Centre for Law, Policy, Research and Training

The Faculty Forum Lecture is a great initiative proposed by under the aegis of Prof. (Dr.) R.Venkata Rao, Chairperson, VSLLS VSES and Emeritus Prof. (Dr.) T.V. Subba Rao and the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, Dean of VSLLS, VIPS. The first faculty forum lecture was organized on 24 th Nov. 2020 in which two Law faculty members presented the presentation on the following topics:
1. Cyber Crime Against Women- Prevention Solution presented by Dr. Payal Jain, Assistant Professor- VSLLS
2. Violence against women with disabilities in India with special reference to State of NCT of Delhi presented by Samriti, Assistant Professor, VSLLS Both the presenter wonderfully presented their presentation by covering all contemporary- legal aspects, issues and their proposed solutions, suggestions very well.
Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Chairperson of VSLLS & VSES suggested that two or three issues can be taken up could be elaborated them on their presentation, Omission and other parts can also be considered in their ppts.
Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, Emeritus of VSLLS, VIPS suggested that the Constitution of India is our fundamental law, we should always go with Constitution Law.

The Vivekanand School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture II under the guidance of Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Chairperson, VSLLS & VSES, Prof. T.V. Subba Rao, Emeritus Professor, VSLLS, VIPS and Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, Dean VSLLS, VIPS. The FFL-II was held on 14th Dec, 2020 at 3 pm on Microsoft teams. Ms. Anchal Mittal faculty of VSLLS presented on the topic of “Critical Review of ASCI: The Self Regulatory body for Advertising”.

Prof. R.Venkta Rao, Chairperson of VSLLS & VSES suggested that for recent and current issues can be taken up.Live telecast and practical problems in advertising law could be discussed. Niti Ayog gave some suggestions in this regard.

Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, Emeritus of VSLLS, VIPS suggested that it should be started from the Fundamental Rights How are fundamental rights are get violated due to false/misleading advertisement.

The Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture III under the guidance of Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Chairperson, VSLLS & VSES, Prof. T.V. Subba Rao, Emeritus Professor, VSLLS, VIPS. It was conducted on 20th January’ 2021, Wednesday at 3 p.m. on MS Team by our Respected Dean Ma’am Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, VSLLS, VIPS on the topic of International Responsibility towards pandemic COVID 19.

Ma’am discussed that this COVID 19 virus impacted all over the world, around 2 Millions people have lost their lives. Global Solidarity can save the life. The responsibility of international organization should not go in vacuum. Prof. R.Venkata Rao, suggested that the vaccination should be distributed equally. Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, expressed that on optimistic note we should bring a better change but this pandemic Covid-19 has affected International Relations. There is a need to pass legislation as WHO is not a law of the land. Human Rights should not be forgotten and security Council nations should take steps for preventive measures.

The Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture IV under the guidance of Prof. R.Venkta Rao, Chairperson of VSLLS & VSES and Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, Emeritus of VSLLS, VIPS. It was conducted on 17th February, 2021 at 3.30 pm on Microsoft teams., By Prof. (Dr.) Shilpa Khatri Babbar, Director of Academic Excellence, VSLLS, VIPS has presented the presentation on the topic “Recovering the Sociology of Law”.

She analyzed how the sociology is important in law such as a society can exist without law but a law cannot exist without the society and discussed the various views of eminent scholars on the sociology of law. Prof. R.Venkta Rao, throw upon some light on the theory of Justice by John Rawls that how the idea of justice has been enshrined in the society. Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, suggested a Sociologist of Law. Sociology is a study of society, law is a part of the society, and studying sociology is the study of definitional and conceptual sociology of law.

The Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture-V under the guidance of Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Chairperson, VSLLS & VSES, Prof. T.V. Suba Rao, Emeritus Professor, VSLLS, VIPS and Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, Dean VSLLS, VIPS. It was conducted on 8 th March, 2021 at 3.45 pm on Microsoft teams. By Associate Dean Prof. (Dr.) J.Ravindran, VSLLS, VIPS has presented the topic “The Sabrimala Matters”.
He analyzed how Sabrimala matter affecting the society and Law. The presenter discussed the Supreme Court decision on Sabrimala issue.Prof. R.Venkta Rao, iscussed the word “Constitutional Morality” that there must be balanced approach between the social and individual perspective and Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, suggested the “Transformative Constitutionalism” and role of judicial system of our country in various judgments particularly in Navtej Singh ohar and Sabrimala Matter.

The Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture-VI. It was conducted on 16 th April, 2021 at 3.00 pm on Microsoft teams. On the topic of “Covid Vaccine and Liabilities under Indian Legal System”
Names of the Faculty Presenters:
Dr. Nipun Gupta Jain, Assistant Professor
Ms. Richa Srivastava, Assistant Professor
Ms. Insha Vats, Assistant Professor
Ms. Ritika Juneja, Assistant Professor
Ms. Sonia Mann, Assistant Professor
Ms. Chhabi Ojha Malik, Assistant Professor
Ms. Himanshi Babbar, Assistant Professor

The Presenter discussed the innovations done for the covid vaccine, the current pandemic we are facing, the various diseases through the covid like fungus, various variants impacting the human life including explained the liabilities of Indian states for covid vaccine and the measure for it, and liabilities under various Indian legislations. Prof. R.Venkta Rao, enlightened the idea of publication of Research Monographs. He explained Choice is always between Patent and Patient. A global pandemic requires none of us is safe until everyone safe and Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, suggested tthese collection of views can be published in a book. There must be identification of liability, is everybody absolutely liable or strictly liable. Only court can take suo moto cognizance and can pass decision.

Prof. O.P. Sharma delievered a lecture on Hindu Succession Law on 8 March 2019 at Law School, VIPS.

Prof Rashmi Salpekar, Dean, VSLLS, Prof Neeru Nakra, Ms Kusumlata and Ms Srishty, faculty members coordinated the event. Ms Prabhleen, Student, Law School compared the event.

Justice KT Sankaran delievered a lecture on Civil Procedure Code to students of Law in a three day workshop at VIPS during 5th to 7th March 2019. He also guided faculty members on the importance of teachers profession for the society.

The Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture IV under the guidance of Prof. R.Venkta Rao, Chairperson of VSLLS & VSES and Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, Emeritus of VSLLS, VIPS. It was conducted on 17th February, 2021 at 3.30 pm on Microsoft teams., By Prof. (Dr.) Shilpa Khatri Babbar, Director of Academic Excellence, VSLLS, VIPS has presented the presentation on the topic “Recovering the Sociology of Law”.

She analyzed how the sociology is important in law such as a society can exist without law but a law cannot exist without the society and discussed the various views of eminent scholars on the sociology of law. Prof. R.Venkta Rao, throw upon some light on the theory of Justice by John Rawls that how the idea of justice has been enshrined in the society. Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, suggested a Sociologist of Law. Sociology is a study of society, law is a part of the society, and studying sociology is the study of definitional and conceptual sociology of law.

The Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture-V under the guidance of Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Chairperson, VSLLS & VSES, Prof. T.V. Suba Rao, Emeritus Professor, VSLLS, VIPS and Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, Dean VSLLS, VIPS. It was conducted on 8 th March, 2021 at 3.45 pm on Microsoft teams. By Associate Dean Prof. (Dr.) J.Ravindran, VSLLS, VIPS has presented the topic “The Sabrimala Matters”.
He analyzed how Sabrimala matter affecting the society and Law. The presenter discussed the Supreme Court decision on Sabrimala issue.Prof. R.Venkta Rao, iscussed the word “Constitutional Morality” that there must be balanced approach between the social and individual perspective and Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, suggested the “Transformative Constitutionalism” and role of judicial system of our country in various judgments particularly in Navtej Singh ohar and Sabrimala Matter.

The Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture-VI. It was conducted on 16 th April, 2021 at 3.00 pm on Microsoft teams. On the topic of “Covid Vaccine and Liabilities under Indian Legal System”
Names of the Faculty Presenters:
Dr. Nipun Gupta Jain, Assistant Professor
Ms. Richa Srivastava, Assistant Professor
Ms. Insha Vats, Assistant Professor
Ms. Ritika Juneja, Assistant Professor
Ms. Sonia Mann, Assistant Professor
Ms. Chhabi Ojha Malik, Assistant Professor
Ms. Himanshi Babbar, Assistant Professor

The Presenter discussed the innovations done for the covid vaccine, the current pandemic we are facing, the various diseases through the covid like fungus, various variants impacting the human life including explained the liabilities of Indian states for covid vaccine and the measure for it, and liabilities under various Indian legislations. Prof. R.Venkta Rao, enlightened the idea of publication of Research Monographs. He explained Choice is always between Patent and Patient. A global pandemic requires none of us is safe until everyone safe and Prof. T.V.Subba Rao, suggested tthese collection of views can be published in a book. There must be identification of liability, is everybody absolutely liable or strictly liable. Only court can take suo moto cognizance and can pass decision.

Prof. O.P. Sharma delievered a lecture on Hindu Succession Law on 8 March 2019 at Law School, VIPS.

Prof Rashmi Salpekar, Dean, VSLLS, Prof Neeru Nakra, Ms Kusumlata and Ms Srishty, faculty members coordinated the event. Ms Prabhleen, Student, Law School compared the event.

Justice KT Sankaran delievered a lecture on Civil Procedure Code to students of Law in a three day workshop at VIPS during 5th to 7th March 2019. He also guided faculty members on the importance of teachers profession for the society.

Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture-VII under the guidance of Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Chairperson, VSLLS, VSES, Prof. T.V. Subba Rao, Emeritus Professor, VSLLS, VIPS, and Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, Dean VSLLS, VIPS.
It was conducted on 11 th August 2021 at 3.30 pm on Microsoft teams. Dr. Narender Kumar, Assistant Professor, VSLLS, VIPS has presented the lecture on the topic of “CartelEnforcement in India: Issues and Challenges ‘. He discussed Cartel Enforcement, various issues and challenges related to it, and the protection under the legislation in India. All Faculty members of VSLLS, VIPS were present and participated in the discussion.

The Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture-VIII under the guidance of Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Chairperson, VSLLS & VSES, Prof. T.V. Subba Rao, Emeritus Professor, VSLLS, VIPS and Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, Dean VSLLS, VIPS.
It was conducted on 27th August, 2021 at 3.30 pm on Microsoft teams.
Ms. Deepa Kaushik, Assistant Professor, VSLLS, VIPS has presented the lecture on the topic of “A Critical Study of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017”. All Faculty members of VSLLS, VIPS were present and well participated in the discussion on the above said topic. Dr. Payal Jain and Ms. Samriti, Assistant Professor, VSLLS, VIPS smoothly coordinated this faculty forum lecture.
The presenter wonderfully presented her presentation by discussed about the various Provisions related to mental healthcare act, the various issues and challenges related to it. The presenter has given this topic a comprehensive and holistic approach.

The Vivekananda School of Law & Legal Studies organized a Faculty Forum Lecture-IX under the guidance of Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Chairperson, VSLLS & VSES, Prof. T.V. Subba Rao, Emeritus Professor, VSLLS, VIPS, and Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar, Dean VSLLS, VIPS.
It was conducted on 21st September 2021 at 3.30 pm on Microsoft teams.
Dr. Namrata Arora, Associate Professor, VSLLS, VIPS presented the lecture on the topic of “Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act – 1919′ (The Rowlatt Act)”. All Faculty members of VSLLS, VIPS were present and well participated in the discussion on the above-said topic. Ms. Deepa Kaushik Assistant Professor, VSLLS, VIPS smoothly coordinated this faculty forum lecture.
Dr. Namrata wonderfully delivered her presentation and discussed various historical issues related to Rowlatt Act i.e., how the freedom fighters sacrificed their life and correlated with some contemporary issues as well. The presenter gave this topic a comprehensive and holistic approach.