Estd.

1949
Accredited Grade “A” by NAAC

FACULTY OF LAW
THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO
UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
PROSPECTUS : 2021-22
 Office Bearers of University

Rajmata Shubhangini Raje Gaekwad

Chancellor
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Prof. Parimal H. Vyas Dr . K M Chudasama

Vice Chancellor (Officiating - Registrar)
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Prof. Uma Iyer

OSD, Faculty of Law
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Teaching Staff
Faculty of Law
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
From the Desk of OSD...!

Prof. Uma Iyer

Faculty of Law
Officer on Special Duty
The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda

The National Education Policy 2020, the third to be adopted by a country, calls for a
radical reconstruction of education. The Fundamental Right to Education under Article
21A of the Indian Constitution is not only about primary education or school education
but also paves the path for affordable and competitive higher education, which will
ensure jobs and lay the foundation for a competitive environment. Legal Education had
its first set of reforms by the introduction of the Five Year Integrated B.A.LL.B course in
the late 1980s. Being a vision statement, NEP has immense positive inputs to achieve
potential growth in the ever demanding field of legal education.

The programmes offered at the Faculty of Law, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of
Baroda which is recognised by the Bar Council of India has its curriculum developed as
per the guidelines set by the Bar Council of India. The Curriculum focuses both on
theoretical aspects and honing the skills of the students by offering several practical skill
based courses such as Internships, Project Works, visits to Central Jail, Courts, Moot
court, training in Legal Aid, and Clinical courses such as Arbitration and Mediation,
Drafting, Client Counseling and Research.

The Faculty of Law has adequate digital infrastructure and teaching tools for Online
teaching. Also, a wide array of pedagogical approaches in teaching strengthens the
outcome of the programme.

Best of Luck and success to the students joining Faculty of Law, The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda which is in the top 25 Law Schools as ranked by Forbes 2021.

Prof. Uma Iyer

OSD, Faculty of Law
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara

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FACULTY OF LAW
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

About the Faculty of Law

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, set up in 1948, was the dream project of the visionary
ruler Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad-III. Legal Studies existed under the Faculty of Arts since 1956 in the
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and the present Faculty of Law of The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda which is the statutory University was established in the year 1961. The Faculty
of Law is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission
(UGC). The University is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

It is an internationally renowned University with over 50,000 students drawn from all over the world.
It is the only English medium University in the State of Gujarat. The city of Vadodara, is one of the
fastest developing cities of the State and is recognized as a distinguished educational and cultural
centre of the country. Over the years, the Faculty has expanded quantitatively as well as
qualitatively to meet the ever increasing educational needs of the cosmopolitan city of Vadodara.

Globalization, Liberalization and the Information Technology revolution has had a profound impact
on law and legal institutions worldwide including India. A rapidly growing global market in legal
services and information has changed the structure of the legal profession in India as well. To
answer this global need, a new and totally innovative legal thinking was required. With this objective
in mind, the Faculty of Law initiated the Five Years Integrated Law Degree Programme under Higher
Payment Programme and gave birth to “Baroda School of Legal Studies” in the year 2005 to advance
and disseminate learning and knowledge of law and to make law and legal process an efficient
instrument for social development.

Programmes offered at the Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law has been offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses designed to give
students a firm grounding in legal knowledge. The multifaceted academic talent of the Faculty is
capable of tackling the emerging legal trends. It presently offers various programmes as under:

Programme Duration (Years)

BA.LL.B. (Hons) Integrated Law Degree Programme 5
LL.B. 3
LL.M. 2
Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Practice 1
Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Practice 1
Ph.D. Minimum Three Years

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 We are Ranked by

FORBES
India’s Top 25 Law Schools (2021)

THE WEEK
1st Government Law College, Gujarat (2020)

COMPETITION
SUCCESS REVIEW
3rd Top Outstanding Law Schools of
Excellence (2020, 2021)

THE OUTLOOK
11th in India’s Top Law Colleges (2019)

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 FIAT JUSTICA, RUAT COELUM
(Let Justice be done though the heaven falls)

Vision
To become a Centre of Excellence in Legal Education by adopting a clinical approach and to prepare
a cadre of outstanding practice - ready legal professionals to address the legal dimensions at
national and global level.

Mission
To provide holistic learning experiences in legal education to produce skilled lawyers who can excel
in various facets of the legal profession to cater to the needs of the society.

Objectives

• To contribute in producing quality lawyers, judges, policy makers, jurists and other law
professionals that drive the legal system
• To adopt mixed pedagogy technology driven approaches in teaching coupled with blended
learning and interaction with stakeholders
• To impart hands-on experience by adopting Clinical Legal Education by conducting regular Moot
Courts, Court visits and Internship programmes
• To enable the professionals to play multiple roles such as advisors, negotiators, mediators,
arbitrators and administrators
• To provide free legal aid through the Legal Aid clinic and camps

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

1. Eligibility
Minimum percentage of marks not below 45% of the total marks in XII Standard in case of
General category applicants, 42% of the total marks in XII Standard in case of SEBC category
applicants and 40% of the total marks in XII Standard in case of SC and ST applicants to be
obtained in 10+2 Examination. Admission to other reserved category will be as per Government
rules from time to time.

An applicant who has successfully completed Senior Secondary School course (‘10+2’) or
equivalent (such as 11+1, ‘A’ level in Senior School Leaving certificate course) from a recognized
University of India or outside or from a Senior Secondary Board or equivalent, constituted or
Recognized by the Union or by a State Government or from any equivalent institution from a
foreign country recognized by the Government of that country for the purpose of issue of
qualifying certificate on successful completion of the course, may apply for B.A.LL.B. (Hons).

Provided that applicants who have obtained 10+ 2 Higher Secondary Pass Certificate after
prosecuting studies in distance or correspondence method shall also be considered as eligible for
admission.

2. Age on admission
Upper age limit for admission in B.A.LL.B. (Hons) is 20 years as on 1st July of the relevant
academic year. Further, there shall be relaxation of two years for candidates belonging to SC or
ST or any other Backward Community.

(The Bar Council of India Rule regarding upper age limit for admission in Five years Integrated
Program was challenged before Hon'ble Supreme Court vide Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1023/2016.
Hon'ble Supreme Court has granted a stay on Notification No. BCI:D:1519 (LE:Cir.-6)
dated 17.9.2016)

Explanation
The applicants who have obtained 10 + 2 through the Open Universities system directly without
having any basic qualification for prosecuting such studies are not eligible for admission.

3. Intake Capacity: 180

4. Duration of the Programme: Five Years

5. Mode of Admission
Entrance Test (Online/Offline depending on the pandemic situation and as decided by the
University Authorities, Refer University Website: www.msubaroda.ac.in for details)

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Syllabus for Entrance Test

The paper shall be of two hours and will have 100 multiple choice questions of two marks each from
four different subjects including English (Comprehension), General Knowledge & Current Affairs,
Legal Aptitude, Mental Aptitude and logical reasoning. Scope and coverage of questions under
different subject areas are as follows :

English including comprehension: The English section will test the candidates' proficiency in
English based on comprehension passages and grammar. In the comprehension section, candidates
will be questioned on their understanding of the passage and its central theme, meanings of words
used therein, etc. The grammar section requires correction of incorrect grammatical sentences
(including subject - verb agreement, tenses, parts of speech), filling of blanks in sentences with
appropriate words, etc.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs: The General knowledge will be tested on the general
awareness including static general knowledge. Questions on current affairs will test candidates on
their knowledge of socio-political-economic national and international current affairs.

Legal Aptitude: This section will test a candidate's interest towards study of law, research aptitude
and problem solving ability. Questions may include legal propositions (described in the paper) and a
set of facts to which the said proposition has to be applied. Some propositions may not be "true" in
the real sense, candidates will have to assume the "truth" of these propositions and answer the
questions accordingly.

Mental Aptitude and Logical Reasoning: The purpose of the logical reasoning section is to test
the candidate's ability to identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments. It may include
a variety of logical reasoning questions such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies, etc.
However, visual reasoning will not be tested.

Scope and coverage of questions under different subject areas shall be based on Bare provisions,
Legal principles and Judicial Decisions. The objective questions shall be asked from the following
areas:

Category Number of Questions Marks

English including comprehension 30 60

General Knowledge and Current Affairs 20 40

Legal Aptitude 30 60

Mental Aptitude & Logical Reasoning 20 40

Total 100 200

* No Negative Marking

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Uniform: Students seeking admission in the Five Years Integrated Law Degree Course are
supposed to wear uniform on all days except Wednesday and Thursday. Uniform consists of Black
Blazer, Sky Blue Shirt, Black Tie, Black Trousers, White Socks and Black Shoes.

Orientation: There shall be an orientation of the students in the first week of commencement of
classes in which the students shall be introduced about the course structure, the University and the
avenues in law which can help them in familiarizing with the course and the University.

Attendance: Attendance is compulsory and a student shall have to put minimum attendance as
per the University Rules.

Fee Structure: Refer University Website www.msubaroda.ac.in

Exam Fees: As per University Rules

Examinations: Examination of each course is divided in two types of Assessment methods i.e.
Internal Assessment (IA) and University Assessment (UA). The proportion of IA:UA shall be 30:70.
The mode of IA and UA i.e. Offline or Online shall be decided by the Faculty and University from
time to time. The Faculty reserves the right to make the necessary changes in the pattern and mode
of Assessment.

Internships: Each student shall have to undergo an Internship of One month every year as per the
guidelines of the Bar Council of India . The Internship Report prepared by the students will be
considered for Assessment. Students will have to give a presentation of Internship Report. The
distribution of marks for the Internship Report and Presentation shall be determined by the Faculty
in accordance with the prevailing University Rules. The Faculty reserves the right to make the
necessary change in the pattern and mode of Assessment of Internship from time to time.

Project Work: In the Second Semester of the Fourth Year of B.A. LL.B (Hons ), the students are
required to pursue a Research Project on any Contemporary legal topic under the supervision of a
teacher allotted by the Faculty.

Internship at Jagrut Nagrik Internship at Pratibha Foundation

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Courses

Semester I
Compulsory Courses
English I: English Language and Communication I
Political Science I: Introduction to Political Science
History I: Ancient Indian History
Economics I: Micro Economics
Law of Torts (Including Motor Vehicle Act, Consumer Protection Act)
Contract I: General Contracts

Semester II
Compulsory Courses
English II: English Language and Communication II
Political Science II: Indian Government and Politics
History II: Medieval Indian History
Economics II: Structure of Indian Economy
Constitutional Law I
Contract II: Special Contracts
Clinical Course(Compulsory)
Internship I: One month Internship at NGO

Semester III
Compulsory Courses
Political Science III: Types and Machinery of Government
History III: Legal and Constitutional History of India
Economics III: Economic Legislations
Constitutional Law II
Law of Crimes I : Indian Penal Code I
Clinical Course: Moot Court

Semester IV
Compulsory Courses
Political Science IV: Introduction to International Relations
English III: Introduction to Legal Language
Law of Crimes II : Indian Penal Code II
Family Law I: Hindu Law
Legal Methods: Jurisprudence

Elective Course (Choose any one)

Note: Elective courses in languages will be offered only when at least 15 students admitted in the particular year
opt for the same. Once an elective language is opted in 2nd year, the student will not be allowed to change the
same in 3rd year.
1.German I: Introduction to German
2.French I: Beginners course in French Grammar and Usage, Civilization and Culture
3.Gujarati I: Bhasa Kaushal
4.Hindi I: Rashtra Bhasa tatha Hindi ka Vyakaran
5.Sanskrit I: Communicative Sanskrit : Language and Literature
Clinical Course(Compulsory):
Internship II: One month Internship at Trial and Appellate Court Advocates, Judiciary

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Courses

Semester V
Compulsory Courses
Political Science V: Introduction to Public Administration
Corporate Law I: Company Law
Environmental Law
Family Law II: Muslim, Christian and Parsi Law
Property Law and Easement

Elective Courses
Student to study the Elective course as per the choice opted by him/her in
1. German II: German Language Skills
2. French II: Beginners course in French Grammar and Usage, Civilization and Culture
3. Gujarati II: Kavyakruti no Abhyas
4. Hindi II: Hindi Bhasa: Rachnatmak Lekhan
5. Sanskrit II: Ancient Indian Sciences and Culture

Semester VI
Compulsory Courses
Political Science VI: Introduction to Political Theory
Administrative Law (Including RTI Act)
Law of Crimes-III : Criminal Procedure Code
Corporate Law II: Law of Corporate Finance
CC: Professional Ethics

Elective Courses
nd
Student to study the Elective course as per the choice opted by him/her in 2 year
1. German III: Basic German Communication
2. French III: Beginners course in French Grammar and Usage, Civilization and Culture
3. Gujarati III: Gadhyakruti no Abhyas
4. Hindi III: Hindi Vyakaran evam Media Lekhan
5. Sanskrit III: Indian Knowledge Systems

Clinical Course (Compulsory)

Internship III: One month Internship at Law firms/ Companies

Semester VII
Compulsory Courses:
Intellectual Property Rights I: Patent and Copyright
Evidence Law
Labour Laws I
Clinical Course: Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing

Elective Course I (Choose any one): Elective courses will be offered only when at least 15 students admitted in
the particular year opt for the same
1. English IV: Introduction to Literature I (Prose)
2. Defence Strategy and Studies I

Elective Course II (Choose any one)

1. Comparative Constitution
2. Media Laws

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Courses

Semester VIII
Compulsory Courses
Public International Law
Labour Laws II
Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act
Intellectual Property Rights II: Trademark, Designs and Geographical Indications
Project work

Elective Course I (Choose any one): Elective courses will be offered only when at least 15 students admitted
in the particular year opt for the same
1. English V: Introduction to Literature II (Poetry and Drama)
2. Defence Strategy abd Studies II

Elective Course II (Choose any one)

1. Forensic Science and Criminal Psychology
2. Banking and Insurance Law

Clinical Course(Compulsory)
Internship IV: One-month Internship at Law Firms/ Company/ Legal regulatory Authority

Semester IX
Compulsory Courses
Land Laws
Principles of Taxation
Gender Justice and Feminist Jurisprudence
Information Technology Laws
Mediation & Conciliation and Arbitration

Elective Course (Choose any one): Elective courses will be offered only when at least 15 students admitted in the
particular year opt for the same
1. International Human Rights
2. Health Law
3. Law on Education

Semester X
Compulsory Courses
Interpretation of Statutes
Corporate Law III: Corporate Governance
International Trade Law
Competition Law
Air & Space Law

Elective Course (Choose any one): Elective courses will be offered only when at least 15 students admitted in the
particular year opt for the same
1. International Environmental Law
2. Biodiversity and Legal Order
3. Law of Agriculture Infrastructure and Farmers’ and Breeders’ Rights

Clinical Course(Compulsory)
Internship V: One month Internship at Parliament/ Legislature/ Local Self/Government/ Law Firms / Companies

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Academic Program: LL.B. (3 years)

1. Eligibility
Minimum percentage of marks not below 45% of the total marks in graduation in case of General
category applicants, 42% of the total marks in graduation in case of SEBC category applicants
and 40% of the total marks in graduation in case of SC and ST applicants, to be obtained in
Degree course in any discipline.

Admission to other reserved categories will be as per Government/BCI rules from time to time.

An applicant who has graduated in any discipline of knowledge from a University established by
an Act of Parliament or by a State legislature or an equivalent national institution recognized as
Deemed to be University or foreign University recognized as equivalent to the status of an Indian
University by an authority competent to declare equivalence, may apply for a three years’ degree
program.

Provided that applicants who have obtained First Degree Certificate after prosecuting studies in
distance or correspondence method shall also be considered as eligible for admission in the three
years’ LL.B. course.

2. Age on Admission
Upper age limit for admission in LL.B. (3 years) is 30 years as on 1st July of relevant academic
year. Further, there shall be relaxation of five years for candidates belonging to SC or ST or any
other Backward Community.
(The Bar Council of India Rule regarding upper age limit for admission in Three years’ program
was challenged before Hon'ble Supreme Court vide Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1023/2016. Hon'ble
Supreme Court has granted a stay on Notification No. BCI:D:1519 (LE:Cir.-6) dated 17.9.2016).

Explanation
The applicants who have obtained graduation / post graduation through the open Universities
system directly without having any basic qualification for prosecuting such studies are not
eligible for admission.

No Objection Certificate
All students who are working are required to bring NOC from their employers in the prescribed
form.

3. Intake Capacity: 240

4. Mode of Admission: Entrance Test (Online/Offline depending on the pandemic situation and
as decided by the University Authorities, Refer website www.msubaroda.ac.in for details.

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Syllabus for Entrance Test

The paper shall be of two hours and will have 100 multiple choice questions of two marks each from
four different subjects including English (Comprehension), General Knowledge & Current Affairs,
Legal Aptitude, Mental Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. Scope and coverage of questions under
different subject areas:

English including comprehension: The English section will test the candidates' proficiency in
English based on comprehension passages and grammar. In the comprehension section, candidates
will be questioned on their understanding of the passage and its central theme, meanings of words
used therein, etc. The grammar section requires correction of incorrect grammatical sentences
(including subject - verb agreement, tenses, parts of speech), filling of blanks in sentences with
appropriate words, etc.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs: The General knowledge will be tested on the general
awareness including static general knowledge. Questions on current affairs will test candidates on
their knowledge of socio-political-economic national and international current affairs.

Legal Aptitude: This section will test a candidate's interest towards study of law, research aptitude
and problem solving ability. Questions may include legal propositions (described in the paper) and a
set of facts to which the said proposition has to be applied. Some propositions may not be "true" in
the real sense, candidates will have to assume the "truth" of these propositions and answer the
questions accordingly.

Mental Aptitude and Logical Reasoning: The purpose of the logical reasoning section is to test
the candidate's ability to identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments. It may include
a variety of logical reasoning questions such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies, etc.
However, visual reasoning will not be tested.

Scope and coverage of questions under different subject areas shall be based on Bare provisions,
Legal principles and Judicial Decisions. The objective questions shall be asked from the following
areas:

Category Number of questions Marks

English including comprehension: 30 60
General Knowledge and Current Affairs 20 40
Legal Aptitude 30 60
Mental Aptitude &Logical Reasoning 20 40
Total 100 200

*No negative marking

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5. Fee Structure:
Fees: As Per University Rules (Refer Website www.msubaroda.ac.in
Exam fees: As per University Rules

6. Duration of the Programme

Three Years {LL.B. General (2Years) and LL.B. Special(1Year)}

Orientation
There shall be an orientation of the students in the first week of commencement of classes in which
the students shall be introduced about the course structure, the University and the avenues in law
which can help them in familiarizing with the course and University.

Attendance: Attendance is compulsory and a student shall have to put minimum attendance as per
the University Rules.

Examinations: Examination of each course is divided in two types of Assessment methods i.e.
Internal Assessment (IA) and University Assessment (UA). The proportion of IA:UA shall be 30:70.
The mode of IA and UA i.e. Offline or Online shall be decided by the Faculty and University from time
to time. The Faculty reserves the right to make the necessary changes in the pattern and mode of
Assessment.

Internships: Each student shall have to undergo an Internship of one month every year as per the
guidelines of the Bar Council of India . The Internship Report prepared by the students will be
considered for Assessment. Students will have to give a presentation of Internship Report. The
distribution of marks for the Internship Report and Presentation shall be determined by the Faculty
in accordance with the prevailing University Rules. The Faculty reserves the right to make the
necessary change in the pattern and mode of Assessment of Internship from time to time.

Legal Awareness Camp Internship at Red Cross Society

Online Internship

Internship at Kripa Foundation Internship at Paryavaran Mitra

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Courses

Semester I
Compulsory Courses
Contract I: General Contracts
Contract II: Special Contracts
Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Act.
Law of Crimes I: Indian Penal Code
Constitutional Law I

Semester II
Compulsory Courses
Constitutional Law II
Property law and Easement
Administrative law including RTI
Environmental Law
Family Law I: Hindu Law

Clinical Course(Compulsory)
Internship I: One month Internship at NGO

Semester III
Compulsory Courses
Jurisprudence
Family Law II: Muslim, Christian and Parsi Law
Labour Law I
Land Laws
Moot Court

Semester IV
Compulsory Courses
Taxation Laws
Labour Law II
Company Law
Interpretation of Statutes

Elective Courses (choose any one)

Elective courses will be offered only when at least 15 students admitted in the particular year opt for the same
1. Human rights
2. Corporate Governance
3. Health Laws

Clinical Course(Compulsory)
Internship II: One month Internship at Trial and Appellate Court Advocates, Judiciary

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Courses

Semester V
Compulsory Courses
Law of Crimes II: Criminal Procedure Code
Public International Law
Law of Evidence
Intellectual Property Rights

Elective Courses (choose any one)

Elective courses will be offered only when at least 15 students admitted in the particular year opt for the same
1. International Trade Law
2. Air and Space Law
3. Media and Law

Semester VI
Compulsory Courses
Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act
Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System
Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing
Mediation & Conciliation and Arbitration

Elective Course (Choose any one)

Elective courses will be offered only when at least 15 students admitted in the particular year opt for the same
1. Comparative Constitution
2. Competition Law
3. Law on Education

Clinical Course(Compulsory)
Internship III: One month Internship at Law firms/Company/Legal Rregulatory Bodies

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Academic Program : LL.M.

LL.M. Program will be offered with following Elective Groups

a. LL.M. (Business Law) c. LL.M. (Constitution and Legal Order)
b. LL.M. (Criminal Law) d. LL.M. (Environment and Legal Order)
Note
Any Elective Groups will be offered only when at least 10 students admitted in the particular year
opt for the same.

Eligibility
Candidates applying for the degree of Master of Laws must have passed the LL.B. (General) or LL.B.
(Special) or Five Years Integrated Law degree examination of this University or an examination
recognized as equivalent thereto of any statutory University in India with at least 50% of marks or
equivalent grade at the said examination shall be eligible for appearing in the written test for
admission in LL.M. Part I. 5% relaxation shall be granted to candidates belonging to SC/ ST
category.

Intake Capacity: -100

Mode of Admission: Entrance Test (Online/Offline depending on the Pandemic situation and as
decided by the University Authorities, Refer MSU Website www.msubaroda.ac.in for details)

Fees: Refer University Website www.msubaroda.ac.in

Exam fees: As per University Rules

Examinations: Examination of each course is divided in two types of Assessment methods i.e.
Internal Assessment (IA) and University Assessment (UA). The proportion of IA:UA shall be 30:70.
The mode of IA and UA i.e. Offline or Online shall be decided by the Faculty and University from time
to time. The Faculty reserves the right to make the necessary changes in the pattern and mode of
Assessment.

Duration of Programme: 2 years

Attendance: Attendance is compulsory and a student shall have to put minimum attendance as
per the University Rules.

Dissertation and Viva Voce : In the Second Semester of the Second Year of LLM, the students
are required to pursue a Research on any Contemporary legal topic under the supervision of a
teacher allotted by the Faculty.

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Syllabus for Entrance Test

The Entrance test shall be a written test of two hours and will carry 200 marks. (Scheme: 100
Objective questions of 2 marks each).

Scope and coverage of questions under different subject areas shall be based on Bare provisions,
Legal principles and Judicial Decisions. The objective questions shall be asked from the following
areas:

Category Number of questions Marks

Criminal Law(IPC,CrPC) 20 40
Constitutional Law 30 60
Jurisprudence 30 60
Business Laws 20 40
(Company Law, IPR, Arbitration)
Total 100 200

* No Negative marking.

Thrust Area of Research

Business Law International Law

Constitutional Law International Humanitarian Law
Criminal Law Cyber Laws
Media Laws Banking and Insurance Laws
Family Law Law of Equity
Environmental Law Legal Philosophy
Law relating to Woman and Child Human Rights
Tort Law Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) (LGBT) Rights
Agricultural Laws Artificial Intelligence
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Sports Law

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Courses

Semester I
Compulsory Courses
Indian Constitutional Law: The New Challenges
Legal Education and Research Methodology
Elective Group1: Business Law
Insurance Law
Legal Regulation of Economic Enterprises
Elective Group 2: Criminal Law
Comparative Criminal Procedure
Penology: Treatment of Offenders
Elective Group 3: Constitution and Legal Order
Fundamental Rights
Centre - State Relations
Elective Group 4: Environment and Legal Order
Environmental Law: National Perspective
Environmental Jurisprudence

Semester II
Compulsory Courses
Judicial Process
Practical Training: Teaching, Doctrinal and Non-doctrinal work
Elective Group 1: Business Law
Banking Law
Corporate Finance
Elective Group 2: Criminal Law
Privileged Class Deviance
Drug Addiction- Criminal Justice and Human Rights
Elective Group 3: Constitution and Legal Order
Constitutionalism: Pluralism and Federalism
Select Constitutions
Elective Group 4: Environment and Legal Order
Environment and Development : Law and Policy
Environmental Law: International Legal Order

Semester III
Compulsory Courses I
Law and Social Transformation
Elective Group 1: Business Law
Law of Industrial and Intellectual Property
Law of Export Import Regulation
Elective Group 2: Criminal Law
Juvenile Delinquency
Collective Violence
Elective Group 3: Constitution and Legal Order
Mass Media law
National Security, Public Order and Rule of Law
Elective Group 4: Environment and Legal Order
Environment Protection and Emerging Challenges
Biological Diversity, Wildlife and Legal Order

Semester IV
Compulsory Course I
Dissertation and Viva-voce

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Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Practices
(Higher Payment Program)

Eligibility: Graduate with minimum 40% Marks

Intake Capacity: 250 Seats

Mode of Admission: Merit List prepared on the basis of percentage of marks scored at
Graduation

Duration of Programme: One Year

Fee Structure: Refer University Website www.msubaroda.ac.in

Exam fees: As per University Rules

Examinations: Examination of each course is divided in two types of Assessment methods i.e.
Internal Assessment (IA) and University Assessment (UA). The proportion of IA: UA shall be 30:70.
The mode of IA and UA i.e. Offline or Online shall be decided by the Faculty and University from time
to time. The Faculty reserves the right to make the necessary changes in the pattern and mode of
Assessment.

Attendance: Attendance is compulsory and a student shall have to put minimum attendance as
per the University Rules.

Project Work: Students are required to complete the project work on the basis of practical
training, which shall be for a minimum period of 45 days. Total number of required days may be
spread over the academic year in which a student is admitted for P.G.D.T.P. Student may select
himself or Faculty will assign the organization with which the students undergo practical training.

Courses Offered

Semester I
Direct Taxes-I
Indirect Taxes-I
Advanced Accounting

Semester II
Direct Taxes-II
Indirect Taxes-II
Accounting Techniques for Business Decision Making
Project & Viva-voce

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Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Practices
(Higher Payment Program)

Eligibility: Graduate with minimum 40% marks

Intake Capacity: 200 Seats

Mode of Admission: Merit List prepared on the basis of percentage of marks scored at
Graduation

Duration of Programme: One Year

Fee Structure: Fees: Refer University Website www.msubaroda.ac.in

Exam fees: As per University Rules

Examinations: Examination of each course is divided in two types of Assessment methods i.e.
Internal Assessment (IA) and University Assessment (UA). The proportion of IA:UA shall be
30:70.The mode of IA and UAi.e. Offline or Online shall be decided by the Faculty and University
from time to time. The Faculty reserves the right to make the necessary changes in the pattern and
mode of Assessment.

Attendance: Attendance is compulsory and a student shall have to put minimum attendance as per
the University Rules.

Project Work: Students are required to complete the project work on the basis of practical
training, which shall be for a minimum period of 30 days. Total number of required days may be
spread over the academic year in which a student is admitted for P.G.D.L.P. Student may select
himself or Faculty will assign the organization with which the students undergo practical training.

Courses Offered

Semester I
Labour Economics
Industrial Relations
Laws relating to Industrial Employment

Semester II

Human Resource Management

Laws relating to Industrial Disputes
Labour Legislations and Social Security
Project & Viva-voce
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Eligibility Criteria For Admission to
Ph.D. Programme

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme shall have a Masters in Law with or without
specialization in any group. Refer the Ph.D. Ordinances of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of
Baroda and Research Handbook of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda for details.

For Number of vacant seats and other details refer the University Website www.msubaroda.ac.in

List of Guides

Sr. No. Name of the Guides

1 Dr. Archana Gadekar

2 Dr. Ghanshyam Solanki

3 Dr. Namrata Luhar

4 Dr. Rajendra Parikh

Presentation by Ph.D. Scholar

News Paper Article of Ph.D. Scholar News Paper Article of Ph.D. Scholar

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Student’s Facility at the University Level

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda caters to students coming from across the globe. It is
the aim of the University to facilitate all students with opportunities and resources which compete
with the best universities in the world. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is committed to
facilitate the overall development and growth of its students for which it offers various facilities at
the University level.

Library

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda offers library facility at the central and faculty level. At
the central level we have Shrimati Hansa Mehta Library, the University Library of The M S University
of Baroda which was established on May 1, 1950 and has nearly 10 lakh books and journals,
including ebooks and e Journals at the moment.

Computer Centre

We also have the University Computer Centre where students can access computer facilities
throughout the day.

Halls Of Residence

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda has one of the largest Hostel Campuses in the Western
India. 12 Boys Hostels and 4 Girls Hostels are spread over the area of approximately 100 acres. All
the students residing in the hostels are provided with minimum facilities like a bed, a cupboard, a
table and a chair in the room individually.

NCC & NSS

Students have an enormous opportunity to show their talent and skill by participating in the National
Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme.

Sports Facilities

Students can avail the various sports facilities and Gymnasium at the University Pavilion.

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Student’s Facility at the University Level

Students’ Facilitation Centre

A Students' Facilitation Centre acts as a single window for students to get simple forms related to
exams and academics. Centre also helps in resolving problems of students.

Centre for Lifelong Learning And Extension

The Centre for Life Long Learning is the only educational institution in the city of Baroda to offers
several short term and long term interdisciplinary courses. All these courses are being taught by
over 100 visiting faculties drawn from the Maharaja Sayajirao University as well as experts from
outside.

University Health Centre

The University Health Centre provides consultation, investigation, specialists' services, treatment
facilities for all common ailments, minor surgical treatment and counselling services to the staff,
their dependents and students of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Facilities of
admission under observation, administration of intravenous fluids, immunization services and
supportive laboratory are also available.

The Maharaja Sayajirao University Union

The University also provides The Maharaja Sayajirao University Union which is a statutory corporate
body of the students and teachers to promote academics, social interaction, sports and cultural
interests amongst the students of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara.

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Infrastructure Facilities
Classrooms with ICT Facilities

The Faculty has 14 classrooms and all the classrooms are equipped with ICT facilities, like projector,
computers and webcams. The Faculty has network cable connection points and the Wi-fi
connectivity is available in the entire Faculty. The entire campus is under CCTV Surveillance.

Faculty Library

Library – widely considered as a temple of knowledge and wisdom, is one of the strongest pillars on
which the educational pinnacle is constructed. The Faculty has its own library and students also get
the access of University’s Library i.e. Hansa Mehta Library which has a great collection of books. The
Faculty library has a subscription of Law Journals and database. The Faculty of Law at The Maharaja
Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara is quite an example of this phenomenon. With a large and
assorted collection of legislations (Bare Acts and Commentaries), text books, reference books,
journals, magazines and newspapers, students and faculties are provided with an array of sources
to gather knowledge. Also available at the library are a plethora of thesis, dissertations and
memorials of the studies conducted by students and alumni of the Faculty.

Quiet, spacious, well illuminated, well ventilated infrastructure and well-appointed modern furniture
ensures better ergonomics for the users. The state-of-the-art library software facilitates the smooth
and hassle-free process of issuance and collection of books from the students. At the Faculty of
Law’s library, no stone is left unturned to provide an enriching experience to the students in the
process of gaining knowledge.

Computer Laboratory

1. Faculty has a well-equipped air-condition computer lab with internet connection, scanners,
printers and antivirus installation.

2. The computer laboratory provides computers and internet facilities to students and staff at the
Faculty. The University has leased line internet connection, which is locally networked and
connected through Wi-Fi router, covering the campus. The computer laboratory is equipped
with the most advanced systems. Students can get hands-on experience on the latest software
packages and browse selected internet sites at the same time. E-books and study materials
including academic related data can be accessed through campus connectivity. 24/7 internet
connectivity and full-fledged integration with Google apps enable quick sharing of information
across various platforms. The Faculty of Law also gives students access to important software
like Manupatra. This lab also provides access to e-journals in various disciplines. We have a full
time technical assistant who helps students with any technical query. The lab is used by
students for academic and research purposes.

Drinking Water Facility

The Faculty has sufficient provision for providing pure and healthy drinking water for the students.
There are 2 RO systems and 2 water coolers in our campus.

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Infrastructure Facilities
Moot Court

Moot Court refers to a simulated bench trial. Moot court does not involve actual testimony by witness
cross examinations or the presentation of evidence but is focussed solely on the application of the
law. In a moot court, new knowledge and experience is acquired by students. It connects the law
student to real court experience. The moot court experience for law student develops the ability to
identify the legal subject, research on case laws, prepare plead arguments and develop
argumentative skills, art of rebuttal and surrebuttal, learn the Court etiquettes , respond to the
queries raised by the judges and much more.
The Bar Council of India, vide its revised curriculum for three year and five- year law course for
implementation, has specifically issued a direction pertaining to:
• Moot court, pre-trial preparation and participation in trial/proceeding observance of trial in
court.
• Attaching with the chamber of the senior advocate
• Viva-voce test along with written examination. For law students, courts and chambers of
advocates are the places of pragmatic learning. Indeed, clinical legal education is an
inducement in this direction and a great step for preparing lawyers of tomorrow.

Thus, as per the instruction of Bar Council of India, Faculty of Law, The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda has introduced Moot Court as a compulsory subject for the students pursuing
Three Year Law Course and also for the students pursuing Five Year Law Course with the sole object
to provide professional knowledge to law students.

At the Faculty of Law, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, learning by doing has been part
of legal education since its very beginning. In furtherance of the instruction of Bar Council of India,
Faculty of Law has made all the infra structural arrangements for the moot court. The Faculty of Law
has a separate state - of - art Moot Court Hall wherein students participate in inter-school and intra
moot court competitions. The moot court hall at Faculty of Law has been designed to give the best
experience to the students of the workings of a real courtroom. It is well equipped with features like
a Judge’s Bench, Witness Box, modern audio-video aids etc. It is a fully air-conditioned hall with Wi-
Fi facility and adequate seating arrangement for both the participants in a moot and observers.

The Moot Court Committee organises intra-class moot court competition for selection of teams.
These teams are then trained and given the opportunity to participate in various National and
International level moot court competitions. Numerous teams have represented the Faculty and
have brought laurels to the University.

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Infrastructure Facilities

The Faculty of Law annually organises National Law Fest 'Lux Et Veritas' which comprises National
Moot Court Competition, National Client Counseling Competition, National Drafting Competition,
National Quiz Competition and National Judgement Writing Competition wherein students from all
parts of the country representing prestigious law schools participate. The final round of the National
Moot Court competition is judged by the sitting Judges of High Court of Gujarat.

Auditoriums

The Faculty has two State of Art Auditoriums. Auditorium of Faculty of Law, The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda is the preferred venue for most events, be they lectures, academic seminars,
conferences, workshops, discussions, film screening, or other extra-curricular activities. Cheerfully
furnished and air-conditioned, the auditorium is well maintained at all times. With windows opening
into a long private corridor that has recently been renovated and integrated with it to provide buffer
space, the auditorium can be suffused by natural light or submerged in appropriate levels of
darkness required by pulling down blinds. An extra exit door has been added to lead out audience
into an adjacent arcade and sprawling student activity area lawns instead of the main college foyer
for any post event discussion or hospitality.

The Auditorium has a seating capacity of 100. It has a high quality sound system, wall mounted
speakers, conference table mikes, roving mikes, lapel microphone, provision for recording; roof
mounted high luminosity projection system.

Legal Aid Clinic

Legal Aid Clinic was established in the Faculty of Law with an intent to provide legal aid to the needy
persons. Nobody should be deprived of his right to get justice, because of economic, social or other
disability. Keeping in mind this view, the Faculty of Law had started a Legal Aid Clinic to provide
necessary legal assistance. This will help the deprived class of society whose rights are infringed.
Legal Aid Clinic provides its services face to face as well as by organizing legal awareness programs
in remote areas, so that the general public will be sensitised about their rights and in case of its
breach what are the remedies available to them. Legal Aid Clinic is also helping the jail inmates by
making them aware about their rights by visiting prison and providing legal advice.

Several programs are being organized in coordination with District Legal Service Authority and
NGO’s. Legal awareness campaigns are also organized in coordination with NGO’s. It is the endeavor
of the Legal Aid Clinic to provide its best legal advice to ensure social justice to the poor and needy.

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Centre For Intellectual Property Rights

Vision

To emerge as the leading Centre for IPR in the State of Gujarat in management of Intellectual
Property.

Mission

To facilitate, assist, consult and support students, researchers and faculty at The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda and other professionals, organisations of the state for identifying, protecting
and managing Intellectual Property effectively.

About

Centre for Intellectual Property Rights, an initiative of Faculty of Law which aims at enhancing
knowledge and understanding of the purpose, substance and scope of Intellectual Property Rights
and to create awareness of IPR so as to equip the students and other professionals with the latest
developments in the field of IPR.

CIPR actively is involved in educating the importance of IPR for various departments in academia. It
is the endeavor of the Centre for IPR to become the beacon in the field of Intellectual Property Rights
by encouraging synthesis of knowledge and best practices cutting across academia, practitioners
and research fraternity. It will engage in research and training and also involve consultancy on IPR
laws and policies.

CIPR seeks to promote IPR by organizing workshops, conferences, debates, published journals for
research papers written by students, academicians and professionals; in order to encourage
dialogue on significant IPR issues, laws, and policies. Further, the Centre seeks to enhance and
promote research and educational opportunities for faculty, students, and professionals; who share
common interest in the field of law.

Objectives

• To serve as a Nodal center for Industries, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs, Educational and
Research Institutions for IPR related matters
• To foster, stimulate and encourage creative activities in the widest sense in all the areas in
which academic, consultancy and research programmes are offered.
• To facilitate and smoothen the processing of patent and other IP by providing legal assistance
• To promote awareness on IPR among students and faculty members of the University in
general and the Legal fraternity in particular
• To collaborate with Premier Institutes across India and the world in organizing Certificate
Course, Seminars and Conferences for the benefit of students and academicians so as to
provide a platform of discussion and activities related to IPR

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Cell & Centers At Faculty Of Law

Student Start-up and Innovation Cell

About
The Faculty of Law has launched a Student Start-up and Innovation cell at Faculty level with the aim to
facilitate and coordinate with the SSIP team of the University. The Maharaja Sayajirao University has
signed a MoU for Implementation of Students Start-up and Innovation Policy of Government of Gujarat.
The Faculty of Law organises awareness programs on Start-up and Innovation in association with
University SSIP team and Government of Gujarat.

Sayajirao Centre For Alternate Dispute Resolution (SCADR)

Alternative Dispute Resolution is a process of dispute resolution other than adjudication through
the court of law. ADR is also called as 'Appropriate Dispute Resolution'. ADR is the process of
settling dispute or difference without litigation, amicably through methods such as Expert
Determination, Natural Evaluation, Arbitration, Mediation, Negotiation or the hybrid formations of
the same. The centre has following objectives:
1. To develop effective conflict resolution skills amongst students and young lawyers who intend
to practice and to become ADR practitioner.
2. To establish collaborations with institutions of repute, including the Local Legal Service Society,
District Mediation Centre, and High Court Arbitration and Mediation Centre.
3. To organise National and International Events and Competitions on ADR.
4. To offer professional skills to the disputant parties for resolution of disputes.
5. To offer consultancy to institutions, organisations and corporate.

International Affairs

The Faculty of Law is always endeavouring its best to have academic collaboration with Foreign
University/ Institute. It also includes academic exchange programmes done at international level.
The Faculty is ready to admit foreign students in different programmes run by the Faculty of Law.
The Faculty of Law collaborates to organize Seminar/ Conferences/Symposia with foreign Universities.
University is providing special hostel accommodation to Foreign Students. In order to facilitate foreign
students to pursue academic programmes the University has established an Office of International
Affairs. Admission in different programmes of faculties are done through Office of International Affairs.
The Faculty has nominated a Nodal Officer who coordinates with the Office of International Affairs
of the University.

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Cell & Centers at Faculty of Law

Faculty Internal Quality Assurance Cell

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell established at the Faculty of Law ensures delivery of quality
education to staff and students of Faculty. The Cell also coordinates with the University for
Qualitative Aspects and provides information to University as and when sought for. The work related
to NAAC is carried through the IQAC of the Faculty and every criteria for NAAC Assessment is
prepared in coordination with other Cells, Centres and Committees of the Faculty. Furthermore the
University every year participates in NIRF Ranking.

Faculty Research Cell

The Faculty of Law produces researchers and policy makers in law through its various research
programmes. We believe that cultivation and development of research competency skills shall be
started from the undergraduate as well as from post graduate programmes. So, the Faculty of Law
facilitates critical thinking among the young generation through the subjects i.e., Dissertation and
Practical Training which are part of the programme curriculum. Ph.D. Programme enables the
scholars to pursue research on contemporary issues.

Constitution Club

About the Club

Faculty of Law, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in collaboration with Institute of
Leadership and Governance under initiative of Constitution for Common People has established
Constitution Club on 26th November 2020 on Constitution day to develop understanding and
spreading of awareness of Constitution amongst the general public.

Vision

To provide a platform to various stakeholders for exchange of ideas, debates, deliberations on

various contemporary issues of Constitution.

Objectives of the Club

● To organise seminars/workshops/guest lectures and other various activities like quiz

competition, video making competition, blog competition etc.
● To create a platform for various stakeholders to discuss various contemporary issues of the
Constitution.
● To create awareness of the Constitution in a simple and jargon- free regional language
● To analyse the recent amendments, different laws, policies and judgments of various courts.

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Cell & Centers at Faculty of Law

Sustainable Development Goal Hub

The United Nation adopted a declaration regarding the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
for the transformation of our world. The Sustainable Development Goals are the promises to achieve
a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030. India’s national development goals and its “sab
ka saath, sab ka vikas” policy initiatives for inclusive development are part of SDGs. As Prime
Minister Narendra Modi noted, “These goals reflect our evolving understanding of the social,
economic and environmental linkages that define our lives”. In furtherance of national and
international goals, Faculty of Law has decided to start the SDG Hub to promote environmental
justice by providing a platform where students, academicians and researchers of Faculty of Law can
connect and share ideas, research and resources to further the Sustainable Development Goals
from the legal and rights based perspective.

The Faculty of Law, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is one of the institutions of higher
education in Vadodara, Gujarat dedicated to improving the society through high-quality education
and cutting edge research in line with the Bar Council of India and University Grant Commission.
The University has been accredited with an ‘A’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation
Council of India. Its activities are guided by values that include sustainability, gender justice, quality
education, climate concern, health issues and access to justice.

The Faculty of Law offers a Master Degree in Constitutional Law, Business Law, Environmental Law
and Criminal Law groups and through the subject ‘Practical Training’, the students of Master Degree
do the research in groups on Sustainable Development Goals No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 13 and 16 which are
pertaining to Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being,ensure inclusive and equitable and quality
education,gender equality,climate action,peace justice and strong institutions.And we try to
measure the effects of different actions related to the SDGs.

Vision

To become an enriching Law Institute where thoughts and action inspire and directs the community
and law makers in advocating the importance of implementing the global goals

Mission

To strengthen the link between legal research and education. and convey knowledge and insight on
issues to the world.

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Ambedkar Chair

About Ambedkar Chair

As a mark of the centenary celebrations of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, an eminent Jurist, Social

Reformer and the father of the Indian Constitution, the Government of Gujarat granted a
corpus of Rupees Five Lakhs to The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda to institute the Dr.
B. R. Ambedkar Chair at the Faculty of Law in the year 1985. Since then, the interest generated
from the corpus is used to invite eminent academicians, jurists and judges to conduct lectures
on Constitutional Law. Prof. J. C. Rathod, the then Dean of the Faculty of Law, invited Prof. H. C.
Dholakia, the Founder-Dean of the Faculty of Law, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
and Member of the Law Commission to deliver the first lecture series under the auspices of Dr.
B. R. Ambedkar Chair in 1989.

Since then, this Chair has been graced by Hon'ble Mr. Justice D. A. Desai, Hon'ble Mr. Justice
Shailesh Majmudar, Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Sujata Manohar, Hon'ble Mr. Justice C. K. Thakkar,
Prof. C. M. Jariwala, Prof. S. P. Sathe, Prof. Yogesh Mehta, Prof. Mohammed Ghosh, Prof. Dilip
Ukey, Prof. Hemalata Devi and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya who have
delivered lectures on various topics like:

· Relationship between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights

· Secularism and Indian Constitution
· Independence of Judiciary

In recent years, this Chair has been graced by, Padma Shri Prof. (Dr.) N. R. Madhava Menon, the
father of modern legal education in India, who had chosen to talk on a very relevant and
contemporary issue of “Constitutional Morality versus Constitutional Law and Constitutional
Governance”. In 2019, Hon'ble Mr Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Judge, Supreme Court of India
spoke on Constitutional Law : New Challenges.

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Gold Medals

There is no option for hard work. In order to motivate and encourage students to grow in
academics, the Faculty is offering various Gold Medals at Under Graduate as well as Post Graduate
Level.

Medals Offered at Undergraduate Level

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

1. C. B. Rane Gold Medal for securing highest percentage of marks in fifth and final year of B.A.
LL.B. (Hons.)
2. Kumari Madhumati Krishnalal Choksi Gold Medal for securing highest marks in the subject of
“Arbitration, Conciliation and Alternative Dispute Resolution”
3. Shri Harshadbhai Nagarsheth Gold Medal for securing highest marks in the subject of “Taxation
Laws”
4. Adv. Narayanbhai Sukhchand Shah and Late Shri Sukhchand K. Agrawal Gold Medal for securing
the highest marks in the last two years. (i.e Semester 7, 8, 9, and 10)
5. Shri Atul H Mehta, Advocate Gold Medal for securing highest marks in the subject of “Criminal
Procedure Code”
6. Advocate Jagdishchandra Hiralal Shah Gold Medal in Law (subject to the terms and conditions
given by the donor )

LL.B. (General)

1. The M. S. University Gold Medal for securing highest marks in LL.B. (General) (Rotating)
2. Dahyabhai Kushalbhai Patel Memorial Gold Medal for securing highest marks in Fifth and Sixth
Semester of LL.B. (Special)
3. Shri. Gunvantrai Girdharrai Majmudar Gold Medal for securing Highest marks in the subject
Hindu Law
4. Shri. Kanchanlal Hiralal Majmundar Gold Medal for securing highest marks at the end of all six
semesters.
5. Vakil Dahyabhai Maganlal Parikh Gold Medal for securing highest marks in fifth and Sixth
Semester of LL.B. (Special) provided that the student shall have passed the first and second LLB
examination of this University at first attempt.
6. Kulinchandra Sarabhai Majmudar Gold Medal for securing highest number of marks and
standing first at the final year of LLB Special examination provided the student shall have passed
the first and second LLB examination of this University at first attempt.
7. Vakil Bhadrayulal Motilal Majmudar Gold Medal for securing highest marks in the subject of “Civil
Procedure Code”
8. Ms. Purna Atul Kumar Mehta, Advocate Gold Medal offered to female candidate who scored
highest marks in the subject of “Indian Penal Code”

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Gold Medals

Medals offered at Postgraduate Level

1. Justice Chaturbhai N Patel Memorial Gold Medal for securing highest marks in LL.M.

2. Late Mr. Kanak Prasad Ravishankar Anjaria Gold Medal for securing highest marks in third
and fourth semester of LL.M.

3. Kantibhai alias Ummedbhai Dahyabhai Patel Gold Medal for securing highest marks in
LL.M. with Criminal Law as Branch.

Scholarships

1. The Faculty of Law, through the University’s Directorate of Student’s Welfare, ensures
scholarship to the meritorious students. This scholarship is available to the students
according to the criteria fixed by the University.

2. Post Matric Scholarship for reserved category students viz. SC / ST / SEBC.

3. National Scholarship for minorities.

Gold Medalist

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Student Association

Faculty of Law Students’ Association

Aims & Objectives

The aims and objectives of Association Shall be to promote extra-curricular activities among the
bonafide students of the Faculty for overall development of their artistic, organizational,
intellectual, physical abilities, democratic values, accountability, discipline etc. by organizing
them with permission of the Dean. Various intellectual, cultural and other events, such as games
and sports are organised with the participation of students in collaboration with industries or
organizations.

The following activities are undertaken by the Association

a. To hold debates, election competitions and public lectures, seminars, symposia etc
b. To organize drama, dance and other cultural activities
c. To organize indoor/ outdoor games and other sports
d. To organize any other activity with the permission of the Dean to promote the welfare of
the Bonafide student
e. To organize joint programmes of youth significance with industries and other
organizations

Vox Legis

Vox Legis is an annual student-run in-house magazine of the Faculty of Law, The Maharaja
Sayajirao University of Baroda. Vox Legis was first published in 2017 with the hope to be a beacon
of new ideas with the support of thoughtful and relevant legal analysis. Each edition of Vox Legis
was released with a new theme that aimed to spark conversations among readers and discussions

It welcomes contemporary submissions on all legal issues and aims to provide a platform for
authors to express their stand on the same. At the same time, it also fosters the growth of writing
and research skills among authors. Furthermore, Vox Legis captures the thoughts and opinions of
eminent legal personalities and provides guidance to upcoming law enthusiasts.

The theme of first edition of Vox Legis speaks about the revival of mankind, as a metaphor for the
socio-legal issues prevalent in the society, in "Code Blue" followed by the journey of the man in 'En
Route' and existing beyond a physical level with 'Transcendence' and the Fourth edition's theme
was 'Cogitate “. But that's not all that Vox Legis is, it is ever growing.

During the Pandemic, the Faculty moved to a new format. The manifesto was wrought to
disseminate informed opinions of our authors in the form of blogs. The purpose of this blog is to
create a platform that encourages the exchange of knowledge and understanding regarding
contemporary legal and public policy related issues. It aims to foster discussion on the evolution of
law and society.

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Alumni Association

Alumni Association

Alumni of the institution are the reflection of its past, representation of its present and link to its
future. Alumni are the brand ambassadors of any institution. The Maharaja Sayajirao University
of Baroda considers its alumni as one of its greatest assets.

It is one of the goals of the University to stay in constant touch with its alumni. Through alumni
association the ex-students interact with their fellow mates, their seniors, juniors and the
current students of the University.

The University has been successful in providing a wonderful experience to its alumni who in turn
have a real attachment towards their alma mater. The University provides an opportunity to its
alumni to participate in the developmental activities. The University holds a strong alumni
network that builds personal as well as professional relationships with its alumni.

Objectives

1. To encourage regular communication among the University and the members of the
Alumni Association.
2. To foster closer relationships between members of the association, students, faculty
members, administration and staff of the University.
3. To promote the best interests of the students and the University.
4. To provide for the amalgamation of the alumni with the current students of the university
for providing guidance for their future.
4. To assist the students in shaping their career.
5. To encourage voluntary programs by the alumni for mentoring students in their areas of
expertise.
6. To encourage alumni in fulfilling the vision of the University.
7. To do all activities incidental to the attainment of the above objectives.

“नम ते, Faculty of Law and Life both as it laid foundations to life of many lawyers either
arguing or judging, all prayers for power to "Our Faculty" in the longer journey called ‘Law’
and longest one i.e.Life in Law forever.”

Avadhoot Sumant, Advocate for The SatyaVidhi and Company Advocates and
Consultants Vadodara

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Our alumni have excelled in the legal world of the city, state and country. Some of our illustrious
alumni are as under :

Our Distinguished Alumni

1. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Mohitbhai Shah (Former Chief Justice, High Court of Bombay)

2. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kshitijbhai Vyas (Former Chief Justice, High Court of Bombay)

3. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Akshay Mehta ( Former Judge, High Court of Gujarat)

4. Hon’ble Mr. Justice P. B. Majmudar (Former Judge, High Court of Gujarat)

5. Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. G. Nandi (Former Judge, High Court of Gujarat)

6. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arvind Mohanlal Kapadia (Former Judge, Gujarat High Court)

7. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dhiren Arvind Mehta (Former Judge, Gujarat High Court)

8. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jayant Patel (Former Judge, Gujarat High Court)

9. Hon’ble Ms. Justice B. M. Trivedi (Judge, High Court of Gujarat)

10. Hon’ble Dr. Justice Ashokkumar C. Joshi (Judge, High Court of Gujarat)

11. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alpesh Y. Kogje (Judge, High Court of Gujarat)

12. Shri Rajendra Trivedi (Speaker, Gujarat Legislative Assembly)

13.Shri Jaydrath Sinh Parmar (Minister of State, Agriculture (State Minister) Panchayat,
Environment (Independent Charge)

14. Mr. Harold D’Souza, Former Member, United States Advisory on Human Traficking

Apart from these there are several Alumni of Faculty of Law who have been appointed in the
Lower Judiciary, Corporate Sector, Academics and Litigation.

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Alumni Speaks …

“The concept "transform, reform and perform" has been the guiding principle for me and all
generations of law students who had the occasion to be associated with this monastery of law.
Every student here is encouraged and inspired to achieve respectable status emerging from his/her
sustained dedication and exploring best of his potential”’.

Dr. Mahesh Thakar, Advocate, High Court of Gujarat

“I have been a student of this faculty from 1973 to 1976 and for more than 35 years I'm associated
with the law faculty as a visiting faculty. This college has become like a family to me. The professors
then and now are truly indulged in providing the best education to the students. This faculty has
provided some of the finest High Court Judges and judicial officers as well as lawyers.I'm grateful to
be a part of this faculty”.

Ajay Joshi , Advocate, High Court of Gujarat

The Faculty has an immense track record of giving luminaries to the legal fraternity which inspired
me to join. After I joined the 5 years BALLB course at Baroda School of Legal Studies, a part of the
Faculty, I realized and experienced the committed involvement on every point and milestone which
was put in by the faculties in the nurturing of each student into ‘Lawman’. Apart from the academics,
the infrastructure, internships and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are such which add a
lot to the learning of law at Faculty of Law.

Ishan Bhatt, Advocate, High Court of Gujarat

“The Faculty of Law is a place which values and nurtures the ability of its students. Through the
opportunities presented by the faculty, I was able to achieve the position I am in today. It is my
pleasure to be an alumni of the esteemed Faculty of Law, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of
Baroda”.

Vishal Gadhavi, Full-time Secretary, District Legal Service Authority

“I am so grateful to be a part of the first batch of the Baroda School of Legal Studies ( B.S.L.S)., the
Faculty of law, The MSU, Baroda. There are so many opportunities to develop one's own personality
in any field like academics, culture, sports, literature and many more. The best part of theB.S.L.S.is
that they provide internships in different law sectors like in judiciary with different court levels, with
leading lawyers of the town, law firms, NGOS and in the corporate sector too , so that students can
understand and create their area of interest for future perspective. Apart from college life, living in a
hostel is like learning to live your life in your own way. Life in a hostel makes a student self
independent. I am so much thankful to all the faculty members, visiting faculties and staff members
of the BSLS for their guidance and cooperation during those days. Thank you.”

Sagar Parikh, Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Senior Civil Judge

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“One of the very first integrated law schools of Gujarat, its approach towards it's students has
been always responsive to the needs and challenges of the profession in 21st century. Every day
of my student life in BSLS has been truly a learning experience.”

Raj Mehta, Senior Executive - Legal, L&T Technology Services Ltd., Vadodara.

At the outset I am grateful to this institution for giving me a platform to express my gratitude
towards what I am today. This is the faculty where I have grown as a student, person, professional
and Lecturer in the span of Eight years. This faculty has inspired me to become a better version of
myself. As we know sapling needs proper care and attention for growing into a fruitful tree, the
same way I and many more were provided such extra care and attention by all faculty members....
Whatever in this short span I have achieved, it is because of the teachings and practical
knowledge provided by the Faculty. It is only because of this pious institution and it's faculty
members, I have rediscovered myself as a better person. This faculty has achieved heights in
imparting quality education with prime focus on holistic learning and inculcating competitive
abilities in students like me. Like many others I am proud to be it's alumnus. I hope and pray, the
faculty will create many more young Lawyers, Judges, Jurists Professionals and Academicians.

Dr. M.A.Piprani, Principal Civil Judge and JMFC

िव ा ददाित िवनय,ं िवनया ाित पा ताम् ।

ु ्॥
पा वा नमा नोित, धना म ततः सखम
“Knowledge imparts politeness which in turn gives worthiness. From that worthiness one earns a
living. That wealth leads to the path of virtue which in turn gives happiness.The teaching faculties
of MSU are like an unfathomable gold mine of knowledge. It is up to the students to dig and
retrieve the treasure. They have always inspired hope, ignited our imagination and instilled in us a
love for learning. And as rightly observed by Henry Adams, " A teacher affects eternity. He can
never tell where his influence stops ."I'll always be grateful to the Faculty of Law which helped me
in carving out my overall personality and perpetuated my growth in all spheres of life.”

Prakruti Jain, Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate

I am amongst the few who have been privileged to be part of the esteemed Faculty of Law of our
great MS University of Baroda. The journey turned memorable and rewarding when the education
was imparted by knowledgable, affectionate and veteran professors of the faculty. Their
consistent guidance and involvement assisted the students to create strong foundation for their
future success and growth. As a result of such dedication, a large number of students, from the
faculty, are shining at various places in the field of law such as practise, judiciary, university,
corporates etc. It is noteworthy to mention that almost each of us can never forget the best and
lifetime memories of thoughtful interactions with our professors, seminars, moot courts and many
more experiences as a law student. I wish to state that our flagship Faculty of Law has created
new avenues of success for all the committed law students. Thank you! Best Wishes and Sincere
Gratitude for my Faculty of Law!

Rutvik Patel, Director & Head - Corporate Affairs, TBEA Energy (India) Private Limited

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Faculty of Law Office Bearers

Dean
Dean of Dean of Associate Assistant
Programme (OSD)/
Students Sports Director Director
Director
LLB - -
B.A. LLB Dr. Archana Dr. Namrata
(Hons ) Gadekar Luhar
Prof. ( Dr.) Dr. Ketan Mr. Hemang Prof. ( Dr )
PGDTP Uma Iyer Desai Shah Pragnesh -
Shah
Dr. Rajendra
PGDLP -
Parikh

Administrative Staff

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Teaching Faculty in AY 2020-21

Teachers for Law Subjects Visiting Faculty

● Dr. Archana Gadekar ● Adv. Ajay Joshi

● Dr. Ghanshyam Solanki ● Dr. Mahesh Thakar
● Dr. Rajendra Parikh ● Adv. Anand Majmudar
● Dr. Namrata Luhar ● Adv. Avadhoot Sumant
● Mr. Umang Modi ● Adv. Madhukar Pathak
● Dr. Sanjay Solanki ● Adv. P. G. Malvankar
● Dr. Ketan Desai ● Ms. Sneha Tripathi
● Dr. Kavita Goel ● Ms. Jalpa Patel
● Ms. Tarakeshwari Bulusu ● Ms. Sheetal Tiwari
● Ms. Kavita Bhatia
● Mr. Hemang Shah
● Ms. Dwiti Vyas
● Ms. Sejal Rushi
● Ms. Reenu Rana
● Ms. Parul Singh
● Ms. Aishvi Shah

Teachers for Non - Law Subjects Visiting Faculty

● Ms. Fiona Dias ● Prof. R. J . Shah

● Dr. Sweta Jain ● Prof. K. V. Ninama
● Ms. Durbhita Vaishnav ● Prof. Dipendrasinh Jadeja
● Prof. N. S. Parmar
● Dr. Raghav Bharvad
● Ms. Monika Sharma
● Mr. Kirtiman Sharma

Administrative Staff Librarian

● Mr. Shaileshbhai Pathak ● Ms. Nilam Bapat

● Mr. P.G. Patel
● Ms. Sweta Shah Computer Lab Incharge
● Ms. Nishat Faruqui
● Ms. Tanvi Ambre ● Ms. Jhankhana Jani
● Ms. Avani Shah
● Mr. Uday Joshi
● Mr. Udit Sonawane

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Infrastructure Facilities

Class Room Faculty Library

Computer Lab Moot Court

Auditorium Legal Aid Clinic

University Health Center Halls of Residence

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Cultural Activity at Faculty

Atrangi
Annual Cultural Fest

Dazzle
Annual Day Celebration

Ratri before Navratri

Kite Festival

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Education Tour

Visit to
Supreme Court of India

Visit to
National Human Rights
Commission

Visit to
Indian Law Institute

Visit to
District Collector’s Office

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Faculty in News

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Achievement of Students

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Co-Curriculum Activities

Asian Parliamentary
Debate Competition

Intra Moot Court

Competition

Painting Competition

Vaad-Vivad
Youth Mock Parliament
Faculty of Law, Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad Parisar (Donors Plaza),
Opp. M.S. University Head Office, Fatehgunj, Baroda-390002.

Ph. No. 0265 2795503, 2789189

Email id: admin-law@msubaroda.ac.in