RGNUL, Punjab Conducts 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme In Collaboration With Supreme Court's MCPC

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, in collaboration with the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India, successfully organised a 40-hour Mediation Training Programme from January 27 to January 31, 2026.The programme comprised daily sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and was organised in light of the enactment of the Mediation Act, 2023, recognising the crucial role played by law universities in nurturing future mediation...

Innovation And Ethics Are Key For AI In Law, Says Cyril Shroff At JGU Public Lecture

“Our national identity and constitutional values must remain at the centre of leadership and legacy,” said Mr. Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Chairperson, Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law and Regulation, while delivering a Distinguished Public Lecture on “Law, Leadership & Legacy: Redefining the Indian Legal Profession for a Changing World” at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU).Emphasising India's commitment to self-reliance and constitutional principles, Mr....

Justice Ravindra Bhat Delivers 5th Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Lecture At HNLU

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, commemorated the 77th Republic Day by organising the 5th Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Lecture on 26 January 2026. The lecture, titled “Our Tryst with a Democratic Republic,” was delivered by Justice Ravindra Bhat, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Chairperson of the National Task Force on Mental Health of Students constituted by the Supreme Court. In his opening remarks, Prof. V.C. Vivekanandan, Vice-Chancellor, HNLU, observed...

O.P. Jindal Global University Launches World University Leaders Forum At WEF Davos

As global leaders convened at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 28, 2026, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) launched the World University Leaders Forum (WULF), a flagship initiative of the university, aimed at strengthening the role of higher education institutions in global governance and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The theme of the panel discussion was “Universities in Global Governance: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through...

HNLU Centre For Law And Indigenous Studies Launches 'Koitur: People Of Nature' Magazine

The Centre for Law and Indigenous Studies, Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, released the first volume of Koitur: People of Nature, an annual magazine that examines Indigenous life and culture through interdisciplinary and legal perspectives.The magazine was released by Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Member of the General Council, HNLU on 26th January during the 5th Dr Ambedkar Memorial Lecture.Conceived within a premier law school,...

Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law , IIT Kharagpur To Organise MCIP 6.0 On Interdisciplinary Dimensions Of Intellectual Property

The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, is set to organize the 6th Edition of the Masters Conference on Intellectual Property (MCIP 6.0) on 14th and 15th March 2026. MCIP is a flagship academic initiative of RGSOIPL that has, over the years, emerged as a premier platform for scholarly engagement, research dissemination and interdisciplinary dialogue in the field of Intellectual Property Law, both at the national and...

NLIU Bhopal Announces XIV International Mediation Tournament, 2026 – Mediation Plan Submission Stage Opens

The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, invites law students from across India and abroad to participate in the Mediation Plan Submission Stage of the XIV NLIU International Mediation Tournament (NLIU-IMT) 2026.About NLIU and CADREstablished in 1997, NLIU Bhopal is among India's premier national law universities. With the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh as its Chancellor, the university maintains strong institutional linkages with...

MNLU Mumbai Establishes Forensic Training Laboratory On Republic Day

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLUM) has established a Forensic Training Laboratory on the occasion of Republic Day, 26th January 2026, in the presence of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey.The initiative is in consonance with the vision and mission of MNLUM, which emphasises interdisciplinary learning, socially relevant research, and capacity-building for effective justice delivery. The event was also attended by Dr. Prakash Chaudhary, Registrar, MNLU Mumbai, and Dr....

RGNUL, Punjab Conducts Mediation Training Programme In Collaboration With MCPC, Supreme Court Of India

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab in collaboration with the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India is organizing a 40 Hour Mediation Training Programme from January 27 to January 31,2026. The programme will have daily sessions from 9:30AM to 6:00 PM. The Training Programme is being organised in view of the enactment of the Mediation Act 2023 and in recognition that Law Universities play a critical role in developing future mediation...

RGNUL Celebrates 77th Republic Day

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India on 26th January 2026 at the RGNUL Campus. The event commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by Prof. (Dr.) Jai S. Singh, Vice Chancellor, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. He traced the history of the making of the Constitution and highlighted the role played by people from different sections of society. Addressing the teaching as well as non-teaching staff of the University, he...

National Forensic Sciences University To Host 3rd National Pro Bono & Legal Aid Conclave “The Justice Synergy”

The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), formerly known as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, is the world's first university dedicated exclusively to forensic sciences and allied disciplines. In 2020, it was accorded the status of an Institution of National Importance by the Government of India. The School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies (SLFJPS) was established to impart professional legal education that integrates forensic science with law, criminal justice, and public...

NUJS Kolkata To Host Academic Session On Post-Nirbhaya Rape Jurisprudence

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata — one of India's premier Tier-I law universities — is set to host an academic session examining the evolution of rape jurisprudence in India in the post-Nirbhaya era.NUJS is widely recognised for its academic excellence, intellectual rigour, and global achievements, including being the first Indian institution to win the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Competition and emerging as World Champions at the...