The Indian Law Institute

India’s Premier Institute for Legal Research and Education

(Deemed to be University)

2025-26

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)

PROSPECTUS
2025 – 2026

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 IPRs and Information Technology 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
Digitization of ILI Publications and Rare Documents 7
Publications 7
National Academic Depository 7
National & International Collaborations 8
Series of Conferences/ Talk/ Seminars/ Lectures conducted by the
Indian Law Institute 9

2. Profile of Director, Faculty and Registrar 25

3. Details of the Programmes 31

4. Eligibility Criteria for Admission 32

5. Scholarship and Placements 36

6. Admission Procedure 36

7. Attendance 42

8. Reservation of Seats 43

9. Details of Application fee and Dates of Entrance Test 44

10. Details of Documents to be uploaded 44

11. Important Instructions for Applying Online for Ph.D., LL.M. and 45
Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

12. Online Certificate Programmes 45

13. Admit Card for Entrance Test 45

14. Important Information 46

15. Admission Schedule 2025-2026 47

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16. Teaching and Examination Scheme of Ph.D. Programme 48

17. Teaching and Examination Scheme of LL.M. – One Year Degree 51

Programme

18. Teaching, Examination Scheme and Syllabus of the Post Graduate 58

Diploma Programmes

19. ILI Examination Bye-Laws 76

20. ILI Library Rules 80

21. List of Members of the Institute’s Authority 83

22. Staff Members of ILI 87

23. List of Available Publications 88

23.(A) Appendix I (Form of Certificate to be produced by Other Backward 91

Classes (OBC) Candidates)

23.(B) Appendix II (Form of Certificate to be produced by EWS Candidates 93

23.(C) Appendix III (Format of Research Proposal to be submitted by 94

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 is an absolute honour and privilege to welcome you all to the Indian Law Institute (ILI).
The institute traces its rich history since late 1950s, when the first president of India Dr. Rajendra
Parsad laid down its foundation with the objective to conduct and promote legal research and to
meet the social, economic and other needs of the Indian people, embarked on an unprecedented
journey to illuminate the path in the domain of legal research. Today the continuous efforts
and endeavour to realise this vision by all the stakeholders at ILI, have put it in the select few
premier research institutions in India. The institute standing tall on the pillars of Legal Research,
Education, and Public Policy, has institutionalised and imbibed these values and attributes in all
of its stakeholders. To realise the vision of its founders and impart learning that can be readily
translated into effective action, with progressive outcome, ILI offers doctoral and postgraduate
programmes.
In order to advance the studies and research in law to meet the social, economic, and other
needs of the society, ILI offers Ph.D. Programme with emphasis on contemporary multidisciplinary
issues, to cater the diverse and novel needs of society, which seldom be recognised and fulfilled
by studies in single discipline. At ILI we encourage Inter-, Intra-, and Comparative studies in
the law and allied fields. The Masters Course in Law, i.e., LL.M. (one year) is formulated in
alignment with the broad vision of NEP-2020. The curriculum of the programme and pedagogy
offers students a platform to hone their research & analytical skills, engage with jurisprudential
premises of issues having contemporary socio-legal relevance, and provide solutions to real
life challenges by integrating discipline of law with other allied disciplines. As society presents
unforeseen challenges to law and keep it in flux, we at ILI through continuous restructuring and
revision of LL.M. course with inclusion of a broad range of specialized and elective courses, caters
to these challenges. The masters’ candidates at ILI can look for advanced legal research acumen,
deciphering and solving complex contemporary societal issues through the lens of law, and their
indelible and impactful imprint on discourses as their key takeaways.
To keep working professionals tuned to latest developments in the domain of law and
allied fields ,ILI offers Postgraduate diplomas and Online Certificate Programmes in emerging
areas of law. Not only that these diplomas and programmes meets the founding objectives of
the institute, but also provides space for continuous and life-long learning to people from all
walks of society. It’s the intriguing, novel, and upskilling nature of these courses that attracts
advocates, civil servants, academicians, diplomats, and others to join these courses. Lately, the

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number of applicants for these programmes have grown manifold and gladly the impact of these
programmes in the domain of teaching, research, and policy-making is laudable.
At ILI, teaching and learning techniques never remain conventional and static. We believe
in pedagogic methods wherein traditional learning apparatus are better supported by student
driven learning setups. To realise this, the LL.M. programme, includes student-driven weekly
seminar, to foster the spirit of critical analysis, imbibe research & drafting skills, hone academic
acumen, and continuous engagement with socio-legal challenges. Further, to ensure that students
remain acquaint with the finest thoughts in the academia and industry, institute under the aegis of
IQAC, organises national and international seminars, conferences, colloquiums, and workshops
on contemporary legal issues. Being a premier research institute ILI remains steadfast in its
commitment to serve the nation and to honour the same, the institute takes up research project on
the issues of national importance, publishes three indexed journals i.e., JILI, ASIL, and ILILRwith
scholarly research work, and conducts workshops & upskilling programmes for government
officials in collaboration with various ministries and departments of the Government of India.
The institute throughout its history remained honouring its values, commitments, and
objectives and the key driver behind these realisations is its library. Stacked with over 80,000
titles in law and allied subjects and over 260 legal periodicals, 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. 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., To ensure seamless
access to e-resources, the institute launched e-library platform. Since January 2025, ILI library is
on boarding One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) to further streamline the access to world class
academic resources. Students, faculty, and researchers from different parts of the country and
abroad are encouraged to make best use of institute’s library. Also, promoting equity in accessing
and pursing the higher education in law, ILI provides an inclusive environment not only for
differently-abled persons but also to students from all walks of society.
As highlighted in NEP-2020, “The pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and truth was always
considered in Indian thought and philosophy as the highest human goal”, the institute following
these lines provides vast academic resources on ‘Indian Knowledge System’ to all stakeholders to
engage with Indian Legal Philosophy and develop scholarships in a domain which showed the
light to the world for long.
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 and three
hundred 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. 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 Institute has
successfully completed its second cycle of NAAC accreditation in August 2023
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
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

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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 thesis 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 eResources, 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.
The Library organize training programme on Research management softwares and tools,

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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 (NAD) and Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
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 (ABS) which facilitate
students to digitally store, manage and access all their academic credits, including degrees,

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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

Inauguration of the ILI E-library – January 29, 2024

The E-Library of the Indian Law Institute was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant,
Judge, Supreme Court of India and Chairman, Library Committee, ILI, in the presence of Dr.
Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice, New Delhi, Prof.
(Dr.) Ranbir Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, NLU Delhi and Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha,
Director, ILI.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India and
other dignitaries with the ILI Faculty and Staff in the programme.

CLEA- Commonwealth Attorney and Solicitors Generals Conference (CASGC’24)

-February 2-4, 2024

CLEA- Commonwealth Attorneyand Solicitors GeneralsConference (CASGC’24) was

organised by the Government of India (Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law
& Justice) Office of the Attorney and Solicitor General of India, Commonwealth Legal
Education Association with technical support from the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. The
conference began with a grand Inaugural Ceremony on February 3, 2024, with the Hon’ble
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, as the Chief Guest andthe Chief Justice of India,
Hon’ble (Dr.) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud was the Guest of Honour. The Inaugural Ceremony
had the presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble
Shri Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India and Dr. R Venkataramani, Ld. Attorney General
for India and Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Law and Justice, Government of India.

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Dignitaries at the inaugural Session of the CLEA-CASGC’24 Conference.

The conference culminated with a notable valedictory ceremony with the august presence of
Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India and Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Minister for
Home Affairs, Government of India.

Snippets from the Valedictory Session

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Website Launch – April 26, 2024

The launch ceremony of the Indian Law Institute’s new website was held on April 26, 2024.
It was a grand and memorable event, marking a significant milestone in ILI’s digital journey.
The website was launched by Chief Guest, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge Supreme
Court of India, along with Guest of Honour Dr. Rajiv Mani,Secretary, Ministry of Law and
Justice and Sr. Prof. (Dr) V.K Ahuja, Director, ILI.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Dr. Rajiv Mani,

Sr. Prof.(Dr.) V.K. Ahuja, Director, ILI and other dignitaries at the dais.

Lecture Organised by the Indian Law Institute on Balancing Innovation and Access under
IP Laws in India

On World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, April 26th , 2024, the Indian Law Institute organised
an enlightening lecture on “Balancing Innovation and Access under IP Laws in India.” The
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India, delivered the lecture. It was
marked by the felicitation of Justice Surya Kant by Sr. Prof. Dr. V. K. Ahuja, Director of the
Indian Law Institute.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India, delivering the address.

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Participants of the Programme

Panel Discussion on “Exploring the Role of Dr.BR Ambedkar in Shaping the Democratic
Institutions and Principles of Bharat” held on April 14, 2024

As part of “Commemorating 75th Year of Indian Republic- India @ 75: Past, Present and
Future”, the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice, in association with the Indian
Law Institute, organised a Panel Discussion on the theme of “Improving Justice Delivery
System through Constitutional Ideals” on April 14, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Dignitaries at the Inaugural Session of the Programme

Conference on Criminal Law Reforms, 2023

The legislation, i.e., the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha
Sanhita, 2023 and the BharatiyaSakshyaAdhiniyam, 2023, replaced the earlier criminal laws,
namely, the Indian Penal Code 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Indian
Evidence Act, 1872, respectively. To generate awareness about these legislative enactments,
particularly amongst the stakeholders and legal fraternity, the Ministry of Law and Justice,
in association with the Indian Law Institute has organized the following Conference titled
“India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System” at Guwahati
– 18-19 May 2024

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The conference commenced with an introduction to its theme by Dr. Anju Rathi Rana,
Additional Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Govt. of India. Hon’ble Mr. Justice
Hrishikesh Roy, Judge, Supreme Court of India addressed the gathering, followed by Shri
Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Law & Justice and esteemed
justices, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court, and
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Biswanath Somadder, Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim. Dr.
Reeta Vasishta, Member Secretary of the Law Commission of India, and Dr. Rajiv Mani,
Secretary,Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India also
delivered their addresses.

The valedictory session began with a welcome address by Dr. Rajiv Mani,Secretary, Department
of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India. Chief Guest Shri Gulab Chand
Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Assam, delivered the Valedictory Address. Hon’ble Mr. Justice
Manash Ranjan Pathak, Judge of the Guwahati High Court, shared his insights, followed by
speeches from Hon’ble Mr. Justice (Retd.) Mir Alfaz Ali, Vice Chancellor (I/C) of NLUJA,
Assam and Sr. Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja, Director of ILI.

Sr. Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja, Director, ILI addressing the august gathering

In his speech, Sr. Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja highlighted India’s shift from colonial-era criminal
laws to a modern, restorative justice system and the importance of embracing cultural roots
while implementing new laws prioritising justice, rehabilitation, and community service.
The speaker emphasises that community service offers numerous benefits. How it reduces
social stigma for such persons and their families, prevents jails from overcrowding, and saves
government resources. Additionally, it keepssuch persons away from hardened criminals,
allowing them to maintain their professional lives post-community service. This approach
fosters empathy, suggesting that petty offences should be addressed through more culturally
appropriate methods. The focus of the criminal justice system, according to the speaker,
should not be solely on punishment but also on compassion, equity, and human dignity.

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The session concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Anju Rathi Rana, Additional Secretary,
Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice.

One-day Programme on “Human Rights: Issues and Challenges” for officials working in
Juvenile Homes, Old-Age Homes and the Health Sector - June 14, 2024

The Indian Law Institute, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC), organised a one-day training programme for officials working in juvenile homes,
old-age homes, and the health sector. The address by Mr. Devendra Kumar Nim, Joint
Secretary of the NHRC, followed this. Shedding light on the programme, Sr. Prof. (Dr) V.
K. Ahuja, Director, ILI, cited Martin Luther, who once said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat
to justice everywhere.”Injustice undermines the principles that uphold fairness and equality,
impacting society on a broader scale. He stated that the international community continues
to work towards addressing these challenges, but much remains to be done. Dr. A. K. Verma,
Joint Registrar, ILI was the Coordinator of the programme

Sr. Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja, Director of The Indian Law Institute, warmly welcomed
Mr. Devendra Kumar Nim, Joint Secretary and all attendees.

Two –days Training Programme for First Class Judicial Magistrates on “Human Rights:
Issues and Challenges” held on July 26-27, 2024

The Indian Law Institute, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission,
organized a two-day training program titled “Human Rights: Issues and Challenges” for First
Class Judicial Magistrates. Held at the Plenary Hall of the Indian Law Institute in New Delhi,
the event aimed to enhance the understanding and enforcement of human rights within the
judiciary. The Programme was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Mishra, Former
Judge, Supreme Court of India.

The inaugural session commenced with a welcome address by Senior Professor (Dr.) V.K.
Ahuja, Director, the Indian Law Institute. Dr. Ahuja’s speech touched upon several key issues
at the intersection of human rights and intellectual property rights (IPR). Dr. A. K. Verma,
Joint Registrar, ILI was the Coordinator of the programme

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Senior Professor (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja felicitating Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Mishra

Two-days Training Programme for Police Personnel on “Police and Human Rights: Issues
and Challenges” held on September 21-22, 2024

The Indian Law Institute and the National Human Rights Commission jointly organised a
two-day training program for Police Personnel titled “Police and Human Rights: Issues and
Challenges” at the Plenary Hall of the Indian Law Institute.

The inaugural session, along with four technical sessions, was scheduled for the first day.
The event commenced with an opening address by the Director, ILI Senior Professor (Dr.)
V.K. Ahuja. The session was graced by the presence of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Judge, Supreme
Court of India, as the honourable guest. Also in attendance was S.C. Prusty, the Registrar of
the Indian Law Institute.

Senior Professor (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja felicitating Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan in the presence of Registrar, ILI.

In his address, Senior Professor (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja emphasized the critical importance of
sensitization and accountability mechanisms within the police force. He drew attention to the

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State Police Accountability Commission (SPAC) in Assam as an example of such mechanisms.

To provide historical context, Prof. Ahuja referenced the famous Nuremberg and Tokyo trials
following World War II, which set precedents for prosecuting military officials for human
rights violations. He then delved into the challenges facing internal accountability systems
in police forces. Prof. Ahuja pointed out a significant flaw in these systems: the tendency
for responsibility to be shifted between senior and junior officers. He explained how senior
officers often pass the blame for questionable actions to their juniors, while junior officers may
attribute their actions to orders from above, creating a cycle of avoided accountability. Dr. A.
K. Verma, Joint Registrar, ILI was the Coordinator of the programme

Two Days Training Programme for Prison Officials on “Human Rights: Issues and
Challenges ”on November 16-17, 2025.

The Indian Law Institute (ILI) in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC) organized a two-day training programme on “Human Rights: Issues and Challenges”
for prison officials on November 16-17, 2025. The programme was held at the Plenary Hall of
the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, bringing together distinguished speakers and experts
from various fields to address critical aspects of human rights in the context of prison
administration.

Director, ILI felicitating the Chief Guest

The programme commenced with Sr. Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja, Director of ILI, delivering the
welcome address. Dr. Ahuja emphasized the importance of human rights education for prison
officials and the crucial role they play in maintaining the dignity and rights of inmates. He
highlighted ILI’s commitment to legal education and training, particularly in areas concerning
human rights and criminal justice reform.

The chief guest, Mr. Jaspal Singh, IPS, Special Commissioner of Delhi Police, delivered the
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the intersection of law enforcement and human rights, emphasizing the need for a balanced
approach that ensures both security and human dignity. He addressed the challenges faced
by prison officials in maintaining this balance and the importance of human rights-oriented
prison administration. The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks. Dr. A. K.
Verma, Joint Registrar, ILI was the Coordinator of the programme

Constitution Day Celebration

As part of the Constitution Day celebrations, the Indian Law Institute (ILI) organized a series
of engaging and intellectually stimulating events from 18-25th November 2024 at ILI. These
events aimed to honor the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India while fostering
legal discourse, academic excellence, and critical thinking among students and scholars.

The first round of the Debate Competition was conducted on November 18, 2024. The
preliminary round showcased the exceptional talent of participants, with 10 students
qualifying for the final round. The final round of the Debate Competition was conducted on
November 19, 2024. The competition was fierce, with participants presenting well-reasoned
arguments on complex topics. The top three rankers were:

1. Mr. Bhushan Mahesh Raut

2. Mr. SharyauraiRiang
3. Ms. Astha and Ms. Khushi Rastogi (joint winners for the third position)

Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Baxi, delivering the special lecture

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As part of the celebrations, on November 22, 2024, the renowned legal scholar and
academician, Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Baxi, delivered a special lecture on Constitutional law
for the LL.M. students. His profound insights into contemporary legal issues inspired the
audience, fostering a deeper understanding of critical legal frameworks.

Hon’ble Judge, addressing the august gathering Dignitaries at the Dais

The series of events culminated in a grand valedictory program on November 25, 2024. The
program was graced by the presence of the Hon’ble Mr. Justice C.T. Ravikumar, Judge,
Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Guest. In the programme, Hon’ble Mr. Justice C.T.
Ravikumar was welcomed with great reverence and the ceremonial lamp was lit as a symbol
of enlightenment and wisdom. In his welcome address, Director of the Indian Law Institute,
Senior Professor (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja, highlighted the institute’s commitment to fostering legal
scholarship and student development. Hon’ble Mr. Justice C.T. Ravikumar was honored
for his illustrious contributions to the field of law and justice and his lordship delivered an
inspiring speech, emphasizing the role of young legal professionals in upholding justice and
equity.

Snippets of the Debate Competition

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The Chief Guest also distributed awards to the winners and participants of the Debate
Competition, commending their exceptional skills and efforts. The programme was
coordinated by Dr. Arya A. Kumar, Asst Professor (SG) supported by an Organizing
Committee comprising of LL.M and Ph.D. scholars of ILI.

The 20th Asia Legal Information Network (ALIN) International Conference on “Good
Legislative Practices: Strategies to Improve the Quality of Legislation in Asia” on November
30- December 01, 2024

The 20th Asia Legal Information Network (ALIN) International Conference on “Good
Legislative Practices: Strategies to Improve the Quality of Legislation in Asia” was hosted
jointly by the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, and the ALIN Secretariat at the Korea Legislation
Research Institute from November 30, 2024 to December 01, 2024 at the Indian Law Institute.
The conference brought together distinguished speakers, legal scholars, policymakers, and
delegates from 16 Asian countries each bringing unique perspectives and rich scholarly
traditions. Over two days, participants explored diverse strategies for improving legislative
quality, sharing best practices and discussing challenges in their respective jurisdictions.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Lighting The Lamp Felicitation of Hon’ble Justice Surya Kant
by Director, ILI

Felicitation of Mr. Yeongsoo Han by Director, ILI

The Conference started with the Inaugural ceremony on November 30, 2024 with the ceremonial
lighting of the lamp in the presence of the Chief Guest, Hon’ble (Mr.) Justice Surya Kant,
Judge, Supreme Court of India. Mr. Yeongsoo Han, President KLRI in his opening remarks

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emphasized the importance of collaborative legislative practices across Asia, stressing the need
for accountable, balanced, and consistent laws. He expressed optimism about engaging with
diverse perspectives and thanked participants from various jurisdictions. Sr. Prof. (Dr.) V.K.
Ahuja, Director Indian Law Institute in his welcoming address highlighted the significance of
evolving legal frameworks to address contemporary challenges like AI, climate change, and
block chain technology. Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar, Senior Professor, ILI and Conference Chair
in his address introduced the theme of this conference, presenting the “ABCs” of legislative
drafting”- laws should be Accountable, Balanced, and Consistent. He emphasized India’s
commitment to contextual law making; ensuring laws reflect diverse societal needs.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge Supreme Court of India and Chief Guest in his address
said that laws should reflect societal needs and adapt to emerging issues. He cited the
challenges of drafting clear, concise laws, emphasizing the importance of plain language in
legislation to ensure accessibility and reduce litigation.

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Two-Day Training Programme for Judicial Officers on Human Rights: Issues and Challenges
on January 11-12, 2025

The Two-Day Training Programme on Human Rights: Issues and Challenges, jointly organised
by the Indian Law Institute (ILI) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),
brought together judicial officers, academicians, and legal experts to discuss contemporary
human rights concerns. The event featured technical sessions led by distinguished speakers
from the judiciary, academia, and law enforcement, fostering discussions on both theoretical
and practical aspects of human rights. The inaugural session commenced with the ceremonial
lighting of the lamp by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, Former Judge, Supreme Court
of India. Senior Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja, Director, ILI, welcomed guests and emphasised cyber
security as a major human rights issue. Justice Maheshwari’s address emphasised the nuanced
role of judicial officers, detailing four types of listening—ignoring, pretending, selective, and
attentive, while advocating for empathetic listening as essential for justice delivery.

Book Launch – March 4, 2025

The Indian Law Institute (ILI) hosted the launch of Law, Justice, Society: Selected Works
ofUpendra Baxi, a four-volume edition published by Oxford University Press. The collection
comprises Baxi’s essays and lectures on human rights, constitutionalism, law and society,
and legal education, with each volume edited by distinguished scholars. The launch was
attended by Hon’ble Ms. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Judge, Supreme Court of India, along with
distinguished academicians, legal experts, and researchers. The discussions highlighted Baxi’s
profound contributions to legal thought and justice, reinforcing his impact on contemporary
legal scholarship.

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Snippets from the Programme

Mediation Program and Book Launch- March 7- 11, 2025

The 40 Hours Certification Program in Mediation, organised by Samadhan, SAARC Law,

and the Indian Law Institute (ILI), was inaugurated by Hon’ble Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Judge,
Supreme Court of India. The program provided a comprehensive blend of theoretical insights

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and practical training, fostering a conflict resolution culture and emphasising mediation as a
transformative alternative to litigation.

The Valedictory Session featured the launch of a significant book on mediation and was
released by Hon’ble Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Shri Arjun
Ram Meghwal, Minister of Law and Justice of India. The book serves as a valuable resource
to enhance the understanding and practice of mediation in the legal field.

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Dignitaries at the Dais

One-Day Training Programme for Media Personnel and Government Public Relations
Officers on Media and Human Rights: Issues and Challenges on March 22, 2025

The Indian Law Institute, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission,
organized a one-day training programme on Media and Human Rights: Issues and Challenges
on 22nd March 2025. The event aimed to educate media personnel and government PR officers
about the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of the media’s role in human rights advocacy. The
event began with a welcome address by Sr. Prof (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja, Director of the Indian Law
Institute, emphasises the critical role of media in shaping public perceptions of human rights.
Chief Guest, Dr. Anju Rathi Rana, Union Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, highlighted
the media’s power in exposing human rights violations while stressing journalistic integrity.

Dignitaries at the Dais

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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 (2021-2025). 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 conducting the Common Law Admission Test. He was on several Committees of the

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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 ofthe 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.

Faculty
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

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conferences. His works on “Criminal Justice Administration in Chhattisgarh” and “Criminal

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 (on lien) has been in the teaching profession since
2001. He has served CPM Degree College, Allahabad and Deen Dayal
Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur as full time permanent law
teacher from 2001-2012. He joined the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi as
Associate Professor in 2012 and is currently serving as Professor since 2017. He
completed his legal education from BHU, Varanasi with merit scholarships.
He earned his PhD 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. He has over fifty publications
in English and Hindi including the Journal of Indian Law Institute, Annual Survey of Indian
Law, ISIL Year Book, Yojana, and Pratiyogita Darparn, LexisNexis, Cambridge, Bloomsbury,
Sage etc. He was Associate Editor of Annual Survey of Indian Law (2015-18) and ILI Law
Review (2016-contd), both UGC CARE listed journals. He is member of the editorial board
of Uchchattam Nyayalaya Nirnaya Patrika, published by the Government of India. He was a
member of academic council as well as executive committee of the Indian Law Institute and
a member of the rule making body under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of
India. He has edited a prize winning book published by LexisNexis in Hindi. He was in the
panel of the advisory committee of the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Government of India for
the selection of distinguished authors who contributed law books in Hindi. He served as a
resource person in the Canadian High Commission, JNU, NLUD, Delhi University, BHU, CBI
Academy, CRPF academy, Shasatra Seema Bal, Haryana Institute of Public Administration,
NHBC (Har Ghar Tiranga lecture), Ministry of Law and Justice (Freedom of Speech -2019;
Vigilance Awareness Week Corruption Free india-2022), Public Service Commissions etc. He
has written pre-publication book reviews for Oxford University Press. 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. His research
works are recognised as resource material by Max Planck Institute, Germany. He is editor of
Kamkus Law Journal, Ghaziabad, (2021-22). It is a blind peer reviewed bilingual law journal,
which is a unique endeavour in the light of New Education Policy. His latest publication is
a chapter on “Reforms under the Law of Arrest” from Sage publication (2021-22). He has
reviewed research articles for Journals like Indian Journal of International Law, RMLNLUJ,
JILI, etc. He has participated in developing courses, syllabus of various Universities. He
has discharged the responsibilities in administrative capacity in Gorakhpur University as
Warden of hostel, Asst Dean, Student welfare, Asst Proctor, Asst Coordinator - Exams and
evaluation, and in the Indian Law Institute as Coordinator LLM and Diploma courses, Head-
Disciplinary Committee, Procurement committee, Library committee, Tender committee,
certificate and Gold Medal committee for convocation etc. He has written a dozen reference

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letters for students applying for Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge, Hague, Rhodes etc many of
these students are selected and suitably placed.
Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti Dogra Sood (on lien) 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 (SG),
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 Vulnerable Groups : National and International Perspectives” (2021).
She has been the editor for ILI Newsletter for many years. She is the editor for ILI Law
Review since 2024. She is the Member of Academic Council, Board of Studies and various
other Committees of ILI. She is also the IQAC Coordinator of ILI. She has co-edited a book
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Dr. Deepa Kharb (on lien) joined the Indian Law Institute, Delhi as Assistant
Professor in 2014. 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 2025-
2026.

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 and UGC NET
qualified under category I/II/III (
according to UGC notification dated
27.03.2024) 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 to
(ii) Corporate Laws and the PG Diploma Programmes.
143***
Management There will be annual examination for
(iii) Cyber Law PG Diploma Programmes.
86***
(iv) Intellectual Property Rights
86***
Laws
2.4 On-Line Certificate Courses in: - The duration of certificate courses
i) Cyber Law is three months. The batches will
commence in May, October and March
ii) Intellectual Property -
as per the schedule to be notified
Rights and Information
separately on the Institute’s website.
Technology in the Internet
Age
* includes One supernumerary seat(SS) each for J & K residents & Foreign students.
** includes Two supernumerary seats for J & K residents & five SS for Foreign students.
*** includes 10% supernumerary seats reserved for Foreign Students
Note: The reservation of the seats for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Economic Weaker Section, 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 at 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 Criteria 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) along with UGC NET
qualified in Category I/II/III iseligible to apply.
For further details regarding Ph.D. Regulations and
Guidelines, please see the website of the ILI (www.
ili.ac.in)
The admission and selection of scholars will be
based on the NET score obtained by the candidates,
the candidate’s eligibility will be in following three
categories:
Category I (JRF-qualified candidates):
Admission will be based on an interview as per
UGC (Minimum Standard & Procedures for Award
of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022.
Category II (Non JRF eligible for Ph.D. Admission)
• 70% weightage to NET score
• 30% weightage to interview for final selection
Category III (Non-JRF candidates eligible for Ph.D.
Admission)
• 70% weightage to NET score
• 30% weightage to interview for final selection
Validity of NET Score :
NET score for Category II & III candidates will be
valid for one year for Ph.D. Admissions

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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 15.09.2025. In case the candidate
fails to submit his/her final result of qualifying
examination on or before 15.09.2025 for any reason
whatsoever, his/her admission shall be treated as
cancelled
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 15.09.2025. In case the
candidate fails to submit his/her final result of
qualifying examination on or before 15.09.2025 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 a
Resolution 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
• Intellectual Property
Rights Laws

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4. On-Line Certificate Courses: 10+2 w i t h 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) IPRs and Information
Technology in the Internet
Age
(This course includes basic laws
of Patents, Copyright, Trade-
marks and Management in IPRs)

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

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

Scheduled Tribes (STs)/ Disabilities (PwD)
Other Backward Classes
(Non-Creamy Layer)
Candidates belonging to SCs/ PH candidates will be Kashmiri Migrant students
STs/ Other Backward Class allowed 5% relaxation of will be allowed 10%
(Non Creamy Layer) will marks in the Minimum relaxation of marks in
be allowed 5% relaxation eligibilityrequirement. 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 Rs. 1,38,000/- 2,000 5,000 5,000 1,50,000
Programme (69,000/- per
semester)
*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 IPRs and Information Technology 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 Rs.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 declarationof 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 2025 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 2025 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) to be paid
through Net banking/Debit/Credit card/Wallet, etc., on or before April 25, 2025 (11.59 p.m.).

Admission Process:

The admission and selection of scholars will be based on the NET score obtained by the
candidates and interview/presentation of research proposal, the candidate’s eligibility will be
in following three categories:

Category I (JRF-qualified candidates):

Admission will be based on an interview as per UGC (Min. Std. & Procedures for
Award of Ph.D. degree) Regulations, 2022.

The Admission to Ph.D. programme for Category II & category III will be made according to
merit list prepared based on:

Category II (Non JRF eligible for Ph.D. Admission):

 70% weightage to NET score.

 30% weightage to interview for final selection

Category III (Non-JRF candidates eligible for Ph.D. Admission):

 70% weightage to NET score.

 30% weightage to interview for final selection.

Validity of NET Score:

NET score for Category II & III candidates will be valid for one year for Ph.D. admissions.

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

Note: Interview/presentation of Research proposal is anintegral part of the selection process.

If a candidate called for Interview does not appear for the same, he/she willnot be considered as
eligible for admission.

The Bulletin of Information for Ph.D. Admission for the Academic session 2025-2026 and
all other related updates will be published on the website of the Institute www.ili.ac.in
Candidates are advised to check the institute’s website for regular updates.

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The Institute will not issue any separate/individual communication.

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 2025 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 2023 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) towards processing fee through Net banking/
Debit/Credit card/Wallet, etc. on or before April 25, 2025 (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 candidates are advised to keep visiting the Institute website www.ili.ac.in frequently for
latest updates related to All India Admission Test . NO SEPARATE COMMUNICATION
WILL BE ISSUED.

The Admit Card indicating the Roll Number and Centre of Examination will be available
for downloading on 5th May, 2025. 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 – 2025 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 5 th May, 2025 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 Rs.500/-. The candidates
may obtain the question booklet of last three years on payment of Rs.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 Rs.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 online/ 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 for LL.M. (1 Yr.) Programme will be prepared based on the marks obtained
by the candidates in All India Admission Test, and viva-voce out of maximum of 200 marks.
Viva-voce is an integral part of the selection process. If a candidate called for viva-voce does
not appear for the same, he/she will not 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.

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Procedure for Admission to Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

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

For Online mode application, the applicant needs to visit the Institute website www.ili.
ac.in and can follow the link Admission 2025 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 2025 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
Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees two thousand) + applicable service charges only towards application fee
through Net banking/ Debit/Credit card, etc., on or before June 23, 2025 (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 havingsame overall marks in PG Diploma, L.L.M., and Ph.D programmes will be
followed.

(a) LL.M Programme

(i) Candidates securing more marks in the Legal writing skill and Viva voce put
together is to beranked higher;

(ii) In case where (i) above are same, then the candidate getting more marks in Legal
Writing Skill is tobe ranked higher.

(b) 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

ii) IPRs and Information Technology in the Internet Age

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shall be advertised f r o m time to time in newspapers of national repute. The admission

shall be made tothe 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 thefunctions/
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 inan 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, 2026. 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 tobe 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% (five 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 LL.M. and PG Diploma and one in Ph.D programme 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 10% of 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 (One) seat is

reserved in LL.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. 25.04.2025 `3,000/-* No Entrance Test
(11:59 p.m.)
2 LL.M. (1 Year) 25.04.2025 `2,500/-* Sunday, 11.05.2025
(11:59 p.m.) at 10.00 a.m.
3 PG Diploma** 23.06.2025 `2,000/-* (For each Diploma No Entrance Test
(11:59 p.m.) 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 prescribed format as per
APPENDIX III) in 4000 words (Maximum)
2 LL.M. (One Year) Scanned copies of:
3 PG Diploma a) Category/Caste/PwD/J & K Domicile 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–2025” 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) Ph.D. aspiring candidates must submit the Research proposal in maximum 4000 words
in the prescribed format given in appendix III in the prospectus.
iv) The candidates are advised to preview the application form before final submission.
v) 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 ofthe Registrar, Indian Law Institute, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi –
110 001 along with the course fee inthe 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, 2025
October-January September, 2025
March-June February, 2026
* Last date of submission of Application Form depends on the release of advertisement of the
said batch.

13. Admit Card for Entrance Test for LL.M.

The candidates can download their admit cards by logging in to the portal through www.ili.ac.in
(under admission- 2025 section) by using the login credentials as per the intimation given by
the Institute through its website . Thedate 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.
Thecandidate 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 a Internal Complaint Committee in line with the directives issued
by the Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act,
2013 and Equal Opportunity Cell.
(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 NSDL Database
Management Limited and extended the facility of Digital Certificates through NAD
to its Studentsand other users. The Institute started lodging academic awards (Degrees/
Diplomas) digitally since March 2018. All selected candidates are requested to register
with NAD for getting their digital certificates in future.
(ix) The Institute also has ‘Grievance Redressal Committee’ to readdress grievances of the
students
Refund of admission fee after admission will be done as per MHRD/ UGC Guidelines from time to time.

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15. Admission Schedule 2025–2026

Ph. D. Programme

S. Particulars Day & Date

No.
(i) Commencement of ONLINE Application Process Tuesday, 25.03.2025
(ii) Last Date for Submission of Application Form alongwith Research Plan Friday 25.04.2025
(iii) Personal Interview and presentation of Research Plan of short listed Last week of May, 2025
candidates

The classes for Course Work of Ph.D. will start w.e.f. 14.07.2025 (Monday)

LL.M. Programme - (1 Year)

S. Particulars Day & Date

No.
(i) Commencement of ONLINE Application Process Tuesday, 25.03.2025
(ii) Last Date for Submission of Application Form Friday 25.04.2025
(iii) Date of All India Admission Test Sunday, 11.5.2025
at 10.00 a.m.
(iv) Notification of Result on the Notice Board and Website of the Institute Friday, 30.05.2025
(v) Viva-voce of short listed candidates First week of July, 2025
Display of First Merit List Tuesday, 08.07.2025
(vi)
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Monday 14.07.2025
Display of Second Merit List Tuesday, 15.07. 2025
(vii)
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Monday, 21.07.2025
Display of Third Merit List, if required Tuesday, 22.07. 2025
(viii)
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Monday, 28.07.2025
The classes for LL.M. – 1 Year will start w.e.f. 4.8.2025 (Monday)

Post Graduate Diploma Programmes

S.
Particulars Day & Date
No.
(i) Commencement of ONLINE Application Process Tuesday, 25.03.2025
(ii) Last Date for Submission of Application Form Monday, 23.06.2025
Display of First Merit List Thursday, 10.07.2025
(iii)
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Wednesday, 16.07.2025
Display of Second Merit List Thursday, 17.07.2025
(iv)
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Wednesday, 23.07.2025
(v) Display of Third Merit List, if required Thursday, 24.07.2025
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Wednesday 30.07.2025
The classes for Post Graduate Diploma Programmes will start w.e.f. 04.08.2025 (Monday)

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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

iv. Continuous evaluation shall be done by the teachers offering the courses. Setting of
the question papers and their evaluation for end-semester examination (except course

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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 12 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 12 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 2025-2026

For the academic year 2025 – 2026, the Academic Calendar will be notified through
websitewww.ili.ac.in. before the commencement of the session.

● The Course Structure (1st Semester) :

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
National Security
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 thefirst 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 ontwo segments:

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

ii. 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.

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 markson 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

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the marks 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 forimprovement (for
all components except seminar & Attendance) of their internal marks provided he
shall apply forimprovement within 15 days of commencement of the semester classes.
A student who has to re-appear in aSemester-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 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 pernotification 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 therecommendations 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) Procedures & Obligations in ADR 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 online/offline 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 aminimum 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 Divisionand 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
for backlog papers in annual examination. If the candidate fails to clear some papers

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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 nexttwo
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.
Online Mediation. Community Mediation. Important provisions of the Mediation Act,
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 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:
 Information Technology and ADR
 Online Dispute Resolution–WIPO, ICANN and Uniform Domain Name Dispute
Resolution Policy (UDRP)–IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP).

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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
Vitiating factors in contract: mistake, undue influence, misrepresentation, fraud etc.
iii. Performance of Contract: Modes of discharge of contract

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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
 Basic Concepts-one Person Company – Corporate personality; Memorandum and
Articles of Association

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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
 Preparation of trial balance and final account statements with fund flow statement, cash

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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

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

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Acts not constituting infringement of Copyright-Fair use and Fair dealing Doctrines in
Copyright
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.
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Unit IV
Emerging Issues in Patent Law
→ 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

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Comparative Analysis of TM protection and unfair competition

Evolution of laws of different countries in order to protect trademarks and other distinctive
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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Policy of the Institute for persons with disabilities for written examination
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, Rs. 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 PhD students can be issued.
iv) Committee and Commission Reports; Gazette of India; Parliamentary Debates;
Journals (Loose & Bound); Law Reports; Books costing more than Rs. 5,000/-; Documents
published before the year 2000; Rare Documents; Multi Volume Sets; Dissertations and

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Newspapers are not for issue. These documents can be referred only inthe 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
the library.

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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

Governing Council
Chairman 9. Mr. Vineet Joshi
1. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Secretary,
Chief Justice of India University & Higher Education,
Supreme Court of India Ministry of Human Resource
New Delhi Development,
New Delhi
Ex-Officio Vice-President
10. Chairman, Law Commission of India
2. Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
Hon’ble Minister of State 11. Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar
(Independent Charge), Chairman,
Ministry of Law & Justice University Grants Commission,
Government of India New Delhi
Shastri Bhawan 12. Sr. Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja
New Delhi Director, ILI
Member & Treasurer, ILI Members
3. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant 13. Prof. (Dr.) Vijender Kumar
Judge, Vice Chancellor,
Supreme Court of India Maharashtra National Law
New Delhi University, Nagpur
Members 14. Prof.(Dr.) C. Rajkumar,
4. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta Vice Chancellor,
Judge, Supreme Court of India O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat

5. Hon’ble Mr. Justice P.V. Sanjay 15. Sh. Manan Kumar Mishra
Kumar Chairman Bar Council of India/
Judge, Supreme Court of India Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of
India
6. Shri R. Venkataramani,
Attorney General for India 16. Shri Siddhartha Dave
Senior Advocate,
Ex-Officio Members
Supreme Court of India
7. Shri Tushar Mehta
Ex-Officio Non-Member
Solicitor General of India
17. Mr. Shreenibas Chandra Prusty
8. Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha
Secretary
President,
Registrar, ILI
Indian Society of International Law,
New Delhi

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Members – Executive Committee

1. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Ministry of Law & Justice,
Ex-Officio President & Chairman Government of India
Chief Justice of India New Delhi
Supreme Court of India
6. Dr. Manoj Govil
New Delhi
Ex-Officio Member
2 Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal Secretary, Department of Expenditure
Ex-Officio Vice-President Ministry of Finance, Government of
Hon’ble Minister of State India
(Independent Charge), New Delhi
Ministry of Law & Justice
7. Chairman - or nominee of Chairman
Government of India
Ex-Officio Member
Shastri Bhawan
University Grants Commission,
New Delhi
New Delhi
3. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant
8. Sr. Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja
Treasurer, ILI
Ex-Officio Member
Judge,
Director, ILI
Supreme Court of India
New Delhi 9. Faculty Member Nominated by
Director, ILI
4. Nominee of Governing Council, ILI
Member
Member
10. Mr. Shreenibas Chandra Prusty
5. Dr. Anju Rathi Rana
Ex-Officio Non-Member Secretary
Ex-Officio Member
Registrar, ILI
Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs

Members - Finance Committee

1. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant Chairman
Judge, Supreme Court of India

2. Solicitor General of India Member

3. Secretary, Deptt. of Legal Affairs “

Ministry of Law and Justice

4. Secretary, Deptt. of Expenditure “

Ministry of Finance

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5. Representative of the Chairman, “

University Grants Commission

6. Sr. 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. Solicitor General of India Member

3. Secretary, Deptt. of Legal Affairs “

Ministry of Law and Justice

4. Secretary, Deptt. of Expenditure “

Ministry of Finance

5. Representative of the Chairman, “

University Grants Commission

6. Sr. Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja ”

Director, ILI

7. Sh. Shreenibas Chandra Prusty Secretary

Registrar, ILI

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22. Staff Members of ILI

Dr. A.K. Verma, Joint Registrar

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
Dr. Gunjan Jain, 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

Staff on Lien
Mr. Bhoopendra Singh, Computer System Administrator

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23. List of Available Publications

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 1997-98 & 1999 & 2000
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)
2021 (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

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Vol. 58 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2016

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
Vol. 66 Part I to IV (Annual Subscription) – 2024
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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 NOTE:
(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).
( i) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate /
Presidency Magistrate.
( i) 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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 Admission Schedule 2025–2026

(i) Commencement of ONLINE Application Process Tuesday, 25.03.2025

(ii) Last Date for Submission of Application Form alongwith Research Plan Friday 25.04.2025
(iii) Personal Interview and presentation of Research Plan of short listed Last week of May, 2025
candidates
The classes for Course Work of Ph.D. will start w.e.f. 14.07.2025 (Monday)

(i) Commencement of ONLINE Application Process Tuesday, 25.03.2025

(ii) Last Date for Submission of Application Form Friday 25.04.2025
(iii) Date of All India Admission Test Sunday, 11.5.2025
at 10.00 a.m.
(iv) Notification of Result on the Notice Board and Website of the Institute Friday, 30.05.2025
(v) Viva-voce of short listed candidates First week of July, 2025
(vi) Display of First Merit List Tuesday, 08.07.2025
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Monday 14.07.2025
(vii) Display of Second Merit List Tuesday, 15.07. 2025
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Monday, 21.07.2025
(viii) Display of Third Merit List, if required Tuesday, 22.07. 2025
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Monday, 28.07.2025
The classes for LL.M. – 1 Year will start w.e.f. 4.8.2025 (Monday)

(i) Commencement of ONLINE Application Process Tuesday, 25.03.2025

(ii) Last Date for Submission of Application Form Monday, 23.06.2025
(iii) Display of First Merit List Thursday, 10.07.2025
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Wednesday, 16.07.2025
(iv) Display of Second Merit List Thursday, 17.07.2025
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Wednesday, 23.07.2025
(v) Display of Third Merit List, if required Thursday, 24.07.2025
Last Date of Deposit of Fee Wednesday 30.07.2025
The classes for Post Graduate Diploma Programmes will start w.e.f. 04.08.2025 (Monday)
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