NEWS AND EVENTS OF YEAR 2022

To commemorate the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the Pro Bono Legal Service Club (PBLSC) of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA), in collaboration with Centre for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, NLUJAA, organized a Special Virtual Lecture on Human Rights on 10 December, 2022 with the esteemed resource person Hon’ble Mr. Justice U.U. Lalit, former Chief Justice of India.

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the Pro Bono Legal Services Club (PBLSC) of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) organized a Legal Awareness and Legal Aid Programme, in collaboration with North Guwahati College, at Bornizarapar L.P. School, Bornizara Goan, North Guwahati, and District – Kamrup (Rural).

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Foundation Training Programme for Newly Appointed Sub-Registrars (Batch-2022) organised by National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam and Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Government of Assam was inaugurated at Seminar Hall, NLUJA

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In order to commemorate World Children’s Day, the Centre for Child Rights, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in collaboration with NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad organised a special lecture in the blended mode on the topic “Age of Marriage and its implications on the girl child” on 28.11.2022 from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. The esteemed resource person was Prof. (Dr.) Sarasu Esther Thomas, Professor of Law, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.

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Dr. Gitanjali Ghosh in collaboration with IQAC, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam organised a special lecture in blended mode on the topic “Conversion and Succession” on 28.11.2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. The esteemed resource person of lecture was Prof. (Dr.) Sarasu Esther Thomas, Professor of Law, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.

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Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Professor of Law, National Law School of delivered a special lecture on Fundamental Values Under Indian Constitution on the occassion of Constitution Day.

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Programme on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was organised by the Centre for Gender Justice and IQAC, NLUJA, Assam on 25th November 2022 from 11:00 am in the Seminar Hall, 2nd Floor, Administrative Block, NLUJA, Assam. Prof Kalpana Sarathy, Deputy Director, TISS, Guwahati had delivered a special lecture on ‘Gender-based violence and impact on mental health of women’. Patron of the Centre Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof V.K. Ahuja, NLUJA, Assam had emphasized upon generating awareness among all for eliminating violence against women and had also interacted with the students. Dr Indranoshee Das, Registrar, NLUJA, Assam had also graced the occasion and encouraged students to work towards eliminating gender-based violence. A documentary titled ‘From Fear to Freedom’ was screened. Poster making and slogan writing competition was also organised. The programme was attended by First, Second and Third Year B.A.,LL.B.(Hons.) FYIC students of the University. Student volunteers of the Centre Ms Sneha, Mr Prince, Ms Nandini, Mr Ayush and Mr Priyanshu had actively participated in the programme. Mr Satyajit Deb, System Operator, had provided the IT support.

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LUJA celebrates the 400th Birth Anniversary of Assam's legendary hero Lachit Borphukan. The chief guest of the event was Prof. (Dr.) T. G. Sitharam, Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

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DPIIT- IPR Chair, Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CeRIP) and IQAC of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam organised a Knowledge series on ‘Practical Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights’. Dr. Pankaj Kumar, DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor, NLUJA, Assam and Dr. Ginish George, Director, Operations at Relecura enlightened participants on the topic 'PATENT REGISTRATION PROCESS AND AI-POWERED TOOLS FOR ANALYTICS' in blended mode.

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A two day Book Exhibition was organised by National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) Library, Amingaon in collaboration with IQAC Cell of the University on November 22 -23, 2022 at the University Library premises. Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Ahuja, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam inaugurated the exhibition in presence of Hon'ble Mr. Justice (Retd.) Mir Alfaz Ali, Director, Judicial Academy, guests from various academic institutions of Assam, Judicial Officers, leading publishers, vendors and NLUJA, Assam fraternity. Books on Law, Social Sciences and Humanities from the leading national and international publishers viz. Oxford University press, Routledge, Taylor and Francis, LexisNexis, Cambridge, Eastern Book Company, Bloomsbury, Satyam Books, Asia Law House etc and publications of the university were displayed during the said exhibition.

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Dr Gitanjali Ghosh, Assistant Professor of Law, NLUJA, Assam in collaboration with Centre for Gender Justice and IQAC, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam and Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur organized a special lecture in blended mode on the topic “Succession and Matrimonial Property Laws of Goa” on 18.11.2022 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. The esteemed resource person was Dr. Albertina Almeida, Advocate, Goa and Member, Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development.

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DPIIT- IPR Chair, Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CeRIP) and IQAC of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam organised a Knowledge series on ‘Practical Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights’. Dr. Pankaj Kumar, DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor, NLUJA, Assam and Dr. Jupi Gogoi, Associate Professor, NLUJA, Assam enlightened participants on the topic 'REGISTRATION OF COPYRIGHT AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS' in blended mode.

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A Legal Awareness Programme was organised by the Center for Clinical Legal Education and Legal Aid Cell of NLUJAA at Saraighat College, Changsari, Kamrup to spread legal literacy among the students and villagers.

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The volunteers of Pro Bono Legal Services Club (PBLSC) and CCLELAC along with the final year students of NLUJAA attended the National Lok Adalat organized at Rangia Sub-Divisional Court and the Kamrup District Court at Amingaon.

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Centre for Regulatory Studies, Governance and Policy, The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata and Centre for Environmental Law, Advocacy and Research, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam organised International e-Conference on Taking Stock of Stockholm (1972-2022).

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Pro Bono Club and the Centre for Clinical Legal Education and Legal Aid Cell (CCLELAC), NLUJAA, in collaboration with the Judicial Academy Assam and the Office of the Circle Officer, North Guwahati Revenue Circle, Amingaon organized a Legal Awareness Program on 9th November 2022 at the premises of Lachit High School, Jalah, Changsari.

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DPIIT- IPR Chair, Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights (CeRIP) and IQAC of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam organised a Knowledge series on ‘Practical Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights’. Dr. Pankaj Kumar, DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor, NLUJA, Assam and Dr. Jupi Gogoi, Associate Professor, NLUJA, Assam enlightened participants on the topic 'TRADEMARK: FROM FILING TO REGISTRATION' in blended mode.

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IQAC and Centre for Career Counselling and Capacity Building fo NLUJA in collaboration witrh S.R.M. University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana and University of Science and Technology Meghalaya organised One Day Training Programme on Criminal Trial Advocacy under patronage of Prof. (Dr.) Paramjit S. Jaswal Vice-Chancellor SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana; Prof. (Dr.) Gauri Dutt Sharma Vice-Chancellor USTM, Meghalaya and Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja Vice-Chancellor NLUJA, Assam. The resource person for the training Sri Roushan Lal, (AJS), Judge, Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, Nagaon enlightened students on the topic.

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Book on National Educational Policy 2020: The Road Ahead (With Special Focus on North-East India) released by His Excellency Prof. Jagdish Mukhi Hon’ble Governor of Assam, and Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja, Vice-Chancellor, NLUJA, Assam.

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NLUJAA library conducted a 3 day Online Training Sessions on Electronic Resources viz. Turnitin, SCC Online, West Law, EBC Reader, Manupatra, Lexisnexis and Heinonline from 31st October to 2nd November, 2022. The distinguished speakers of the event were Adam Tramp, Technical Support Specialist, IST & Development, Hein Online, New Work; Mrs Purna Bose, Professional and Educational Services Lead, South Asia, Turnitin; Mr. Arijit Kalita, Territory Manager, Eastern Book Company; Mrs. Lipika Malhan, Client Specialist and Trainer, Legal, Thomson Reuters; Shailesh Jain, National Sales Manager, Eastern Book Company; Sivasish Bhattacharjee, Manager, Manupatra, North East and Sachin Manjrekar, Sales Manager, Lexis Nexis.

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Pro Bono Club and the Centre for Clinical Legal Education and Legal Aid Cell (CCLELAC), NLUJAA, in collaboration with the Judicial Academy Assam and the Office of the Circle Officer, North Guwahati Revenue Circle, Amingaon organized a Legal Awareness Program on 9th November 2022 at the premises of Lachit High School, Jalah, Changsari.

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DPIIT-IPR Chair, NLUJA Assam organised Webinar on Ayurveda, Traditional Knowledge and the IPR Issues with an objective to Generate awareness amongst the stakeholders about the correlation between Ayurveda, Traditional Knowledge and IPR.

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DPIIT-IPR Chair, NLUJA Assam organised Seminar on Ayurveda related Patent Issues.

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The Centre for Clinical Legal Education and Legal Aid Cell (CCLELAC) continued the Legal Awareness Campaign and Postrer Drive

started in October 19, 2022 and visited Container Corporation of India and other nearby localities.

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The Centre for Clinical Legal Education and Legal Aid Cell (CCLELAC) conducted Legal Awareness Campaign and Postrer Drive in localities like Kadamtal, Mariapatti, and areas near Amingaon Post Office and the IIT Guwahati.

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The National Service Scheme (N.S.S.) Unit of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam observed N.S.S. Foundation Day on September 24th, 2022. Chief Guest of the event Hon’ble Mr. Justice (Retd.) Mir Alfaz Ali, Former Judge, Gauhati High Court and Director, Judicial Academy, Assam; and Guest of Honor, Mr. Dipak Kumar, Regional Director of N.S.S., Guwahati; highlighted the importance of selfless service and appealed to the volunteers for engaging themselves in constructive social work and to enrich their personality.

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DPIIT-IPR Chair and Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights Law of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in association with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management (RGNIIPM) Government of India, Nagpur (Under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission) organised online workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Patents & Design Filing. Shri Nirmalya Sinha, Joint Controller of Patents & Designs, RGNIIPM, Nagpur enlightened participants on the topic.

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Dr. Moushumi Dutta Pathak, Coordinator, Centre for North-East Studies and Associate Professor, Department of History, Arya Vidhyapeeth College, Guwahati; delivered a Special Lecture (blended mode) on Emergence of Nationalism in India organised by IQAC, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in collaboration with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat on September 20, 2022 at Academic Block, NLUJA

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Gender Sensitization Programme was organized by the Centre for Gender Justice, NLUJA, Assam on 14th September (Wednesday), 2022 at 4:00 pm in the Seminar Hall, 2nd Floor, Administrative Block, NLUJA, Assam. The programme was attended by the First year B.A.,LL.B.(Hons.) FYIC students of the University. Questionnaires were distributed at the beginning of the programme and responses of the participants were analysed and discussed at the end. Issues relating to gender and sex, gender equality, anti-ragging laws and protection against sexual harassment was discussed by the Centre Student Volunteers along with Academic Co-ordinator. A short film ‘Juice’ by Neeraj Ghaywan was also screened.

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National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam celebrated its 11th Foundation Day.

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Centre for Regulatory Studies, Governance and Public Policy, The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in association with Centre for Advanced Research in Corporate Law, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, organised a One Day National e-Seminar on Contemporary Corporate Governance in India on August 28, 2022.

The One-day National e-Seminar on Contemporary Corporate Governance in India was organized by Centre for Regulatory Studies, Governance and Public Policy, The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in association with the Centre for Advanced Research in Corporate Law, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam on 28th of August, 2022, 3 p.m. onwards. The e-seminar was graced with the presence of Keynote Speaker Prof. Dr. N.L. Mitra (Former Chancellor, KIIT University, Former Director, NLSIU Bangalore, Former Vice- Chancellor, NLU Jodhpur); Chief Guest Justice Sanjib Banerjee (Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court); Resource Persons - Prof. (Dr).Indrajit Dube(Professor at Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur)and Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Unni(Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta). With the support of Dr. Jayanta Ghosh, Head and Research Fellow of CRSGPP, WBNUJS; Prof Debasis Poddar Sir, Advisor Centre for Advanced Research in Corporate Law, NLUJA, Assam and Dr. Monmi Gohain, Centre Coordinator, Centre for Advanced Research in Corporate Law, NLUJA, Assam. The programme sessions were moderated by Ms. Sanghamitra Baladhikari and Mr. Vijoy Kumar Sinha (Research Assistants, CRSGPP, WBNUJS).

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Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kalyan Rai Surana, Judge, Gauhati High Court delivered a special lecture on ‘Suit of Civil Nature (Applicability of Res-Judicata)’ organised by IQAC, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in collaboration with Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla held at NLUJA Assam (Blended Mode) on August 27, 2022.

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Sri B. Kalyan Chakravarthy, IAS, Principal Secretary, Labour Welfare and Skill Employment and Entrepreneurship Department, Government of Assam delivered a special lecture on Labour Reforms and Social Equity organised by IQAC, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in collaboration with West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata at Seminar Hall, NLUJA Assam (Blended Mode) on August 17, 2022.

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NLUJA Assam celebrated Independence Day with patriotic fervour and gaiety. The flag hoisting ceremony was held at Administrative Block, NLUJA.

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On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, to celebrate Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, the Sports Committee of NLUJA Assam organised inter batch Volleyball and Football tournaments on 14th and 15th August.

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NLUJA Assam organised Rangoli Competition to mark Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav.

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Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kalyan Rai Surana, Judge, Gauhati High Court delivered a special lecture on ‘Relevancy of Facts’ organised by IQAC, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in collaboration with NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad at Seminar Hall, NLUJA Assam (Blended Mode) on August 13, 2022.

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NLUJA, Assam celebrated National Librarian’s Day in memory of Padmashri Dr. S R Ranganathan, who is known as the Father of Library Science in India. His contribution towards library science, documentation and information science is widely known throughout the world. In order to pay a tribute to him, the NLUJAA Library organised a series of events in the University Library premises. The events were Exhibition of best sellers and award winning books available in the library, Exhibition of NLUJAA Archive and Streaming of short films.

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Hon’ble Mr. Justice (Retd.) Mir Alfaz Ali, Director, Judicial Academy, Assam inaugurated the Exhibition on ‘Horrors of Partition’ held at National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam on August 10, 2022 in presence Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Registrar and the ardent group of students and staff of NLUJA Assam.

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Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha and Prof. (Dr.) M. Afzal Wani interacted with newly admitted students of UG and PG course during Orientantion Programme 2022 held at NLUJA Assam.

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National Commission for Women, New Delhi In Collaboration with Centre for Gender Justice, NLUJA, Assam organised Regional (North East) Consultation on Review of Family Court Act, 1984.

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NLUJA celebrated 8th International Yoga Day

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Orientation Programme on Gender Sensitization was organized by the Centre for Gender Justice on the 7th June, 2022 at 4.00 p.m. in the Seminar Hall, 2nd Floor, Administrative Block, NLUJA, Assam. The students of first year (Second Semester) of the B.A.,LL.B.(Hons.) FYIC course had attended the programme. The Session was conducted by Dr. Kasturi Gakul, Academic Co-ordinator, Centre for Gender Justice. There was also screening of Tahneek Rahman’s award winning short film ‘Different’.

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Moot Court Committee, NLUJA, Assam organised 3rd edition Vox Anatolis National Moot Court Competition 2022.

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the Pro Bono Legal Service Club (PBLSC) of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam hosted a Legal Awareness and Literacy Camp at Dakhin Kamrup College, District-Kamrup (Rural).

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Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights Law (CeRIP) orgainsed Online National Conference on Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Geographical Indications and Rights of Indigenous People.

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Handbook on the Geographical Indications (With Special Focus on North-East Region) released by His Excellency Prof. Jagdish Mukhi Hon’ble Governor of Assam and Nagaland, Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice (Acting),Gauhati High Court & Chancellor, NLUJA, Assam and Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja, Vice-Chancellor, NLUJA, Assam.

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Centre for Research on Intellectual Property Rights Law (CeRIP) orgainsed Online National Conference on Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Geographical Indications and Rights of Indigenous People.

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Shri Manas Kumar Chaudhuri, Partner and Head of Competition Law Practice, Khaitan & Co LLP; delivered a special lecture on Challenges in Enforcing the Competition Law.

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Shri Tejas Karia, Partner and Head - Arbitration, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. delivered a special lecture on Practical Aspects of Drafting Effective Arbitration Agreement and Tips for Arbitral Advocacy.'

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Dr. Kuladhar Saikia, IPS (Retd.), Ex-Director General of Police, Assam; delivered a special lecture on Law as an Instrument of Social Change

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DPIIT-IPR Chair, National law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, organised Awareness Programme on IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future Among the Young Weavers of Enhanse Foundation on the occassion of World IPR Day at madeligaon LP School, Udalguri, Assam.

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Competition Commission of India (CCI) in collaboration with National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam organised “EASTERN REGION WORKSHOP ON COMPETITION COMPLIANCE IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT UNDER AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV” in hybrid mode

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Pre celebration of Rongali Bihu was observed with colourful programmes at NLUJA Campus on April 11, 2022.

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Padma Shri Awardee Prof. Upendra Baxi, Professor Emeritus, University of Warwick & University of Delhi delivered a special lecture on Towards an Environmental Rule of Law: Revisiting Just Sustainabilities on April 09, 2022.

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DPIIT - IPR Chair of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam organised a Regional Convention on Exploring the Intellectual Property Potential of the North-East Region with Special Focus on Empowering Women: Challenges and Opportunities on March 29, 2020.

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Moot Court Committee of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam organised 3rd Edition of the Dr. Gurjeet Singh Memorial National Moot Court Competition was held from 25th to 27th March, 2022 in virtual mode.

National Commission for Women in collaboration with Centre for Gender Jusitice, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam organised a Regional Consultation on Review of Criminal Law - Improvement in Status of Women on February 16, 2022 at NLUJA, Assam.

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IQAC, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in collaboration with National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore organised Awareness cum Training Programme on NAAC Assessment and Accreditation of Legal Education Institutes for North Eastern Region on January 21, 2022.

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NSS Unit of NLUJA, Assam organised a webinar along with inaugural ceremony of the First NSS Yearbook, 2021, "Pradyut" on the occassion of National Youth Day on January 12, 2022. Shri Anand Mishra (IPS), Superintendent of Police, Nagaon, Assam graced the occassion with his presence and shared his views on Role of Youth in Bringing Social Change.

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