A National Webinar on Legal Reasoning was conducted by Saveetha School of Law on 19th September, 2020 . The guest lecturer was Dr. Sandeep Menon Nandakumar, who is currently an Associate Professor at MS Ramiah College of Law. He has also authored a book on ‘Corporate Human Rights Accountability in India’. The workshop was co-ordinated by Mohammed Haroon of 2nd Year, BA.LLB. The faculty co-ordinator was Mr. Rajkhanna, Associate Professor, Saveetha School of Law.

The webinar gave the students an insight about the various dimensions of legal reasoning and emphasized on the need to integrate morality with legal reasoning. The guest speaker explained how jurists in the past have realized mistakes committed by them decades later after a judgement is given. The guest speaker referred to many examples which helped the students understand the complex and changing nature of legal reasoning

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Resource person gave an in depth details about Arbitration and it's proceedings.It gave a clear cut practical applicability in dispute resolution through arbitration. The differentiations can be found during practicing rather than studying (For example, sole arbitrator is not practically acceptable but theoretically it's being studied as sole arbitrator). Also mentioned some internationally recognized arbitrations for our knowledge. He explained how the arbitration chamber is set up for carrying proceeding and finally clarified our doubts in relation to arbitration.

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Mr. Dhanram Ramachandran explained about the trademark , registration proceedings and litigation in this session using PPT . Through several examples and by sample plaint . The session was very informative. He also suggested some blogs for refference and concluded by saying that whole trademark cannot be handled in single session .He also asked us to mail our queries related to trademark and he would recert as soon as possible

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Resource person explained about environmental impact assessment with related case laws and present issues. Initially he made clear about what is environmental impact assessments. He also compared environmental impact assessment of developed countries with developing countries especially with India. He also explained in depth about the recent provision EIA Act with its pros and cons.

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The resource person Mr. Abu wakkas had delivered his lecture on BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT. He clearly explained the scope and future of investment, which will be useful for budding entrepreneurs, he focused on the initial stage of investment and business and how to handle the business and where to invest, such as golds, share markets, bonds etc.

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The webinar has revolved around the concept and modes of execution and the different kinds of the methods involved in the examination of the execution of the petition. The brief summary about the importance of the procedure in the executive petition has been clearly mentioned by her with the proper attestment. The prime ideas towards the execution were been made possibly described.

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Guest explained the meaning of Animal Welfare which means the state of the animal, the treatment that an animal receives in other terms are animal care, animal husbandry, and human treatment.

Then she explained about the The Five Welfare Needs and they are,

• The need for a suitable environment.

• The need for suitable diet.

• The need to exhibit normal behavioural patterns.

• The need to be housed with or apart from other animals.

• The need to be protected from pain, suffering and disease

she explained about the Act and rules of The Prevention Of Cruelty Animals Act,1960.

These are the Rules and it has been explained in detailed

• Performing Animals,1973 and The Performing Animals (Registration)

Rules,2001

• Prevention Of Cruelty To Draught And Pack Animals Rules,1965

• The Transport Of Animals Rules,1978

• Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals(Slaughter House) Rules,2001

• Wildlife Protection Act,1972

• The Experiments On Animals (Control And Supervision)Rules,1968

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The resource person has dealt in detail about the provision of section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act and how far it has been implemented in the court of law. Then he explained about the recent amendments made in the section and also dealt with the relevant examples for this section

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In today’s webinar session the resource person has dealt with the concept of what logistic is all about and later he has described the management of logistics. Then he explained about the ways and fields where logistics have been involved. He has given a brief about the roadways logistic since it covers 70% of importance in the present situation.

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The resource person Mr. B.Kishore B.E CIVIL ENGINEER is a Motivational speaker and is placed in allover Asia in the 5th place by the National entrepreneurship challenge of IIT MUMBAI.The session talks about Entrepreneurship during the time of covid 19. Sometime after lockdown or if government passes new rules and provides normal transport facilities then all the industries can work normally. It takes time for the improvement and normal situation to come.In this 4-5 months the startup company's which are facing a major losses has to overcome this status by finding new ideas for trading.

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Resource person explained deeply about adultery with related provisions. She presented the whole session with a PPT which consists of definition of adultery, case law from which the concept adultery evolved, deep explanation about adultery with provision and also about decriminalisation of adultery. The session from beginning to end was very interesting since the resource person explained with illustrations.

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Dr Deepamala is an experienced Social Development Professional with over 25 years of experience, heading departments, regional

committees and handling large scale state level development projects from conceptualization to implementation. She is an action-oriented PhD scholar in Political Science from Gandhigram Rural Institute with her core specialization in the area of citizen Participation in governance, politics and development. Being an insightful scholar, she has authored a chapter in the United

Nations University book titled- "Democracy in the south: participation, the state and the people”, published by the United

Nations University Press, in New York, Tokyo and Paris, 2010. She has also authored reading materials on “Gender and Financial

Inclusion” as part of the Gender Studies Curriculum for IGNOU. Prior to obtaining PhD in Political Science, she was a Quantum physics scholar and has also published papers in reputed international journals as part of her physics study. An expert in driving social agenda in organizations by facilitating

multi-stakeholder engagements involving the state, industry, CBOs, CSOs and UN agencies, she has served as the Director and Head of Development Initiatives at Confederation of Indian Industry, Southern Region nearly a decade. She was appointed by Govt of Tamil Nadu as an Independent director in the board of Tamil Nadu Adi Dravida Housing Corporation.

Dr.Deepamala the resource person started her topic with definition of democracy and her research.Overview of Sovereign, how to achieve, social contract, social contract between state and people. Organizations and obligations, Voting, Panchayat government - 12524 mission documents, proper planning lacking, panchayat at jobs, sustainable development, freedom democracy (sweden), role of democracy municipal politics, justify and accountability (social contracts), RTI, Citizen must be given access to all public documents.

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The webinar was about An overview of Mortgage.Which was explained by the resource person by briefing the concept of mortgage and the types of mortgage with relevant examples to make the participants understand about the ideas and the matters prevailing in the mortgage.

Also the relevant sections of mortgage was explained.

The webinar was been participated by 20 participants.

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MR.T.JEYASELVAN, MBA, Msc, MSW ( Social Activist, Agriculture and Livelihood)

Achievements :- Initiated Information kiosks in TN first time in coordination with Grameen Foundation USA

Created Model Panchayat.

Introduced Techniques and Technology in Agriculture for tribal people.

Water bodies renovated in rural areas and Chennai city.

Export processing software developed for PNG and Glaxo ldt. (limited)

Mr. T. Jeyaselvan started his lecture with the overview on economy through production. About rural and survey in brief,and about the difference before independence related to rural and panchayat also the Poverty and its survey in India. Government plans and number of Tamilnadu Grama Panchayat, 2018- Grama Panchayat development plan, Infrastructure developments, authorities and activities. Agriculture and its era. Overview on Grama Sabha and its approval with Illustrations. Basic Livelihood and interest of Agriculture. Agriculture and its loss. Youth Agriculture, Improvement of farming and activities, importance of panchayat President.

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Mediation and Arbitration are forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that are intended to avoid the high cost and unpredictable outcome that could result from a lawsuit. Both mediation and arbitration are private forms of dispute resolution. This means that, unlike a court case, they are not a matter of public record. This confidentiality may be an extremely important feature to one or both of the parties involved in the dispute. Mediation and arbitration can also allow the parties to establish their own ground rules for settling their dispute, including what types of evidence can be presented, what kinds of experts can be consulted, and the concepts on which the final agreement or decision will be based.

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The fundamentals of public speaking can help to become a more effective speaker and overall communicator. While the fundamentals can be grouped or categorized in different ways, this is how we describe the fundamentals of public speaking.

• Know the purpose of your speech.

• Know your audience.
  Develop great content.

• Have great speech organization. Having great content alone in a presentation is not sufficient. Learning how to organize that content effectively is fundamental.

• Be conscious of your language usage. Use powerful words when you write your presentation. Use clear and descriptive words that will communicate your message.

• Use your voice for maximum impact. Your voice is like an instrument that you use to communicate. When delivering a presentation remember to use vocal variety and be aware of your volume, pitch, and rate of speaking. A key skill is learning how to use pauses for maximum impact.Use your body language and gestures effectively.

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ADVOCATE MR.N.ELANGOVAN, B.SC BL, THIRUVANNAMALAI was the guest and the webinar was discussed in the topic of professional importance and practices. Representing of cases by people who are eligible to attend also he talked about who cannot attend it in Civil court. The procedure of filing the case. Overview about jurisdiction and the types of Properties. Summon, Written Statement, Examination in brief, arguments, Judgment limitation. Appeal and Appellant court. Also he shared his experience on enrolment in Civil Side. Way of earning income in Civil side and advised students to practise first in the mofasal court before going to High court.

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Saveetha school of law students Shantilal.S,Akshita.B.N and S.Sandhesh Saravanan emerged as the winner in the competition,”1st Virtual National Moot Court Competition “conducted by an up and coming legal website named Legalzems

It's a wholly student-run organization.

The competition comprised of 30 teams from all over the nation. The problem was centred on the sensational Citizenship Amendment Act developments And the Assam Accord.

It was a strenuous journey over a period of 3 days, hardly fought competition.

All the knockout rounds comprised of Highly esteemed judges who were active Practitioners and judges in the SC.

After a lot of riveting ups and downs in our journey to the final, our team held it's nerve in the final as the Judge darted difficult questions at us. Eventually we emerged triumphant and our hardwork paid off rightfully so.

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The webinar was conducted by Ms. Swarnalatha who is practising as an advocate in Madras High court. She started her discussion with detailed analog of what victim compensation is and how it is scattered and implemented in India. She highlighted about the various schemes that have been implemented in many states. Also about the need for uniformed scheme across India. Also how there can be misuse of the law and people can take advantage of it where the innocents can be exploited. She gave insight-upon United Nations General Assembly Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victim and Abuse of Power adopted in November 1985, which through Article 1&2. The legislative framework in Indian regarding compensation to victim of crime can be trace through two major legislations i.e. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Probations of Offenders Act and Constitution of India, explained how the payment of compensation of victim had evolved. The Hon'ble Courts have taken a view ( with regard to monetary aspect) when question of the award of compensation come under Cr.P.C. as compare to when it comes under Constitution.

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The resource person was “Mr. Adeesh Anto”, who is a practicing Advocate at Madras High Court. In the span of 20 years of his practice, he has expertise himself in drafting and litigation management, negotiating skills, and also communication skills. He has contributed his efforts in various reputed law firms like S.Ramasubramaniam & Associates, Kochhar & Co. and currently he is serving at SAP legal.

Adv. Adeesh Anto initially gave an historical insight about arbitration and how it is governed in the present era. Following this, he explained the purpose and need of arbitration in India. He then acknowledged the participants about the process and procedure of arbitration proceeding in detail and highlighted various segments of it, such as what matters can be arbitrated upon, the need of arbitration clause, who can be the parties to the arbitral proceedings, appointment of arbitrators, number of arbitrators, and the time span to conclude an arbitral proceedings. He also explained how the arbitration moves from pleadings, to framing of issues, to producing evidence, to arguments, to passing of an arbitral award and finally enforcement of an arbitral award. The webinar on a whole was very informative and helpful for the participants to understand the subject of arbitration in India.

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