IQAC Meetings 2012-13

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Academic Year 2012-13

 Meeting No  01
 Stakeholder  Non-Teaching Staff
 Date  28/06/2012
 Venue  Principal’s Office
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi  (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Dr. Anjali Maydeo (Senior Faculty Member at Karve Institute of Social Work) : Member
  7. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  8. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  9. Dr. Deepa Paturkar (Fulltime Faculty) : Invitee
  10. Dr. Tejaswini Malegaonkar (Fulltime Faculty) : Invitee
  11. Mr. Ganesh More (Administrative Staff): Invitee
  12. Mr. Kaustubh Gadgil (Administrative Staff): Invitee
  13. Mr. Ashok Malvade (Administrative Staff): Invitee
  14. Mr. Yogesh Sonawane (Administrative Staff): Invitee

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. To review the arrangements / preparation for admission process.

    2. The faculty-in-charge of admission and the head clerk explained the rules of admissions, classroom arrangements made for smooth conduct of admission process.

  2. To allocate duties for admission process of 1st year of Five Year Law Course i.e. B.S.L. LL.B. and 1st year of Three Year Law Course i.e. LL.B.

    3. Dr. Deepa Paturkar and Dr. Tejaswini Malegaonkar allotted the responsibilities to the faculty members and office staff, for admission process including conducting of a short interview and verification of documents of the candidates.

  3. To discuss the policy for submission of original documents during the admission process.
    The matter was discussed and it was resolved as follows :

    4. “Resolved that the original caste certificates, non-creamy layer certificates of the students should be verified at the time of admission.”
    “Resolved further that if the original caste certificate, non-creamy layer certificates or other necessary documents are not produced or made available at the time of admission, ten days’ extension may be granted to the candidate to produce the documents and in case of failure to produce the same, the admission shall stand cancelled. The undertaking to that effect to be submitted by the candidate.
    “Resolved further that all qualifying certificates, mark lists etc. to be verified with original documents by the members of the faculty at the time of interview.”
    “Resolved further that as per the rules of the Savitribai Phule Pune University, University Grants Commission and Maharashtra State, the anti-ragging undertaking to be taken from every candidate at the time of admission.”
    “Resolved further that the gents and ladies hostel admissions to be taken care of by the Rectors.”

  4. To discuss arrangements as regards collection fees.

    5. The matter was discussed and it was resolved as follows :
    “Resolved that the payment of fees to be accepted only by way of demand draft in the name of ‘Principal, ILS Law College’. The Principal may grant permission to pay the fees in instalments at her discretion on application by the student.”

  5. Any other business with the permission of the Chair.

    6. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 Meeting No  02
 Stakeholder  Students of I BSL.LLB.
 Date  29/06/2012
 Venue  Principal Pandit Auditorium
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  7. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  8. Fulltime faculty members : Invitees
  9. Students of I BSL.LLB

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. To orient the students about the Indian Law Society and ILS Law College.

    2. Principal oriented the students about the history of the Indian Law Society, ILS Law College, its establishment, the founder members, its vision, mission & core values.

  2. To explain the academic activities and facilities available for the students.

    3. Principal gave a detailed review of the curricular, co-curricular activities of the College, and also spoke about legal aid centre of the College. The Principal also spoke about the library, hostel, gymkhana and other facilities available on the campus.

  3. To convey the time table of the Course.

    4. The time table for all the divisions and classrooms allotted were informed to the students.

  4. To explain the rules & regulations of attendance and discipline.

    5. The rules & regulations as regards attendance policy, dress code, code of conduct on campus & off campus, use of mobile etc. were explained by the Principal to the students.

  5. To explain the anti-ragging policy of the College.

    6. The Principal explained in detail anti-ragging policy of the College and also referred to the provisions of the Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1999.

  6. To discuss any other subject with the permission of the Chair.

    7. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 Meeting No  03
 Stakeholder  Students of I LLB.
 Date  01/08/2012
 Venue  Principal Pandit Auditorium
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  7. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  8. Fulltime faculty members : Invitees
  9. Students of I LLB

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. To orient the students about the Indian Law Society and ILS Law College.

    2. Principal oriented the students about the history of the Indian Law Society, ILS Law College, its establishment, the founder members, its vision, mission & core values.

  2. To explain the academic activities and facilities available for the students.

    3. Principal gave a detailed review of the curricular, co-curricular activities of the College, and also spoke about legal aid centre of the College. The Principal also spoke about the library, hostel, gymkhana and other facilities available on the campus.

  3. To convey the time table of the Course.

    4. The time table for all the divisions and classrooms allotted were informed to the students.

  4. To explain the rules & regulations of attendance and discipline.

    5. The rules & regulations as regards attendance policy, dress code, code of conduct on campus & off campus, use of mobile etc. were explained by the Principal to the students.

  5. To explain the anti-ragging policy of the College.

    6. The Principal explained in detail anti-ragging policy of the College and also referred to the provisions of the Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1999.

  6. To discuss any other subject with the permission of the Chair.

    7. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 Meeting No  04
 Stakeholder  Faculty
 Date  03/08/2012
 Venue  Principal’s Office
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Dr. Anjali Maydeo (Senior Faculty Member at Karve Institute of Social Work) : Member
  7. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  8. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  9. Fulltime faculty members : Invitees

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. Discussion of Academic Calendar Resolution:

    2. It was resolved to approve the Academic Calendar prepared in the faculty meeting for the First Semester of Academic Year 2012-13

  2. Discussion about Additional Safety and Security Measures in Campus Resolution:

    3. It was resolved to install Electronic surveillance System in Campus, and further instructions were given to the Librarian and Office Staff to coordinate the installation.

  3. Themes of Seminars and Competition to be organised for academic year 2012-13 Resolution:


    4. It was resolved to conduct following Seminars and Competitions in the Academic Year 2012-13

    1. Seminar on Specific Enforcement of Contract proposed by Ms. Nilima Bhadbhade.
    2. National Seminar in light of 2012 Amendment to the Copyright Act.
    3. Negotiation Competition to hone the negotiation skills of the students. Dr. Tejaswini Malegaonkar undertook the responsibility of the same.
    4. Student –Teacher seminars to be conducted.

  4. Planning of Remembering S.P. Sathe Event

    5. Resolution: It was resolved to conduct the 7th Remembering Professor S.P.Sathe Event on the theme of “Competition Laws”. Further, the responsibility of the event was assigned to Ms. Smita Sabne.

  5. Discussion of Feedbacks Resolution:


    6. In light of feedbacks for academic year 2011-12 following was resolved after discussion.

    1. Feedback for the Academic Year 2011-12 was placed before the IQAC and was found satisfactory.
    2. It was resolved to continue with the supplementary and interdisciplinary courses offered by ILS, based on the analysis of student’s feedback.
    3. It was resolved to purchase new editions of Text Books and Reference Books on IPR and Competition Laws, based on the Teacher’s feedback.

  6. Any other subject with the permission of the Chair Resolution:


    7. With the permission of the Chair following agenda was accepted and resolved as under:-

    1. Faculty Coordinator of Quiz Club proposed to conduct inter collegiate Quiz Competition. It was resolved to accept the proposal.
    2. It was resolved to assign the coordination of Principal Pandit Memorial Lecture to Dr. Deepa Paturkar.
    3. It was resolved to increase the speed of internet from 2 MBPS to 4 MBPS for efficient use of databases.

 Meeting No  05
 Stakeholder  Faculty
 Date  14/12/2012
 Venue  Principal’s Office
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Dr. Anjali Maydeo (Senior Faculty Member at Karve Institute of Social Work) : Member
  7. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  8. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  9. Fulltime faculty members : Invitees

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. Review of Minutes of Earlier Meeting dated 03-08-2012.

    2. Resolution: Minutes of earlier meeting held on 03-08-2012 were read and approved.

  2. Discussion of Academic Calendar Resolution:

    3. It was resolved to approve the Academic Calendar prepared in the meeting for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2012-13

  3. Allotment of responsibilities for 7th Remembering S.P. Sathe Event Resolution:

    4. It was resolved to permit Ms. Smita Sabne to distribute the work for 7thRemembering S.P.Sathe Moot Court Competition, Public Memorial Lecture, and Conference. Further it was resolved to divide the work amongst following committees like, Registration of Participants, Travel and Accommodations, Food Arrangements, Hall Arrangements etc.

  4. Planning of Activities of LL.M Department Resolution:


    5. It was resolved to have following independent events and activities for LL.M Department:-

    1. One Day Seminar on topic of Evidence laws and Handwriting Analysis was proposedand accepted.
    2. It was resolved to motivate the LL.M students to participate in Legal Aid and Literacy Activities.

  5. Review of New Library Infrastructure Resolution:

    6. It was resolved to start use of first two floors of the newly constructed Library

  6. New Competitions to be introduced

    7. Resolution: It was resolved to accept the novel idea of conducting Contract Drafting Competition proposed by Ms. Nilima Bhadbhade.

  7. Any other subject with the permission of the Chair

    8. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 Meeting No  06
 Stakeholder  Alumni
 Date  14/12/2012
 Venue  Principal’s Office
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  7. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  8. Fulltime faculty members : Invitees
  9. Mr. Rhishikesh Ganu Alumni
  10. Ms. Maithili Sane Alumni
  11. Ms. Priyanka Jawale Alumni
  12. Mr. Bhushan Mehere, Alumni
  13. Ms. Swatee Yogessh Alumni
  14. Mr. Shrikant Malegaonkar, Alumni, Part Time Faculty Member
  15. Ms. Rajlaxmi Joshi Alumni

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. To discuss the feedback taken from the students and seek suggestions for introducing practice oriented supplementary course.

    2. In light of students’ feedback for the year 2011-12, following was resolved :
    “Resolved (1) to continue with the existing supplementary courses; (2) to start practice oriented courses with special focus on civil procedure and criminal procedure; (3) to invite more practising advocates and judges to deliver guest lectures; (4) to encourage students to participate more in legal aid activities to get first hand experience.”

  2. Discussion of Academic Calendar Resolution:

    3. It was resolved to approve the Academic Calendar prepared in the meeting for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2012-13

  3. To seek suggestions for planning systematic and regular alumni meetings.

    4. The Principal mentioned about the difficulties faced by the College in reaching out to the past students as the recent contact details are not available. It was resolved as follows :

    “Resolved (1) to assign the responsibility to group of alumni from each state or district so that maximum alumni could be contacted; (2) to identify group of alumni from each state or district to assign them the work of collecting maximum data; (3) to create official web page for alumni and to keep them updated through it about College activities; (4) to fix up a date well in advance for alumni meet and convey schedule of alumni meet for maximum participation; (5) to have attractive agenda for the alumni meet.

  4. To seek suggestions for alumni support in legal aid and other College activities.

    5. The matter was discussed and it was resolved as follows:
    “Resolved (1) to continue the practice of taking help of alumni, practising advocates in resolving legal aid cases; (2) to expand the legal aid activity beyond Pune, and to render legal aid in different states with the help of resident alumni; (3) to request alumni to offer internship opportunities to students to give practical exposure; (4) to conduct regular meetings with alumni to develop supplementary courses.

  5. Any other business with the permission of the Chair.

    6. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks.

Action Taken Report

Following is the Action Taken Report of suggestions made by IQAC

 Sr. No   Suggestions by IQAC   Action Taken 
 1  Installation of electronic surveillance system in campus  CCTV cameras (Video Cameras & Display Monitor)were installed in Library, Laxmi Building, Saraswati Building, Boys & Girls Hostels, Canteen and all areas covering the entrance and exit points have been installed.
 2  Organisation of seminar on Specific enforcement on Contract  One Day Seminar was organized on Specific Enforcement on Contract 9th March 2013. Justice V. Ramasubramanian Judge, Madras High Court gave inaugural address.
 3  Organisation of Seminar on Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012  National Seminar on Copyright (Amendment) Act 2012 was organized on 25th& 26th August 2012. Seminar was divided in eight sessions.
 4  To start The Negotiation Challenge Competition to hone the negotiation skills of students  First ILS Negotiation Challenge Competition was held on 2nd& 3rd February 2013.
 5  Organisation of 7th Remembering S. P. Sathe event on the theme of ‘Competition Law’  

  1. National Moot Court Competition was organized on 11th& 13th January 2013.
  2. National Conference was organized on “Competition & Anti –trust Law on 23rd& 24th February 2013.
  3. Memorial Lecture was delivered by Ms. Pallavi Shroff on “Abuse of Dominance – is big defacto bad?” on 23rd February 2013.
 6  Increasing the speed of Internet  
Internet speed was increased from 2 MBPS to 4 MBPS.
 7  Organisation of Principal Pandit Memorial Lecture  
Principal Pandit Memorial Lecture was organized on 5th September 2012 by Dr. Manisha Gupte on ‘The Politics of Naming : Violence against Women in the name of Honour’
 8  Organisation of various activities for LL.M Students  
One Day Seminar on “Expert Evidence in Handwriting Analysis: Facts & Fundamentals” was organized on 16th February 2013. The seminar comprised of three sessions
 9  Involvement of LL.M students in Legal Aid Activities  
LL.M students had organized two legal literacy camps.
 10  Organisation of Contract Drafting Competition  
First ILS Contract Drafting Competition – preliminary round was organized on 28th January 2013 & Final round was on 16th February 2013.
 11  
Supplementary& Interdisciplinary courses of Indian Law Society to be continued on the basis of students feedback 		 
Following Courses were offered to the students-

  1. Diploma in Corporate Laws.
  2. Diploma in Human Rights & Laws.
  3. Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence & Forensic Science.
  4. Foundation of Law for First Year students.
 12  
An activity on current developments on Competition Law 		 
11th August 2012 – Seminar on Competition Law was conducted. Theme of the seminar was “ Emerging Patterns in Competition Law adjudication in India”
 13  
Faculty to conduct student teacher seminars during the class lectures 		 
Many teachers conducted Student – Teacher Seminars on varied topics. The topics were identified by teachers & accordingly presentations were made in classes by students under the guidance of teachers.
 14  
Faculty member suggested purchase of new editions of textbooks & reference books on IPR & Competition Law 		 
New Books on IPR & Competition Law were purchased in Library.
  Ms. Smita Sabne   Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya   Principal Vaijayanti Joshi
  Coordinator, IQAC   Coordinator, IQAC   Chairman, IQAC