance (approximately a fortnight before the actual date
of examination) through notification on its website www.ili.ac.in.

The candidates thus, are advised to keep visiting the Institute website www.ili.ac.in frequently for
latest updates related to CAT. NO SEPARATE COMMUNICATION WILL BE ISSUED. The
Admit Card indicating the Roll Number and Centre of Examination will be available for downloading
on 1st May, 2024. The shortlisted candidates will be called for Viva-Voce to be conducted at
The Indian Law Institute. The components and weightage of marks for admission to the LL.M.
(1 Yr.) Programme, are as under:-

S. No. Component Weightage

(max. marks)
(i) All India Admission Test (Objective Type) 140
(ii) Publication / Research/ Writing Skill 40
Subjective Paper* to test the legal writing skills of the
candidate (along with the All India Admission Test)
(iii) Viva-Voce (of the shortlisted candidates on merit on the basis 20
of combined marks obtained in (i) & (ii) above)
Total 200

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Admission to LL.M. One Year programme shall be made according to merit prepared on the
basis of the combined marks obtained by the candidates in the All India Admission Test and
performance during Viva-Voce to be conducted by the Institute after All India Admission
Test. Please note that for admission, the appearance/ attendance in viva voice of the candidate
is mandatory. The schedule of All India Admission Test and Viva-Voce will be notified on
website (www.ili.ac.in) well in advance.

Centre and Syllabus of All India Admission Test – 2024 for admission to LL.M. programme:-

The candidates are advised to keep visiting the Institute website www.ili.ac.in for
latest updates related to CAT. The Admit Card indicating the Roll Number and Centre
of Examination will be available for downloading from 1 st May, 2024 onwards. CAT
examination will be conducted in Delhi only.

Distribution of Marks for All India Admission Test is as follows:

Part-I 40 Objective – 40 40 objective type questions with multiple choices

Type Questions Marks relating to English language and general knowledge.
Each question shall carry one mark. There will be
negative marking for incorrect answers. One by fourth
(1/4) mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer
(as per syllabus mentioned above).
Part- 100 Objective – 100 100 objective type questions with multiple choices
II Type Questions Marks from the following areas: Jurisprudence, Constitutional
Law, IPC, Public International Law, Commercial Law
(Contract and Specific Relief Act, Partnership and Sale
of Goods Act), Law of Torts, Law of Limitation and
Environmental Law.
Each question shall carry one mark. There will be
negative marking for incorrect answers. One by fourth
(1/4) mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer
(as per syllabus mentioned
above).
Part- 4 Subjective – 40 4 subjective type questions to be answered in not more
III Type Questions Marks than 150 words to test the legal writing skills of the
candidate.
There will be 4 questions in Part III and each question
shall carry 10 marks. Subjective type questions shall be
to test the legal writing skills of the candidate.
Total 180
Marks

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Note: Candidates would be shortlisted on merit on the basis of marks obtained out of 180
marks (Part
I, II & III)
Part- Viva-voce 20 Short listed candidates shall be called for viva- voce
IV Marks after declaration of result of All India Admission Test.

Note: Date & Timings of viva-voce will be notified on

the website : www.ili.ac.in well in advance.
Total 200
Marks

Note:

1. The All India Admission Test will be of two and half hours duration.

2. The medium of test will be English.

3. The question papers of last three years of All India Admission Test for LLM programmes
are available in the officeof the Indian Law Institute on payment of `500/-. The candidates
may obtain the question booklet of last three years on payment of `500/- either in cash
or through Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Indian Law Institute payable at New
Delhi. The question papers of last three years can also be obtained by Registered Book Post/
Courier on payment of `600/-through Demand Draft in favour of “Indian Law Institute”
payable at Delhi.

Viva-Voce

Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained by them in the All India Admission
Test and shall be called for viva-voce to be conducted offline mode at the Indian Law Institute,
New Delhi.

List of eligible candidates and schedule of viva-voce will be notified on the website of
the Institute well in advance. No separate communication would be sent

Final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in All India
Admission Test, andviva-voce out of maximum of 200 marks. Merit list will be drawn for LL.M.
(1 Yr.) Programme. Viva-voce is anintegral part of the selection process. If a candidate called for
viva-voce does not appear for the same, he/she willnot be considered as eligible for admission.
First Merit List and subsequent merit lists will be notified on the Institute’s website www.ili.
ac.in. No separate communication will be issued individually.

Procedure for Admission to Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

The Applicant applying for Post Graduate Diploma Programmes can submit the application
form only online mode.

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For Online mode application, the applicant needs to visit the Institute website www.ili.
ac.in and can follow the link Admission 2024 to proceed further for filling/submitting the
online application form. All the relevant instructions/information concerned to procedure of
application form is displayed on the admission 2024 webpage. A Helpline contact details and
email id is also mentioned on the webpage to get online or telephonic support.

For online submission of application form, the applicant is required to pay the fee of
`2,000/- (Rupees two thousand) + applicable service charges only towards application fee
through Net banking/ Debit/Credit card, etc., on or before June 30, 2024 (11:59 p.m.).

Admission to the Post Graduate Diploma Programmes shall be made on merit prepared
on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination as per the eligibility for
individual Post Graduate Diplomas. Additional 5% weightage in marks will be given to
candidates who are Law graduates./CA/CMA/CS.
Tie-Breaking Rules :-
The following clauses for Tie-breaking’ during admission to decide inter-se- rnerit among
candidates having same overall marks in Ph.D, LL.M., and PG Diploma programmes will be
followed,
(a) Ph.D Programmes (non exempted)
(i) Candidate securing more marks in the Paper II i.e., Jurisprudence, Constitutional
law, Indian Penal Code, Commercial Law etc and the Viva Voce put together is to
be rank higher;
(ii) ln case where (i) above are same, then the candidate getting more marks in Paper
II i.e., Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Indian Penal Code, Commercial l.aw
etc is to be ranked higher.
(b) LL.M Programme
(i) Candidates securing more marks in the Legal writing skill and Viva voce put
together is to be ranked higher;
(ii) In case where (i) above are same, then the candidate getting more marks in Legal
Writing Skill is to be ranked higher.
(c) Post Graduate Diplomas
(i) Priority shall be given to Law Graduate/CA/CMA/CS.
(ii) Seniority in age.
Procedure for Admission to On-line Certificate Programmes
Admission notifications for Admission to the Online Certificate Programmes
i) Cyber Laws and
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shall be advertised from time to time in newspapers of national repute. The admission shall be
made to the eligible candidates on basis of the receipt of applications for the batches starting
in the respective months as per details given in the Prospectus. Candidates shall have to
submit hardcopy of their Application Form to the Institute. The admitted candidates shall be
notified via email.

7. Attendance
For LL.M. – One Year Programme (two semesters)

A student shall be required to have an attendance of 80% or more in the aggregate of all the
courses (including panel discussion & research hours) taken together in a semester and 75%
in each individual subject taught to be eligible for the examination.

Provided that the Director, ILI after considering the recommendation of the committee
constituted by him for the purpose, may condone attendance shortage up to 5% for individual
student on medical grounds. However, under no condition, a student who has an aggregate
attendance of less than 75% in a semester shall be allowed to appear in the semester
examination.

Student who has been detained due to shortage of attendance shall not be promoted to
the next semester and he/she will be required to take re-admission, pay the admission fee
and repeat all courses of the said semester with the subsequent (maximum n+2 yrs) batch of
students provided he/she

i) Has at least 50% attendance and;

ii) Submitted Internal Component (Class Test/ Assignment and Presentation/Seminar

etc.).

Those students who fail to secure at least 50% attendance will have to appear for the Common
Admission Test next year (if they wish) for getting admission to the LL.M. Course.

Note: It is compulsory for students of LL.M. – One Year Programme to attend the functions/
lectures organised by the ILI as and when invited.

For Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

A student must have a minimum attendance of 60% in the aggregate of all classes taken
together in an academic year for eligibility to appear for the examinations. The Director of
the Institute may, in individual cases, on medical grounds, condone attendance shortage
upto 10%. The student who is detained due to shortage of attendance shall not be allowed to
appear in the Annual Examination to be held in April/May, 2025. He/she is required to re-
apply and seek re- admission next year.

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Note: It is compulsory for students of Post Graduate Diploma Programmes to attend the
functions/ lectures organised by the ILI as and when invited.

8. Reservation of Seats
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

15 per cent seats are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and 7 ½% seats
are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes. Any unfilled seats reserved for
Scheduled Castes will be treated as reserved for Scheduled Tribes and vice versa. A certificate
to this effect shall be attached with the application form.

Non Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (OBC) students

27 per cent seats are reserved for candidates belonging to OBC. The OBC candidates if they
wish to be considered under OBC Category should give Non Creamy Layer OBC declaration
and undertaking with the application form for admission. The definition of Creamy Layer,
the form of declaration and undertaking to be submitted by the OBC candidates are given at
Appendix I.

Physically Handicapped/Persons with Disabilities

5 percent seats are reserved for Physically Handicapped/PwD candidates. A Certificate from
the Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for Physically Handicapped, I.T.I. Campus, Pusa, New
Delhi – 110 012 or from any other Government Authorized Agency is required to be produced
specifying that the applicant is fit to pursue LL.M. and P.G. Diploma programme.

Students coming from the State of Jammu & Kashmir

In pursuance of UGC guidelines conveyed vide letter no. F.1-1/2012(SA-III) dated 19.10.2012,
two supernumerary seats in all programmes have been created for admitting students coming
from the State of Jammu & Kashmir.

Students from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

In pursuance of MHRD Office memorandum no. 12-4 / 2019 - UI dated 17/01/2019 regarding
implementation and compliance of 103rd amendment of Constitution India, the institute has
implemented the reservation for economically weaker sections.

Wards of Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandit / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-
migrants) living in Kashmir Valley.

In Pursuance of MHRD notification F.No. 3-4/2017-NER dated 15.10.2019, 1 seat is reserved

in L.L.M. programme.

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9. Details of Application Fee and Dates of Entrance Test

S. Name of the Last date of Application fee Date and time of
No. Course application entrance test
1 Ph.D. 22.04.2024 `3,000/-* + processing charges Sunday, 05.05.2024
(11:59 p.m.) at 10.00 a.m.
2 LL.M. (1 Year) 22.04.2024 `2,500/-* + processing charges Sunday, 05.05.2024
(11:59 p.m.) at 10.00 a.m.
3 PG Diploma** 01.07.2024 `2,000/-* + processing charges No Entrance Test
(11:59 p.m.) (For each Diploma
Programme)

The candidates are advised to keep visiting the Institute website www.ili.ac.in frequently for
latest updates related to entrance examinations and results.

* Application Fee is non refundable under any circumstances.

** Candidates willing to apply for more than one PG Diploma Programmes have to pay
separate application fee of `2,000/- + applicable service charge each.

10. Details of Documents to be Uploaded

S. No. Name of the Course Documents to be uploaded
1 Ph.D. Scanned copies of:
a) Category/JRF/NET/Caste/PwD/J&K Domicile
Certificate/Economic Weaker Section (Wherever
required))
b) Passport size color photograph
c) Signature
d) Research Plan in 4000 words (Maximum)
2 LL.M. (One Year) Scanned copies of:
3 PG Diploma a) Category/Caste/PwD/J&K Domicile Certificate/
J&K Migrant Certificate/Economic Weaker
Section (wherever required))
b) Passport size color photograph
c) Signature

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11. Important Instruction for Applying Online for Ph.D.,

LL.M. and Post Graduate Diploma Programmes
i) The candidates are advised to follow the link “Admission–2024” at the Institute’s
website www.ili.ac.in.
ii) The Candidates are advised to read the instructions and guidelines carefully before
proceeding to fill up the application form online.
iii) The candidates are advised to preview the application form before final submission.
iv) The candidates are required to take the print out of submitted application form for
future reference.

12. Online Certificate Programmes

Students can enrol for online certificate programmes in
i) Cyber Laws and
ii) IPRs and Information Technology in the Internet Age
through the website of the Institute. The Application Form complete in all respects should be
submitted either in person or by Registered Post/Speed Post/Courier/Messenger/Online so as
to reach the office of the Registrar, Indian Law Institute, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi – 110
001 along with the course fee in the form of Demand Draft of 10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand
hundred) only in favour of Indian Law Institute payable at New Delhi on or before the dates
mentioned as under:

Batches Month of Advertisement

May-August April, 2024
October-January September, 2024
March-June February, 2025
* Last date of submission of Application Form depends on the release of advertisement of the
said batch.

13. Admit Card for Entrance Test for Ph.D. and LL.M.
The candidates can download their admit cards by logging in to the portal through
www.ili.ac.in (under Admission-2024 section) by using the login credentials as per the
intimation given by the Institute through its website . The date for downloading the admit
card will be published on Institute website www.ili.ac.in well before time. The candidates are
advised to view the institute website regularly. The Admit Card and Roll No. for the All India
Admission Test will also be sent through e mail in case of a candidate unable to download
through the portal. The candidate may also contact on given phone numbers / email ID for
further assistance. The Institute will not be responsible in any way for any loss, damage or
delay in transit of the Admit Card.
The Admit Card is required to be retained by the candidate till the admissions are finalized.

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14. Important Information

(i) If it is found at any stage during the entire period of the programme that the candidate
has furnished any false or incorrect information on the Application Form or at the time
of admission, his/ her candidature for the programme will be cancelled summarily. In
addition, disciplinary action may be taken against him/ her as per rules.
(ii) If it is found at any stage during the entire period of the programme that the candidate
does not fulfil the requisite eligibility conditions, his/ her admission shall be cancelled
and entire fee shall also be forfeited.
(iii) Smoking and drinking is strictly prohibited in the entire premises of the Institute.
(iv) Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited within the premises of the Institute as well
as on public transport or at any other place public or private. If any incident of ragging
comes to the notice of the authority, the concerned student shall be given liberty to
explain and if his/ her explanation is not found satisfactory, the authority would expel
him/ her from the Institution.
(v) The Institute has Internal Complaint Committee and Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Committee in line with the directives issued by the Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.
(vi) The Indian Law Institute follows the UGC (Promotion of Academic Integrity and
Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2018 and
has zero tolerance policy towards plagiarism. Students must maintain high degree of
academic integrity in their work. Plagiarism shall be treated as use of unfair means
in examination. All cases of use of Unfair Means in the examination shall be placed
before a Standing Committee on Unfair Means / Examination Disciplinary Committee
to be constituted by the Director for decision in individual cases, and for recommending
penalties. The Institute may debar the student from the LL.M. Programme if the students
is found guilty of plagiarism.
(vii) The candidates are requested to have a constant watch on the Institute’s website
i.e. www.ili.ac.in for latest updates on all admission related matters. No individual
communication will be sent to the selected candidates for admission.
(viii) The Institute has joined NAD (National Academic Depository) through Digilocker. The
Institute also registered with Academic Banle of Credits (ABC) in 2021. The Institute
started lodging academic awards (Degrees/Diplomas) digitally since March 2018. All
selected candidates are requested to register with NAD as well as ABC for getting their
digital certificates in future.
(ix) The Institute also has ‘Grievance Redressal Committee’ to readdress grievances of the
students
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15. Admission Schedule 2024–2025

Ph. D. Programme
S. Particulars Day & Date
No.
(i) Commencement of ONLINE Prospectus Friday, 15.03.2024
(ii) Last Date for Submission of Application Form alongwith Research Plan Monday 22.04.2024
(iii) Date of Entrance Test (For Non Exempted Category candidates) Sunday, 5.5.2024
at 10.00 a.m.
(iv) Notification of Entrance Test Result on the Notice Board and Website of the Wednesday, 15.05.2024
Institute
(v) Personal Interview and presentation of Research Plan of short listed candidates Last week of May, 2024
(For candidates of Exempted and Non Exempted Categories)

LL.M. Programme - (1 Year)

S. Particulars Day & Date
No.
(i) Commencement of ONLINE Prospectus Friday, 15.03.2024
(ii) Last Date for Submission of Application Form Monday 22.04.2024
(iii) Date of All India Admission Test Sunday, 5.5.2024
at 10.00 a.m.
(iv) Notification of Result on the Notice Board and Website of the Institute Friday, 24.05.2024
(v) Viva-voce of short listed candidates Last week of May, 2024
(vi) Display of First Merit List 2nd Week of June, 2024
Last Date of Deposit of Fee
(vii) Display of Second Merit List 3rd Week of June, 2024
Last Date of Deposit of Fee
(viii) Display of Third Merit List, if required 4th Week of June, 2024
Last Date of Deposit of Fee
The classes for LL.M. – 1 Year will start w.e.f. 1.8.2024

Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

S.
Particulars Day & Date
No.
(i) Commencement of ONLINE Prospectus Friday, 15.03.2024
(ii) Last Date for Submission of Application Form Sunday, 30.06.2024
Display of First Merit List
(iii) 2nd Week of July, 2024
Last Date of Deposit of Fee
Display of Second Merit List 3rd Week of July, 2024
(iv)
Last Date of Deposit of Fee
(v) Display of Third Merit List, if required 4th Week of July, 2024
Last Date of Deposit of Fee
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16. Teaching and Examination Scheme of Ph.D.

Programme
Duration of the course work shall be six months / one semester within a period of two
years.

A.

i. After having been admitted; each Ph.D. candidate shall be required to under take course
work for a minimum period of one semester. The course work shall be treated as pre-
Ph.D. preparation. The structure of the course work shall be as follows:-

Title of the Credit Marks Total

Course Continuous End Coursework
evaluation / Examination/
Written Presentation
Examination
I 4 50 50 100
II 4 50 50 100
III 2 70 30 100
IV 2 50 50 100

The details of course shall be as follows:

Course I : Research Methodology including Quantitative Methods and

Computer Applications
Course II : Broad Area of Research including detailed Literature Review
Course III : Teaching, Theory and Clinic
Course IV : Research and Publication Ethics

ii. The syllabus for course I shall be formulated by the Research Committee. The syllabi for
course II shall be prepared by the Guide of the candidate. For Course III, the Guide and
the researcher shall share the readings and engage in critical discussions. The student is
required to submit a term paper on the topic of his/her choice with the approval of the
Guide.

iii. Doctoral Committee shall guide/ supervise and monitor the progress of the candidate
periodically

v. Continuous evaluation shall be done by the teachers offering the courses. Setting of
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III) shall be carried out by the Examiners nominated by the Research Committee. The
written evaluation of term paper shall be done by the Guide. The candidate shall present
the term paper before the members of the Institute Research Committee.

v. Based on the marks obtained in the examinations the students may be awarded grades
as detailed below:

Range of Marks Grades Weightage

90% and above S - Outstanding 10
(80-89) A - Excellent 9
(70-79) B - Very Good 8
(60-69) C - Good 7
(50-59) D - Satisfactory 6
Below 50% F - Failed 0

Overall performance at the end of the semester will be indicated by Grade Point Average
(GPA) calculated as follows:-
GPA = G1C1 + G2C2 + G3C3 + ……………. GnCn
GPA=
C1 + C2 + C3 + ……………. Cn

where ‘G’ refers to the grade weightage and ‘C’ refers to the credit value of corresponding
course undergone by the student.

vi. Students who are not able to acquire a minimum grade of 6.0 in any Course shall be
given one more chance to complete the course work successfully. If he / she cannot
acquire the required 10 credits within a period of 24 months from the date of his / her
Ph.D. registration his / her registration will be cancelled.

B.

i. If found necessary, Course work approved by the Academic Council may be carried out
by the doctoral candidates in other Universities/ Institutions recognized by the Indian
Law Institute.

ii. The Research Committee of the said Institution/ University will scrutinize the grades
awarded to the candidate in each course, and finalise the results. On successful
completion of the course work by acquiring 10 credits, the candidate shall be given
a certificate of eligibility for continuing doctoral research (both the Grade Cards and
certificate of eligibility will be issued by the Chairman of Research Committee).

iii. Registration shall be confirmed on receipt of Grade Card and Certificate.

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Teaching & Examination Scheme

of

LL.M. - 1 Year Degree Programme

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17. Teaching and Examination Scheme

One Year LL.M. Degree Programme
Duration of the Programme

1 The duration of the programme shall be one year apportioned into two semesters.
Each of the semesters shall be of a working duration of 18 weeks.
2 There shall be at least 30 contact hours in each week including class room teaching,
library work, seminars and research.

Working Duration of Each of the semester (Schedule)

1 1st Semester –: The beginning of 1st Semester will be notified through website
www.ili.ac.in well in advance followed by end term university examination.
2 2nd Semester –: The schedule of 2nd Semester will be notified through website
www.ili.ac.in. It shall be followed by an end term university examination.

Calendar for the Academic Year 2024-2025

For the academic year 2024 – 2025, the Academic Calendar will be notified later through
website www.ili.ac.in.

● The Course Structure (1st Semester) : Schedule will be notified through its website www.
ili.ac.in

The first term shall have the following two foundational/compulsory papers = 03 credits
each

Research Methodology & Legal Writing

Comparative Public Law/ Systems of Governance

2 Foundation Papers and 3 Specialization Papers = 12 Credits

(3 Credits each for Foundation Papers and 2 credits each for Specialization papers=Total 12 credits)

2nd Semester : The Second Semester have one Foundation Paper = 03 Credits

Law and Justice in a Globalizing World

1 Foundation Paper, 3 Elective Papers and Dissertation = 14 Credits

(3 Credits for Foundation Paper, 2 Credits each for Elective Papers and 5 credits for Dissertation=
Total 14 Credits)

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FOUNDATION/ COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

1. Research Methods & Legal Writing

2. Comparative Public Laws/ System of Governance
3. Law and Justice in a Globalizing World

SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS*

1. Criminal Law

General Principles of Criminal Law

Criminal Justice Administration
Gender & Criminal Law
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 3

2. Intellectual Property Rights:

Law of Copyright and Design

Law of Trademarks and Geographical Indication
Law of Patents and Undisclosed Information
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 3

3. Constitutional Law:

Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and DirectivePrinciples of State Policy

Centre - State Relations
Judicial Process
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 3

4. Human Rights Law:

Concept, Development and Philosophy of HumanRights

International Human Rights
Human Rights and Terrorism

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Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 3

5. Legal Pedagogy and Research:

Methods of Teaching, Evaluation and Supervision

Legal Profession and Social Justice
Legal Research and Writing
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 3

* To be approved by the Academic Council

Note:

i. The Institute would offer only two groups of specialization in a particular academic
year.

ii. The students would be offered elective courses by the faculty and the students are
required to choose any three electives in the second semester.

Course contents

Titles and contents of the papers (both compulsory and specialization papers) shall be as
finalized by a committee comprising experts in the field including the concerned faculty and
approved by the Academic Council of the ILI.

Examinations

Examination shall be conducted by the Institute at the end of each semester.

The schedule of examination shall be notified by the Institute along with the academic calendar
in the first week of every semester.

Evaluation of Students

Students shall be evaluated on 100 marks for each paper. Evaluation in each paper shall
broadly be based on two segments:

ii. Continuous evaluation by the teacher/s of the paper.

iii. Evaluation through a semester end examination.

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Semester end examination shall be held for 50 marks in each paper. Remaining 50 marks shall
be assigned for continuous evaluation by the teacher/s.

15.66.3 Components and the respective weightage to be given for each component of
continuous evaluation shall be as follows.

Item Apportioned Marks

(i) Attendance 05 marks
(ii) Class Test 15 marks
(iii) Assignment & Presentation 25 marks
(iv) Seminar 05marks
Total --------------
50 marks
--------------

Distribution of Marks for Attendance (LL.M. – One Year) : The distribution of 5 marks for the
attendancewill be as under:
Attendance %: Marks
96 and above 5
91 to 95 4
86 to 90 3
81 to 85 2
80 1
Less than 80% 0

The dissertation shall carry 5 credits. Out of the total 300 marks, 75% (225 marks) of the weightage shall
be assigned for written work and the remaining 25% (75 marks) weightage shall be for presentation and
viva-voce.

Double Evaluation:

Each answer book and dissertation will be evaluated independently by two examiners
appointed by the Director. One of the examiners will be the paper setter or supervisor. These
examiners will award the marks on different award lists without making any marking on
the answer sheet. The mean of the marks awarded by two examiners shall be taken as marks
awarded to the student. If however, there is difference of more than 15% of the marks awarded
by two examiners, the answer sheet(s) may be sent to a third examiner as nominated by the
director out of the panel of examiners and the marks awarded by him/her shall be the final
marks of the student.

CRITERIA FOR PASSING COURSES/MARKS AND GRADES

a) For the purpose of passing each course, a student shall secure minimum of 40% of the marks

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allotted to each component for evaluation of the course (i.e. End-Term-Examinations and
continuous evaluation) and the minimum aggregate of 50% in each course. A candidate, who
secures less than 50% of marks or the equivalent grade D, in a course, shall be deemed to have
failed in that course.

b) After the evaluation, grades shall be allotted to the students as under:

Percentage of Marks Grade Grade Value

≥80 O+ 8
≥75<80 O 7.5
≥70<75 A+ 7
≥65<70 A 6
≥60<65 B+ 5
≥55<60 B 4
≥50<55 C 3
<50 D 0

c) A candidate who has secured the minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade i.e. C in a
course will be given 3 credit points for mandatory courses, 5 credits for dissertation and
2 credit points for the optional/elective courses. The candidates getting minimum of 26
credits shall be declared to have passed the LL.M. Programme and shall be eligible for
the award of One Year LL.M. Degree.

d) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is arrived at by dividing the sum of the
products of Grade Values and the Course Credits in each course by the total number of
credits in all the courses.
C1G1+C2G2+………..+CNGN
CGPA=
C1+C2+…………+CN

e) A student obtaining less than 50% of maximum marks assigned to a course or the
equivalent grade i.e. D, and failing in the course shall be allowed to re-appear in a
Semester-End-Examination of the course in a subsequent semester(s),when the course
is offered, subject to maximum permissible period of (n+4) semester. Regarding
improvement of internal marks along with the Semester-End-Examinations for student
who secured less than 50% marks and declared fail in that paper, the student may be
allowed to reappear in the internal assessment/evaluation for improvement (for all
components except seminar & Attendance) of their internal marks provided he shall
apply for improvement within 15 days of commencement of the semester classes. A
student who has to re-appear in a Semester-End-Examination in terms of above clause
shall be examined as per the syllabus which will be in operation during the subsequent
semester(s).

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f) A student may apply, within two weeks from the date of declaration of result, for re-
checking of the examination script(s) of a specific course(s) on the payment of prescribed
fees to be notified by the Registrar. Re-checking shall mean verifying whether all the
questions and their parts have been duly marked as per the question paper and re-
totaling of marks. In the event of any discrepancy being found, the same shall be
rectified through appropriate changes in both the results as well as marks-sheet of the
concerned Semester –End-Examination(s).

SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS:

Supplementary examinations are conducted for

(i) The student who passes at least two papers in the regular semester examinations is
eligible to sit for backlog papers in Supplementary Examinations.

(ii) In case the candidate is still unable to clear some papers of either first semester or
second semester or both, then he/she will appear in normal course of odd and even
semester examinations along with subsequent batches and must complete the course in
n +4 semesters.

AWARD OF DEGREE

A student shall be awarded LL.M. Degree if;

(i) He/She has enrolled himself/herself as a regular student, undergone the course of
studies, completed the dissertation/seminar/assignments as specified in the curriculum
within the stipulated time and secured the minimum 50% marks or the grade equivalent
to that i.e. ‘C’ in all the prescribed 9 courses and dissertation with a total of 26 credits
and obtained minimum CGPA of 3.00 out of 8.00.

(ii) There are no dues outstanding in his/her name

(iii) No disciplinary action is pending against him/her.

Original Degree will be awarded during the convocation. Convocation fee will be charged as
per notification issued by the Institute.

GAPS AND AMBIGUITIES IN THE REGULATION

Notwithstanding anything stated in this Regulation for any unforeseen issues arising, and not
covered by this regulation or in the event of differences of interpretation, the Director may
take a decision after considering the recommendations of CPGLS.

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Teaching & Examination Scheme

of the

Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

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18. Teaching & Examination Scheme of the Post

Graduate Diploma Programmes
(i) Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Alternative Dispute
Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods are alternative to litigation as methods
of dispute resolution. ADR processes provide practical and innovative ways to resolve
disputes. There are many ADR methods like negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration,
permutations and combinations of these basic methods like Lok Adalats, Judicial settlements,
out of court settlements, etc. The P.G. Diploma Course in Alternative Dispute Resolution
is designed for people who negotiate and deal with disputes, either their own or those of
others. It is now being recognized as well as appreciated by the policy makers and efforts are
being made to use ADR methods wherever possible instead of litigation. The course aims to
give students knowledge of ADR processes so that they can advise their clients or claimants
on the most appropriate method of resolving their dispute. It will also equip them with the
skills to act as party representatives, arbitrators or mediators. The course has the following
objectives : to understand the reasons for conflicts and examine the methods of conflict
resolution; to understand the limitations of litigation and to appreciate the advantages of
Alternative methods of dispute resolution; to understand the theory and law relating to ADR;
to understand the client’s problem and help the clients to make decisions; to learn the strategic
use of ADR methods; to learn the skills of interviewing, counseling and ADR methods and to
analyze and understand the Arbitration Law and International Commercial Arbitration and
its working. This course includes five papers i.e.
i) Fundamentals of Alternative Dispute Resolution
ii) Indian Law on Alternative Dispute Resolution,
iii) International Commercial Arbitration,
iv) Application of ADR in other Fields and
v) Practical Training.

(ii) Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Corporate Laws and

Management
This Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Law and Management aims to give an over
view of Corporate and allied Business Laws. The Course content includes extensively the
Company Law covering all important doctrines and concepts, along with related Acts
like SEBI and Societies Act. It also covers allied Commercial Laws on Industries, Labour,
Contract, Competition, Arbitration, Consumer Protection and Environment. The Course is
directed towards imparting expert knowledge of Corporate Laws, working knowledge of
all necessary business laws and also incorporates Management along with Accounts and
Finance. We invite mostly Company Secretaries to teach Papers on Company Law and
Chartered Accountants to teach Paper on Book Keeping and Accountancy. These faculties
provide excellent opportunities to the students to interact with the real corporate world.

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This diploma is recognized by the Government of India for appointment of Company

Secretaries in Companies having paid up share capital of less than Rupees five crores. This
course has potential of transforming working Business Executives into Corporate Managers
and Company Secretaries by making them multi-disciplinary Professionals in Regulatory
Framework, Corporate Governance, Secretarial Services, Business Planning etc. The students
of this Diploma course are sure to stand distinguished from other graduates while seeking
job opportunities in Government Companies, Private Sector Companies, Other Business
Organizations, Societies, Autonomous Institutions etc. Most of our students have either
obtained jobs in various sectors or have progressed to higher ladder of success in their career
achieving financially rewarding and satisfying jobs.

(iii) Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Cyber Law

Today we live in an era of profound transition propelled, inter alia, by development of
science and information and communication technology. Increasing number of transactions
in the cyber space has given rise to many legal problems. Application of existing law to the
transactions taking place in the cyber world requires special knowledge to understand the
nature of transactions and the manner in which they take place in the cyber world. The course
offered by the Institute aims at addressing some of these problems. The course comprehensively
encapsulates the legal issues related to use of communicative, transactional and distributive
aspects of network information and technology. Mainly the course is aimed at: (i) providing
technical knowledge to non-technical persons, and (ii) providing legal knowledge to non-legal
persons. The course mainly covers apart from basics of computer and cyber world, regulatory
framework of the cyber world (both national and international perspectives), e-commerce,
Intellectual Property Rights in the Cyber World, etc. Course work involves the submission of
project report on a relevant topic approved by the Institute.

(iv) Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Intellectual Property

Rights Law
India is one of the fastest emerging economies. Growth and development of the trade and
economy are directly related to the protection of intellectual property of the enterprises and
individuals. It is, therefore, necessary to have information and knowledge regarding not only
intellectual property rights but also the law governing it. India’s principal asset is its largest
scientific and technical human resources. To use this resource to the fullest, it requires capacity
building in the field of Intellectual Property Rights law. Keeping in view these aspects, the
Indian Law Institute offers a quality post-graduate diploma in Intellectual Property Rights
Law. The course aims to: spread awareness regarding the rights in intellectual property in
works, inventions and knowledge; impart an in depth knowledge in all the relevant areas
of law relating to IPRs; give not only theoretical but also the practical understanding of the
subject
Apart from basic laws relating to protection of IPRs, the course intends to cover relevant
contemporary issues in all the fields such as Software patents; Patents for business methods;
Drug patents: Pharmaceutical industry vis-à-vis public health; Traditional Knowledge:
Protection of Genetic resources; Plant Variety Protection and Farmers’ Rights Act; Copyright

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in cyber world; Copyright and multimedia works; Database Protection; Trademarks vis-à-vis
Domain Names.

TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME OF POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA

PROGRAMMES
The admission will be held in respect of the following Post Graduate Diploma Programmes
of one- year duration for the session 2024-2025:
S. No. Post Graduate Diploma Programmes Intake
(i) Alternative Dispute Resolution 143
(ii) Corporate Laws and Management 143
(iii) Cyber Law 86
(iv) Intellectual Property Rights Law 86
The various courses being offered by the Institute are taught with the latest techniques and
methodology including the use of multimedia.
The timings of classes for all courses: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
The courses are conducted with the following objectives:
(a) keeping members of the Bar and other professionals abreast of the newer developments
in law;
(b) creating awareness among persons belonging to commerce, industry and government
of their legal rights and duties and also of persons dealing with them;
(c) sharing the fruits of research done by the Institute with others;
(d) creating awareness that legal rules are not merely technical rules designed to
solve disputes between the two immediate parties but are the instruments of social
engineering. Its function is to create a proper social adjustment and a balance between
the competing claims and interests of people.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Laws & Management is recognized by the Govt. of
India for jobs as Company Secretaries in Companies having paid up share capital of less than
five crore.

Examination Byelaws
(i) There will be the end term examination for 100 Marks.
(ii) The examination shall ordinarily be held in the month of April.
(iii) In order to qualify for the award of Post Graduate Diploma, each candidate must secure
a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in aggregate.
(iv) A candidate securing 75% marks in aggregate shall be declared to have passed the
examination in 1st Division with Distinction. Those who secure 65% marks or above
shall be given 1st Division and others (≥50%<65%)a rank of “Pass”.
(v) The candidate appearing in all papers in the annual examination would be eligible to
appear for supplementary examination to be held in the month of September/October

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for backlog papers in annual examination. If the candidate fails to clear some papers in
supplementary examination, then he/she will be allowed to appear in normal course
(i.e..n+2yrs.) for backlog paper.
(vi) A fee of `1,000/- per paper will be charged for re-totalling of the marks obtained by a
student. The request in this respect must be received within 15 days of the declaration
of result.
(vii) A fee of `2,000/- will be charged for Supplementary Examination.
(viii) A candidate who fails or does not appear in the Annual Examination/Supplementary
Examination as referred to in Byelaws (ii) & (iv) will be eligible to appear in the next
two following Annual/Supplementary Examinations only. Such students are required
to deposit an examination fee applicable in the year in which the examination is
conducted.
(ix) Original Degree/Post Graduate Diploma will be awarded during the convocation
from distribution counters assigned for various Diplomas excepts to Gold Medalists &
Toppers. Gold Medalists & Toppers will receive their certificates from the Dias.
(x) Convocation fee will be charged as per notification issued by the Institute.
(xi) Students are required to submit their project work as notified / scheduled by the
Coordinator for processing the result. In this regard any type of request will not be
entertained later on.

Detailed Syllabus of Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
PAPER-I: Fundamentals of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Unit I:
 ADR - Concept and Meaning. Adversarial and Non-Adversarial ADR. Historical
Developments , Relevance in the Present Scenario.
 Communication Skills & Legal Counselling – Passive Listening. Active Listening.
Questions. Communication Inhibitors.
 Negotiation - Different strategies of Negotiation -Models/Types of Negotiation – Duties
and Responsibilities of Negotiator. How to Negotiate.
Unit II:
 Mediation - Conduct of Mediation. Self Determination. Party Autonomy. Neutrality.
Confidentiality. Role of Mediator. Pre-Mediation Dispute Analysis. Stages of Mediation.
Mandate of Mediator. Restorative Practices. Handling Emotions. Handling Impasse.
Drafting Settlement Agreement. How to mediate.
 Mediation Act 2023 – Scope and Application. Pre-Litigation Mediation. Disputes or
Matters not fit for Mediation in First Schedule. ADR provisions in statutes in Second
Schedule. Mediation provisions in other statutes – Third to Tenth Schedule. Enforcement
of Mediated Settlement Agreement. Registration of Mediated Settlement Agreement.

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Online Mediation. Community Mediation. Important provisions of the Mediation Act,

2023.
 Professional Ethics in Mediation- No Conflict of Interest, Fairness, Neutrality-
Confidentiality-Personal Values. Role of lawyer in Mediation.
Unit III:
 Dispute Resolution through Lok Adalat - Different types of Lok Adalat - Important
provisions of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
Unit IV:
 Criminal Justice System-Victim vis-à-vis Offender -Plea Bargaining-Charge Bargaining-
Sentence Bargaining-Fast Track Criminal Courts.

PAPER-II: Indian Law on Alternative Dispute Resolution

Unit I:
 Arbitration – Types of Arbitration – Adjudicatory, Non – adjudicatory, Institutional
and Ad-hoc- Mandatory Arbitration.
Unit II:
 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Definition: Arbitration Agreement, Court,
International Commercial Arbitration
 Arbitral Tribunals–Appointment of Arbitrators–Eligibility and qualifications of
Arbitrators–Powers and functions–Competency and Jurisdiction of Arbitrators.
Competence-Competence & Doctrine of Separability
 Arbitral proceedings–Procedural justice for parties–Rules of procedure and Evidence,
Statement of Claims and Defence; Hearings and Written proceedings–Interim Measures–
Settlement Awards.
 Determination of Applicable Law–Choice of Law–Proper law of Contract and Conflict
of law principles
Unit III:
 Awards–Kinds of Awards–Rules of Guidance–Form and contents of awards–Correction
and Interpretation of award–Additional award–Setting aside of Awards–Appealable
Orders–Enforcement of Awards–Legality and Fairness of Arbitral Awards–Reasoned
Awards.
 Two Tier Arbitration Procedure under Indian Laws
 Scope and Extent of Judicial Intervention in Arbitration Process–Role of Courts- Setting
Aside Arbitration Awards on Grounds of Public Policy, Fraud, and Partiality–Recent
Trends and developments.
 Evolution of Conciliation as a mode of Dispute Settlement–Role of Conciliator–
Conciliation proceedings–Scope and Nature of award by the Conciliator.

Unit IV:

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 Information Technology and ADR

 Online Dispute Resolution–WIPO, ICANN and Uniform Domain Name Dispute
Resolution Policy (UDRP)–IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP).

Paper-III: International Commercial Arbitration

Unit I:
 Background, meaning and kinds of International Commercial Arbitration
 Development of International Arbitration – International Non-Commercial Arbitration
and International Commercial Arbitration –International Commercial Arbitration
Institutions viz. ICC, CiArb, DAC, ICA etc. – Rules of these Major International Arbitral
Institutions- Global Application of International Arbitration Rules.
Unit II:
 Key concepts and procedures in International Commercial Arbitration

 Constitution of Arbitral Tribunal- Appointment of Arbitrators–Powers, Duties and

Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunal–Code of Conduct of Arbitrators–Rules of Arbitration
Proceedings–Principle of Party Autonomy.
 Nationality of Parties–Applicable Law–The intervention of domestic courts in
International Commercial Arbitration–Interim remedies by Courts–Conflict of Law
Principles as applicable to International Arbitrations–Sovereign Immunity and
International Commercial Arbitration.
Unit III:
 UNCITRAL Model Law, 1985–Uniformity in International Commercial Arbitration
Laws in various countries–Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards–State practice with
respect to enforcement of foreign arbitral awards–Geneva Convention, 1927 and New
York Convention, 1958.
Unit IV:
 International Arbitrations under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996–Comparative
analysis of ADR system in selected Countries.
 Dispute Resolution under GATT–WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism–ICSID
Convention.
 IBA Rules on Taking of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration

Paper-IV: Procedures & Obligations in ADR

Unit I:
Indian Contract Act, 1872
i. Formation of Contract : Stages of formation of contract : Offer, Acceptance, Promises,
Consideration etc.
ii. Types of Agreement / Contract : Void, voidable, legal

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Vitiating factors in contract: mistake, undue influence, misrepresentation, fraud etc.

iii. Performance of Contract: Modes of discharge of contract
Unit II:
i. Breach of Contract and remedies thereof
ii. Agency: Creation, Termination
iii. Convention on Contracts in International Sales of Goods (CISG, 1980); UNIDROIT
Principles on International Commercial Contracts (2016); INCOTERMS, 2020

Indian Evidence Act, 1872 {BHARTIYA SAKSHYA ADHINIYAM}

Unit III:
i. Types of Evidence: Direct / Indirect / Circumstantial Evidence; Oral & Documentary,
Hearsay Evidence
ii. Relevancy of Evidence, admissibility of evidence, weight and value of evidence
iii. Presumptions under the Evidence Act, 1872
Unit IV:
i. Burden Of Proof / Onus of Proof
ii. Etstoppel
iii. Competence of witnesses;
Electronic Evidence in Arbitration

Paper-V: Practical Training

* Simulation Exercises - Training in Mediation skills, Arbitration Skills, Interviewing and
Counselling skill and Negotiation skill
* Attending Arbitration Proceedings and Lok Adalats – and Repeal – Case Analysis,
Formulation of Case theory, Witness handling.
* Drafting of Arbitration Agreements–Essentials–Kinds–Validity–Contractual Principles–
Notice–Statement of Claim/ Rejoinder–Written Statements–Execution Application–
Appeals–Affidavits-Pathological Clauses–Legality of Unilateral Agreements–Selected
Model Clauses
* Project Report

Corporate Laws and Management

Paper-I: General Principles of Company Law–I
Unit I:
 Historical Perspective of Company Legislations in India – Amendment to Companies
Act, 2013
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Articles of Association
Unit II:
 Share Capital – meaning; alteration; pricing; issue and allotment; transfer and
transmission; reduction of share capital; buy back; dividend; investor protection etc.
Unit III:
 Borrowing powers and raising of funds; Inter-corporate loans and investments and
giving of guarantees; charges.
Unit IV:
 Directors and Managerial personnel.
 Related Party Transactions

Paper-II: General Principles of Company Law – II

Unit I:
 Company Meetings
 Accounts and audits, audit report and director’s report.
Unit II:
 Majority rule and prevention of oppression and mismanagement.
 Inspection and investigation
Unit III:
 Reconstruction, amalgamation, mergers and take-overs, SEBI’s takeover regulations.
 Relevant provisions of insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
 Rehabilitation and Winding up of companies
Unit IV:
 Corporate Governance under the Company Law and SEBI Regulations
Unit V:
 Serious fraud investigation office
 NCLT and NCLAT

Paper III: Business Law and Regulation of Business

Unit I:
 Effects of industrialization policy in Indian economy- Economic Liberalisation – Its
impact in the economy- Foreign Direct Investment
Unit II:
 Law of contract- essentials features of contract- different kinds of contracts including
e-commerce – Special contracts- Indemnity and Guarantee- Bailment and Pledge-
Conditions and Warranties

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Unit III:
 Negotiable Instruments- Promissory Notes and Bills of Exchange- Cheques and
dishonor of cheques- Holder and Holder in due course
Unit IV:
 Competition Law- Anti- competitive agreements- Abuse of dominance- Cartels-
Competition Advocacy
Unit V:

Brief overview & relevant provisions of the following legislations: Limited Liability
Partnership Act 2008; Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 2002;Environment Protection Act, 1986;
Consumer Protection Act, 1986; National Green Tribunal Act, 2010; Sale of Goods Act, 1930;
Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

Paper-IV: Theory and Practice of Management

Unit I:
 The Nature and Process of Management
 Planning
 Decision Making
Unit II:
 Organization structure and Design
 Power, authority, responsibility and accountability
 Management Control
Unit III:
 Effective Communication
 Team Building
 Conflict Management
 Managing change
 Morale and Motivation
 Leadership
Unit IV:
 Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics

Paper-V: Book Keeping and Accountancy

 Principles of Double Entry and the Accounting Structure – Concepts and Conventions
 Special purpose of subsidiary books, banking transactions and bank reconciliation
statement
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flow statement
 Bill of Exchange
 Accounting for Hire Purchase, Installment
 Depreciation, reserves and provisions
 Accounting for non profit making entities, Accounting for Partnership
 Corporate accounting for issue of shares & debentures
 Cost accounting – meaning and uses; cost concept, classifications of costs & preparation
of cost sheet
 Auditing: Meaning, nature, advantages and Law relating to appointment of auditors in
companies
 IFRS- International Financial Reporting System

Cyber Law
Paper-I: Basics of the Computer and Cyber world
Unit I:
 Computer organization and architecture
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Hard disk cloning, Backup, restoration
Solid State Devices, Flash Memory
Raid Configurations
Cde4
Unit II:
 Networking Concept
Computer Networks,
Network Topology Bridges, Switches, Routers
OSI Model & TCP/IP Protocol IP Addresses,
IPv4, IPv6 VPN, Orion Routing, Wireless Protocol
Cloud Computing Concepts
Unit III:
 Security Threats and vulnerabilities
Ethical Hacking & Concepts
Process of Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing
Foot Printing & Scanning, Enumeration, System Hacking
Trojan & Viruses, Sniffing
Hacking, Web Server Application, SQL Injection
IDS, Fire Walls & Honey Pots
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Dark Web Concepts

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Unit IV:
 Cryptography
Introduction to Cryptography-Symmetric and Asymmetric Key Cryptography
Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard
Hash Functions
RSA, RC4, RC5, RC6, MD5, SHA
PK Infrastructure, Digital Signature
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) & Transport Layer Security
Unit V:
 Forensics
Introduction to Forensic Analysis
Hard Disk, Mirror Image vs Copy
BIOS, BOOT Sequence & Boot Environment
FAT & NTFS File System
Validation, Forensic Acquisition
Sterilization & Write Blocking
Block Chain Concepts
First Responder Process

Paper-II: Regulatory Framework of the Cyber world

UNIT I: Jurisprudence-
• Jurisdiction, Privacy, Ethics
• Cyber Law Jurisprudence- An overview
• Role of Law in Cyber World - Regulation of Cyber Space in India, US, UK, European
Union etc;
• Need for Regulation UNCITRAL Model Law on E-Commerce, 1996
• General Principle of Contract Law with reference to online contracts
• Jurisdiction in Cyber World - Civil & Criminal; Determination of the Extent of the Act.
UNIT II: Legislative Framework
• National- Legal Frame Work in India
• International Legal Regime
UNIT III: Constitutional Perspective
• Theories of Free Speech, Media and Ethics
• Constitutional provisions on Freedom of Speech and Expression, Limitations –
Government Regulation and Interpretation by Indian Judiciary
• Cyber Space, Democracy & Sovereignty
• E-Governance and Regulatory Framework-Concept, Component, Rationale and Legal
Framework in India
UNIT IV: Adjudication and Enforcement
• Regulatory Bodies
• Adjudicating Officer and their powers & duty with special reference to Information

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Technology (Qualification & Experience of Adjudicating Officer and Manner of Holding

Enquiry) Rules 2003, Cyber Appellate Tribunal with reference to the Cyber Regulation
Appellate Tribunal (Procedures) Rules 2000,Controller of Certifying Authority with
special reference to the Information Technology Certifying (Authorities)Regulations
2001.
• Intermediary/ISPs, their working in India with special reference to The Information
Technology (Intermediary Guidelines And Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021:
Focusing On The 2023 Amendment & The Information Technology (Guidelines for
Cyber Cafe) Rules 2011 and Corresponding International Legislation in US, UK &
Europe
• Controller of Certifying Authority with special reference to the Information Technology
Certifying (Authorities) Regulations 2001
UNIT V: Policies and Framework
• Guidelines for Cyber Cafe
• Role of Digital Media, Ethics and its role in the Cyber World
Corresponding Legislation in U.K, U.S & EU

Paper-III: Intellectual Property Rights in the Cyber world

 International Connections on Copyright
 Berne Convention, Universal Copyright Convention, Rome Convention, WIPO
Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty and the TRIPS
Agreement.
 Scope of copyright protection in the digital environment under the Copyright Act, –
Copyright in Computer software, Multimedia, Digital Music, Podcasts, Apps,
 P2P
 Protecting Trade Marks in digital environment.
 International conventions on Trademark Law
 Domain names and cyber squatting; domain name disputes - Online dispute resolution –
Role of ICANN in administering the Domain Name System (DNS) – ICANN’s Uniform
Dispute Resolution Policy.
 International Conventions on Patents
 Application of Patents to computer technology and digital environment: Business
Method Patents and Software Patents.
 Technology transfer and cross border licencing
 Overview of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000, Washington
treaty on integrated circuits and layout designs, 1989.

Paper-IV: Electronic Commerce

Unit-I : Introduction to E-Commerce-
Overview of UNCITRAL Model law of E-Commerce of Ecommerce- Meaning, concept

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and significance ; UNCITRAL Model law E Commerce and Networking; Electronic Data
Interchange; Electronic Commerce Application: Advantages and disadvantages; E-Commerce
V/s Traditional Commerce; E-Commerce and E-business Models and Approaches, [(Business-
to-Customer (B2C), Business to Business (B2B), Consumer to Consumer (C2C), Consumer to
Business (C2B)]; E-Commerce and E-governance in India. Indian Contract Act, 1872.

Unit-II: Online Contracts and E-commerce Websites

Online contracts-
Concept and types (Employment Contracts - Contractor Agreements,, Non-Disclosure
Agreements- Shrink Wrap Contract ,Source Code, Escrow Agreements etc.) ; Relevant
provisions of Indian Contract Act, 1872 and IT Act, 2000, MailBox rule; Privity of Contracts;
reference to U.K Current Practices.
Online dispute resolution and jurisdiction, including the role of the WTO; Framing of terms
of service conditions, Disclaimers; Privacy Clause; Online Advertising; Types of Software
contract, software as product or service.

Unit-III: E-commerce-Online payment, E-Banking and Legal Issues

Disintermediation and Reintermediation, Bitcoins, Internet and Mobile banking, Online
Payment gateways (UPI and Others), Electronic Money/Truncated Cheque/Electronic
cheque/, Regulating e-transactions, Role of RBI and legal issues, Payment & Settlement Act,
2007, Transnational Transactions of E-Cash,, Merchant Accounts, ATM`s, Secure Electronic
Transactions, Security issues , Financial Frauds.

Unit-IV: Taxation Issues in Cyber Space

a. Indian Tax System,
Transactions in E-Commerce, Taxing Internet Commerce, Indirect Taxes,, Fixed place
vs. Website,, Role of ISPs, Cross border issues in Taxation.
a. International Taxation
Understanding International Taxation, Tax evasion in Cyberspace, Permanent
Establishments, Double Taxation, OECD initiatives in International Taxation

Unit-V: Security and Evidence in E-Commerce

UNCITRAL Model law of E-Commerce, Indian legal position on E-Commerce: IT Act,

2000,Bhartiya Sakshya Act, 2023 Consumer Protection Act,,2019, Other Civil and Criminal
Remedies, Cyber Insurance, Online Privacy, Fraud and Security issues in E-Commerce- Dual
Key Encryption, Digital/Electronic Signatures, Appreciation of Evidence before court.

Paper V: Information Technology Act 2000

UNIT I: Introduction
Information Technology Act, 2000
Amendment to various enactments like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Bhartiya

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Sakshya Act, 2023 Bankers Books Evidence Act,1891, Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
UNIT II: Procedural Safeguards
The Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Interception, Monitoring
and Decryption of Information) Rules, 2009 and Corresponding International Legislation
The Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of
Information by Public) Rules, 2009 and Corresponding International Legislation
UNIT III: Surveillance and Privacy
The Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Monitoring and Collecting
Traffic Data or Information) Rules, 2009 and Corresponding International Legislation
The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and
Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2009 and Corresponding International
Legislation.
UNIT IV: Data Regulation in India and Due Diligence
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Due Diligence for Intermediary
Recent Judgments and Principles of Interpretation in cases of Jurisdictional Issues
arising for settling the disputes  
UNIT V: Legal Issues and Challenges
Jurisdiction, Safe Harbor, Online Dispute Resolution, Offences, Contraventions,
Remedies- Civil and Criminal.

PROJECT
Students of the course are required to do research on a relevant topic of their choice and
submit a project report as part of the curriculum.

Intellectual Property Rights Law

Paper I: General Regime of Intellectual Property Law
UNIT I: General Regime of Intellectual Property Law- UK, Europe, USA & India;
International Conventions on IPR- TRIPS Agreement (General Provisions Part I,III-VII), Paris
Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property,1883(national treatment, right of priority,
common rules);Globalisation and IPR Indian IP laws- Pre and Post TRIPS, National IP Poilcy,
2016
UNIT II: Concept of IPR, Theories on concept of property, Justifications of IPR Protection-
Public vs. Private; Innovation protection and management
Categories of IPR- Copyright and related Right; Trademark ; Geographical Indications;
Patents; Utility patents/Petty Patents; Trade Secrets; Plant Variety and Plant Breeders Rights;
Industrial Designs; Layout designs of Integrated Circuits; Sui generis regimes to protect
Traditional knowledge (The discussion would bring out the comparative elements in these

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categories from jurisdictions such as USA and EU); Overlapping Intellectual Property Rights;
IPRs and Big Data, AI-IPR Intersection
UNIT III: Interface of IPR and Competition law- IPR and competition -Anti-competitive
agreements, Monopoly and Abuse of dominant position, Refusal to deal, Tying agreements,
Exclusive licenses, Patent pooling and mergers-US, EU and Indian position on Competition
and IP Interface, Microsoft Case
Taxation in IPR
UNIT IV: Management of IPRs- IP Management, Commercialization of IP-licensing,
Assignment, Franchising, Joint Ventures and Spin off; Auditing and Valuation of Intellectual
Property Rights;
Transfer of Technology in IPRs
SDGs and IP Interface-WIPO Development Agenda

Paper II- Law of Copyright and Related Rights

UNIT I: Evolution and Framework- International Instruments on Copyright and Related
Rights-Role and influence of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO);
Berne Convention, as revised, (1886-1971); Universal Copyright Convention, as revised
(1952-1971); the Rome Convention (1961),TRIPS Agreement(art.9-14) WIPO Performances
and Phonograms Treaty (1996),WIPO Copyright Treaty (1996), Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual
Performances,2012 and Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons
who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled (2013)
Indian Copyright Law and amendments pre and post TRIPS Agreement
UNIT II: Subject Matter of Copyright protection under Copyright Act, 1957 –Idea-Expression
dichotomy, Originality, Minimal Creativity Doctrine, Multiple copyrights in some Products/
works; Protection of TCE and Folklore.
Economic and Moral Rights; Authorship and Ownership, Term of Copyright
Neighbouring rights- Phonograms, Performers Rights, Rights of Broadcasting
Organizations
UNIT III: Exploitation of rights- Assignment of Copyright;
Licensing of Copyright-Voluntary Licensing, Statutory Licensing & Compulsory Licensing
Open Source, Open Access and Creative Commons
Collective administration of Copyright- Role of Copyright Societies in the Administration of
Copyright; Method of Distribution of collected royalties, Tariff scheme of Copyright Society.
UNIT IV: Enforcement of Copyright and rights of public- Infringement of Copyright,
Remedies for Infringement-civil(Preventive and Compensatory Remedies) ,administrative,
criminal and border measures; Liability of Internet Service Providers for Copyright
infringement, Liability for Plagiarism
Acts not constituting infringement of Copyright-Fair use and Fair dealing Doctrines in
Copyright

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Exhaustion in Indian Copyright law

UNIT V: Copyright and Digital Works
TPMs, Circumvention of technological measures and Rights Management Information
3D Printing and Copyright
Issues related to Web 3.0- Generative AI, Block chain, Metaverse, Bigdata, NFTs

Paper III: Law of Patents, Trade Secrets and Related Rights

The emphasis will be on the position of law in India on the subject. A comparison with patent
systems in USA and EU would be drawn wherever appropriate.
Unit I
International Patent System
→ Paris Convention (in relation to patents), WTO-TRIPS (Articles 27 to 34), Budapest
Treaty, PCT, and CBD (in relation to TK).
→ Impact of International Conventions and Treaties on Indian Patent Law.
→ Relationship between the patent provisions of the TRIPS Agreement and the Convention
on Biodiversity.
→ WIPO-IGCGRTKF.
→ Strasbourg Agreement concerning International Patent Classification.
Unit II
Indian Patent System
→ Patent-eligible subject matter, five criteria of protection including discussion on Prior
Art, Anticipation, Inventive Step
→ Acquiring of Patents- Filing of Application, Specifications, Examination, Pre-Grant and
Post-Grant Opposition, Grant and Sealing of Patents, Comparative law of ownership
and employee inventions.
→ Enforcement and Exploitation of patents- Term, Licensing, Infringement, Surrender of
patents
→ Patent Search- Prior Art, Anticipation, Database, International Patent Classification,
Methodology [To be taught by prosecution expert(s)]
Unit III
Indian Patent System- Limitations, Exceptions and Remedies
→ Limitations, Exceptions and Remedies- Use and acquisition of inventions by Central
Government, Compulsory Licensing, Parallel Imports, Infringement, Revocation of
patents, Civilremedies.
→ Patent Authorities, Patent Agents, Controller of Patents, Patent Examiners.
Unit IV
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→ Patents and Computer Programs, Business Methods, and Utility Models, Human Rights
Issues, SEP and FRAND issues, Patents and Artificial Intelligence.
Unit V
Trade Secrets
Breach of Confidence/ Trade Secrets- International protection, advantages over other IPRs,
Position in India, US, UK.

Paper IV: Law of Trademarks, Designs and Unfair Competition

The emphasis will be on the position of law in India on the subject.
Unit I
→ Historical and economic examination of the concepts of trade marks, designs, and unfair
competition.
Unit II
International Legal Instruments
→ International trade mark regimes: the role and influence of the World Intellectual
Property Organization,
→ WTO-TRIPS, the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883;
Madrid Agreement, 1891 and Madrid Protocol, 1989, and impact on Indian TM Law.
Unit III
Indian Trade Marks Law
→ Definitions, Registration- Absolute and Relative Grounds of Refusal, Prior/ Vested
Rights,
→ Passing Off, Infringement and exceptions to infringement & Parallel Imports,
→ Well-known Trademarks and Doctrine of Dilution,
→ Comparative Advertising,
→ Licensing of Trademarks and Quality Control,
→ Character Merchandising,
→ Domain Names
Unit IV
Issues in Trade Marks and Emerging trends
→ Trademarks and Freedom of Expression,
→ Conflict of Trademarks with Geographical Indications,
→ Non-Conventional TMs- Smell, Sound, Image, NFTs; Trademarks in Metaverse
Unit V
Comparative Analysis of TM protection and unfair competition
Evolution of laws of different countries in order to protect trademarks and other distinctive

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signs against unfair competition with particular reference to the UK and Commonwealth
jurisdictions; the USA. Basic concepts of registered trade mark and design regimes with
particular reference to India and comparative references to other systems of protection such
as EU Community Trade Mark and the USA.

Paper-V: Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications and Layout-designs of Integrated

Circuits
Industrial Designs
→ Origin, Meaning and Concept
→ Need for protection of industrial designs
→ Rights in Industrial Designs: Nature, Acquisition and duration of rights
→ Designs Act, 2000 - Subject matter of protection-registerable and non registerable
designs, criteria-originality and novelty
→ Registration of Designs-Procedure, Cancellation of registration
→ Infringement and remedies
→ Overlap of Design Rights with Copyright and Trade Marks
→ International Regime of Designs protection
Geographical Indications
→ Justification, Concept of appellations of origin, indication of source and Geographical
Indication
→ International Conventions/Agreements [TRIPS and GIs- Article 22 & 23].
→ The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999-Procedure
for registration, duration of protection and renewal
→ Infringement, remedies and penalties
→ Overlaps & differences between Geographical Indications and Trademarks
Layout –Layout- Designs of Integrated Circuits
→ Introduction, Evolution & Justification
→ The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000
→ Conditions and procedure for registration
→ Duration and effect of registration
→ Assignment and transmission
→ International Treaties [i. Washington Treaty ii. TRIPS Agreement]

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19. ILI Examination Bye-laws Regarding Disorderly

Conduct and Use of Unfair Means in Examination
1. The Indian Law Institute follows the UGC (Promotion of Academic Integrity and
Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions) regulations, 2018 and
has zero tolerance policy towards plagiarism. Students must maintain high degree of
academic integrity in their work. Plagiarism shall be treated as use of unfair means
in examination. All cases of use of Unfair Means in the examination shall be placed
before a Standing Committee on Unfair Means / Examination Disciplinary Committee
to be constituted by the Director for decision in individual cases, and for recommending
penalties.
2. For the purposes of these Bye-laws:
(a) Examination means an examination conducted by the Indian Law Institute;
(b) The year means the academic year;
(c) Candidate includes an examinee taking any examination in a particular year and,
wherever the context so permits, every student on the rolls of the Institute;
(d) The use of dishonest or unfair means in the examination includes:
(i) Assisting in any manner whatsoever any other candidate in answering the
question paper during the course of the examination;
(ii) Taking assistance from any other candidate or any other person or from
any book, paper, notes or other material in answering the question paper
during the course of examination;
(iii) Carrying into the examination hall any book, paper, notes or other material
including electronic devices, whatsoever, likely to be used directly or
indirectly by the candidates in connection with the examination;
(iv) Smuggling in any answer book or a continuation sheet;
(v) Taking out or arranging to send out an answer book or any page or a
continuation sheet;
(vi) Replacing or getting replaced an answer book or any page or continuation
sheet during or after the examination;
(vii) Getting impersonated by any person in the examination;
(viii) Deliberately disclosing one’s identity or making any distinctive marks in
the answer book for the purpose;
(ix) Communicating with or talking to any other candidate or unauthorised
person in or around the examination hall during the course of the
examination;
(x) Communicating or attempting to communicate directly or through a

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relative, guardian or friend with an examiner with the object of influencing

him in the award of marks;
(e) Disorderly conduct in the examination includes:
(i) Misbehavior in connection with the examination, with the Superintendent,
Invigilator on duty or any other staff working at the examination centre
or with any other candidate in or around the examination centre, before,
during or after the examination hours;
(ii) Leaving the examination hall before the expiry of half an hour or without
handing over the answer book to the Invigilator-in-charge or without
signing the attendance sheet;
(iii) Intentionally tearing off the answer book or a part thereof or a continuation
sheet;
(iv) Disturbing or disrupting the examination;
(v) Inciting others to leave the examination room or to disturb or disrupt the
examination;
(vi) Carrying into the examination centre any weapon of offence.
3. No candidate shall make use of any dishonest or unfair means or indulge in disorderly
conduct in the examination;
4. A candidate found guilty of the use of dishonest or unfair means or disorderly conduct
in the examination may be disqualified from passing the examination for which he
was a candidate, and may, in addition, be debarred from appearing at the ensuing
supplementary examination of the Institute or for a further period to be decided by the
Examination Disciplinary Committee.
5. (a) The invigilator/evaluator/examination section of the Institute, as the case may be,
shall report in writing to the Controller of Examination the case of every student
who has contravened the provisions of clause 3.
(b) The reporting authority shall give full facts of the case in his report and forward
it with the statement, if any, made on the occasion by the candidate and the
invigilator on duty and papers, books and other material recovered from the
candidate, if any.
6. All cases regarding reported plagiarism and use of Unfair Means in the examination
shall be placed before a Standing Committee on Unfair Means to be constituted by the
Director for decision in individual cases, and for recommending penalties, if any.
7. There shall be one Examination Disciplinary Committee headed by the Director or his
nominee. The Examination Disciplinary Committee shall also consist of the Programme
Coordinator, and the Controller of Examination or his nominee.
8. (a) The Director, Registrar or any other person authorized by the Director in his
behalf shall communicate to the candidate in respect of whom a report has been

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received pursuant to clause 5 (a) the precise nature of allegations against him and
shall require him to furnish his written explanation within a period of 15 days.
(b) On receipt of the explanation from the candidates or on the expiry of the period
stipulated for submitting explanation if no explanation is received from him, the
Director shall assign the case for consideration to the Examination Disciplinary
Committee.
(c) The Examination Disciplinary Committee shall provide an opportunity of
personal hearing to the candidate, should the candidate choose not to appear at
the date fixed for hearing, without sufficient cause, the Examination Disciplinary
Committee shall proceed with the matter further under the rules.
9. If after considering all the material on record including the explanation, if any,
submitted by the candidate, the Examination Disciplinary Committee is satisfied that
the candidate is guilty of the use of dishonest or unfair means or disorderly conduct
in the examination, it shall recommend to the Director the punishment that may be
imposed on the candidate under clause 4 according to the nature of the offence.
10. The Director may, after considering the report of the Examination Disciplinary
Committee, take such action against the candidate under clause 4 as the Director may
deem fit.
Maintenance of Discipline in Examination Hall
1. Entry to the examination hall will be allowed to students who carry their Admit Card
along with them.
2. Entry to the examination hall will not be permitted half an hour after the commencement
of the examination.
3. After the commencement of the examination, no candidate will be allowed to leave the
examination hall, in the first half an hour and in the last half an hour, without submitting
the answer sheet.
4. No tea/coffee/soft-drink etc. will be served to the candidates during the examination.
5. Smoking/Drinking/ Intoxicating drugs/Chewing Tobacco is strictly prohibited in the
examination hall.
6. No candidate will change the seat allotted to him/her without due permission of the
Invigilator.
7. Mobile Phones, pagers, programmable Calculators and articles of like nature shall not
be allowed inside the examination Hall.
8. Candidates must ensure that mobile phones and other electronic devices are switched
off and left outside the examination Hall. If a candidate is found in possession of
Mobile phone, He/ She will be compelled to leave the examination Hall and will not be
readmitted.
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Policies of the institute for persons with disability for written examinations are as follows to
accommodate the specific needs on case-to-case basis.
i. The facility of Scribe/Reader/Lab Assistant is allowed to any person who has disability
of 40% or more if so desired by the person. The disability certificate issued by the
competent medical authority at any place shall be accepted.
ii. The necessary details of requirements should be recorded at the time of filling up of the
forms
iii. The candidate shall have the discretion of opting for his own scribe/reader/lab assistant
or request the Examination Body for the same.
iv. The examining body may provide the scribe in extraordinary circumstances on the
request of the candidates as per requirements of the examination. In such instances the
candidates shall be allowed to meet the scribe a day before the examination so that the
candidates get a chance to check and verify whether the scribe is suitable or not.
v. Criteria like educational qualification, marks scored, age or other such restrictions for
the scribe/reader/lab assistant are flexible.
vi. There is flexibility in accommodating any change in scribe/reader/lab assistant in
case of emergency. The candidates may also be allowed to take more than one scribe/
reader for writing different papers. The intimation of scribes is required to be given to
examination section before commencement of the examination.
vii. Persons with disabilities shall be given the option of choosing the mode for taking the
examinations i.e. in the computer or in large print.
viii. The candidates with disability may ask for question paper in large prints or e-text.
ix. The candidates shall be allowed to check the computer system one day in advance so
that the problems, if any in the software/system could be rectified.
x. The “compensatory time” shall be 20 minutes per hour of examination for persons
who are making use of scribe/reader/ assistant. All the candidates with disability not
availing the facility of scribe may be allowed additional time of minimum of one hour
for examination of 3 hours duration which could further be increased on case to case
basis.
xi. The candidates shall be allowed to use assistive devices like talking calculator (in cases
where calculators are allowed for giving exams), tailor frame, Braille slate, abacus,
geometry kit, Braille measuring tape and augmentative communication devices like
communication chart and electronic devices.
xii. Proper seating arrangement (preferably on the ground floor) shall be provided prior to
the commencement of examination to avoid confusion or distraction during the day of
the exam. The timely giving the question papers supply of supplementary papers shall
be ensured.
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Transcript
Ø The transcript will be issued on the submission of fee of `100/- per set of transcript.
Ø Students residing outside India may submit a fee of US$50 per transcript through Bank
Draft drawn in favour of “INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE” payable at New Delhi.
Issue of Duplicate Identity Cards/ Mark sheets
The duplicate identity cards shall be issued on submission of copy of FIR (filed regarding the
loss of original?) and on payment of a charge of `100/- (Rupees One hundred) only.
Duplicate mark sheet will be issued to students on submission of requisite fee of `300/- and
an F.I.R. copy in respect of lost original marks sheet.
Convocation
All degree /diploma will be awarded during the Convocation. Nominal Fee for Convocation/
Degree/Diploma will be charged and will be notified by the Institute.
Note: The information contained in this Prospectus including Teaching & Examination
Scheme of Post Graduate Programs can be changed / modified from time to time with the
approval of the competent authority.

20. ILI Library Rules

Procedure of Issue and Returning of Books: - At the time of borrowing a book the borrower
shall show Identity-Cum-Library Card at library circulation counter. The books are issued/
returned through Libsys database. Accession no. of the book is noted in a register with the
signature of the student to ensure that the same has been issued or returned by him/her. The
students are requested not to leave the books at the circulation desk without getting
conformation that the book has been returned.

Library issues books only to the Students/ Scholars pursuing Ph.D, LL.M. and Post Graduate
Diploma programmes from student section of the Library subject to the following conditions:-
i) The books are issued only on production of valid Identity cum Library Cards issued to
the Students. Identity-cum-Library Card is non transferable. In case of loss and damage
of Identity-cum-Library Card, a copy of FIR along with application addressed to the
Registrar for issue of duplicate Identity-cum-Library Card is required. For issuing
duplicate Identity-cum-Library card, `200/- shall be charged.
ii) Ph.D Scholars, LL.M. students can borrow two books and P.G. Diploma students can
borrow one book for 14 days from the student library.
iii) Generally, books from Reference library are not issued however only one book to LL.M.
and Ph.D. students can be issued.
iv) Committee and Commission Reports; Gazette of India; Parliamentary Debates;
Journals (Loose & Bound); Law Reports; Books costing more than `5,000/-; Documents

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published before the year 2000; Rare Documents; Multi Volume Sets; Dissertations and
Newspapers are not for issue. These documents can be referred only in the ILI Library.
v) It shall be the duty of the student to protect, maintain and take care of the documents
issued against their names. Borrowers are requested to check if the documents being
borrowed are complete and no pages are missing in it. In case of any defect/damage in
the book, should be brought to the notice of the library staff.
vi) Librarian may levy double cost of the books, if the books are returned in a damage
condition.
vii) Documents on display shall be issued only after a specified period.
viii) While leaving the library user should ensure that they carry only those books that are
duly issued on their names. Readers are not allowed to take out any material related
to library without issue; otherwise disciplinary action will be taken. The documents
are intended to use only in the library premises. Users are not allowed to take out any
document from the RFID gate.
ix) During power/system failure the circulation counter services will be suspended.
x) Librarian may recall any books from a borrower at any time.
xi) List of overdue documents shall be displayed on notice board of the library for
information. Over Due Charges of `2/- (Two) per day on every book shall be charged.
PHOTOCOPY & PRINTOUT CHARGES FOR ILI STUDENTS:-
• Photocopy Charges `1/- per page.
• Printout charges `2/- per page through printer, and `1/- per page through Photocopier.
• Users are responsible for complying with copyright act while photocopying library
documents. Number of pages is restricted to 50 pages in a day. For more than 50 pages
permission of Librarian/Assistant Librarian/Library Superintendent is required.
GENERAL RULES:-
• The entire library is under the CCTV surveillance system.
• All the students/scholars and outsiders entering the Library shall keep their bags and
other personal belongings at the entrance however, students are allowed to enter with
Laptop (without Laptop Cover).
• Visitors will first sign in the Visitors’ Register at the checkpoint, before being allowed to
approach Circulation Counter.
• Large groups that want to visit/tour the Library are required to obtain permission in
advance.
• Silence shall be strictly maintained in the Library. Use of Mobile phones, making
unreasonable noise including talking loudly is strictly prohibited.
• Drinking/Eating/Talking/Sleeping or sitting in the unusual posture is not permissible in
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• Library staff may ask visitors to show their Identity-cum-Library Card or other ID at
any time.
• Photography and recording are not allowed in Library premises.
• Readers should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library resources in any way.
If anyone is found doing so, he will be charged the full replacement cost of the resource.
• Users are requested to leave the books/documents on the reading table after
consultation. They are strictly prohibited of keeping/hiding a document at other places
for further consultation in future.
• Requests by readers/ users seeking documents from Compactors and stack area shall be
entertained between 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on weekdays (i.e. Monday to Friday)
The library rules and regulations shall be modified from time to time and shall be binding on
all concerned.
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21. List of Members of the Institute’s Authority

List of Governing Council Members of ILI
President 9. President
1. Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y.Chandrachud Indian Society of International Law
Chief Justice of India New Delhi
Supreme Court of India 10. Secretary
New Delhi University & Higher Education
Vice President Ministry of Human Resource
Development
2. Mr. Arjun Ram Meghwal
Government of India
Hon’ble Union Minister of Law &
New Delhi
Justice
Government of India 11. Chairman
Shastri Bhawan University Grants Commission
New Delhi Bahadurshah Zafar Marg
New Delhi
Treasurer
12. Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh
3. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant
Former Vice Chancellor
Judge, National Law University
Supreme Court of India Delhi
New Delhi 13. Prof. (Dr.) P.S.Jaswal
Members Former Vice Chancellor
NLU Patiala
4. Chairman,
Punjab
Law Commission of India
New Delhi 14. Mr. E.C.Agrawal
Advocate
5. Hon’ble Mr. Justice A.M.Sapre
Supreme Court of India
Former Judge,
New Delhi
Supreme Court of India
15. Prof. (Dr.) V.K.Ahuja
6. Attorney General for India
Director, ILI
Supreme Court
New Delhi Secretary
7. Solicitor General of India 16. Sh. Shreenibas Chandra Prusty
Supreme Court Registrar, ILI
New Delhi
8. Mr. Sanjay Jain
Additional Solicitor General
Supreme Court
New Delhi

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Members – Executive Committee

President Members

1. Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y.Chandrachud 5. Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs

Chief Justice of India Ministry of Law & Justice,
Supreme Court of India Government of India
New Delhi New Delhi

Vice President 6. Secretary, Department of Expenditure

Ministry of Finance, Government of
2. Mr. Arjun Ram Meghwal
India
Hon’ble Union Minister of Law &
New Delhi
Justice
Government of India 7. Chairman - or nominee of Chairman
Shastri Bhawan University Grants Commission, New
New Delhi Delhi

Treasurer 8. Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja

Director, ILI
3. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant
Judge, Secretary
Supreme Court of India
9. Sh. Shreenibas Chandra Prusty
New Delhi
Registrar, ILI

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Members – Finance Committee

1. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant Chairman

Judge, Supreme Court of India

2. Nominee from Governing Council Member

3. Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs “

Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India

4. Secretary, Department of Expenditure “

Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India

5. Representative “
University Grants Commission

6. Prof. (Dr.) V.K.Ahuja “

Director, ILI

7. Sh. Shreenibas Chandra Prusty Secretary

Registrar, ILI

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Members – Academic Council

1. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta Chairman

Judge, Supreme Court of India

2. Prof. (Dr.) V. K.Ahuja Member

Director, ILI

3. Prof. (Dr.) Faizan Mustafa ”

Vice Chancellor
CNLU, Patna

4. Prof. (Dr.) Anuragdeep ”

Professor, ILI

5. Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Jain ”

Professor, National Law School of India University
Bengaluru

6. Dr. Arya A. Kumar ”

Assistant Professor, ILI (SS)

7. Sh. S.C. Prusty Secretary

Registrar, ILI

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22. Staff Members of ILI

Dr. A.K. Verma, Joint Registrar

Mr. Bhoopendra Singh, Computer System Administrator
Ms. Neena Bhatia, Assistant Registrar
Mr. Ashish Bawa, Accounts Officer
Ms. Rashi Khurana, Editorial Assistant
Mr. Anand Kumar Mishra, Superintendent
Ms. Rama Arora, Superintendent
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Technical Assistant
Mr. Ambuj Kumar Saxena, Technical Assistant
Mr. Girdhar Singh Bisht, Building Supervisor
Ms. Shalini Sharma, Assistant
Ms. Anju Kumari, Sr. Stenographer
Mr. Sanjeew Prakash Ambashta, Assistant
Mr. P. K. Sharma, LDC

Examination
Ms. Jyoti Dargan, Assistant Controller of Examination (SS)
Mr. Jitender Kumar Nanda, Exam Assistant

Library
Ms. Gunjan Gupta, Assistant Librarian (SS)
Mr. Nitin Bansal, Superintendent
Ms. Usha Chauhan, Library Assistant
Ms. Chetna Salwan, Library Assistant
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Library Assistant
Mr. Swapan Kumar Barua, Junior Library Assistant

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23. List of Available Publications

PROSPECTUS 2024-25
S.No. Description of Publication
1 The Indian Constitution and Contemporary Challenges : A Road Map (2023)
2 Perspectives on Indian Constitution and Development (2023)
3 India at 75 : Reminiscences and Reflections (2022)
4 Legal Research Writing (2022)
5 Legal Research Manual (2021)
6 Human Rights of Vulnerable Groups : National and International Perspectives
7 Rethinking Law and Violence (2020)
8 Bail : Law and Practice in India (2019)
9 Dispelling Rhetorics: Law of Divorce and Gender Inequality in Islam (2019)
10 Law of Sedition in India and Freedom of Expression (2018)
11 IPR and Human Rights with Special Emphasis on India (2018)
12 Towards the Renaissance : Shibli and Maulana Thanvi on Sharia (2018)
13 Emerging Competition Law (2017)
14 Copyright Law in the Digital World : Challenges and Opportunities (2016)
15 Environment Law and Enforcement : The Contemporary Challenges (2016)
16 Legal Research Methodology (2016)
17 Compendium of Bilateral and Regional Instruments for South Asia : International
Cooperation in Criminal Matters Volume I & II (2015)
• Digitized version is available on Institute’s website
18 A Treatise on Consumer Protection Laws (2016)
19 Directory of Law Colleges in India (2015)
Broadcasting Reproduction Right in India: Copyright and Neighbouring Rights
Issues’ (2013)
20 Restatement of Indian Laws
• Public Interest Litigation
• Contempt of Court
• Legislative Priveledges
21 Services under the State (Revised and updated)
22 Indian Legal System (Revised edition)
23 Digitized Version of the Journal of Indian Law Institute (1958-2014)
24 Digitized Version of the Annual Survey of Indian Law (1965 – 2013)
25 Disaster Management (2006)

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26 Essays on the Indian Penal Code (2005)

27 Legal Dimensions of Cyber Space (2004)
28 Labour Law and Labour relations : Cases and Materials (2007)
29 Prevention of Money Laundering – Legal and Financial Issues (2008)
30 Annual Survey of Indian Law :-
2001
2002
2003 (Hard bound)
2004 (Hard bound)
2005 (Hard bound)
2006 (Hard bound)
2007 (Hard bound)
2008 (Hard bound)
2009 (Hard bound)
2010 (Hard bound)
2011 (Hard bound)
2012 (Hard bound)
2013 (Hard bound)
2014 (Hard bound)
2015 (Hard bound)
2016 (Hard bound)
2017 (Hard bound)
2018(Hard Bound)
2019 (Hard Bound)
2020 (Hard Bound)
31 Journal of the Indian Law Institute (Quarterly)
Vol. 43 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2001
Vol. 44 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2002
Vol. 45 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2003
Vol. 46 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2004
Vol. 47 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2005
Vol. 48 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2006
Vol. 49 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2007
Vol. 50 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2008
Vol. 51 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2009
Vol. 52 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2010
Vol. 53 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2011
Vol. 54 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2012
Vol. 55 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2013
Vol. 56 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2014
Vol. 57 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2015
Vol. 58 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2016

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Vol. 59 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2017

Vol. 60 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2018
Vol. 61 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2019
Vol. 62 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2020
Vol. 63 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2021
Vol. 64 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2022
Vol. 65 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2023
32 Index to Indian Legal Periodicals Bi-annual
1987-1988
1990 & 1991
1992
1993-1996
1997-2000
2001
2002
2003
2006
2007
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018

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Form of Certificate to be produced by Other Backward Classes

Applying for Admission in The Indian Law Institute, Delhi
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum. _________________________________________________ Son/Daughter of

Shri/Smt.__________________________________ of Village/Town _________________________________District/

Division ________________________________ in the ______________________________________ State belongs to

the _______________________ Community which is recognized as a backward class under:

(i) Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10/09/93 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 186 dated 13/09/93.
(ii) Resolution No. 12011/9/94-BCC dated 19/10/94 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 163 dated 20/10/94.
(iii) Resolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC dated 24/05/95 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 88 dated 25/05/95.
(iv) Resolution No. 12011/96/94-BCC dated 9/03/96.
(v) Resolution No. 12011/44/96-BCC dated 6/12/96 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 210 dated 11/12/96.
(vi) Resolution No. 12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.
(vii) Resolution No. 12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.
(viii) Resolution No. 12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/10/99.
(ix) Resolution No. 12011/88/98-BCC dated 6/12/99 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 270 dated 06/12/99.
(x) Resolution No. 12011/36/99-BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 71 dated 04/04/2000.
(xi) Resolution No. 12011/44/99-BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 210 dated 21/09/2000.
(xii) Resolution No. 12015/9/2000-BCC dated 06/09/2001.
(xiii) Resolution No. 12011/1/2001-BCC dated 19/06/2003.
(xiv) Resolution No. 12011/4/2002-BCC dated 13/01/2004.
(xv) Resolution No. 12011/9/2004-BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 210 dated 16/01/2006.
(xvi) Resolution No. 12011/14/2004-BCC dated 12th March, 2007 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part I, Section I, No. 67 dated 12th March, 2007.
(xvii) Resolution No. 12015/2/2007-BCC dated 18th August, 2010 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary,
Part I, Section I, No. 232 dated 18th August, 2010.
(xviii) Resolution No. 12015/2/2007-BCC dated 11th October, 2010 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary,
Part I, Section I, No. 274 dated 12th October, 2010.
(xix) Resolution No. 12015/15/2008-BCC dated 16th June, 2011 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary,
Part I, Section I, No. 123 dated 16th June, 2011.
(xx) Resolution No. 12015/13/2010-BC-II dated 8th December, 2011 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary, Part I, Section I, No. 257 dated 8th December, 2011.
(xxi) No. 12015/5/2011-BC-II dtd,17/02/2014
Shri/Smt./Kum. ________________________ and/or his family ordinarily reside(s) in the __________________________
District/Division of ________________________ State/ Union Territory. This is also to certify that he/she does not
belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of
India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is modified
vide OM No. 36033/3/2004 Estt.(Res.) dated 09/03/2004, O.M 36033/3/2004-Estt.(Res) dated 14/10/2008 and O.M
36033/1/2013-Estt (Res) dated 27/05/2013 O.M. No. 36036/2/2013-Estt.(Res) dtd 30/05/2014.
Signature..............................................................
Dated: **Designation....................(With seal of office)

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(a) The term ‘Ordinarily’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation
of the People Act, 1950.
(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate / Additional Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner
/ Additional Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / Ist Class Stipendiary
Magistrate / Sub-Divisional magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate
/ Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of Ist Class Stipendiary
Magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency
Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar’ and
(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his family resides.

Declaration/undertaking - for OBC Candidates only

I, ____________________ son/daughter of Shri ______________ resident of village/town/city

____________ district ____________ State hereby declare that I belong to the ___________ community
which is recognised as a backward class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation
in services as per orders contained in Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum
No.36012/22/93- Estt.(SCT), dated 8/9/1993. It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections
(Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred Office Memorandum,
dated 8/9/1993, which is modified vide Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum
No.36033/3/2004 Estt.(Res.) dated 9/3/2004 and 8.9.1993 O.M. No. 36033/3/2004-Estt.(Res), dated
14.10.2008 and O.M. No. 36033/1/2013-EStt.(Res) dated 27/05/2013.

Place: Signature

Date: Name:

Declaration/undertaking not signed by Candidate will be rejected.

False declaration will render the applicant liable for termination of registration at any time.

Creamy Layer Definition

OBC Creamy layer is defined comprehensively at http://ncbc.nic.in/html/creamylayer.html All
candidates for the OBC reserved seats should make sure that they do not satisfy any of the creamy layer
criteria as listed in the website. Some general exclusion for quick reference (no way comprehensive) are
as follows.
1. Any of the parents holds a constitutional position in Govt. of India
2. Any one of the parents is a class I officer
3. Both the parents are class II officers
4. Any one of the parents is employed in an equivalent rank to class I officer or both parents
equivalent to class II officer in a public sector, insurance companies, banks, universities or in
other organizations
5. Land holdings on irrigated land is 85% or more of the statutory ceiling area
6. Parents income is more than 8 Lakhs per year
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Government of ______________
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)
INCOME & ASSEST CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER

SECTIONS

Certificate No. _______________ Date: _______________

VALID FOR THE YEAR ___________________

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari ______________________________ son/daugh/wife of

________________ permanent reside of________________, Village/Street ________________ Post Office
________________ District _______________ in the State/Union Territory ________________ Pin Code
____________ whose photograph is attested below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the
gross annual income* of his/her ‘family‘** is below `8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial
year __________. His/her family does not own or posses any of the following assets*** :

I 5 acres agriculturad land and above;

II Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above:
III Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified in notitied municipalities;
IV Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas in areas other than the notifed
municipalities.

2. Shri/Smt/Kumarl __________________ belong to the ____________ caste which is not

recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List).

Signature with seal of Office ______________

Name ____________________________
Designation _____________________
Recent Passport size
attested photography of
the applicant

*Noto1:. Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
**Note 2:The term “Family” for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents
and siblings below [the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years
***Note 3:The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places/cities have been clubbed
while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL FOR PH.D. ADMISSION

S.No. Title

I. Introduction

II. Statement of Problem

III. Scope of Study

IV. Objectives of Study

V. Research Questions

VI. Hypothesis

VII. Research Methodology

VIII. Tentative Chapterisation

IX. Select Bibliography and Table of Cases

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3rd Week of June, 2024

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3rd Week of July, 2024

4th Week of July, 2024

The classes for Post Graduate Diploma Programmes will start w.e.f. 02.08.2024 (Friday)
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