Department of Law

HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

The Department offers hostel accommodation to its students. The University maintains a hostel for the students of the University Departments. The Department of Law is allocated some seats in the University hostels. There are 25 seats for boys and 02 seats for girls available for Law students.

Hostel accommodation for Indian Students is provided at JagannathShankarseth Hall, Mumbai University Hostel, 20, Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-20.

Hostel accommodation for foreign students is provided in the International Student House, 'C' Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-20.

Library

The Department of Law is located close to the historical Rajabai Tower Library of University of Mumbai in the Fort Campus. The Periodicals Section of the Library of University of Mumbai is located in the same building as the Department of Law. Students of Department of Law are eligible to access the facilities of this library after obtaining a Readers Ticket. This application for this ticket has to be submitted through the department and has to be countersigned by the Head of the Department.

Courses

Department of Law offers the following courses :

1. LL.M.   (Two Years)
2. M.Phil.
3. Ph.D.
4.  Post Graduate Diploma Course in Intellectual Property Rights   (IPR)
5.  Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution   (ADR)
6.  Post Graduate Diploma in Securities Law    (SECURITIES)
7.  Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law and Information Technology  (CYBER)

For details about Courses and admissions the Office Department of Law, Fort Campus, Mumbai – 400 032 may be contacted during office hours i.e. from 11.00 am. to 6.00 p.m. (1.00 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. Lunch Time.)  

Ph. (Office) – 022-22676002

LL.M.

The LL.M. Course follows the Semester System and is of a duration of 2 years (Four Semesters). The academic year, which consists of two terms, begins in July and ends in May.

The minimum qualification for making an application for admission to the LL.M. degree course is a Second Class LL.B. degree obtained at the one and same sitting of this University or a degree recognized as equivalent thereto for general category. However, candidate belonging to reserved category they make an application to the LL.M. Degree course with a Pass Class.

An application for admission to the LL.M. degree course must be made in the prescribed form and be submitted to the Department of Law within the prescribed time, immediately after the declaration of the results of the LL.B. degree examination of this University held in first half of every year.

Admission forms for the LL.M. degree course shall be referred to the Committee comprising of Head of University Department of Law and the recognized Post-graduate teachers of the University.

The LL.M. course is available in six specializations. (Groups)

Group I             Constitutional and Administrative Law

      Group II            Business Law

      Group III           Law of Intellectual Property and Information Technology

      Group IV           Human Rights Law          

      Group V            Criminal Law and Criminal Administration

      Group VI            Environment and Legal Order         

Foundation (Compulsory) Papers (for all groups)

Paper I            Law And Social Transformation In India

Paper II           Indian Constitutional Law: The New Challenges

Paper III          Judicial Process

Paper IV          Legal Education and Research Methodology

Optional  Papers

Group I      Constitutional And Administrative Law

Paper I – Constitutionalism : Pluralism and Federalism

Paper II – National Security Public Order and Rule of Law

Paper III- Comparative Constitutional Law

Paper IV – Administrative Process : Nature and Scope

Paper V – Administrative Process and Judicial Control

Paper VI – Public Authorities and Power Holders : Controls on Maladministration

Group II      Business Law

Paper I – Fundamental Principles of Law of Contract and Allied Laws

Paper II – Global Trade under World Trade Organisation

Paper III – Corporate Law

Paper IV – Law Relating to Customs and Foreign Exchange

Paper V – Law of Insurance

Paper VI – Banking Laws

Group III      Law of Intellectual Property and Information Technology

Paper I – Intellectual Property and International Organizations and Agreements

Paper II – Patent Law

Paper III – Trademarks

Paper IV – Copyrights and other Related Rights

Paper V – Law of Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Layout Designs Etc.

Paper VI – Information Technology

Group IV           Human Rights Law          

Paper I – Concept and Development of Human Rights

Paper II – Human Rights and International Order

Paper III – Protection and Enforcement of Human Rights in India

Paper IV – Human Rights of Disadvantaged Groups

Paper V – International Humanitarian Law and Refugee Law

Paper VI – Science, Technology and Human Rights

Group V            Criminal Law and Criminal Administration

Paper I – Criminal Jurisprudence

Paper II – Penal Laws

Paper III-  Criminology

Paper IV – Collective Violence and Criminal Justice System

Paper V – Penology : Treatment of Offenders

Paper VI – Forensic Science and Scientific Investigation of Crime

Group VI            Environment and Legal Order            

Paper I  – Environmental Development : Law and Policy

Paper II – Resource Management and the Law

Paper III –  Prevention and Control of Pollution

Paper IV – Environment and International Legal Order

Paper V – Biological Diversity and Legal Order

Paper VI – Environmental Legislation

The first semester shall be of two Foundation papers and two papers of an Optional Group opted by the student.  The second semester shall be of two Foundation Papers and the next two papers of Optional Group. The third semester shall be of last two papers of the optional group.  In addition the students shall be required to complete doctrinal research as well as non-doctrinal research.  The fourth semester shall be of dissertation and viva-voce presentation.

M.Phil.

An applicant seeking admission to M.Phil. Degree Programme is required to have an LL.M. Degree either from University of  Mumbai or any other recognized University with at least 55% marks or with grade ‘B’ according to UGC norms of grading (for General Category) and 50% marks (for Reserved Categories). 

The M.Phil. Course consist of three papers of 100 marks each besides Dissertation and Viva-voce.  The course shall be of One and a half  years duration.

Paper I – Legal Research and Teaching Techniques

Paper II – Philosophy of Law

Paper III-  Globalization and Contemporary Trends in Indian Constitutional Law

Ph.D.

Ph.D. requires research work for a minimum period of two years (24 months) from the date of registration if the candidate is admitted on the basis of LL.M.   In case of candidates registered on the basis of LL.B. a minimum of 3 years (36 months) of research work is necessary.  It is necessary to clear the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) and Interview for registration for the Ph.D. Degree Course. However, candidates who have cleared NET or SET are exempted from appearing in the PET but have to appear for the Interview.

Every candidate must undergo the Couse work prescribed by the respective boards of studies as per clause no.13 of UGC regulation 2009.  The duration of the course work shall be for a minimum period of one semester i.e. 6 months.

Candidates who have successfully completed the M.Phil. Programme for University of Mumbai or any other UGC recognized Universities as per the UGC guidelines will be exempted from course work.

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSES

The Department of Law was established in November 1959 for the purpose of imparting post graduate legal education and encouraging legal research, the need for which was felt long ago as Mumbai is the commercial capital of India and the importance of the study of Law and legal research cannot be over emphasized. 

The Department provides for courses leading to LL.M., M.Phil., Ph.D. Degree and the following Post Graduate Diploma Courses.

1. Post Graduate Diploma Course in Intellectual Property Rights   (IPR)
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution   (ADR)
3. Post Graduate Diploma in Securities Law    (SECURITIES)
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law and Information Technology  (CYBER)

      O. 5555   Eligibility          :  Graduate from any faculty from a recognized University.

      R. 5240 Duration of the Course   :  One Academic Year

      R. 5241 Fees Structure                       :  Rs.8000/-               

      Examination                                        : To be held at the end of every Academic Year.

No students will be allowed to appear for the examination unless he / she has attended 75% of the total number of Lectures / Seminars / Practical conducted for the course.

Ph.D. in Law

Research Material and Books by Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Patkar

Ph.D. in Law- Minimum 2 Years after LL.M. 3 Years after LL.B.

Ph.D. admission will generally be restricted to the students who have obtained the LL.M. degree of this University or of any other University recognised by this University as equivalent thereto with minimum of fifty-five percent marks (General Category) and fifty percent marks (Reserve Category). A student who has obtained an LL.B. degree may be admitted to the Ph.D. degree if he clears an Aptitude Test conducted by the concerned Department of the University.

A candidate for Ph.D. Degree must have worked to carry out research for a minimum period of two years (24 months) from date of registration. A student with LL.B. degree is required to work for a minimum period of three academic years.

Seminars and Events

Department of Law, University of Mumbai

Events and Seminars

2012-2013

• 20th January, 2012 - Special Lecture by faculty members on "How to write Dissertation" for IV th Semester students in Seminar Hall.

• 16th March, 2012 - The NAAC Committee visited the Department on 13th March, 2012. A Power Point Presentation was made by Dr. Rashmi M. Oza as Head of the Department before the Committee members in the Superclose Classroom of the Department. The NAAC Committee interacted with full time faculties and Adjunct faculties of the Department.

• 19th March, 2012 - Prof. Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh, Director, LL.M. in Dispute Resolution, Willamette University USA visited the Department and lecture delivered on Alternate Dispute Resolution at from USA visited the Department of Law.

• On 15th June 2012 - Ms. Yagana Hafed a Research Scholar from Sage Colleges 65, First Street, Troy, NY 12180, USA visited the Department & delivered lecture on "Status of Women & Political Scenario in Kabul, Afghanistan".

• 17th August, 2012 - Inaugural function of first Pre-Ph.D Course for Ph.D. students in Department of Law, University of Mumbai by Dr. Vijay Chitnis, Former Head - Department of Law along with his wife Mrs. Sunanda Chitnis in Room No. 122, First floor, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 400 032.

• On 23 Aug. 2012 - Mr. Philip Ells, Course Leader, Solicitor of University of West London visited the Department of Law and interaction with Faculty members on various legal issues.

• On 13th September, 2012 the Department of Law in Collaboration with Forum for Fast Justice conducted seminar on "JUDICIAL REFORMS'. His Lordship Justice Anoop Mohta, Bombay High Court was the Chief Guest of the seminar. Other speakers Principal Rajadhyaksha, Dr. Shreedhar Mundhe were also speakers. Shri Bhagvamjibhai Raiyani and Shri Venkatraman were speakers from Forum for Fast Justice. Dr. Rashmi M. Oza, Head, Department of Law and Dr. Rajeshri Varhadi, Sr. Asst. Professor also spoke on the Subject, More than 300 Lawyers, faculties and students registered as Participants.

• On 4th October, 2012, the Department of Law in Collaboration with the Mahila Adhikar Aivam Gaurav Raksha Santha (MAGRS) conducted Seminar on "The Role of Law Enforcement Agencies in Prohibiting Crime Against Women". The Chief Guest of the Seminar was Hon'ble Justice S.C. Dharmadhikari, Bombay High Court. Dr. Chandra Iyengar, Former Home Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra was the Guest of Honour. Dr. Poornima Advani Advocate, Former Chairperson, National Women's Commission and president of MAGRS, Dr. Rashmi M. Oza, Prof. & Head of Department of Law were the speakers.

• On 6th October, 2012 - The Department of Law conducted Aptitude Test for the students desiring to pursue Ph.D. after LL.B. degree under ordinance 5473.

• 2nd November, 2012 - Adv. Prashant Mali was invited as a Guest speaker in Room No. 144 Department of Law at University of Mumbai to deliver lecture on Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology with special reference to Cyber Crimes & Laws.

• On 3 Dec. 2012 - Dr. Rob Verchick from Center for Environmental Law & Land Use, Loyola University, New Orleans, U.S.A. visited the Department and addressed the faculties & Research students on "Environmental Law Regulations in the U.S."

• On 10th December, 2012 - the Department of Law commemorated "Human Rights Day" Dr. Vijay Chitnis -Former Head of the Department of Law and Former member of Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission was the Chief Guest of the function.

• On 15th December, 2012 - Hon'ble Dr. B. L. Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Rajasthan University visited the department and addressed the faculties on "Proposed new one year LL.M. Course of UGC and other Legal issues".

• On 11th January, 2013 - The Students of LL.M., M. Phil & Pre-Ph.D. Course visited Forensic Laboratory, Kalina, Mumbaiunder the Forensic awareness week from 7/01/2013 to 11/01/2013 Dr. Rajeshri N. Varhadi, Sr. Assistant Professor accompanied the students.

• On 16th January, 2013 - The Doordarshan Samachar' New Delhi organized Campus' Development Programme debate and discussion on Higher Education at Convocation Hall of University on 16thJanuary, 2013, Dr. Ashok Yende, Professor accompanied the students.

• On 16th January, 2013 - Mr. Sudanshu Patil, Additional Commissioner Thane Municipal Corporation, Thane delivered lecturer on "Good Governance in Government Administration" for Group I Constitutional Law -Sem. IV Students. It was organized by Prof. Dr. Ashok Yende

• On 18th January, 2013 - The Department of Law conducted a common lecture on "How to write dissertation" on the 18th January, 2013 at 5.00 p.m. in Room No. 144 for all semester IV LL.M. students. Dr. Ashok Yende, Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi, Dr. S.V. Mundhe addressed students.

• On 23rd January, 2013 - Dr. Adish Agarwala , the Member of the Supreme Court Bar Association and Former Member of BCI visited as Chief Guest and delivered Lecture on the topic Role of Legal Education in Social Transformation'

• On 24th January, 2013 - Justice Basheir Vally, Judge of South African Court at Johannesburg visited the Department and delivered lecture on Human Rights Scenario in South Africa'.

• From 31.12.2012 to 05.01.2013 - Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Brahmania, Visiting Faculty of Dept. of Law, University of Mumbai organized a "Study Tour that included - 5 days Conference Programme for the student of Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR)" at IP Office, Kolkata on Patents, Designs, Trademark and visit to IP Law firm at Kolkata.

• On 31st January, 2013 - The Department of Law in collaboration with Hurt Foundation Organized Seminar on "Reduction of the Age of Juvenile under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000".

• On 5th February, 2013 - Department of Law in Collaboration with Rizvi Law College and K. J. SomaiyaBharatiyaSankskritiPeetham Organized Seminar on "Relevance of Natural Law and Ethics in the Profession of Law"

• On 8th February, 2013 - Adv. Beena Tendulkar delivered lecture on "Cyber Crime and Legal Remedies"

• 4th February, 2013 - The delegation of teaching faculties from University of South African along with 18 students visited the Department Professor Iris Gugu Moch, Executive Dean of the University of South Africa had accompanied the students. There was intense interaction between the faculty and students of Department of Law with the delegation Dr. Kavita Laghate from Jamanalal Bajaj Institute of Management accompanied the delegation. The delegation also visited the Library.

• 8th March, 2013 - at the Convocation Hall. One day Consultation on "Anti Rape Laws & Policy - Emerging Issues" is being conducted by the Department of Law in collaboration with Global Vision India Foundation It was inaugurated by Hon'ble Justice Mr. Mohit Shah, the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, and presided over by Dr. Rajan Welukar Vice Chancellor University of Mumbai. Prof. Dr. Ashok Yende organized the event and Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi was the coordinator.

• 14th March, 2013 - Adv. Sandeep Marne - Guest Lecture on "Copyright in Music" for LL.M. (IPR) and P.G.D.IPR students at Room No. 144, First floor, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32.

• 30th March, 2013 - Justice Markandey Katzu, Chairman Pree Council of India & Forme Judge the Supreme Court of India delivered Justice M. C. Chagla Memorial Lecture on the subject of "Ancient Indian Jurisprudence & Modern Jurisprudence" at Convocation Hall, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32. Prof. Dr. Ashok Yende organized the event and Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi was the coordinator.

• 9th April, 2013 - Special Lecture on "Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Basic Structure Theory" by Adv. (Dr.) Suresh T. Mane, Former Professor & Head, Department of Law at Seminar Hall, Room No. 144, First Floor, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32.

• 15th April, 2013 - Dr. Pramod Kumar delivered Lecture on "Judicial Process" at Seminar Hall, Room No. 144, First Floor, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32.

• 25th April, 2013 - Special Lecture on "Comparative Criminal Law" by Adv. (Dr.) Suresh T. Mane, Former Professor & Head, Department of Law at Seminar Hall, Room No. 144, First Floor, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32.

• 4th May, 2013 - Hon'ble Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir the Chief Justice of India delivered Justice (Dr.) P. B. Gajendragadkar Endowment Lecture on the subject of "Role of Directive Principles in Social Transformation " at Convocation Hall, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32. Dr. Rajan Welukar Vice Chancellor University of Mumbai , Dr. Naresh Chandra Pro V.C., Dr. Rajpal Hande Director BCUD, were Guests of Honour, Prof. Dr. Ashok Yende organized the event and Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi was the coordinator.

• 12th May, 2013 - Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipak Misra, Judge the Supreme Court of India delivered the Chimanlal Setalvad Law Lecture on "Empowerment of Women - Legal & Constitutional Perspective" at Convocation Hall, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, Mumbai - 32. Dr. Naresh Chandra Pro V.C, Prof. Dr. Khan Registrar, Dr. V. S. Chitnis were the Guests of Honour. Dr. Ashok Yende organized the event and Dr. Rajeshree Varhadi was the coordinator.

Faculty

Department Faculty (Full Time)

1. Dr. Rajeshri N. Varhadi,  Professor & Head,  Department of Law
   I/c. Director, University of Mumbai Law Academy, Kalina Campus, Santacruz.
   Warden, Madam Bhikaji Rustom Cama, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 20

2. Dr. Rashmi M. Oza,  Professor
   hair Professor – Justice M.C. Chagla Chair in "Human Rights and Civil Liberties"
   I/c. Dean – Interdisciplinary Studies

3. Dr. Swati D. Rautela, Associate Professor
    
4. Dr.  Sanjay V. Jadhav, Assistant Professor
    
5. Smt. Alka R. Patil, Assistant Professor
    
6. Smt. Deepali T. Patil, Assistant Professor
    
7. Shri Sheetal Kumar Setia, Assistant Professor
    
8. Dr. S.V. Mundhe, Assistant Professor

Administrative Staff

Smt. N.N. Bane, Head Clerk 

Smt. P.Y. Raut, Higher Grade Stenographer 

Smt. P.P. Sonawane, Research Assistant

Shri. N.D. Salvi, Senior Clerk 

Kum. S.S. Ajgaonkar, Junior Typist-Clerk (Temp.) 

Shri. M.D. Ghadi, Junior Typist-Clerk (Temp.)

Kum. S.D. Murhey, Junior Typist-Clerk (Temp.)

Shri  S.G. Yerunkar, Junior Typist-Clerk (Temp.)

Shri  R.H. More, Peon

Shri  P. L. Kanse, Peon

Shri  G. M. Sonar, Peon

Shri  S.S. Shengale, Peon (Temp.) 

Shri  R.J. Adhangale, Peon (Temp.)       

Alumni

The Department of Law is proud to have various eminent personalities as its Alumni. Alumni of the department include