Self Study Report: 2 Cycle of Accreditation
Self Study Report: 2 Cycle of Accreditation
Self Study Report: 2 Cycle of Accreditation
Submitted To
BANGALORE
August 2022
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The National Law University Delhi established by the Government of NCT of Delhi in 2008 by Act No. 1 of
2008 is a premier law University established in New Delhi, the capital city of India. NLUD campus is spread
across a lush 12acres of land, with an additional 7 acres of land which is soon to go under construction.
The focus is to develop and advance interdisciplinary legal education and scholarship. The objective is to
challenge normative pedagogy and in establishing as well as implementing new approaches toward teaching
and learning. Internationalisation is central to the primary mission to encourage student and faculty mobility,
enhance collaborative academic research and spur innovation in learning assessments. The diversity of
thoughts, opinions, values and expressions is deeply valued and adopted in practice. It is strongly believed that
educational institutions should be fair and inclusive spaces that help everyone in achieving their true potential.
As a leading research-oriented institute, sufficient impetus is provided for unimpeded academic imagination in
the belief that thinking outside the box leads to original, relevant, and impactful research. Thus, there is an
emphasis to incubate research on a range of diverse and unconventional ideas, including but not limited to,
intellectual property, internet governance, corporate governance, forensics, and criminal law. It is a matter of
immense pride that the effective and impact-driven research has brought both national and international
recognition to our name.
The commitment to disseminating legal knowledge and developing the pedagogical acumen necessary to
engage with contemporary legal issues of public importance is deeply entrenched in the institutional ethos. The
ultimate aim is to play a constructive role in national development by promoting legal awareness in the
community so as to realise political, social, and economic justice.
Since its inception in 2008, there have been more than 800 graduates, who have gone on to excel in diverse
fields, such as academia, legal practice, administrative services, and entrepreneurship. This is a testament not
only to the students’ drive, talent, and intellect but also to the sincerity and diligence of the institution's
leadership and faculty. In a short span of time, the institution has become one of India’s premier law
universities. The endeavour is to become a global hub of legal studies and research.
Vision
The vision of the University is distinctive and in alignment with the contemporary National Education Policy
2020 auguring the path to its emergence as an eminent National and world-class institution with responsible
governance and a sustainable future. The characteristic features of justice education as an instrumentality of
social transformation and upholding of constitutional values and human rights ethic is intrinsic to its objectives.
An inclusive and diverse approach reinforcing gender parity and social inclusion is an affirmation of the
institutional mission. The social/community outreach is definitive, extensive dimension of the conspectus of
measures undertaken in the context of the subject matter of legal education. The multitudinal interdisciplinary
prospects and digital expansive arrays have introduced a dynamic interface to the legal pedagogy of the
institution. Updated curriculum, innovative teaching methodologies, and inquiry/ experiential-based learning
provide the necessary stimulus for cutting-edge skill sets and constructive mindsets, a sine qua non, of
professional learning. The proliferation of the online landscape has brought vast opportunities for digital and e-
learning initiatives that have eventually been incorporated in a hybrid or blend mode, an important adjunct of
legal education in the institution. The enormous indications for dissemination as well as revamping traditional
modes of legal education have been well imbibed in the academic trajectory of the institution. The research
component of legal education is an emerging factor that highlights the doctrinal/empirical potential and its
realization. It is integral to the academic vision of the institution having its indelible impact on law and policy
reform. A globally shared vision of the legal discipline is a necessary concomitant of increasing
internationalization entailing participative and collaborative engagements by the institution. The aim to ensure
professionally competent, technically sound, and socially relevant outcomes in terms of outgoing students is
sought to be realized ultimately. Besides preparing students to emerge as efficient lawyers as well as adept in
judicial administration and further, as proficient researchers and academic scholars, the overall objective of
legal education remains undeniably the emergence of good human beings exhibiting the best characteristics of
empathy, vision, courage, and wisdom that are intrinsic for embarking on a legal journey.
Mission
Impact-driven Research: NLUD has established itself as an institution renowned for its research, both
nationally and internationally. The basic object is to promote independent, innovative, and impact-
driven research that covers broad areas including but not limited to criminal law, gender studies, death
penalty, corporate law and governance, labor law and intellectual property rights, and competition law.
Innovative Pedagogy: NLUD has adopted transformative pedagogy to keep abreast with international
standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Social Inclusion: NLUD receives admission applications from across a vast majority of states of India,
which signifies its national presence. As per policy, we ensure that not only our students but our faculty
and staff are drawn from various social and cultural backgrounds. NLUD has policies to ensure
adequate representation of and opportunities for SCs/STs and PwD without adhering to any prejudice or
bias. It has recently introduced horizontal reservations for female students in graduate as well as for the
purpose of hostel room allocation. We have gender parity in terms of students and faculty members. In
addition, we have a student-led group, The Queer Collective on campus which works to sensitize
LGBTQ rights. Lastly, NLUD also has accessible infrastructure and buildings.
Internationalisation: NLUD has partnerships and collaborations with several leading international
universities including Harvard Law School, Belgium, Norway and SOAS University of London. We
hold student-faculty mobility programs, collaborative research projects, joint grants, and courses with
international universities.
Legal Aid: It has a Legal Aid Clinic, Pro-Bono Panel, Satya Pro- Bono and Para-legal Volunteer
program to assist vulnerable and marginalized people. Project 39A provides legal aid to all death row
prisoners in all courts.
Student-Oriented Policies: NLUD has a Student Academic Assistance Policy 2016 to address the
demands of students. SAAP students provide academic assistance, in terms of class support and project
assistance to teachers and students.
Financial Assistance: The University provides financial assistance to students under its financial
assistance policy every year. Over the years, the requests for need-based and hardship financial
assistance are increasing. The University through low on funds makes efforts to provide assistance
proportionately to students and support all IDIA students.
Institutional Weakness
Insufficient Infrastructure: NLUD lacks proper infrastructure including classroom space, space for
accommodation, and recreation space. Moreover, NLUD has a shared campus resulting in limited,
dedicated space for NLUD students and faculty.
Paucity of funds: In order to achieve the stated vision and academic goals, NLUD requires more
financial assistance and opportunities to generate funds.
Financial Assistance: NLUD has taken considerable steps to ensure to provide financial assistance to
students along with IDIA students. The University needs to generate funds for continuing such
assistance in the future also.
Improvement in Industry Connect: NLUD lacks requisite industry connections that hampers
students’ employability and their transition to the professional world.
Strengthening Skill-Oriented Courses: NLUD strives to launch more courses that promote skill
development and vocational training. Employability skills of students need to be improved for better
placement oppurtunities.
Undertake Staff Training: Staff training at regular intervals can assist in carrying out better day-to-day
university processes and improve efficiency.
Campus Digitalisation: In view of the swiftly changing teaching-learning landscape, NLUD needs to expand
further its ICT infrastructure which will help develop more online and distance learning courses
Institutional Opportunity
The University has developed as a research-based law university within a span of 12 years. The opportunity lies
with the university to continue and expand on such a landmark foundation. The challenges and opportunities for
NLUD are in the same mould, that is to strategize, prioritise and develop three, five, or ten-year pedagogical
and research goals, accounting for the dynamic nature of the higher education landscape in India. It aims to
establish and sustain academic and research collaborations with a range of institutional partners within and
outside the government. These may include research organisations, universities, individuals, or private
philanthropic organisations. The institution is consistently formulating strategies for carrying out independent
research, consultancies, and other grant-based activities. The institution aims to periodically carry out impact
assessments of its research and academic commitments whose findings may be incorporated into its overall
institutional strategy and planning. To provide an effective learning environment the institution is working
towards aligning and creating pedagogical conduits between research and teaching.
Institutional Challenge
The challenge for the university is to sustain its position as a leading university of law and simultaneously
fulfill its aspirations to expand and grow. The university needs to have a sustainable future and in order to
achieve that, an expansion through new programs, micro-credential courses, online/ distance learning programs,
and research, is required. The university needs proper infrastructure and funds to achieve its vision.
Another important challenge is to develop a coherent institutional structure that can respond to the growing
body of work undertaken by the University, which includes integrating operational support systems across
administrative, financial, technological, and communication departments. More importantly to begin the
process of ensuring NLU Delhi’s presence in world rankings
The university has given complete academic freedom to its faculty members for designing their courses and
choosing methods for teaching /pedagogy to provide relevant and updated knowledge to students. Such
freedom comes with the responsibility of ensuring higher academic consciousness.
The University has instituted a Curriculum Development Committee (CDC) to ensure that curriculum offered at
the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels is rigorous and meets the requirements of providing
relevant knowledge with innovative pedagogy. All the courses mandated by regulations along with a range of
elective courses are offered to students. The CDC hosts individual faculty presentations at the beginning of
each semester, where each faculty shares their course outline, teaching methods and the pedagogical value of
the readings prescribed. They also discuss their course outcomes, i.e., what are students expected to learn from
the course.
Further, the university also offers an attractive range of seminar courses (elective courses) for 4th and 5th year
students. They are offered by lawyers, academics, social scientists who act as “external faculty”. Additionally,
other value added courses are also offered to students from time to time.
To further innovative learning, faculty members at NLUD strive to evolve new methods to impart learning,
laying emphasis on experiential and practical learning through case discussions, interaction with expert lawyers
and court visits. Reading materials are provided by the faculty members for discussions in the class. As per the
NLUD Academic and Examination Regulations, the examination scheme consists of two parts: class activities
and written examination. Open book examinations were offered in a few courses even before the shift to online
examinations due to covid. Such examinations require a different skill set among teachers for setting up
questions and rigorous training of students for attempting such examinations. Continuous assessments, based on
review papers, critical analysis, and case analysis, are a few other evaluation methods. In the B.A.LL.B. course,
students have a continuous assessment in every course for a total of 30 marks as a part of classroom assessment.
The written examination is in two stages – mid-semester examination and end-semester examination. The
students undertake a written project in consultation with the faculty. In addition, 4th and 5th years students are
offered Seminar Courses as part of their curriculum, containing 40-48 hours (min.-max.) teaching.
In the LL.M. course, students have continuous class assessments for 50% of the total marks and the remaining
50% includes semester examinations. Students have to submit a dissertation of maximum 100 marks consisting
of a written submission and viva-voce.
Ph.D. students have a compulsory course on research methodology followed by an examination. Additionally,
the scholars are assessed at regular intervals through work-in-progress presentations. Regular scholars are
eligible for thesis submission upon completion of three years of their enrolment.
For all the courses, the institution uses random coding of answer scripts for internal evaluation and provides
academic freedom to utilize a range of assessment methodologies. Some of the quality initiatives include the
digitisation of question papers with the provision of model answer keys.
During COVID, the University devised innovative methods of conducting online examinations with the help of
the latest technology. Additionally, the National Academic Depository (NAD) by the MHRD has been
implemented in the University.
The University has set up the Academic and Research Planning Department (ARPD) to consolidate, strategize
and execute the University’s vision as a research-based Higher Education Institution(HEI). ARPD works on
pedagogical and research goals, facilitates academic and research collaborations, formulates strategies toward a
self-sustaining
financial model through grants, fund-raising and partnerships and carries impact assessments of University’s
commitments.
Under the aegis of ARPD, NLUD has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of
Technology(IIT), Delhi for initiating interdisciplinary academic collaboration at the intersection of law, social
sciences and technology, including artificial intelligence, forensic science, cyber laws and cybercrimes. The
initiative will attract strong support from external funding agencies and catalyse ‘cross-research activity’
between the two institutes, leading to joint research publications, policies, patents, etc. Faculty members of IIT
Delhi and NLU Delhi were invited to prepare proposals for the seed grant of a total of Rs. 10 Lakhs for two
years under which two proposals were selected and are currently works-in-progress.
The university has focussed on entrepreneurship and innovation through the CIIPC and CCLG. The centres
have proposed to conduct special courses in entrepreneurship and IP boot camp. The University is promoting
interdisciplinary learning through research centres, faculty initiatives, etc. For instance, the Centre for Studies
in Disability and Law has been established to advocate for disability rights and build partnerships with national,
regional
and global institutions. The Centre for Linguistic Justice and Endangered Languages aims to facilitate research
in the areas of promotion of Indigenous and endangered languages. The Centre for Cyber Laws has been
established to understand the socio-legal issues related to cyberspace. For promoting Research in the Doctoral
programme, the university has introduced Ph. D Fellowships from the year 2022. Four fellowships have been
introduced in the area of IPR, Pension and Financial research through collaboration with CIIPC, PFRDA and
IFSCC.
The institution has also created the Academic Fellowship program to nurture early career academics in teaching
and research. The Fellows will contribute towards the intellectual growth of the University, and will be
mentored by senior faculty members.
As a research-oriented university, NLUD has made consistent efforts to provide sufficient resources to its
faculty and students. Justice T. P. S. Chawla Library is one such resource that enables and assists the faculty
and students in their research efforts. The Library is renowned for its rich resources, and state-of-the-art
infrastructure. It amalgamates an
expansive and diverse collection of print as well as digital resources. The university frequently receives access
requests from lawyers, Ph.D. scholars, and international scholars.
There is an extensive range of national and international electronic resources to access digital contents 24x7
within and outside the campus through IP ranges of University and remote access services. To meet the
growing challenges of internet usage and e-learning, the library has established a Legal Information Resource
Centre. The LIRC is well
equipped with 20 high end desktops having Microsoft operating system, heavy-duty printer and scanners. There
is also a separate bay provided for laptop users. RFID software along with treatises and commentaries,
reporting and academic journals, reports and proceedings, legislative and constitutional material and loose-leaf,
dissertations and thesis, moot memorials, encyclopedia, digests and many more are available.
The University campus is residential with fully air-conditioned academic blocks, and hostels, as well as
residences for permanent faculty at assistant, associate and professor levels. A guesthouse is also available for
course participants, exchange students, and visiting faculty. All faculties are provided with a laptop and a
printer, and a fully functioning IT department assists in maintaining state-of-the-art internet connectivity 24x7.
The University believes in involving students in its policy making. It has an extensive Student Bar Council with
representation of students in the Academic and Administrative Bodies in 13 committees.The committees are –
Library, Legal Aid, Student Welfare, Hostel Welfare, Literary, Quizzing and Debating, Moot Court, Sports,
Cultural, Mess, Academic, Disciplinary, ADR and Social Inclusion. To ensure inclusivity the university has a
Social Inclusion Committee which was established in 2019. The university also has an Increasing Diversity
Increasing Access (IDIA) Chapter, that helps students from marginalized backgrounds to learn basic English.
The university has been providing fee waivers to admitted IDIA students. The Equal Opportunity and SC/ST
Cells have been constituted so that all students can benefit from a wide range of opportunities. Gender parity is
NLUD is an autonomous institution with the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court as its Chancellor, and the
Chief Justice of India as the Visitor of the University. The governance, leadership, and management of the
University are provided by the NLUD Act. The Governing Council, the Executive Council, the Academic
Council, and the Finance Committee are constituted to govern the University. Sitting and former judges of the
Delhi High Court, Senior Advocates, Vice Chancellors from other universities, members of the Bar Council of
India, and representatives from the Govt. of NCT Delhi are members of these statutory bodies. The leadership
includes the Vice Chancellor as the head of the university and the Registrar for taking care of the
administration. The Univeristy has established an Academic Planning Board for providing guidence for
different academic activities of the University. The Planning Board consists of eminent persons from
academia, legal profession, industry and civil society. All governaning bodies of the Univeristy meet regularly
and guide the affairs of the Univeristy. The University confers three types of degrees: Integrated BA.LL.B.
(Honours), Master of Law (LL.M.), and Doctoral degrees. The University is Accredited in 'A' grade with a
score of 3.59 on a four-point scale by NAAC, and is ranked second (for the last consecutive 5 years) in the
National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
Promoting research and advancing the cause of legal aid are the two essential best practices of NLUD. As a
publicly funded law university, the purpose of the University is to contribute to and enhance public discourse
on law, both through academic rigour and research. The research endeavors of the university have not only had
a translational impact in India but also have created significant buzz in international academic circles. Over the
last decade, the
University has established specialized research centres such as the Project39A, Centre for Communication
Governance, Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, Centre for Law Justice and
Development and Centre for Corporate Law and Governance. Further, in the last ten years, the University has
established a body of work through the expertise of its faculty in core areas such as criminal law, legal aid,
prisons and policing, corporate law and banking, technology and law, and intellectual property rights, among
several other areas.
A strong culture of research along with academic rigour, enables NLUD to work towards dissemination of legal
knowledge and contribute to national development. Promoting legal and ethical values, fostering the rule of
law, and fulfilling the objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India, have been the foremost priority areas
for which NLUD has strived constantly.
NLUD has an active Legal Aid Committee and Legal Aid Clinic facilitated by faculty members and students. It
organizes a diverse range of activities including the Para-Legal Volunteer (PLV) Training Workshop, writing
petitions, providing legal assistance in collaborations with institutes like the National Human Rights
Commission, Legal Awareness drives, and Community Outreach Programs and Pro bono Panels. PLVs
undertake clinical work by assisting
people seeking legal counsel, the objective being to decentralize legal aid services and ensure wider access to
justice for even the poorest citizens in the most marginalized areas.
2. PROFILE
2.1 BASIC INFORMATION
Name and Address of the University
State Delhi
Pin 110078
Website www.nludelhi.ac.in
Nature of University
Type of University
Establishment Details
Recognition Details
Constituent Colleges 0
Affiliated Colleges 0
Autonomous Colleges 0
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Teaching Faculty
Sanctioned 21 18 28
Recruited 6 6 0 12 7 7 0 14 7 8 0 15
Yet to Recruit 9 4 13
On Contract 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2
Non-Teaching Staff
Sanctioned 87
Recruited 34 12 0 46
Yet to Recruit 41
On Contract 13 2 0 15
Technical Staff
Sanctioned 7
Recruited 4 0 0 4
Yet to Recruit 3
On Contract 1 0 0 1
Permanent Teachers
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
LLD/DM/M
CH
Ph.D. 7 5 0 6 6 0 6 5 0 35
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3
UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Temporary Teachers
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LLD/DM/M
CH
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LLD/DM/M
CH
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Emeritus Professor 0 0 0 0
Adjunct Professor 0 0 0 0
Visiting Professor 28 9 0 37
Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the University During the Current Academic Year
Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total
Where States of India Students
University is
Located
UG Male 5 70 0 3 78
Female 6 38 0 1 45
Others 0 0 0 0 0
PG Male 15 24 0 2 41
Female 14 25 0 1 40
Others 0 0 0 0 0
PG Diploma Male 23 31 0 0 54
recognised by
Female 11 9 0 0 20
statutory
authority Others 0 0 0 0 0
including
university
Integrated From the State From other NRI students Foreign Total
Programme where States of India Students
university is
located
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Accreditation Details
Cycle Info Accreditation Grade CGPA Upload Peer Team
Report
Cycle 1 Accreditation A 3.59
NAAC
Certificate.pdf
others.
2. Academic bank of credits (ABC): NLU Delhi is registered under the Academic Bank of
Credits (ABC) as proposed in NEP 2020. For the
implementation of the ABC, the Curriculum
Development Committee (CDC) is duly constituted
for revamping the curriculum. Internationalization of
Education: NLU Delhi has been consciously taking
steps in its internationalizing effort and for this
NLUD has the International Relations Office (IRO).
NLU Delhi pro-actively explores possibilities of
signing MOUs with various Universities and
Institutions of National and International repute to
garner a global face for the University. These MOUs
pave the way not only for the Students’ and Faculty
Exchange Programmes but also facilitate
collaborative research and other academic activities.
Such collaborations provide opportunities for the
faculty and the students to excel in the field of legal
education across the globe. The university has
engaged in teaching, research, and discussions on
international platforms with its partner institutions.
The university is in discussion with a few academic
universities for further collaborations to offer joint
academic programs. The University of Bergen,
Norway, and MykolasRomeris Univeristy, Lithuania
regularly offer Erasmus Plus Scholarships to NLUD
Students. They have offered such scholarships to 16
and 3 students respectively in the past 4 years. The
University has achieved 9 more student scholarships
for 2022-2023 as a partner with the University of
Bergen. NLUD is also offering Bridge Courses for
the students who have three-year or four-year Law
degrees from abroad to bridge the gap and thus tries
to integrate foreign law degree holders into the Indian
System. .
4. Appropriate integration of Indian Knowledge Curricular and pedagogical reforms are to catalyze
system (teaching in Indian Language, culture, using the integration Indian values, languages, and
online course): knowledge to make legal education more
contextualized to the Indian context. A pool of
experts in specialized law and social science subjects
and related disciplines has been identified for
appropriate academic support which will help the
university realize the goal of integrating Indian
knowledge systems in legal education, especially in
papers like jurisprudence or subjects with the law and
social science interface. The Univeristy is developing
a course on Ancient Legal System.
5. Focus on Outcome based education (OBE): National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) is
committed to providing the best outcome-based legal
education in accordance with global universities. All
courses are designed to facilitate skill enhancements
amongst students. The presence of a demand skill set
helps in finding better job opportunities in the
competitive global business environment. A number
of new outcome-based diplomas, certificates, and
other vocational programs are added every year for
keeping pace with the dynamic business
environment, such as LLM (Pro). NLUD also offers
multiple seminar courses to students in their
penultimate and final years that would allow them to
better understand the practical application of law
while approaching different legal issues with a more
advanced and nuanced approach.
Extended Profile
1 Program
1.1
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1.2
Number of programmes offered during the last five years. Please provide consolidated number of
Programs offered across five years
Response: 07
1.3
60 60 60 60 60
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Total Number of Courses offered by the institution in all programs (without repeat count and include
courses that are dropped)
Response: 300
2 Students
2.1
1.2
Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during last five years
1.3
Number of students appeared in the University examination year-wise during the last five years
1.4
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2 Faculty Data
2.1
Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years
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2 Administrative Data
2.1
Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during last five
years
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Response: 21
1.3
Response: 50
1.4
Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during last five years ( INR in Lakhs)
Response:
The curriculum of the university is specifically designed to sensitize the students towards the contemporary
issues and problems which mar the different spheres of society. The curriculum addresses the concerns of
the Indian Society like legal literacy and demand of the legal profession in the contemporary world. The
university in the second year of the BA LLB course provides a mandatory course titled “Law and
Poverty”, the basic aim of which is to sensitize the upcoming law graduates towards the various realities of
Indian society with respect to discrimination, poverty, and the suffering of the masses. Furthermore, the
curriculum has a mandatory Clinic VI paper in Year V that deals with the ethical obligation of an advocate
in the clinical course titled “Practical Training: Training and Appellate Advocacy” wherein the students
are taught about how to represent a client’s interest, the principles of neutrality of a lawyer, amongst
others. The course is conducted by a practitioner of Law (Lawyer) under the constant supervision of the
faculty coordinator.
A full course on Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian and Refugee law is taught to the BA
LLB Undergraduate students with the objective of providing the students a comprehensive understanding
of the concept and values of the concerned subject matter. The students are further taught the importance
of Legal aid as a basic human right and how ignorance of law is a major cause of perpetration of injustice
through a full clinical course titled “Legal Aid and Services”. Moreover, it attempts to develop a proactive
role in strategic legal empowerment using legal services and paralegal education.
The students are also comprehensively taught the foundational knowledge of the constitution of India with
a detailed understanding and in-depth analysis of the structure of governance. They are also taught about
the fundamental concepts relating to governance, relationship between various organs, their working and
practical problems being faced and handled during all these years with the help of judiciary along with
other important ancillary structures and authorities required for the efficient and effective governance.
Constitution Law and Human Rights law that is taught in third year and fifth year respectively involve the
preparation of research projects on contemporary issues supervised by the faculty reflecting on
constitutional and human rights values. Further, there is an Internal Complaints Committee which is
formulated for the redressal of complaints related to the issues of women including sexual harassment.
Sensitization programs are conducted for students, faculty and administrative staff at periodic intervals for
the awareness and updation of the subject matter. Also, to ensure inclusivity and empowerment of women,
each and every student committee has a mandatory requirement of at least 40% women representatives
across batches in each committee.
In the curriculum, Environmental Law is taught in the 4th Year, current issues are highlighted in the course
of the lecture with the help of short feature films, documentaries, etc. Additionally, environment protection
measures like, installation of LED bulbs, solar panels, water harvesting infrastructure, etc. have been
incorporated inside the campus premises.
1.1.2 Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years.
Response: 100
1.1.2.1 Number of all Programmes offered by the institution during the last five years
0 0 0 0 7
1.1.3 Percentage of courses having focus on Litigation/Judicial and legal service/ entrepreneurship/
skill development offered by the University
Response: 100
1.1.3.1 Number of courses having focus on Litigation/Judicial and legal service/ entrepreneurship/
skill development offered by the University during the
Response: 300
Response: 49.33
1.2.1.1 How many new courses were introduced within the last five years.
Response: 148
1.2.1.2 Number of courses offered by the institution across all programmes during the last five years.
Response: 260
1.2.2 Percentage of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) / elective course
system has been implemented (Data for the latest completed academic year).
Response: 100
Response: 07
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The Institution integrates cross-cutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Constitutional and
Human Values, Environment and Sustainability etc. Into the Curriculum through various mandatory and
seminar courses. Students are taught professional ethics during their Legal Methods and English Courses
during the first year. Human values are further promoted via the political science course in the first year
and the sociology course in the second year. Constitutional Law is introduced in the third year and attempts
to teach students constitutional values by introducing them to concepts such as fundamental rights and
duties, federalism, etc. In the fourth year, students are taught the values of environmentalism and
sustainability through the Environment Law course.
Further, in the seminar courses, students are offered a wide selection of courses to improve their
engagement with the given themes. Courses such as advanced criminal process, decoding separation of
powers, etc teach students constitutional values. The University also offers courses such as feminist legal
theory to introduce gender values to students. Seminar courses are also offered in subjects such as
biodiversity law, law, and social justice, conceptualizing justice, Constitutionalism, Sexual Offences: Law
and Philosophy, and other areas of Jurisprudence.
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address the Gender, Environment and Sustainability,
Constitutional and Human Values and Professional
Ethics in the Curriculum
1.3.2 Number of value-added /add on course and certificate programs for imparting transferable and
life skills offered during the last five years
Response: 56
1.3.3 Average Percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2 above.
Response: 32.05
1.3.3.1 Number of students enrolled in value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills
offered year-wise during the last five years.
Response: 26.13
Response: 156
Students,
Teachers,
Law-firms/Judges/Sr. Counsels and employers/Civil Society and
Alumni
Response: 99.82
2.1.1.2 Number of sanctioned seats year wise during last five years
2.1.2 Average percentage of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc.)
as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years (Excluding Supernumerary Seats)
Response: 88.25
2.1.2.1 Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year wise during last five
years
94 94 40 39 22
Response:
-The Social Inclusion and Equity Committee of the university launched an initiative titled “Peer Tutoring”
in November 2020. In this system, an academically successful student is identified to tutor students who
require assistance in academics. It helps students with disabilities and students living in remote and far-off
areas where there is a lack of internet access. As a system, it benefits both the peer tutor and the peer
learner. The tutor is also eligible to get a certificate from the committee after completing a total of 8 hours
of lecture.
-For differently-abled students, an Enabling Unit has been established which facilitates their admission,
provides guidance and creates awareness about the needs of disabled persons and general issues concerning
disability. JAWS screen reader software (talking software for the blind) on two computers; PERL
Scanner: Perl scanner for the visually impaired person for reading.; The separate reading table on the
ground floor in the library for PWD.; Braille books on the recommendation if any.
-Student Academic Assistance Programme (SAAP)- Students from the 4th-5thYear can opt to be a SAAP
to help students by assisting the Faculty members in teaching & research, to make them understand the
difficult subjects by way of remedial classes and discussion sessions. SAAP policy helps the students to
evaluate the opportunity of considering a career in academia & policy research.
-The university along with the British Council conducts an English test for the first-year students of the
university. The language skills of the students are assessed and classes are given to students who struggle
with the language.
The University offers programmes for different kinds of learners such as professionals, lawyers, and police
officers. The University offers LL.M. Professional Programme which has four specialisation courses and
also offers many online diploma programmes for learners who cannot attend the classes in person. Many
training programmes and workshops for different sets of learners including police personnel, academicians,
judicial officers, advocates, and industry representatives are offered from time to time. The training
programme and workshops organised by the University include the following amongst others:
MoU with Delhi Police in December 2021 to evolve and impart comprehensive legal education at
all levels of basic police training.
The University has also appointed 10 academic fellows for 11 subjects to contribute to the intellectual
growth of the University, mentored by senior faculties.
2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 12:1
Response:
Upon joining the University, each student is assigned one individual from each batch. The Student Welfare
Committee of the University prepares this list and shares it with the new batch joining the university.
The University uses student-centric methods in the teaching-learning process through its lectures,
seminars, and tutorials. Study material is distributed for each course and forms the basis of class discussion
and interactive learning so that students remain engaged. Each course also includes a project assignment to
develop research, analysis, and writing skills. The diversity of projects ensures that students are exposed to
a wide range of experiences relevant to understanding the role of law in society.
Students present cases and their projects to the whole class to enable peer learning and feedback.
Assignments, assessments, and examinations also revolve around the application and problem-solving
(students are given a fact situation and are required to apply the law to the facts and reach a legal decision).
The students as an integral part of the research projects that they undertake.
For experiential learning, the University has four compulsory Clinic courses which have a greater credit
weightage than regular courses. In Clinic – I (‘Alternate Dispute Resolution), students must undertake
mediation in place of an ordinary project. This helps them learn the fundamentals and processes of ADR.
In Clinic – II (‘Pleading and Conveyancing and Drafting’), students are given fact situations and asked to
draft, among other documents, plaints, bail applications, and bail orders. Clinic – III (‘Legal Aid’),
requires students to conduct empirical research that aids marginalized communities, and in turn, enables
students to learn the law and the status of government programs. Clinic – IV,( Professional Ethics and
Appellate Advocacy Practicum) on ‘Trial Advocacy’, deals with appellate (civil and criminal) advocacy,
cases in the Supreme Court and High Court, PILs, and professional ethics.
The University offers Seminar courses (two in the fourth year and four in the fifth year of the
undergraduate course) on a variety of subjects, which range from ‘Climate Change and Policy’ and
‘Mergers and Acquisitions, to ‘Criminology and Forensic Sciences’ and ‘Disability Law and Human
Rights. These courses are taught by highly qualified experts from India and abroad.
Buddy over Batches Project (BoB)- The idea is to provide every new student with four other ‘Buddies-
over-Batches’ from the senior batches. This provides an opportunity for every fresher to contact seniors for
guidance/help with any issues which they face in the beginning.
The Univeristy trains students for mooting activity through moot court policy / committee. Students of the
Univeristy have participated in many important national and international moot court competitions such as
International Criminal Court Moot, Oxford Media Law Moot, HSF Negotiation, Insolvency Moot
Competition. Students also participates in Mediation and ADR Negotiations.
2.3.2 Teachers use ICT enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning
process.
Response:
Delivery of online classes. The attendance and time table provided on the platform. There is also a
Learning Management System in the student’s TCS Ion account where faculty members provide the
reading material, and PowerPoint The University uses TCS Ion (https://www.tcsion.com/SelfServices/) for
the presentations and any extra material such as articles, judgments, etc. in the beginning of the semester in
order to aid the student in understanding the lectures.
The power point presentations presented in class enable the student to understand the concept. The Faculty,
with the help of these presentations, create a class that is interactive which enables the students to engage
with the subject matter in the class.
The University has a sound library and Information Digital Access Mechanism. Digital Databases are
accessible remotely through Digital Access Portal at https://nludelhi.remotexs.in/home . University
provides access to print book catalog at Interanet to students at http://192.168.10.30:8380/opac/ .
University has its digital institutional repository, VidhiGyanSangrah visualizing digital assets of the
Universities accessible at http://14.139.58.147:8080/jspui/
Provide link for webpage describing the " LMS/ View Document
Academic Management System "
2.3.3 Ratio of students mentored for academic and other related issues by faculty mentors (Data to be
provided only for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 14:1
2.3.3.1 Number of faculty mentors assigned to students for academic and other related issues:
Response: 44
2.3.4 Percentage of Students identified as mentors for mentoring other students for academic and other
related issues (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 56:1
2.3.4.1 Number of Student mentors/teaching assistant identified for student to student mentoring
(Latest completed academic year)
Response: 332
Response: 57.01
Year wise full time teachers and sanctioned posts View Document
for 5 years
2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D./LLD during the last five years
Response: 92:1
2.4.2.1 Number of full time teachers with Ph.D./LLD year-wise during the last five years
41 38 29 31 32
2.4.3 Average teaching experience of fulltime teachers in number of years (latest completed academic
year)
Response: 16.08
Response: 820
2.4.4 Measures / Policies / Incentive by the institution for faculty retention by the institution for faculty
retention
Response:
The Executive Council of the University has approved the following policy vide item No.3.6 dated
25.09.2021 to incentivize the faculty members for research publications. Brief particulars of agenda- To
encourage teachers to have quality publications and to incentivize them.
Decision – “The Executive Council appreciated the efforts made by the University in maintaining its
second rank among Law Universities/Colleges in NIRF Ranking consecutively for the fourth year. All the
faculty members/Research Associates/Academic Fellows will be encouraged to publish at least two peer-
reviewed articles in journals that are part of Scopus, web of science, or UGC care list. The University will
develop a list of leading and reputed legal and socio-legal journals in India and abroad that are not part of
the above list, in which the faculty members will be encouraged to publish. The University will provide a
financial incentive of Rs. 20,000 for each article published in any of the above journals.”
Faculty members are allowed promotion under Career Advancement Scheme(CAS) as per UGC
Regulations. All CAS promotion applications are cleared by the University in a time-bound manner
without any delay.
The University supports the faculty participation in international seminars/conferences once in two years
subject to the availability of funds and two national seminars/conferences in an academic year. The faculty
can avail of a maximum of one week's leave for each seminar during the academic session. The condition
of one week's left is not applicable during the vacation time.
The University pays economy airfare and the admissible allowances as per T.A. Regulations.
The University provides an amount of Rs.10,000/- to each faculty member annually for purchasing books
to establish their own library.
The University has approved the establishment of various Research Centres. The faculty members are
encouraged to research in the area of their interest.
The University provides full reimbursement of indoor medical expenses to the faculty members and their
dependent family members. In addition, the University pays a fixed medical allowance per month with the
salary for outdoor medical expenses
2.4.5 Average percentage of full time teachers involved in drafting of bills, policies, rules and
regulations for the government during the last five years
Response: 8:1
2.4.5.1 Number of full time teachers involved in drafting of bills, policies, rules and regulations for the
government during the last five years
6 5 0 4 1
Response: 65.8
2.5.1.1 Number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration
of results year wise during the last five years
78 106 56 50 39
2.5.2 Average percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation against total number
appeared in the examinations during the last five years
Response: 0.2
2.5.2.1 Number of complaints/grievances about evaluation year wise during the last five years
1 1 1 1 1
2.5.2.2 Number of students appeared in the University examination year- wise during the last five
years
2.5.3 IT integration and reforms in the examination procedures and processes (continuous internal
assessment and end-semester assessment) have brought in considerable improvement in examination
management system of the institution
Response:
The Examination department of NLUD has time to time reform the examination procedure in relation to
the continuous internal assessment . The university’s examination department has integrated it
examination system with Turnitin, which is plagiarism detecting software for end-term examination
(during COVID period) as well as for projects. Students can individually upload their end-term
examination (based on open-book exams) and upload it in their respective online Turnitin classes on or
before a given deadline. The examination downloads the file and decodes it (except for internal assessment
and sends it to respective faculty members for correction through a Google drive. Subsequently, faculty
members send in their marks in excel sheets, which are vetted and moderated (as per university policy) and
the marks are uploaded on TCS-ion. Students can individually access their marks on TCS.
2.5.4 Status of automation of Examination division along with approved Examination Manual
Response:
The primary mission of the University is to create lawyers who are professionally competent, technically
sound, socially relevant, and equipped to address the imperatives of the new age and uphold constitutional
values.
Program-specific Outcomes
BA. LL.B.(Hons.)
1.To prepare future assets for the nation and social building.
2.To impart legal education with extracurricular activities and real-time training to students for
embedding high-end legal skills competing at the national and international levels.
3. To learn international comparative laws for enhancing knowledge and skills world widely.
4.To mold the minds of the students and impart knowledge to the students
5.To undergo five years of university learning that is an ideal blend of learning and performing
6.To be prepared for the future burgeoning needs of the legal world, with broad perspectives and
finer details
LL.M.
LL.M. (Professional)
1.To educate or train working professionals with the latest rules and regulations in the field of law for
best applications.
2.To enrich academic excellence in professional services.
Ph.D.
Course outcomes
The course outcomes are developed and shared with the students at the start of each course.
2.6.2 Attainment of Programme outcomes, Programme specific outcomes and course outcomes are
evaluated by the institution
Response:
The University has clearly stated learning outcomes for its academic programs, of which the curricula have
been formulated following a lot of deliberation. The curriculum is reviewed at the commencement of each
academic session. All this is facilitated and monitored during the course by combining theoretical
knowledge with professional training. The University felicitates the outstanding performance of the
students by awarding various medals at the Convocation.
To meet course outcomes, the University monitors students’ performance through continuous internal
assessment, mid-semester and final examinations, projects, presentations, and viva voce examinations. If
remedial measures are required, special classes are conducted and senior students are appointed as mentors.
The University collects and analyses data on learning outcomes through the concerned faculty and the
student academic committee. Moreover, the University also conducts a mandatory anonymous online
feedback survey of all the students regarding faculty performance and whether course outcomes were
fulfilled. This survey is conducted and reviewed seriously at the end of each academic year.
2.6.3 Pass Percentage of students(Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 94.27
2.6.3.1 Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.
Response: 148
2.6.3.2 Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the
Institution.
Response: 157
Response:
Response:
The Academic and Research Planning Department (ARPD) was set up to consolidate,
strategies and execute the University’s vision as an institution of higher education and
research. The ARPD is chaired by the Vice Chancellor, and its members include the Registrar
and three faculty members. For instance, under the aegis of the ARPD, in a unique
partnership, National Law University Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi) for initiating wide-ranging research and
academic collaborations in various interdisciplinary areas at the intersection of law, social
sciences and technology, including artificial intelligence, forensic science, cyber laws and
cybercrimes.
A consistent effort is made by the university for promoting research by faculty members
and students. Library resources consisting of both print and e-resources are evidence of this
effort. The latest databases and books are purchased by the university for ensuring resources for
research. The internationalisation policy of the university also includes research
collaborations. The research incentive scheme of the university has been implemented to
motivate teachers for writing.
The Academic Fellowship is a flagship programme created by the University to nurture early
career academics in teaching and research. Academic Fellows are expected to contribute to
the intellectual growth of the University and will be mentored by senior faculty members.
The fellow began full-time work in November 2021.
The university has attempted to bring about interdisciplinary learning through research
centres and faculty initiatives. For instance, the Center for Studies in Disability and Law was
established to advocate for disability rights and build partnerships, and the Center for Linguistic
Justice and Endangered Languages aims to facilitate an innovative approach toward the
ongoing research and teaching thrust and the Centre for Cyber Laws has been established to
understand the socio-legal issues related to ever-evolving cyberspace.
3.1.2 Total amount provided as seed money by institution to its full time faculty for research (latest
Response: 0
Response: 20.94
3.1.3.1 Number of teachers who received national/ international fellowship/financial support from
various agencies including the applicant university, for advanced studies / research; during the last
five years
Response: 8
3.1.4 Number of JRFs, SRFs, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates and other research
fellowships enrolled in the institution during the last five years
Response: 11
Incubation Centre
Mediation Clinics
Legal Aid
Legal Literacy cell
Research centres
Legal Databases
Computer labs
Moot court
Theatre
Law Museum
3.1.6 The Number of recognitions for the institution by different Ministries and Government bodies
or National or International agencies
Response: 2
Response: 3792.06
3.2.1.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by non-government sources such as industry,
corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Institution of Chairs in the institution, Law
programs sponsored by law firms and other eminent institutions year-wise during the last five years
(INR in Lakhs)
Provide the List of project and grant details (Data View Document
Template)
3.2.2 Grants for research projects sponsored by the government agencies during the last five years
(INR in Lakhs).
Response: 642.11
3.2.2.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the government agencies year-wise during
the last five years (INR in Lakhs).
3.2.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded by government and non-government agencies
during the last five years
Response: 1.86
3.2.3.1 Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during
the last five years.
Response: 71
3.2.4 Bill, Ordinances, Rules and regulation drafted by the faculty of the University during the last five
years
Response: 119
3.2.4.1 Number of Bill, Ordinances, Rules and regulation drafted by the faculty of the University during
the last five years
20 27 23 27 22
Response:
There are three types of institutional level collaborative engagements undertakenby the University:
Research (Doctrinal and Field Based): Deep qualitative research around legal processes, case law,
functioning of courts and prisons, spanning civil and criminal laws through field work and doctrinal
studies. Additionally, the university also engages students as interns for research projects, to their benefit,
as part of its commitment to building pedagogy.
Training and Capacity Building: The University trains government officials across departments and
ministries, judges and lawyers, including police officers, revenue officials, investigating agencies,
magistrates and public prosecutors. We organise consultations, workshops, round tables, conferences,
lectures and seminars with experts, research organization, professionals and industry partners.
Outreach & Engagement: As a public facing university, it believes in breaking down complex issues into
easily understandable nuggets of information. Itprioritizes relaying its faculty research to the general
public, rather than having it remain within a closed community. Part of its outreach is to leverage
traditional print, digital media and other data visualization technology to communicate to a broad audience
across different platforms
Response: 94
31 6 28 12 17
3.3.3 Total Number of awards / recognitions /letters of appreciations/commendation for research, legal
aid and legal extension activities by the external agencies to the teachers/research scholars/students of
the institution during the last five years
Response: 17
3.3.3.1 Number of awards / recognitions /letters of appreciations/commendation for research, legal aid
and legal extension activities by the external agencies to the teachers/research scholars/students of the
institution year wise during the last five years
2 2 3 7 3
3.4.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international
recognitions/awards 1.Commendation and monetary incentive at a University function
2.Commendation and medal at a University function 3. Certificate of honor 4.Announcement in the
Newsletter / website
Response: 26
3.4.3.1 Number of PhD thesis and LLM Dissertations on IPR year-wise during the last five years
5 5 9 5 2
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(Data Template)
3.4.4 Number of Ph.D’s awarded per teacher during the last five years.
Response: 1.25
3.4.4.1 How many Ph.D’s are awarded within last five years.
Response: 25
3.4.4.2 Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years
Response: 20
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the guide , title of the thesis, year of award etc.,
(Data Template)
3.4.5 Number of research papers per teachers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the
last five years
Response: 1.94
3.4.5.1 Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five
years.
18 17 15 9 15
3.4.6 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in
national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during last five years
Response: 2.54
3.4.6.1 Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in
national/ international conference proceedings year-wise during last five years
21 20 33 7 16
1.For e-PG-Pathshala
2.For CEC (Undergraduate)
3.For SWAYAM
4.For other MOOCs platforms
5.Any other Government Initiatives
6.For Institutional or consortium’s LMS or other hosting platforms
3.4.8 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on average citation index in
Scopus/ Web of Science or PubMed
Response:
3.4.9 Number of Citations in the Judgments of Supreme Court, High Courts, Courts of Foreign
Jurisdiction and constitutional tribunals in which the research work of Faculty of the institutions are
quoted and cited during the last five years
Response: 6
3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Institution has a policy on consultancy including revenue sharing between the institution and
the individual and encourages its faculty to undertake consultancy.
Response:
The University has established a process wherein when a faculty undertakes consultancy, the revenue
generated is shared in the ratio of 70:30 between the faculty and university, respectively A formal policy is
in the process of being prepared by the University
3.5.2 Total Revenue generated from consultancy and training programs during the last five years (INR
in Lakhs)
Response: 1270
3.5.2.1 Amount generated from consultancy year-wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs)
44 77 1118 30 1
Response:
Some of the major legal aid initiatives undertaken by NLU Delhi from 2015 to 2020 are as follows:
The University has a fully functional Legal Aid Clinic, pursuing cases of people seeking legal counsel and
can be contacted through the clinic helpline number. It assists empaneled lawyers in providing the clients
with required legal aid assistance.
Established in 2019, it creates a network of volunteers responsible for liaising with trade unions and/or
workers and ‘CALLPoints’, ensuring the implementation of labour laws and the dissemination of
knowledge regarding workers’ rights. It was shortlisted for Herbert SmithFreehills’ Community
Engagement Awards 2019 as five best legal aid initiatives in India.
It helps the families who have lost their family members due to manual scavenging in Delhi, in procuring
relevant documents (death certificate, post-mortem report, FIR etc.) from the concerned authorities and in
claiming compensation.
Pro-Bono Panel:
Engaged since November 2017, the Panel, at present consists of lawyers practicing in Supreme Court,
Delhi High Court and other courts/ tribunals across Delhi. The members actively participate in the process
of client counseling and representation in court alongside lawyers.
CRY Club:
The committee conducted visits to Bharat Vihar, identifying the children not admitted to the school. CRY
club in consultation with local government schools helps these students in taking admission in the schools.
Pro-Bono Week:
Organized in 2017, during this week, the committee hosted many eminent lawyers, to provide exposure to
students about lawyering skills through events like lecture series, drafting workshops, vulnerable client
counseling sessions, theatre for oppressed workers and movie screening.
The committee coordinated with the southwest legal services authority to train its students as volunteer,
and engaged in various legal aid initiatives.
In order to increase legal awareness and literacy,the committee has put up posters and distributed flyers in
Dwarka and the suburbs surroundingDwarka. The posters touch upon various issues such as women’s
rights, domestic violence,free legal aid, right to information, consumer rights, labour laws, etc.
3.6.2 Impact of Legal aid/ Community services/Extension activities Describe the impact of extension
activities and their outcomes within a maximum of 1000 words
Response:
The impact of various legal aid/community services/extension activities undertaken by the students under
the supervision of NLUD faculties can be summarised under the following heads:
CALL is a unique initiative undertaken by the LSC at NLU Delhi, attempting to bridge the chasm between
workers and the legal machinery, by providing access to quality legal aid. It aims to create a network of
volunteers responsible for liaising with trade unions and/or workers and ‘CALL Points’ in order to ensure
the implementation of labour laws and the dissemination of knowledge regarding workers’ rights. Since its
inception, CALL has established two ‘CALL points’ and devised and successfully implemented a project
for streamlining the provident fund entitlements of workers by coordinating with governmental authorities,
the university administration and their contractor. This involved teaching them how to use the online portal
for scrutinising their accounts and making withdrawals. It has empowered about 200 workers to assert their
rights and further educate their communities in this respect. In furtherance of these objectives, the CALL,
as a part of its inauguration, conducted a session that educated all the workers in the university about their
rights and claims. This informative session was taken by Advocate SanjoyGhose and helped the workers
become more empowered through to tool of knowledge. This was followed by a cultural evening where the
workers were encouraged to perform with or without the help of students. This was also a step towards
making the campus more inclusive and encouraging greater interaction between the students and workers
of the university. The Clinic for Assistance in Labour Laws was shortlisted for Herbert Smith Freehills’
Community Engagement Awards 2019 as the five best legal aid initiatives in India. It has also recently
collaborated with the grassroots organization Nirmana to work on multiple projects for workers working in
the unorganised sector, primarily the construction workers. B. THE LEGAL AID CLINIC
The Committee has been engaged in the process of constituting the Panel since November 2017. Presently
the Panel consists of lawyers like Mr. Jawahar Raja (Advocate, practicing at the Supreme Court, Delhi
High Court, and various courts and tribunals across Delhi), Mr. Deepak Biswas (Partner, Bharucha and
Partners), and Mr. NipunSaxena (Advocate, practicing at the Delhi High Court, and various courts and
tribunals across Delhi). Four important cases have been referred to the Pro Bono Panel by the Legal Aid
Clinic and were actively followed up by the Committee members. The members of the Committee are
actively participating in the process of client counseling and representation in court alongside these
lawyers.
The Committee has always recognised the need to engage with the community at large. To expand its
horizons and work more closely with the community, the Committee has taken up various projects to
increase awareness and to disseminate knowledge about legal aid among the masses. In order to increase
legal awareness and literacy, and to inform people about the Clinic, the Committee has put up posters and
distributed flyers in Dwarka and the suburbs surrounding Dwarka. The posters touch upon various issues
such as women’s rights, domestic violence, free legal aid, right to information, consumer rights, labour
laws, etc. The Committee has also designed materials in the form of pamphlets which can be distributed to
the masses to inform them about legal issues. The pamphlets are based on legislations that provide
additional rights to people, like the Right to Education Act, the Consumer Protection Act, relevant labour
laws, etc. The Committee has also enacted street plays in various localities near Dwarka and organised
plays on preventive detention, consumer awareness, labour laws, women’s rights, equal justice, and free
legal aid. Members from the Indian People’s Theatre Association helped in developing the scripts and
executing these plays by workshops with the student participants. Before every play, students distribute
pamphlets to the people of that locality and after the performance, there is a session of 15 minutes to take
the grievances from people. The Committee recently organised a Legal Aid Camp on Consumer Issues in
collaboration with the Consumer Chair at NLU Delhi under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
More than 100 people participated and benefitted from the camp.
Prior to becoming fully-qualified lawyers, law students can make a difference as Para-Legal volunteers. In
order to empower students to participate in legal aid activities, the LSC partnered with the Delhi State
Legal Services Authority to conduct Para Legal Training. This training programme has been designed to
help students develop a functional understanding of the legal and judicial system, as well as the laws that
affect individuals in everyday life and to impart elementary skills in accessing legal and judicial
institutions. It is meant to develop a cadre of ‘barefoot lawyers’ for legal services to strengthen the legal
aid delivery system by bridging the gap between people, especially the most vulnerable and the legal
system; and to increase the use of public advocacy. By inculcating an interest in pro bono initiatives from
an early stage in students’ legal careers, this model can be a solution to India’s legal aid problem.
Moreover, Para-Legal volunteers can gain valuable practical experience by participating in programmes
arranged by the local District Legal Services Authority; thereby honing their lawyering skills. The
Committee has successfully facilitated the PLV training and National Law University Delhi has more than
100 Para-Legal Volunteers.
3.6.3 Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC,
Government and Government recognised bodies during the last five years
Response: 113
3.6.3.1 Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC,
Government and Government recognised bodies during the last five years
34 27 20 16 16
3.6.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above during
the last five years
Response: 53.6
3.6.4.1 Total number of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above year-wise
during the last five years.
3.7 Collaboration
3.7.1 Number of Collaborative activities for research, Faculty exchange, Student exchange/
internship per year
Response: 4.4
3.7.1.1 Total number of Collaborative activities with other institutions / research establishment /
industry for research and academic development of faculty and students year-wise during the last
five years.
5 3 10 3 1
3.7.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions / Law firms / industries in India and abroad for
internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research
during the last five years.
Response: 82
3.7.2.1 Number of functional MoUs with institutions / Law firms / industries in India and abroad for
internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research
year-wise during the last five years.
4 6 26 26 20
Response:
The University has an integrated residential Campus Complex at Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi -110078
which has state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities including an Academic and Administrative Block.
1.Class Rooms: There are10 air-conditioned classrooms, with facilities of wi-fi access, whiteboard, e-
Podium, and an installed overhead projector. Our classrooms are well equipped with digital
podiums, LCD projector & display screen, and internet (wi-fi) access. The students are required to
purchase Laptops for making the best use of internet connectivity for research purposes.
2.Meeting Rooms and E-Moot Court Hall with the latest electronic equipment
3.Computer Lab with40 HP computers having the latest configuration and high-speed internet facility
and 20 Samsung Tablets The lab is equipped with the latest Windows and Microsoft Office (HP)
and all have academic software.
4.Four High-End Seminars/Conference Rooms with state-of-the-art facilities including high-quality
audio-visual equipment including recording facilities. A Wi-Fi facility is available for video
conferencing.
5.The University Medical Centre with basic facilities for treatment, resuscitation equipment,
vaccination, sterilization equipment, and a stock of medicines for routine and emergency ailments.
A doctor and a full-time nurse are available for attending the emergency call 24X7. The University
has also impaneled renowned near private hospitals for attending to the students/staff of the
University. A qualified Psychologist is available for counseling as and when required. And 24X7
on call. The University has an Ambulance Vehicle exclusively to attend to emergencies 24X7.
6.Library: A collection of books, ebooks, journals, e-journals, magazines newspapers, etc. It has a
Reading Hall, Researchers Rooms, Moot Court Room, Photostat, and Binding Rooms, an
automated Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), and has digitization facility. LSmart
solutions are based on RFID and EM technologies for library automation and security. A dropbox
is installed 24/7. It has also implemented RemoteX Technology accessing electronic databases
through cloud computing technology. ‘Digital Access Portal’ (DAP), to access digital resources,
from anywhere in the world through ‘Remote Login’. The library has established a legal
information resource center well equipped with 20 high-end desktops with Microsoft operating
system and heavy-duty printers and scanners. Being completely automated its resources can be
searched through the ‘Online Public Access Catalog. Besides this, a separate bay is also provided
for laptop users. The Internet Centre is supported by three servers and with high-speed bandwidth.
It provides Reprographic Services. JAWS screen-reader software for the aid of visually impaired
members. It is also equipped with compactors for storing documents. It has created an Institutional
Repository of National Law University Delhi called VIDHIGYANSANGRAH For accessing
digital assets and research outcomes of the University on a single platform. Vidhi Gyan Sangrah is
a reservoir of knowledge. It also has a separate ‘Moot Court Research Room’, for overnight use,
for students participating in various moot competitions. Membership of the British Council and the
American Centre. The Administrative Block with University Offices viz., Accounts Section,
Administrative Office, Admissions Office, Examination Office.
7.Studio: A studio facility with the latest technology and equipment is available at the University.
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4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, yoga, games and sports (indoor &
outdoor); (gymnasium, yoga centre, auditorium, etc.,)
Response:
National Law University Delhi has an Auditorium with a sitting capacity of 550 persons and state-of-the-
art Audio/Video equipment for the presentation and recording of various programs.
CULTURAL INITIATIVES
https://nludelhi.ac.in/download/annual-report/Annual%20Report%202018-19.pdf
The University celebrates myriad festivals with the aim to make students from all parts of the country feel
at home and introduce the international students to Indian culture and traditions.
Talent Hunt This was conducted for the freshers to showcase their talent. There was active participation in
the form of singing, dancing, poetry, stand-up comedy, etc.
Freshers: This had been organized by the Cultural Committee of the previous year. There were
performances by the senior batch for the juniors and a red carpet. The juniors got to pick dates that
increased inter-batch interaction
Diwali Night: This was an initiative of the first-year batch. There were some performances organised,
along with the DJ later in the night.
Christmas Ball: This was an initiative of the second-year batch. There was a selling of chocolate brownies
and a Christmas-themed decoration, complete with a Christmas tree. It was finished with a DJ night. 2. In
the odd semester of February 2019 - June 2019, the cultural committee organised the following events:
Cultural Fest:Despite there being an independent Organising Committee for the Fest, almost all the
members of cultural committee were a part of it. Had formal competitions and informal games, food stalls,
DJ, and performance by comedian Rahul Subramanium. A movie night as a build up to the Fest, along with
a treasure hunt.
Farewell:is mainly looked after by the fourth years, but there was participation of the cultural committee in
the form of providing assistance with the lighting, sounds, and other technicalities
National Law University Delhi celebrates an annual cultural and literary fest, Kairos, every year. This is a
three days cultural extravaganza for students from all leading colleges in Delhi and NCR region to
participate in multiple events. The first day saw tremendous participation from all colleges in musical and
dance events like solo singing, solo dance, and group dance. Kairos indeed was a colorful and eventful
three-day https://nludelhi.ac.in/news2.aspx?id=3151
Sports: There is a Badminton Court, Volleyball court, Basketball, and Tennis Court on the premises of
NLUD, students often play which is good for their fitness, health, and entertainment. Provided that there is
a children's playground for small kids of the faculties. https://nludelhi.ac.in/stu-sa.aspx
It has a Guest House with 24 fully furnished suites with a central air conditioning facility. It also contains
conference rooms, dining rooms, and a well-equipped Gymnasium.
Transport Facilities: The University also has two Innova Cars and a bus which is used for the student
activities such as court visits, the Legal Aid Program, and Clinics. The University is very well connected
through Metro Rail and has good DTC bus services. (Shuttle Services)
Creche Facilities: The campus has provided Creche facilities for the kids of Employees of the University.
Response:
There various facilities available at the campus for students, faculty and staff members:
Bank: There are ATMs of HDFC and UCO Bank installed in the campus. Bank Officials visit the
University whenever called for banking transactions. It is beneficial for employees and students as they do
not have to go out of campus during odd hours. https://nludelhi.ac.in/ab-fac-bnk.aspx
Utility Shops: There is provision of the Book Shop which comprises of the stationary items along with
Text Books, Law Books, Bare Act which are useful and easily available. There are facilities of photo copy
shop and eatable joint Amul Parlour for the students and faculty residing in the campus.
Cafeteria: The University has a fully furnished and air-conditioned cafeteria building for the students and
faculty members and guests separately. https://nludelhi.ac.in/ab-fac-cf.aspx
Postal Services: The University has engaged M/S Blue Dart Ltd. for providing quality courier service.
Opening a Post Office in the campus is under process. At present authorized agent collects postal materials
of the University from the Campus
Two Electrical Sub Sections with generator back up, sewerage and water treatment plant (STP), water
harvesting through Water Recharge Wells etc are the important installations.
Sports: There is a Badminton Court and Volleyball court in the premises of NLUD, students often play
which is good for their fitness, health and entertainment. Provided that there is children playground for
small kids of the faculties. https://nludelhi.ac.in/ab-fac-sp.aspx
Hostel– The University is fully residential and maintains separate residence for boys and girls. Along with
Mess for girls and boys separately. The Halls of Residence are provided with common room facilities,
indoor games, like TT, Pool Table, Television and a state of art gymnasium. Management and maintenance
of discipline in the halls of residence is the responsibility of the residents, Chief Warden, Wardens and
Assistant Warden. The residents have to mandatorily conform to the rules and regulations of the
University https://nludelhi.ac.in/ab-fac-hs.aspx
Transport Facilities: The University also has two Innova Cars and a bus which is used for the student
activities such as court visits, Legal Aid Program and Clinics. The University is very well connected
through Metro Rail and has good DTC bus services. https://nludelhi.ac.in/ab-fac-trns.aspx
Medical Centre and Ambulance: The University has a 24-hour medical room with a nurse. A doctor
visits the campus from 4-5 p.m. every day. Ambulance is also available round the clock for residents of the
University to deal with any emergency situation. https://nludelhi.ac.in/ab-fac-mca.aspx
4.1.4 Average percentage of expenditure for infrastructure augmentation excluding salary during
the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 7.02
4.1.4.1 Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary during the last five years (INR
in lakhs)
Response:
Justice TPS Chawla Library: Two story centrally air-conditioned building within the campus of the
University. It has a Reading Hall, Researchers Rooms, Moot Court Room, Photostat and Binding Rooms
etc. Enriched with collection of print and digital resources, treaties and commentaries, Reporting and
Academic Journals, Reports and Proceedings, Legislative and Constitutional material, treaties and loose-
leaf, dissertations and thesis, moot memorials, encyclopedia and digests. It has a collection of over 34678
books, 145 print journals/reports, 22 popular magazines, 17 newspapers, 27 electronic databases, eBooks,
e- journals available on the website. Library facilitates admittance to enriched databases, having access to
free eBooks, eJournals, Legislations, Reports, and other International Publications, under ‘Public Domain
Resources Tag’. The Library facilitates indexing of articles published in print journals subscribed by the
University and around 21000 articles are accessible by subject, author, title, etc. It includes regular
updating of cases of Supreme Court of India, Central Legislation, Newspaper Clipping Articles, and Alerts
related to Articles, Books, Case laws, and Journals’ Table of Contents sent through emails to students and
faculty members. A newspaper search database has also been created in-house in the library. It is
automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and has digitization facility. It has
implemented a new and advanced technology, procuring LSmart solutions based on RFID and EM
technologies for library automation and security. Students can issue books on their own through this
system and a drop-box is installed at the entrance of library for 24/7 return of books. It has also
implemented RemoteX Technology accessing electronic databases through cloud computing technology.
‘Digital Access Portal’ (DAP), is designed to access all the digital resources, from anywhere in the world
through ‘Remote Login’. Library has established legal information resource centre well equipped with 20
high-end desktops with Microsoft operating system, heavy-duty printer and scanners. Being completely
automated its resources can be searched through the ‘Online Public Access Catalogue’, often referred as
OPAC. Besides this a separate bay is also provided for laptop users. The Internet Centre is supported with
three servers and with a high-speed bandwidth. Print Facility is also available. It provides Reprographic
Services, through facilitating photocopy, scanning, and printing services. It has procured JAWS screen-
reader software for the aid of visually impaired members. It is also equipped with compactors for storing
rare and expensive documents.
Institutional Repository of National Law University Delhi called VIDHIGYANSANGRAH For accessing
digital assets and research outcomes of the University at a single platform. VidhiGyanSangrah is a
reservoir of annual reports, archival library, books, conferences proceedings, dissertations and theses,
journals after embargo period, newsletters, newspaper clippings, prospectus, question banks and university
handbooks
It also has a separate ‘Moot Court Research Room’, for overnight use, for students participating in various
moot competitions. The library has Moot Court room. It is a member of the British Council and the
American Centre
Recently, it introduced two research guides i.e., guide to online resources @ National Law University
Delhi specifically for NLUD students and guide to open online resources for law fraternity.
4.2.3 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books, subscription to journals/e-journals
and legal databases during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 144.27
4.2.3.1 Annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals and legal databases year- wise during the
last five years (INR in lakhs)
4.2.4 Number of Legal Databases made available to the students for the last five years
Response: 19
4.2.5 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data for
online access) during the latest completed academic year
Response: 91.82
4.2.5.1 Number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year
Response: 595
4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as LCD, smart
board, Wi-Fi/LAN, audio video recording facilities. (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 100
Response: 21
4.3.2 Institution has an IT policy, makes appropriate budgetary provision and updates its IT
facilities including Wi-Fi facility
Response:
The campus is wi-fi (wireless friendly) enabled. The internet center is located in the library and has 50 high
end desktops with Microsoft operating system and well equipped with optical drives. Besides this a
separate bay is also provided for laptop users. The internet center is supported with three servers and with a
high –speed bandwidth, centrally document & print facility is also available. To meet the growing
challenges of internet usage & e learning, the center supports students for research & e learning. The
internet center also works closely with leading academic stakeholders, providing online databases like
Manupatra, LexisNexis and West law etc. Our classrooms are well equipped with digital podiums, LCD
Projector & display screen and internet access. The students are required to purchase Laptops for making
best use of internet connectivity for research purpose.
The University has IGPS connectivity for its campus through MTNL under NMEIET project of MHRD,
Government of India.
The Auditorium has LCD Projector, Audio Visual, WIFI-LAN, CCTV, Video Recording facilities. The
Class Rooms have LCD Projectors, Smart e-Podium, Audio Visual, WIFI -Lan, Video Recordingfacilities.
The Meeting Rooms and Moot Court Halls have LED Screens, Audio Visual, WIFI-LAN, Video
Recording facilities. And the Conference Rooms have LCD Projector, Audio Visual, Wi-Fi-LAN,
VideoRecording facilities. The University has a new Zoom license for conducting online classes and
integrated it with TCSION LMS Portal
4.3.3 Student – Computer/ Laptop ratio (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic
year) Number of students : Number of Computers available to students for academic purposes
Response: 11.94
Response: A. ?1 GBPS
1.Media centre
2.Audio visual centre
3.Lecture Capturing System(LCS)
4.Mixing equipments and softwares for editing
Response: 41.47
4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic
and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.
Response:
Physical Facilities: The University has an integrated residential Campus with infrastructure facilities
including an Academic, Administrative Block, Academic Blockhas 10 air-conditioned class rooms, with
facilities of wi-fi access, white board, e-Podium, and an installed overhead projector, the Office of the Vice-
Chancellor and the Registrar with their Secretariat, Meeting Rooms and E-Moot Court Hall with latest
electronic equipment, Language Lab with 40 HP computers having latest configuration and high-speed
internet facility and 20 Samsung Tablet. The lab is also equipped with latest windows and Microsoft Office
(HP) and all have academic software’s, Four High End Seminars/Conference Rooms including high-
quality audio-visual equipment including recording facilities. The internet Wi-Fi facility is available for
video conferencing facilities, Faculty Lounge is WIFI enabled and installed with a television set, coffee
machine, microwave and lounge seating arrangements, Medical Centre with basic facilities for treatment,
resuscitation equipment, vaccination, and sterilization equipment and stock of medicines. A doctor and a
full-time nurse are available for attending the emergency call 24X7. A Psychologist is available for
counseling as and when required. The University has an Ambulance Vehicle to attend emergency 24X7.
The Administrative Block with University Offices viz., Accounts Section, Administrative Office,
Admissions Office, Examination Office, Auditoriumwith sitting capacity of 650 persons with
Audio/Video equipment for presentation and recording.Halls of Residence for both Boys and Girls with
the capacity of 210 Girls and 210 Boys in their residences respectively. The rooms are fully furnished with
special care for disabled. Both premises are fully air-conditioned and have power back up facility through
high powered generators. Every floor and block has acquaguard Systems attached with water cooler and
solar energy fuelled geysers. Both premises have 24-hour Wi-fi connections and a Common Room with
Television, Indoor Games facilities and Lounge seating arrangements. They also have spacious Dining
Halls and well-equipped Gymnasiums. As per Covid Protocol it has Sanitizer Dispensing Machines at the
Entrance. Both premises are maintained by House Keeping Staff coordinated with a Supervisor and
guarded by Security Guards. There is a big Basketball court, Tennis Court in the premises of campus, The
Faculty Residence houses most of the faculty with an adjoining Essential Housing Residences for the
support staff of the University, TheVice-Chancellor is also residing within the campus having a Separate
Bungalow. Registrar is provided with residence along with other faculties. Residential complex is being
shared with the staff of the Judicial Academy including its directors; It has a Guest House with fully
furnished 24 suites with central air conditioning facility. It also contains conference rooms, dining rooms
and a well-equipped Gymnasium, Bank - the Campus has an ATM of HDFC and UCO Bank have been
installed in the campus. Bank Officials visit the University whenever called for banking transactions.
Utility Shops: The Book Shop, Photo Copy shop and AmulParlour.Postal Services: The University has
engaged M/S Blue Dart Ltd. For providing quality courier service. Opening a Post Office in the campus is
under process. Cafeteria: The University has fully furnished air-conditioned cafeteria building for the
students and faculty members and guests separately, it also has a small Amul Kiosk. Two Electrical Sub
Sections with generator back up, sewerage and water treatment plant (STP) water harvesting through
Water Recharge Wells etc are the important installations. Library: have huge knowledge center with a
collection of books, journals, newspapers, magazines, online databases, e-books, e-journals maintains
article indexing system, performs a number of anticipatory and response -based services to its clienteles,
sends regular updates of Supreme court of India Judgments’central legislation, newspaper clipping articles,
article alerts and book alerts. It has a Reading Hall, Researchers Rooms, Moot Court Room, Photostat and
Binding Rooms etc.It is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and has
digitization facility. It has LSmart solutions based on RFID and EM technologies for library automation
and security. A drop-box is installed at the entrance of library for 24/7. It is well equipped with latest
technology, RFID software, and internet facilities. It has also implemented RemoteX Technology
accessing electronic databases through cloud computing technology. Enrolled users to access digital library
resources from outside the University through their ‘Digital Access Portal’ (DAP), which is designed to
access all the digital resources, from anywhere in the world through ‘Remote Login’. All the online
databases, e-books and e-journals are accessible through the DAP with this link (http://
nludelhi.remotexs.in/home). Library has established LEGAL INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE
well equipped with 20 high-end desktops with Microsoft operating system and heavy-duty printer and
scanners. Being completely automated its resources can be searched through the ‘Online Public Access
Catalogue’, often referred as OPAC. Besides this a separate bay is also provided for laptop users. The
Internet Centre is supported with three servers and with a high-speed bandwidth. It provides Reprographic
Services. It has procured JAWS screen-reader software for the aid of visually impaired members. It is also
equipped with compactors for storing documents. It has created Institutional Repository of National Law
University Delhi called VIDHIGYANSANGRAH For accessing digital assets and research outcomes of
the University at a single platform. Vidhi Gyan Sangrah is a reservoir of annual reports, archival library,
books, conferences proceedings, dissertations and theses, journals after embargo period, newsletters,
newspaper clippings, prospectus, question banks and university hand books.It also has a separate ‘Moot
Court Research Room’, for overnight use, for students participating in various moot competitions. The
library has Moot Court room. It is member of the British Council and the American Centre. Recently it
introduced two research guides-GUIDE TO ONLINE RESOURCES @ NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
DELHI specifically for NLUD Students and GUIDE TO OPEN ONLINE RESOURCES for law fraternity.
Computer: The University is having IGPS connectivity for its campus through MTNL under NMEIET
project of MHRD, Government of India. The Auditorium, Class Room, Meeting Room, Moot Court Hall
and Conference Rooms have LCD Projector, Audio Visual, WIFI-LAN, CCTV, Video Recording
facilities, Smart e-Podium, LED Screens. The University has a new Zoom licence for conducting online
classes and integrated it with TCSION LMS Portal.
Response: 5.1
5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution,
Government and (NGOs)non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists year-wise
during the last five years
40 45 13 24 14
5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive
examinations as offered by the Institution during the last five years.
Response: 1.17
5.1.2.1 Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career
counselling offered by the institution year wise during last five years
6 6 6 6 6
5.1.3 Following Capacity development and skills enhancement initiatives are undertaken by the
institution
1.Soft skills
2.Language, communication and advocacy skills
3.Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene)
4.Awareness about use of technology in legal process
5.1.4 The institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual
harassment and ragging cases 1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies
2. Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance
3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students’ grievances
4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees
Response: 18.28
5.2.1.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT/GRE/ JAM/IELTS/TOEFL/CLAT/Civil services/ Judicial
Services/Public Prosecution services/ All India Bar Exams/State government examinations) year-
wise during the last five years
3 0 9 12 8
5.2.1.2 Number of students appearing in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT/TOEFL/ AYUSH-NET/ AICTE/ Civil Services/Defense
/UPSC/State and Central government examinations/ etc.,) year-wise during the last five years
20 0 35 50 30
5.2.2 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
Response: 16.22
5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students placed year - wise during the last five years.
38 29 22 17 17
Response: 31.79
5.2.3.1 Number of Students enrolled with State Bar council (data for last completed academic year)
Response: 48
5.2.4 Percentage of recently-graduated students who have progressed to higher education year-wise for
last five years
Response: 4.85
2 19 6 9 3
Response: 75
36 5 15 3 16
5.3.2 Presence of Student Council and its activities for institutional development and student welfare.
Response:
The NLUD Student Bar Council consists of all undergraduate students (BA LLB) and students pursuing
regular LLM programme, as its members. All other students pursuing a course at NLUD are affiliates to
the SBC.
(l) Secretariat
For educational support, the Academic Committee and Library Committee ensure the presence of quality,
consultative and diverse academic resources for the students. The Academic Committee expresses student
concerns to the administration, conducts periodic feedback surveys of teaching methods and courses and
frames evaluation policies for each academic session in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor and the
UGC mandate. The Library Committee coordinates with the Accounts and Audit Committee and Faculty
Library Committee to procure the latest editions of books, and subscriptions to online journals and
databases and develop policies for the optimum allocation of University funding towards these ends.
For co-curricular support, the MCC, ADR, and the LQD committees inculcate a culture of public
discourse and advocacy through training programs and by facilitating student participation in national and
international competitions which are fully funded by the University.
The Cultural Committee provides opportunities to pursue extra-curricular interests on campus through art
and drama workshops, cultural events, and fests. The Sports Committee conducts yoga, dance, and martial
arts training, and helps procure equipment for in-house student gyms and competitive sports. It also
facilitates student participation in external tournaments.
The Student Welfare Committee provides a platform for students to communicate their struggles regarding
campus life, access to physical and mental health resources as well as additional institutional support like
the provision of data-packs during the pandemic and their flagship Buddy over Batch (BoB) program that
connects students across batches for mentorship.
The student representatives of the mess committee and the Infrastructure & Environment Committee
ensure clean and safe living conditions on campus through collaborative planning of the mess menu, access
to water, facilitating the segregation and appropriate waste disposal, etc.
To ensure inclusive policy-making, the Social Inclusion and Equity Committee formulates strategies for
special resource allocation to provide peer-to-peer tutoring, awareness programs concerning cultural
competence, the spectrum of diversity, and the imperative of equity within the college community. They
also provide a platform to voice issues related to social inclusion and equality and accessibility of
opportunities. These initiatives are informed by the social, educational, and financial backgrounds of the
students.
5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions/ youth parliaments organised by the
institution per year
Response: 5.2
5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution year - wise
during the last five years.
11 5 2 4 4
Response:
The Alumni of National Law University, Delhi (‘NLUD’) have been contributing immensely to the lives
of the students of NLUD. After practicing in various fields of law for years in different forums for different
litigants, the Alumni have offered versatile, tailor-made, and core Seminar Courses to the students of
NLUD, which are both, market-based and social justice based, so as to bridge the gap between the law and
society and also to have social justice lawyers in the society. The Courses offered are very practical and
helpful for the students as they project the practical aspects of the law. The legal insights of the alumni
students and their exposure to the legal environment help them in taking special sessions on a wide
spectrum of law subjects including Criminal, Civil, and Corporate Laws.
The Alumni students have also been the resource persons in various workshops and conferences, both at
National and International levels, covering almost all the fields such as International Trade Law,
International Environmental Law, Corporate Laws, Taxation Laws, Criminal Laws, Alternative Dispute
Resolution, International Contract Law, Cyber Law, etc.
The alumni students are also responsible for building a robust environment for promoting internships for
the NLUD students in various fields ranging from public policy to hardcore civil and criminal litigation.
The informal mentoring by the alumni students prove to be very beneficial for the students, as it helps them
in choosing and picking their professional career with open eyes in the initial days of their academics.
Since the alumni students of NLUD have marked their presence, both in the National and International
arenas, therefore, they have been instrumental in inculcating legal and professional culture amongst the
NLUD students. The regular interaction of alumni with the students, develops a very healthy culture and
also imparts thorough knowledge of the law subject to the students
Customized diploma courses are also crafted by the alumni students in Environmental Law and
Alternative Dispute Resolution. Recently, in November 2021, the ‘NLUD Delhi Alumni Association’ has
been registered, which certainly would help the NLUD students in excelling further on the legal platform.
The timely intervention of alumni in developing the curriculum for the B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) program is
highly commendable as it has resulted in bringing an internationally competitive course structure for the
students, with a good blend of substantive and procedural laws. The constant efforts made by the alumni
students to have discussion sessions with the students, where they discuss the traits of the profession in a
very lucid way, helps the students, in preparing themselves for the challenges in this field and nurturing a
better future. The painstaking efforts done by alumni students have helped in transforming the lives of
students of NLUD and have made NLUD a better place to learn not only legal skills but also life skills. The
contribution of the alumni students is praiseworthy. Undoubtedly, the students of NLUD have a long way
to travel but one thing is certain with the guidance of the alumni.
5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years (INR in lakhs)
Response:
The goal of the University is to transform legal education into a tool for social, political, and economic
change, and to train lawyers who are adept in the art of advocacy at both the trial and appellate levels, as
well as in judicial administration. As the government strives to fulfil its developmental goals for future
generations, students at the National Law University of Delhi will be formed as change agents. The
University’s primary goal is to produce lawyers who are professionally competent, technically sound, and
socially relevant, and who will be prepared to not only practice law at the Bar and on the Bench, but also to
address the challenges of the new millennium and uphold the Indian Constitution.
In its endeavor to impart comprehensive and interdisciplinary socially relevant legal education, the
University promotes legal and ethical values and fosters the rule of law in various courses. The courses
also reflect the ability of the students to understand, comprehend and analyse the contemporary issues
which are of public concern. The academic governance also coincides with the vision and mission of the
University in the way the courses are designed and taught. Few courses which are the core papers and have
been mandated by the bodies like the Bar Council of India reflects imparting of core legal values,
professional ethics and constitutional ethos. Other courses which are electives or seminar papers are
offered to the students essentially to impart legal education which has interface with social, political,
economic and other interdisciplinary disciplines to provide a holistic perspective of the subject.
The University also follows the practice of academic integrity by organizing course presentations by the
faculty members in the beginning of every academic semester. This is to ensure that the course objectives
and course content to be taught and administered are in alignment with the vision and mission of the
University.
The administrative governance of the University is well structured. At the top of the administrative
governance is the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, followed by the Office of the Registrar. Both the offices
function to achieve and accomplish the vision and mission of the University and support the complete eco-
system of the University to work towards the same. In its rightful exercise of the administrative powers, the
University administration encourages the teaching and the non-teaching staff to work towards the goals of
the University. All events including conferences, seminars, training workshops organized by the Faculty
members are facilitated by the University administration. The University administration has also
constituted various committees including the statutory committees such as Equal Opportunities Cell,
Internal Complaints Committee to promote and safeguard the interest of the all including the students,
faculty and non-teaching staff. The University’s administrative governance is also reflected in the
functioning of the committees such as the Purchase Committee, the Sustainable Development and
Horticulture Committee, Committee constituted on the issue of waste management etc. These committees
have been constituted to function with utmost accountability and integrity to promote the objectives of the
University.
6.1.2 The effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization
and participative management.
Response:
National Law University has chosen a cooperative and inclusive governance model that enables diverse
stakeholders to participate in both the overall and day-to-day operations of the university.
2. Inauguration of the Enabling Unit - The Enabling Unit’s mission is to make life at the University more
accessible for students with disabilities by removing impediments to their growth and development. The
Enabling Unit’s functions include: (a) assisting the entrance of persons with disabilities to the university;
(b) offering guidance to persons with disabilities in the university; and (c) raising awareness about the
needs of disabled people and other disability-related issues. The initiatives mentioned are just a few of the
many that National Law University has taken on over the years.
These activities guarantee access to University officials as well as the expression of many stakeholders’
viewpoints, allowing for more meaningful discourse on pertinent issues. By ensuring professors, non-
teaching staff, and students’ participation in many parts of the University’s decision-making process, this
method has created a culture of participative management.
Response:
The university's prospective plan is derived from the university's objectives. Teaching, training, research,
and extension activities are all important aspects of the prospective plan. All of these elements have been
recognized and are attainable. The University wanted to establish itself as a hub for offering online and
distance learning courses. The University has been committed to work towards it. Since 2016, the
institution has conducted a number of activities, which have been well articulated with proper planning and
execution. Some of the most successful activities are:
MOOCs, E-PG Pathshala and many online certificate courses offered by the University are successfully
implemented activitities based on the strategic plan. Under, E-PG Pathshala project aimed at preparing
open access study material for post graduate students in law. For 16 law papers, each paper was divided
into approximately 25-30 modules amounting to 400 modules. The course content for every module is
divided into four quadrants; the E-text, self-learning (video/audio recording of the lecture), self-
assessments and Learn More. The program was an initiative of Govt. of India and the courses are available
on the Swayam Platform at www.swayam.gov.in.
Additionally, the University developed nine MOOCs courses which have been offered several times since
2019. Almost one lakh students access the content free of cost through online access. Seven courses out of
nine under MOOCs were also offered in 2022. The MOOCs courses are available on the inflibnet platform
at www.inflibnet.ac.in.
After offering courses under E-PG Pathshala and MOOCs platform, the University has offered several
online courses including Certificate course on Business and Commercial Laws, Diploma in ADR and
Online Certificate Course on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law. Presently, the University is under
discussion with edtech partners like Coursera for offering more online courses and achieve greater
outreach. Other relevant courses which have been strategically prepared to achieve the vision and mission
of the University include the online certificate course offered by the Centre for Communication
Governance (CCG), NLUD on Technology Law and Policy. The Course has been designed to ensure the
nuanced engagement of the students with the legal public policy, socio-political and economic contours of
technology, their implication for our society and their regulation. The Course engages key themes in
technology law and policy including data protection and privacy, platform governance, cyber security,
regulation of emerging technology, Intellectual Property and Competition. Similarly, another research
centre, Project 39A in collaboration with Eleos Justice at Monash University has developed two online
certificate courses namely, Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Justice and Decoding Forensics for Legal
Professionals. Both the courses can be accessed on the Future Learn Platform.
6.2.2 The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies,
administrative setup, appointment, service rules and procedures, etc.
Response:
General Council
[Chairperson: Hon‘ble Chief Justice of High Court of Delhi and the Chancellor]
Executive Council Chairperson:
The Vice-Chancellor
Academic Council Finance Committee
Building Committee Planning Board ( Shared Campus
with Delhi Judicial Academy)
Vice- Chancellor
Registrar
Research Centres Headed by the
Faculty Members
1. Centre for Business and Financial Laws 1. Planning Board
2. Centre for Communication Governance 2. International Relations Office
3. Centre for Comparative Law 3. Academic and Research Planning
4. Centre for Corporate Law and Governance Department
5. Centre for Constitutional Law, Policy and 4. Doctoral Committee
Governance 5. Research Advisory Committee
6. Centre for Criminology and Victimology 6. Council of Post Graduate Legal Studies
7. Centre for Comparative Studies in Personal 7. UG Council
Laws 8. Examination Department
8. Centre for Environmental Law, Policy and 9. Academic & Examination Committee
Research 10. SC/ST Cell
9. Project 39A 11. Equal Opportunity Cell
10. Centre for Transparency and 12. Internal Complaints Committee
Accountability in Governance 13. Gold Medal Committee
11. Centre for Transnational Commercial Law 14. Curriculum Development Committee
12. Centre for Linguistic Justice and 15. Library Committee
Endangered Languages 16. Moot Court Committee
13. Centre for Tax Laws 17. Other Student Committees
14. Centre for Studies in Disability and Law
15. Centre for Criminal Justice Administration
and Human Rights
16. Centre for Cyber Laws
17. Centre for Alternate Dispute Resolution
18. Centre for law and Urban Development
19. Centre for Labour Law and Policy
1. - Deputy Registrar
2. -Admission Department
3. -Finance Department
4. -Administration Department
5. -Hostel Administration
6. -Deputy Librarian
7. -Assistant Registrars
8. -Assistant Librarian
9. -Auditor
10. -Civil Engineer
11. -Technical Consultant
12. -Estate Officer
13. -Section Officers
14. -Medical Officer
1.Administration
2.Finance and Accounts
3.Student Admission and Support
4.Examination
Response:
National Law University Delhi has adopted UGC Regulations for promotion of faculty members under
Career Advancement Scheme (CAS). UGC Regulations require self-appraisal report by the faculty
members. Accordingly, the promotion cases of all faculty members are considered by the University on
submission of all requisite documents on completion of all eligibility requirements.
Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) are prepared for non-teaching employees every year by
department heads. Promotions to the non-teaching staff are allowed on the recommendations of
Departmental Promotion Committee subject to the availability of vacant posts. Further the University has
adopted the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme of the Govt. which provides for
upgradation to the immediate next Pay Level in the Pay Matrix after 10, 20 and 30 years. The employees,
who do not get promotion to the next higher post for a period of 10 years are considered for upgradation to
the immediate next Pay Level of the Pay Matrix under MACP.
Medical Reimbursement
The teaching and non-teaching staff members are covered under the Medical Regulations under which full
reimbursement of the medical expenses for treatment of the employees and their dependent family
members is provided by the University. In addition to it, the University is also paying the Medical
Allowance of Rs.2000/- per month along with salary for outdoor treatment.
Leave Travel Concession: Employees are allowed facility of Leave Travel concession under which the
expenses of ticket booking by the entitled mode of travel are reimbursed to the faculty members/employees
for them and their dependent family members, as per rules/regulations of the University/Govt. of India.
Earned Leave/Medical Leave: Earned Leave and Half Pay Leave/Commuted Leave (Medical Leave) are
allowed as per rules and regulations of the University.
Maternity Leave: Maternity Leaves are sanctioned to the female employees as per the rules/regulations of
the University/Govt. of India.
Child Care Leave: Child Care Leaves are sanctioned to the female employees as per the rules/regulations
of the University/Govt. of India.
EPF: University has adopted EPF Scheme for its employees. 12% of the pay (Basic Pay+ Dearness
Allowance) is deducted from the salary of the employees. The equal matching contribution of the employer
to EPF i.e.12% is deposited with the EPF Office along with employees share. Subscription to other EPF
welfare schemes as applicable is also deposited with the EPF Office.
Bonus: Non-productivity linked bonus is allowed to its employees as per policy of the Govt. of NCT of
Delhi.
Children Education Allowance: Children Education Allowance is allowed to the teaching and non-
teaching staff as per regulations of Govt. of India regulations
Response: 24.68
6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and
towards membership fee of professional bodies year wise during the last five years
7 4 11 9 11
Response: 4.2
2 1 4 13 1
Response: 23.46
6.3.4.1 Total number of teachers who have undergone online/ face-to-face Faculty Development
Programmes (FDP) during the last five years (Professional development Programmes,
Orientation/Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course) year wise during last
five years
2 13 14 5 7
Response:
The University regulations prescribe the regulations for Financial Management and Resource Mobilization.
The rules pertain to the maintenance of records, receipts and expenditure, and budget etc.
Proper budget estimates as approved by the Finance Committee, Executive Council and Governing
Council help the University to plan its financial resources and go for Financial Mobilization through
receiving grants from State Government/UGC and also for generation of income from its own resources.
The Finance Committee is a statuary body created through the NLU Act 2008. The NLU Act further
defines functions of the Finance Committee and the Executive Council. Annual Budget proposals are made
by the Finance committee and Executive Council to the Governing Council. The Governing Council
considers these financial statement/budget estimates and give its approval. The expenditure is incurred
according to the approved budget.
The University has tried sincerely to mobilize the financial resources mainly from the following:
Endowments & Donations: The University has over 22 gold medals and cash prizes to be given to the
meritorious students at the annual convocation. In order to attract more endowments and donations, the
University had obtained the 80G certificate for 100% exemption of Income tax.
Establishment of Chairs: Presently the University has established five chairs and generated an
endowment of more than 3.50 Crores. The funds are kept in the FDR’s and interest generated thereon is
utilized for the purpose of fulfillment of objective of establishment of chair.
Research Centres: The University has many illustrious Research Centres established to cater to diverse
research and training needs of the society. The research centres get the funds/grants from national and
international agencies. The centres additionally offer significant opportunities to the students to participate
in research to build their competence.
Training Programmes: The University has also organized the training programme for various
departments of governments and also generated revenue from such programmes. Some regular training
programmes include training for the police officers, CRPF officers, Revenue Officers, Advocates and
Judges of National Company Law Tribunal.
Grants from State Government: Govt. of NCT of Delhi provides recurring annual grant from time to
time to the University.
Student fee: Apart from the fee collected from the regular students, the University has introduced various
online diploma programmes for generation of revenue such Online certificate course on Business and
Commercial Laws, Diploma in ADR, Online Certificate Course on Insolvency and Bankruptcy. Recently,
the University has also obtained registration certificate from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to the funds
under the Corporate Social Responsibility from the companies. The fee collected is mobilized and used for
different requirements of students as well as student welfare schemes.
6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from government bodies during the last five years for development
and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V ) (INR in Lakhs).
Response: 0
6.4.2.1 Total Funds / Grants received from government bodies for development and maintenance of
infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V) year wise during the last five years (INR in
Lakhs).
0 0 0 0 0
6.4.3 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists during the
last five years for development and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered in Criterion III and
V) (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 0
6.4.3.1 Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropers year wise during
the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
0 0 0 0 0
Response:
I) Chartered Accountants: The University's accounts are audited by professional Chartered Accountants
who have been appointed by the University's Executive Council. Chartered Accountants audited the
accounts up to 2018-19. ii) Office of the Local Fund Examiner Accounts, Directorate of Audit, Govt. of
NCT of Delhi: The University's accounts are audited every year/periodically by the Office of the Local
Fund Examiner Accounts, Directorate of Audit, Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
They completed the audit from 2018 to 2019. iii) Office of the Accountant General (Audit)Delhi: The
University's accounts are audited on a regular basis by the Office of the Accountant General (Delhi). They
conducted the audit from 2017 to 2018.
Response:
The NLUD IQAC has taken a number of quality enhancement initiatives in accordance with its mandate in
line with government directives. IQAC has organized programmes and activities on professional ethics,
human values, and constitutional obligations. Some programs include webinars on Consumer protection, a
panel discussion on amendments to consumer protection, multiple programmes organized by the
University on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, and an event on Gender Mainstreaming.
The IQAC had laid down it plan of action and is working for achieving its implementation. The effort is
made to hold regular IQAC meetings and it has also regularly made available minutes of its meeting on the
University website.
Some of the works undertaken with the initiative of IQAC include the following:
Improvement in the Teaching learning process- The faculty members have been trained with regard
to the use of technology and development of online courses edtech platforms such as Moodle.
Improvement in examination and evaluation system- Open book examination system based on
critical analysis and hypothetical case- based questions is encouraged. Online evaluations through
plagiarism check and analytical questions were carried out during covid time. All examinations
papers are duly moderated and the pattern prescribed by the UG council is followed in setting up
the question papers.
Improvement in feedback system- The University has introduced a feedback system from the
students on different criteria related to teaching learning processes. Feedback is regularly taken by
the university and the VC, NLUD discusses the feedback with respective teachers. Feedback
system is being improved and efforts are made to collect feedbacks from employers of students.
6.5.3 Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality (in case of
first cycle NAAC A/A) Post accreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles of NAAC
A/A, in case of first cycle establishment of IQAS and its functions). Describe quality enhancement
initiatives in the academic and administrative domains successfully implemented during the last five
years.
Response:
In pursuance of its Action Plan for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality up-
gradation of institutions of higher education, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC),
Bangalore proposes that every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC) as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous
process, the IQAC will become a part of the institution’s system and work towards realisation of the goals
of quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious,
consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions. For this, during the post-
accreditation period, it channelized all efforts and measures of the institution towards promoting its holistic
academic excellence. IQAC members conduct regular meetings to assess the activities of the previous year.
Many training programmes were organised under the aegis of IQAC for faculty and students (List is
available on the NLUD website).
Research collaboration with corporate sector- The University invites industry and corporate experts
for their contribution to the high quality academic and research on a regular basis. IQAC has been
working on increasing industry collaboration.
Alumni engagement- The University has set up a strong Alumni Association which has been
registered. The association conducts informal meetings and programmes from time to time.
Improvement in feedback system- The University has introduced a feedback system from the
students on different criteria related to teaching learning processes. Feedback system is being
improved and efforts are made to collect feedbacks from employers of students.
Curriculum development- The Curriculum Development Committee of the University extensively
works on the semester wise designing, updation and revision of the curriculum of all the courses
taught at NLUD.
Staff Training: From time to time, the staff members of the University are trained by different
professionals on areas related to their work such as English proficiency and updating their technical
skills.
All research centres are in the process of formulating and offering industry relevant courses and
training programmes to government and non-government officials as well as to the general public.
The university is focusing on internationalization of campus including new and innovative
curriculum and bringing more foreign faculties and students under the exchange program.
Response:
Specific facilities provided for women and programs related to gender equity promotions
The university promotes a gender-sensitive environment. The enrollment ratio of students for the last five
years is approximately 50/50 on the basis of gender. Legal luminaries and prominent activists are
frequently invited to deliver lectures on issues related to gender to create awareness amongst the students
and the faculty. Some of these events organized in recent years include:
One-day Seminar on “Gender Sensitization” under the aegis of IQAC, NLUD on 29th November 2019.
9th International Women and Business Conference organised by National Law University Delhi in
collaboration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and Trakya University and (24th –
26th October 2018)
Training Workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace under the auspices of
National Academy of Law Teachers (NALT), Oct. 6-7, 2018.
The University also has a Gender Circle that engages in issues and discussions of gender parity, equality
and justice and seeks to promote gender sensitization through its various activities. We strive to achieve a
zero-gender discrimination institution, with equal opportunity and access for all.
1. Halls of Residence
The University has a sprawling campus at Dwarka with state of art infrastructure facilities comprising of a
academic block (five floors), separate halls of residence for boys and girls hostel (six floors), an
independent administration block (five floors), a fully air-conditioned auditorium for holding conferences
and seminars.
The University is fully residential and maintains a separate residence for boys and girls. The Halls of
Residence are provided with common room facilities, indoor games, like TT, a Pool Table, Television and
a State of Art Gymnasium. Management and maintenance of discipline in the halls of residence is the
responsibility of the residents, Chief-Warden, Wardens and Assistant Warden. The residents have to
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There is a Medical Room on the NLUD campus, situated in the vicinity of the academic block for the
benefit of staff and students. A gynaecologist also visits the campus regularly. The girl students can visit
the Health Centre for any medical or counselling issues. The university has also engaged a full-time
counsellor for the mental health and well-being of the students and staff.
The university has constituted a 9 member committee as the internal complaints committee. The objective
of the committee is to resolve any dispute within the University and protect the rights of the students, staff
and faculty members.
7.1.2 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation
measures
1.Solar energy
2.Biogas plant
3.Wheeling to the Grid
4.Sensor-based energy conservation
5.Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment
7.1.3 Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of
degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words)
Response:
Waste Management
Dry waste generated through any construction activity carried out by contractors is disposed of by them as
instructed in the contract agreement. Other day-to-day waste generated through housekeeping activities is
disposed of locally through housekeeping staff.
Dustbins
In pursuance of its policy of being a pollution-free institution, the University employs the use of colored
dustbin bins. They are placed at regular intervals throughout the University. Blue and Green Dustbins are
used to segregate two different kinds of wastes, Green one is for wet waste and the blue colored dustbin is
for dry waste. These bins are placed at regular intervals throughout the University.
7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the Institution and any
awards received for such green campus initiatives:
1.Green audit
2.Energy audit
3.Environment audit
4.Clean and green campus recognitions / awards
5.Beyond the campus environmental promotion activities
7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance
and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities
(within 500 words).
Response:
The university aims at providing an education that promotes legal and ethical values and fosters the rule of
law and the objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India, striving to achieve political, social, and
economic justice. It is our strong belief that awareness about rights and entitlements be created such that
oppression and exploitation of the weaker, marginalized, and poorer sections of society are eliminated. We
aim to reach out to such communities through multiple initiatives and measures. The University has
constituted various committees including the Equal Opportunities Cell (EOC), SC/ST Cell, and Social
Inclusion Committee. They all work towards ensuring that the university is an inclusive space where all are
welcome. The EOC provides information and acts as a counselling-cum-guidance center for students
belonging to the marginalized sections, especially with regard to academic, financial, and other matters.
Thereby, creating and fostering a holistic and socially conducive atmosphere for the growth of healthy
interpersonal relations among students from the marginalized sections and from various social
backgrounds. This is to help them in developing cordial interpersonal relationships between teachers and
students for academic interaction and extracurricular activities. It aims to extend help/ support to the
students from marginalized sections to overcome problems and barriers emanating from discrimination at
any level within its mandate. The committee comprises both faculty members and students. The SC/ST
Cell mandated by the UGC Guidelines among many things also functions as a Grievances Redressal Cell
for the grievances of SC/ST students and employees of the university and renders them necessary help in
solving their academic as well as administrative problems. The Social Inclusion Committee is a student
body committee with a faculty advisor, which works towards addressing various issues faced by different
communities within the campus. 50% of the strength of the committee is reserved for the students
belonging to marginalized communities. The university also follows the policy of granting moot court and
ADR competitions to students from these groups for the purpose of Social Inclusion. Besides these, the
student-initiated body of AmbedkarPeriyarPhule Study Circle also encourages inclusivity by facilitating
mentor-mentee programs, talks, and discussions. These committees in place have been able to address
several areas of concern as well as have raised awareness regarding the same. Considering the deep-rooted
prejudices and stereotypes that society, has perpetuated among individuals, instilling class and caste
sensitivity is a foremost priority of the university. Thereby emphasis is given to sensitization workshops,
talks, and discussions.
7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations:
values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens (within 500 words).
Response:
NLUD being a premier institute for legal education in the country was established with the aim to promote
and foster the rule of law and the objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India. The same is evident
from Section 4(d) of the National Law University Act 2007 (Delhi Act 1 of 2008), the statute establishing
NLUD. The University has also taken several steps to achieve this statutory objective, a few of which are
listed below –
One of the mandatory subjects for the students in their 5th and 6th semesters is Constitutional Law which
is taught by eminent and reputed faculty having in-depth knowledge about the theoretical and practical
aspects of the subject. The objective of this course is to train students to critically examine events from a
Constitutional perspective and employ their skills in a way so as to further political, social, and economic
justice.
The University also has prepared a MOOC course on Constitutional Law which is taught by Professor
Anupama Goel.
The students are encouraged to embed the values of the constitution by instilling a sense of appreciation for
the same through various events. The following events have been organized in the past years for this
purpose:
The Ministry of Education (previously MHRD) along with the UGC charted a yearlong program in
commemoration of the 70th Constitution Day, (26th November 2020) and nominated the National Law
University Delhi as the National Coordinating University. In pursuance of the same, the University
organized a National level Moot Court Competition for law and non-law students. The theme of the Moot
revolved around The issue of stubble burning and its contribution to the air pollution in the NCR region
from the perspectives of all stakeholders along with an examination of the legality of a blanket ban on
stubble burning. On this occasion, a lecture on “Fundamental Duties and Environmental Jurisprudence:
Contemporary Issues” was given by the Hon’ble Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, Chairperson of the NGT and
former judge of the Supreme Court of India
The National Commission to Review the Working of Constitution was set up to pass its expert comments
and suggestions on ‘Effectuation of Fundamental Duties of Citizens’ determining the crucial question of
whether Article 51-A served its purpose, and if not, where have people precisely failed in implementing
Article 51-A? The Commission reiterated that “the first and foremost step required by the Union and State
Governments is to sensitize the people and create a general awareness of the provisions of fundamental
duties amongst the citizens on the lines recommended by Justice Verma Committee. These duties are not
themselves enforceable in courts nor their violation, as such, is punishable. Nevertheless, the Court, before
which a fundamental right is sought to be enforced, has to read all parts of the Constitution and it may
refuse to enforce a fundamental right at the instance of an individual who has patently violated any of the
duties specified in Article 51-A.
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7.1.10 The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and
other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard.
7.1.11 Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and
festivals (within 500 words).
Response:
The University takes a proactive approach in celebrating national and international days. A list of the few
events celebrated by the University in the past year are as follows -
International Day of Yoga – 21 June 2021 – The celebrations for the International Day of Yoga began
with an introduction of Yoga and its several benefits on the physical and mental health. This was followed
by the faculty and the students doing several Yoga Asanas.
International Day of Yoga, or shortly Yoga Day, is celebrated annually on 21st June, since it was
recognised Internationally since 2015. It has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly to be
celebrated all across the World, especially its nation of origin, India. National Law University Delhi
recognised and practiced Yoga day in the afternoon of 21st June, 2019, amidst its Faculty and Non-
Teaching Members. This was to promote better health and wellness through Yoga, which is a combination
of physical, mental, and spiritual practice originating in India. All the participants started with practicing
stretching, followed by performing simple asana that they could later do at home, ending with breathing
and meditative exercises. Yoga is a holistic practice an ancient tradition focusing on collaborative healing
of all internal and external parts of the body and psyche. At NLUD along with performing breathing and
physical exercises, there was an explanation by the guide on benefits of yoga, and how it reintegrates being
unified within oneself, especially dealing with stress and modern lifestyle. NarendraModi, Prime Minister
of India, stressed on “Yoga for peace, harmony, and progress”, and that “the government would be
working to make Yoga a pillar of the ‘preventive healthcare and wellness’ system.” At NLUD we
welcomed this National thought of Yoga becoming an integral part of our lives for holistic healing and
well-being; leading to healthy body, mind, society, and nature.
A welcome address was given by the Vice Chancellor which was followed by a reading of the Preamble of
the Constitution of India and a talk on the importance of India’s Preamble and Fundamental Duties. Since,
the University was also the National Co-ordinating University for the celebration of the 70th Constitution
Day, a report was presented highlighting all the celebrations coordinated by the University.
National Law University Delhi organised the Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Indian Constitution,
today in the Auditorium, at 10.40 AM. A grand event was organized wherein Reading of the
Preamble was done in both Hindi and English. A large number of Students, Faculty Members, Research
Staff Members and Administrative Staff members participated in the event.
Response:
1. Promotion of research
B. The Context:
The institutional research is aimed at promoting a comprehensive legal framework for contemporary issues
of law which have appeared as a challenge to the society. Research promoted by the university should be
informed by the ethical values which are the touchstone of a civilized society and a progressive nation. The
research at the same time should promote rule of law and gives access of justice to all. It should be cross
jurisdictional and multidisciplinary so that the solutions it advocates are informed by multiple perspectives
and are scrutinized by the scholarship in multiple disciplines.
C. The Practice:
The institution has identified contemporary issues of the society which should be resolved by law. Issues
like criminal justice reform, gender justice, corporate governance, dispute resolution need policy reform
and solutions which can be operationalized in the real-world environment. For a research-focused
university undertaking such research is essential because it has to produce lawyers who are legally
competent and socially relevant. The interface and the connect between legal education and research on
areas on different dimensions of social and economic aspects assists the university in achieving its goal.
The faculty members at the university are producing extensive writings as papers, articles, research reports,
chapters and books. Chapters in international books, edited books with international publishers like
Springer and Routledge provide good examples. Some articles have been recognized on Scopus and Web
of science indices. The university through its centres has produced extensive research which acknowledged
both nationally and internationally. The P39A, CCG, CIIPC and CLJD are few centres which have
contributed in writing many research reports and have also undertaken many international research
projects. Another centre CCLG has carried out regulatory impact assessment studies and prepared a
Commercial Court Guide for the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice.
Conducting research, especially inter-disciplinary research requires sufficient financial resources, the
University constantly strives to acquire new grants and financial support from government bodies,
authorities, agencies as well as undertake collaborations with other universities and private actors, in order
to pursue its research agenda.
D. Evidence of Success:
The institution has created a world class state of the art research infrastructure for promoting
research. The University is committed to enabling and fostering an environment suitable for
furthering research endeavors. It does so by providing access to resources including both online and offline
resources. The library subscribes to every prominent database like SCC Online, Manupatra, Hein Online,
JStor, Kluwer Arbitration, lexis Advanced as well as blogs including LiveLaw. Further, different journals,
magazines, books and other resources are provided both in the offline and online mode. These resources
are available to the students remotely where they can access the library digital resources even when they
are not in Campus through Digital Access Portal. It has established research centers and endowment chairs
to promote and undertake path-breaking research. A spectrum of legal problems including death penalty,
crimes against women and gender justice, access to justice for the marginalized, juvenile justice, corporate
governance, open access of resources etc. have been studied and analyzed through various projects
undertaken by faculty within the format of the centers. These endeavors actively engage students in
different stages of diverse research projects helping young aspiring lawyers to think critically, become well-
versed in legal
concepts, and perceive and practice law from a holistic viewpoint. The institution has strengthened its
academic, research and industry collaborations consistently over the years which has resulted in cutting
edge research and innovative outcomes such as Startups project that are expected to contribute
substantially to the innovation landscape in India. It promotes inter-disciplinary research of law,
technology, copyright law and scholarly publications through joint seminars, certificate courses and
research projects.
The University has set up an Academic and Research Planning Department (ARPD) to consolidate,
strategize and execute the University’s vision as an institution of higher education and research. ARPD
moderates and facilitates research activities for the University and its faculty. It enables collaborations with
foreign Universities and researchers, and creates an environment conducive to collective discourse to
explore opportunities for professional partnerships.
funding requires personnel trained in this behalf and consultants well experienced in these projects. The
institution has entered into collaborations with international and national academic institutions to facilitate
exchange of faculty and students. This will open the door of cross exchange of ideas which will lead to
interesting conversations and engagements. Interdisciplinary research, greater collaboration, academic
courses, research output. This engagement will lead to policy and law reform. Students benefit greatly
from such engagement because they get a first-hand insight of the real-life issues and challenges
encountered in the implementation of law, especially by the marginalized groups in society. It also helps
them to comprehend and critically interact with the workings of the law, as well as providing them with a
substantive method of bringing about real change through the use of law as a social tool.
F. Notes:
The institution has to keep the faculty motivated by coming up with incentive schemes and the curriculum
updated in terms of the contemporary realities. Foremost to keep the research orientation on areas of law
which need reform and contribute to their evolution is a requirement of the institution commitment for
societal development and to balance this with the need to keep research agendas in sync with areas of law
which will open job opportunities for students. Students have to be employable, training and skill
development. The teaching assignment and administrative preoccupations, project evaluation engages the
faculty time which takes away its focus from their research engagements.
A. Introduction
The University engages in various activities and initiatives to promote and foster a culture of community
engagement and service where students are sensitized to local and national public concerns and trained in
the dissemination of legal awareness as well as counseling and representation of clients concerns with the
assistance of empaneled lawyers.
C. The Context:
The blueprint of action for such a mammoth task shall be achieved through collective and conscientious
efforts of students supervised by faculty, sustained in a consistent manner with tangible action plans
adhering to timelines. The various stakeholders including Non-Governmental Organizations, Legal Service
Authorities etc will be partnered for effective
outcomes. Potential conflict situations are to be deescalated and finally diffused through effective client
counseling as well as alternative dispute resolution methods or litigation through representation in courts
that may be taken as a last resort. Herein, the students in collaboration with lawyers can contribute in a
major manner to this justice task.
D. The Practice:
The larger institutional vision of securing access to justice is attempted to be instilled through a mandatory
component collective as well as voluntary efforts of students. The institution has an active Legal Aid
Committee that is engaged in a diverse range of activities. These include Para-Legal Volunteer (PLV)
Training Workshop, writing petitions, Legal Awareness campaigns, Community Outreach Programs to
increase awareness towards one’s rights and Pro bono Panels where committee student members actively
participate in client counseling and representation at court alongside selected external lawyers. It also
strives to provide legal assistance in collaboration with institutions like the National Human Rights
Commission.
E. Evidence of Success:
The university runs a Legal Aid Clinic through which students undertake clinical work by assisting people
seeking legal counsel. There is a special clinic for assistance in Labour Laws. In this Clinic a network of
volunteers undertakes the responsibility of liaising with trade unions and workers to ensure the
implementation of labor laws and the dissemination of
workers’ rights. The University also carries out legal awareness and community outreach programmes to
spread awareness
about various rights.
The Univeristy through Project 39A Center provides Legal Aid to all death row prisoners in all High
Courts and the Supreme Court of India. It is representing 70% of death row prisoners in India. The center
has two offices in Maharashta at Pune and Nagpur and works with prisons.
The Univeristy has assocation with Satya Pro-Bono Law and has provided research space for its legal
clinic in the campus. The Univeristy is the first law school to pioneer a unique collaboration a corporate
lawyer in the area of legal aid. The key focus of Satya has been too initiate and expand the conversation
around pro-bono lawyering. It has legal aid in matters relating to rape and extortion, intimedation and
insulting modesty, endorcement of NGT orders etc.
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Response:
The National Law University Delhi was established in 2008 by Act No. 1 of 2008 with the goal of
advancing and disseminating a complete, multidisciplinary, and socially relevant legal education. It has
sought to do so by encouraging faculty members to engage in active and high-quality research, in the belief
that the principles of teaching and research are mutually reinforcing. As a result, National Law University
Delhi has developed a strong research environment that interacts with and directly contributes to the
development of law and policy in a variety of fields, both nationally and internationally. It believes that its
institutional distinctiveness is its inter-disciplinary, research-driven approach to legal education, which is
one of a kind in India.
Numerous initiatives have been taken to establish research as NLUD’s institutional distinctiveness. First,
the University has established 22 research centres and set up five endowment chairs to promote and
undertake path-breaking research. Each of these focuses on creative research methods and avenues across a
spectrum of legal problems including the death penalty, crimes against women and gender justice, access
to justice for the marginalized, juvenile justice, corporate governance, open access to resources, etc. These
research projects have yielded significant results in the form of release of incarcerated death row inmates,
contribution to discussions on open access to resources, mainstreaming of mental health concerns of
prisoners, the inclusion of victim jurisprudence within criminal law and policy discussions, regulating
impact assessments securing of access to justice through right to information, working closely with
marginalised and vulnerable sections of the society to secure their access to governmental programmes, to
name a few.
Second, the research endevours of the University actively promote and include students in all stages of the
research, including field work. Student participation in diverse research projects helps young aspiring
lawyers to think critically, become well-versed in legal concepts, and perceive and practice law from a
holistic viewpoint. Students benefit greatly from such engagement because they get a first-hand insight of
the real-life issues and challenges encountered in the implementation of law, especially by the marginalised
groups in society. It also helps them to comprehend and critically interact with the workings of the law, as
well as providing them with a substantive method of bringing about real change through the use of law as a
social tool.
Third, NLUD has strengthened its academic, research, and industry collaborations consistently over the
years. These collaborations have resulted in cutting-edge research and innovative outcomes such as the IP
Startups project that is expected to contribute substantially to the innovation landscape in India by
highlighting the relevance of IP for startups in India and the development of the L2Pro IP e-learning
Platform. It's recent signing of MoU with IIT Delhi and IISc Bangalore will promote inter-disciplinary
research of law, technology, copyright law, and scholarly publications through joint seminars, certificate
courses, and research projects. NLUD has also entered into collaborations with international and national
academic institutions to facilitate the exchange of faculty and students. Currently, NLUD publishes three
high-quality academic journals.
And last, the University is committed to enabling and fostering an environment suitable for furthering
research endevours. It does so by providing access to resources including both online and offline resources.
The library subscribes to every prominent database like SCC Online, Manupatra, Hein Online, JStor,
Kluwer Arbitration, lexis Advanced as well as blogs including LiveLaw. Further, different journals,
magazines, books, and other resources are provided both in the offline and online mode. These resources
are available to the students even remotely, through the facility of Remotexs, an indispensable tool during
the COVID-19 pandemic. The users of the library can access library digital resources even when they are
not in Campus through Digital Access Portal. The Digital Access Portal is designed to access all the digital
resources outside of the university campus from anywhere in the world through remote access login.
Library also designed and implemented Newspaper clippings portal/software which facilitates access of
subject wise newspaper clippings.
The University's goal is to develop and deliver a complete and multidisciplinary legal education that
promotes legal and ethical principles through research driven and socially relevant pedagogy. The
University's primary mission is to promote research though its legal education in order to yield lawyers
who are professionally competent, technically sound, and socially relevant, and who will be prepared to
not only practice law in courtrooms, but also to address the challenges of the new millennium and uphold
constitutional values. In that endeavour, NLUD students are encouraged to partake in co-curricular
activities to nurture their research and practical skills. Out students have continuously made us proud by
bringing numerous accolades in national and international moots courts, ADR, essay writing and other
competitions. Their drive to pursue socially impactful careers is also evidenced by the high number of
successful students clearing civil services and judiciary examinations, undertaking higher education and
prestigious research projects and scholarships.
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5. CONCLUSION
Additional Information :
The University is consistently working towards Internationalisation by instituting multiple collaborations and
MOUs with domestic and international organisations to garner a global face for the University. In this direction,
NLUD has established the International Relation Office (IRO). It paves the way for the Students’ and Faculty
Exchange Programmes and facilitates collaborative research and provide opportunities to the faculty and the
students to excel in the field of legal education across the globe.
The faculty members of the university actively engage in legislation drafting, reviews and collaboration with
government committees in policy making.
The National Academy of Law Teachers (NALT)has been established to improve the quality of teaching and
research in Law and Social Sciences. The NALT, since its inception, has been promoting and encouraging
teaching-learning methodology for the purposes of training faculty members for quality teaching, research and
curriculum development across the nation.
Recently, NLUD has also set up a Centre on Regulatory Studies and a new Centre on Labour Laws and Policy
to be developed in consonance with the research ethos of the University
Concluding Remarks :
NLUD seeks to proactively engage with different national and international universities, think tanks, judicial
institutions, and government bodies. The central focus, since inception, has been, on strengthening our work
with varied stakeholders and entities that not only leads to a healthy exchange of ideas and best practices but
also lends a position of credibility to the University on both domestic and international platforms. We are also
committed to prioritizing internationalization, as espoused under the National Education Policy, 2020, to allow
for a diversity of world views on our campus.
We are committed to building upon our position as one of the leading institutes of legal scholarship and
research. Our 20 specialized faculty-driven autonomous research centers, across dynamic fields of technology,
business, banking, death penalty, intellectual property, criminal law, alternative dispute resolution, and child
rights, among others have done commendable work and have brought immense visibility and recognition to the
research centers engaged in robust, cutting-edge and socially relevant research further contributing to the
University’s commitment to advanced learning and scholarship. In the coming years, the University aims to
facilitate more funding and support to moments innovative research and to contribute to legal academia while
creating an on-ground impact.
In the nutshell, University’s efforts are concentrated on building a democratic legal system in order to bring
social justice as has been envisaged in its objectives