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The BITSLAW Writing Centre (BWC) conducted a workshop on How to Write an Introduction, titled “Wait! How do I even start...
06/09/2025

The BITSLAW Writing Centre (BWC) conducted a workshop on How to Write an Introduction, titled “Wait! How do I even start?”. The workshop discussed multiple ways in which one can write an effective introduction to their paper. Through the discussions, it also demonstrated to the students how an introduction incorporates the thesis statement for the paper and grabs the attention of the readers.

In this session, the students participated in two exercises which involved reading two different papers of different tone, form, and genres to analyse the necessary elements that should be present in an introduction and how they can incorporate the same in their own writing, as part of their training as new-age legal professionals and thinkers.

The 's Public Policy Forum hosted "Niti Manthan", a discussion on the inaugural issue of the society’s policy magazine,...
04/09/2025

The 's Public Policy Forum hosted "Niti Manthan", a discussion on the inaugural issue of the society’s policy magazine, “Civitas”.

The session brought together Forum members, faculty, Teaching and Research Fellows (TRFs), and students to deliberate on critical themes in public policy. Discussions addressed a wide range of issues, including urban planning and slum redevelopment, jobless growth, the gig economy, and access to services for persons with disabilities.

The magazine was conceptualised and developed by student members Hiranya Bhushan Gakhar and Hiya Khetwani, and designed by Gopika G. It featured contributions from Hiranya Bhushan Gakhar, Paridhi Saraf, Parushni Jathar, and Mahi Bajaj, under the guidance of faculty advisers Prof. (Dr.) Chinmay Deshmukh and Prof. (Dr.) Kaveri Haritas.

The event, attended by Prof. (Dr.) Kaveri Haritas and Soumik Chakraborty (TRF), served as a meaningful platform to exchange ideas, engage in critical reflection, and further the Forum’s vision of contributing to policy thought and dialogue.

In an article published by Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Anthropology, Oxford University Press titled “Property Rights...
04/09/2025

In an article published by Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Anthropology, Oxford University Press titled “Property Rights: Disciplinary Debates and Policy Approaches (India),” Prof. (Dr.) Kaveri Haritas, Professor of Sociology at , explores how the disciplines of law, economics, and anthropology have shaped our understanding of property rights and impacted policies on access to property.

Her work examines the conflict between law and economics scholars, who have propounded private individual ownership as the normative model, and anthropologists, who critique this approach as not reflective of the reality of property rights that do not always conform to this norm and hence are denied. It underlines the paradoxes inherent in the application of the bundle of rights approach to market transactions, while denying a similar view of disaggregated rights to claims made by groups outside the domain of the market.

The article highlights how property rights upheld and allocated by the capitalist state tend to gravitate toward wealthier market participants, while measures to provide titles to property-less citizens are defeated. The implications of these disciplinary approaches are discussed using the example of slum residents in India and the impact titling programs have had on them.

Read more: https://oxfordre.com/anthropology/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780190854584.001.0001/acrefore-9780190854584-e-596

The Student Moot and Competitions Committee, under the guidance of Prof. Shivani Rajesh and Prof. (Dr.) Saifuddin Patel,...
03/09/2025

The Student Moot and Competitions Committee, under the guidance of Prof. Shivani Rajesh and Prof. (Dr.) Saifuddin Patel, conducted an orientation session to familiarise students with the structure, objectives, and expectations of moot court and competition activities at .

During the session, students Drishti Sankhyan, Pragyan Sharma, and Prisha Mohindra were felicitated for representing at the 8th Dastur National Direct Tax Moot Court Competition, 2025, where they reached the semi-finals and secured 3rd place overall.

They shared their journey with fellow students, outlining the preparation process from researching complex tax provisions to refining memorials and oral submissions. Their reflections showed how mooting builds analytical thinking, advocacy skills, and a deeper understanding of constitutional and statutory interpretation. By sharing their challenges and learnings, they encouraged peers to view mooting as a vital pathway for developing practical legal acumen and professional readiness.

On the second day of the elective course “Affirmative Action under the Constitution of India and Other Jurisdictions,” J...
02/09/2025

On the second day of the elective course “Affirmative Action under the Constitution of India and Other Jurisdictions,” Justice U.U. Lalit, Honorary Professor of Law at and former Chief Justice of India, led an in-depth discussion on the historical development of affirmative action in India. The session highlighted the judiciary’s pivotal role in shaping its trajectory and examined the constitutional principles underpinning this framework.

Justice Lalit also introduced comparative perspectives from other jurisdictions, enabling students to contextualise the Indian experience within a broader global framework. The discussion encouraged critical engagement with questions of equity, justice, and constitutional values, enriching students’ understanding of affirmative action in both national and international settings.

On 31 August 2025, the Indian Section of the International Association for Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy (IVR)...
02/09/2025

On 31 August 2025, the Indian Section of the International Association for Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy (IVR) held its inaugural colloquium.

The event featured opening remarks by Prof. Jin-Sook Yun and Prof. Mortimer Sellers. The keynote lecture was delivered by Prof. Upendra Baxi on "Chhatrapati Singh and the Futures of the Theory of Injustice", followed by a panel int "Legal Theory in India – Debates, Dilemmas, and Directions" with Prof. Baxi, Prof. Shivprasad Swaminathan and Prof. Pritam Baruah. The discussion focused on the state and direction of legal theory in India, with participants exploring the need for Indian legal theory to engage with both global debates and context-specific issues.

Prof. (Dr.) Chinmay Deshmukh (Assistant Professor of Law, ) moderated the panel, and Prof. (Dr.) Saifuddin Patel (Assistant Professor of Law, ) offered closing remarks.

We are glad that faculty could contribute to this important scholarly conversation at the launch of IVR India.

Justice U.U. Lalit, Honorary Professor of Law at and former Chief Justice of India, commenced his elective course on “...
01/09/2025

Justice U.U. Lalit, Honorary Professor of Law at and former Chief Justice of India, commenced his elective course on “Affirmative Action under the Constitution of India and Other Jurisdictions”.

The course explores foundational concepts of equity and equality, landmark US civil rights cases, Canada’s framework for Indigenous rights, European and African approaches, as well as India’s reservation policies. Students will also engage with critiques, alternatives, and future pathways for affirmative action through discussions and presentations.

is honoured to host Professor U.U. Lalit, Honorary Professor of Law at and former Chief Justice of India, at the M...
01/09/2025

is honoured to host Professor U.U. Lalit, Honorary Professor of Law at and former Chief Justice of India, at the Mumbai campus this week.

Justice Lalit, an eminent jurist and the 49th Chief Justice of India, is among the few distinguished lawyers to be directly elevated to the Supreme Court of India. From 1st to 5th September 2025, he is teaching an advanced elective course titled “Affirmative Action under the Constitution of India and Other Jurisdictions”.

He was warmly welcomed by Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Bharadwaj, Dean, BITS Law School, and Mr. Mayank Akole, Deputy Registrar, BITS Pilani Mumbai campus.

The PACT Mediation Workshop, held on 30–31 August 2025, was conducted for members of the Student Moot Society. Led by Mr...
31/08/2025

The PACT Mediation Workshop, held on 30–31 August 2025, was conducted for members of the Student Moot Society. Led by Mr. Jonathan Rodrigues and coordinated by Prof. (Dr.) Saifuddin Patel and Prof. Shivani Rajesh, the workshop focused on building practical skills in negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution. Over two days, students engaged in interactive sessions, role-plays, and case studies, gaining hands-on experience in mediating disputes and understanding the principles of mediation.

The workshop provided students with an opportunity to apply mediation techniques in realistic scenarios, enhancing their problem-solving and advocacy skills. By bridging theory and practice, it offered insights into collaborative dispute resolution, preparing participants to approach legal challenges with practical understanding and strategic thinking.

The admission process for 2026 has commenced for the fully residential, 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A...
30/08/2025

The admission process for 2026 has commenced for the fully residential, 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes. Both are recognised by the Bar Council of India and prepare students for the future of law.

Students can choose from four key specialisations: Corporate & Financial Law, Entertainment & Sports Law, Technology & Media Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution & Mediation, while also developing essential skills such as trust, integrity, persuasion, and empathy.

The faculty includes 26 full-time members, 6 visiting faculty, and 12 fellows from leading universities across India, the UK, US, Canada, and Europe. Students also benefit from semester exchanges and summer schools with institutions such as Columbia Law School, USC Gould, University College Dublin, and UCLA.

Through the Industry Interface & Career Advancement division, students gain practical exposure via internships at organisations including Adani Gas, Aditya Birla Group, Kellogg India, CRISIL, NIVEA, Hindalco, UltraTech Cement, Majlis Foundation, PCGT, MSHRC, and DLSA Mumbai.

Take the next step toward a world-class legal education and become part of the global alumni network of over 2.01+ lakh.

Click here to apply: https://bitslawschool.edu.in/apply/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook+post&utm_campaign=Admissions_Open_Round_1_2026

We recently hosted Dr. Rovel Sequeira (Assistant Professor, Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Michigan) for a le...
29/08/2025

We recently hosted Dr. Rovel Sequeira (Assistant Professor, Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Michigan) for a lecture titled “Queering the Prison: Criminal Intimacies and the Minor Revolutionary Life of Homosexuality in Colonial India.” In his talk, Dr. Sequeira situated early 20th-century colonial prisons in Calcutta and the Andamans as laboratories for sexual science, where medical officers studied intimacy, desire, and so-called sexual “deviance” among inmates. He showed how these investigations reshaped prison architecture, moving from association-based to solitary confinement, and shifted from anatomical observation to reading prisoners’ letters and writings, framing Indian homosexuality as a problem of racial and cultural excess.

Dr. Sequeira further traced how the colonial state suppressed such studies to prevent wider backlash from exposure of sexual activities among inmates in prisons, particularly as these sites also housed nationalist leaders and political prisoners. The talk explored how colonial prisons in India shaped ideas of sexuality, intimacy, discipline and survival, from John Mulvany’s penological and sexological experiments to prisoners’ personal letters and short fiction such as Ugra's 'Jail Mein'.

The lecture, by examining the evolution of prison settlements and the culturally biased and racist narratives surrounding inmate interactions for pleasure, reflected on an imperial “will-to-ignorance” as a deliberate refusal to know. It offered an alternative way of understanding sexuality in colonial India, contrasted with the European paradigm of the “will-to-knowledge.”

has signed an with Dhir & Dhir Associates, Advocates & Solicitors, a leading full-service law firm with a nationwide...
27/08/2025

has signed an with Dhir & Dhir Associates, Advocates & Solicitors, a leading full-service law firm with a nationwide presence.

The MoU enables collaboration through internships in summer and winter, guest lectures and curriculum insights from industry experts, mentorship and career guidance by senior professionals, and joint activities such as conferences, moot courts, and other academic–industry initiatives.

The MoU was formally signed by Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Bharadwaj (Dean, BITS Law School) and Dr. Sonal Verma (Partner, Dhir & Dhir Associates). Also present at the signing were Dr. Chetana Lal (Head, Industry Interface & Career Advancement (IICA), BITS Law School), Mr. Khozem Mirza (Senior Advisor, IICA), Ms. Risha Sharma (Senior Associate, Dhir & Dhir Associates), Ms. Ansh*ta Agrawal (Senior Associate, Dhir & Dhir Associates), Ms. Vyshnavi Pillai (Senior Associate, IICA), and Mr. Sham Argade (Associate, IICA).

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