Professional Ethics and Integrity of Lawyers

Today's special lecture focused on the importance of professional ethics and integrity of lawyers. To begin with,the speaker traced how the concept has developed from ancient times till now by quoting the early practices in Roman,Greek,Indian and Western systems. The contributions of jurists like Henry Maine,Subbarao J. etc. were quoted. Furthermore,the increased and new roles of lawyers in the back drop of development of newer avenues of litigation like arbitration, conciliation etc were looked into.He reminded the students that while the primary responsibility of lawyers is towards their clients,it should be ensured they do not become co-conspirators with their clients. Also,the new trends of foreign solicitors coming to India was discussed.

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Medical Negligence

A special lecture was conducted on the subject matter which related to medical jusrisprudence based on the topic " medical negligence", delivered by Dr. Vijalakshmi associate professor in The Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar law University. She has published 43 peer reviewed research papers in international  journals. The lecture concerning number of queries in relation to medical negligence, and the standard of care that can expect to receive from a doctor is a professional standard which must accord with " responsible body of medical opinion". With landmark case law whitehouse vs joardan and Bolam's case. And also she inculcated the concept of negligence in medical profession in the light of interpretation of law by the supreme court of India. The session was very interactive and she concludes with the level of subjectivity in such decisions is quite high and the purpose of law to be certain and specific is defeated to a large extent.


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Introduction to Social Culture

This lecture was attended by fifteen students, the topic was about the unity and diversity. importance of social culture, values, religion, caste etc. scope of sociology. and concluded about the law and society are interlinked with each other and dependent and can't function separately without each other.She also explained about the relation of the society with the individuals and further added social institutions play a vital role in reforming the norms and values in the society

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Introduction to Jurisprudence

The special Lecture was delivered by Mr.R.Suresh on topic 'Introduction to Jurisprudence'.In the class he explained about the definitions of law,sources of law,schools of jurisprudence,administration of justice and difference between civil and criminal laws.The class was very helpful to our students as they are new students to jurisprudence.After the class ,students asked doubts and questions to him.He expl

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The legal provisions of Adoption

Guest lecture for slot d was held on 8-1-2019, by Surekha S,Practicing Advocate,Sub Court ,Poonamallee. The lecture was about Adoption laws- initally she started with History of Adoption, then discussed about what was the early legislation and conditions in Indian society, later on major judicial decisions on adoption was discussed in the session. after the lecture the students have an interactive session on the practical and technical issues in court proceedings regarding adoption

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Burden of Proof under Indian Evidence Act

The Special lecture was delviered by Mr. K. Palaniswamy, Assistant Professor, School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai. In this special lecture he has explained the various kinds of evidence. He further explained the importance of evidence under Criminal and Civil Trial.Furhter, the resource person discussed the burden of proof with dirrerent aspects under Indian Evidence Act.

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The International Perspectives of Environmental Law

The special Lecture was delivered by M R.Vinoth Prabhu on who is an practising advocate in high court of Madras on 8th January 2019 on the topic "" The International Perspectives of Laws and World Heritage Convention,Nairobi Conference on Human environment, Convention of Biodiversity and Johannesburg Convention it was really a interesting session. After completion of an session questions were asked by the students.He answered their questions and cleared their doubts..

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An Art of Research writing

The special lecture " An art of Research writing"for students was organised on 8th January 2019 . The resource person , Dr.A.Gokula Krishnan, from Hindustan College of Arts and Science , Chennai started with importance of legal research and its types with practical examples. He explained various stages of legal research in logical order by citing an example starting from the method of defining and redefining the resarch problem, extensive literature reviews, framing objectives, setting hypothesis in tune with objectives, method of construction of questionnaire by using variious scaling techniques and methods of data collection. He gave brief introduction about various methods of data analysis and interpretation. Students raised various questions during the discussion and the same were explained.

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Redefining Poverty Line in India

Today, we conducted a special lecture for the students on the topic 'Redifining Poverty Line in India'. Mr. M. Thenkovan, Assistant Professor, Guru Nanak College, Chennai delivered the lecture. The concepts related to Poverty and the need for redefining poverty line we're discussed in the session. The session was very interesting and linked inequality and poverty measurement with welfare evaluation.

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LIFTING A CORPORATE VEIL UNDER COMPANY LAW

As a Part of our curriculum, guest lecture session has been conducted for the subject Company law-Modern Approach titled " Lifting a corporate veil underCompany Law" on 08.01.2019. The special Session was delivered by M&s.Priyadarshini A, LLM., Advocate who is practicing in Madras High Court. She deliberated the concept both theoretically and practically that how that concept is adopted by company tribunals. At the end of the session, she had given a activity based questions and made the session as interactive.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution in India

A guest Lecture was conducted by M.Monisha, Guest Faculty, The Tamilnadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Chennai. she delivered a lecture on the topic "Alternative Dispute Resolution in India". she focused on the impirtance of Lessening the burden of courts and the importance of sensitising the knowledge of Arbitration, Conciliation,Mediation, Negotiation and Lok Adalat. It is quite and interesting and useful.

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Communication Skills

On 07-01-2019 The Special Lecture was delivered on Communication Skills, 30 students were attened the session. She explained Types of Communication, Intonation, Accent, Pronunciation, Rythm, Articulation, Modulation and Pitch of the words, Tone, Body language and Characteristics of comtent communication. The session was very interesting and interactive. Students answered well and practiced some words with Phonetic accents.

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General introduction on law of crimes

The lecturing was on general introduction about law of crimes ...she explained the general notion about IPC by discussing the legal maxim'actus non facit reum nisi menssit rea'...she had given many instances which lead to a crime...She had discussed some important case laws where both the elements of a crime constitutes....overall the class was interesting and the lecturing has made students to understand the fundamental dogmas of law of crimes....

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Indian Constitution and Its Practice

Dr. R. Mathaiyan from University of Madras came to the class for the guest lecture. In the topic Indian Constitution and its practices. He started with the form of governments. That is parliamentary and presidential. He then talked about the two houses loksabha and rajiya sabha, appointment of president,powers of the president, appointment of the prime minister and his powers. He explained all the topics in a easy manner with simple examples and in a simple language which the students get to know easily. The session was interactive also he told the students things which we don't about the constitution and which others don't concentrate more. The students really had a nice time and they also said that they dont know how the 1.30 hour went.

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CONTEMPT OF COURT

On 07.01.2019 A special lecture conducted by Mr.Kishore : contempt of Court and Advocacy skill. he also explains about the civil and its three types and criminal contempt, he made disscussion about what are the punishments given for contempt. Limitations for contempt are explained & questionning sessions are held and he made more interactions with students.

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Emergency provisions under Indian Constitution

Special lecture conducted for students on 07/01/2019. The lecture was mainly focused on Proclamation of National emergency and it's effects, Application of provisions relating to distribution of revenues while a proclamation of emergency, and suspension of provisions of article 19 and other provisions during emergencies. This lecture was also focused on more practical aspects with relevant case studies.

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Domestic Workers in India

The special was delivered on Domestic workers in India. In which she discussed Non-governmental Organization relating to Domestic Workers . The Benefits which are available for them and the Legislation relating to them. It was like an Interactive session where students asked questions during session as well as after completion of Session

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Professional Ethics: Issues and Challenges & the art of advocacy

On 07.01.2019, A special lecture on Professional Ethics: Issues and Challenges & the art of Advocacy was conducted by E. Ventakesan, Practicing Advocate Madras High Court and a visiting faculty at Madras University. In the first session he covered the important definitions of professional ethics, ethics and morality. Then he discussed about the breach of professional ethics by lawyers, Professional conduct rules on the fiduciary Relationship between the lawyer and his clients, restrictions on advocate to take up other employment and concluded with Remedies against the order of punishment passed by the disciplinary committee

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Medico - legal view on evidences and relevant case laws.

As a part of our curriculum, the guest lecture session has been conducted for the subject “Medical jurisprudence and Extraction of Evidences” on 7th Jan’2019. The guest lecture was delivered by Mrs.Kanimozhi, Lecturer at School of Excellence in Law, Chennai. The lecturer focused on Medico legal view on evidences and relevant case laws, and the lecture was also concentrated on Crime against human body and the crime scene investigation procedures and the powers and duties of an investigating officer. As a final part of guest lecture, the question and answer session was very interesting and the students had an effective rapport with the lecturer.

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