IQAC Meetings 2013-14

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Academic Year 2013-14

 Meeting No  01
 Stakeholder  Non-Teaching Staff
 Date  27/06/2013
 Venue  Principal’s Office
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi  (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  3. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Dr. Tejaswini Malegaonkar (Admission In-charge) : Invitee
  7. Dr. Deepa Paturkar (Admission In-charge) : Invitee
  8. Ms. Rutuja Sawant Head Clerk : Member
  9. Ms. Smita Wadikar Junior Clerk: Member
  10. Mr. Ganesh More Junior Clerk: Invitee
  11. Mr. Kaustubh Gadgil Junior Clerk: Invitee
  12. Mr. Ashok Malavade Administrative Staff : Invitee
  13. Mr. Yogesh Sonawane Junior Clerk : Member : Invite

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. To review the arrangements / preparation for admission process.

    2. The faculty-in-charge of admission and the head clerk explained the rules of admissions, classroom arrangements made for smooth conduct of admission process.

  2. To allocate duties for admission process of 1st year of Five Year Law Course i.e. B.S.L. LL.B. and 1st year of Three Year Law Course i.e. LL.B.

    3. Dr. Deepa Paturkar and Dr. Tejaswini Malegaonkar allotted the responsibilities to the faculty members and office staff, for admission process including conducting of a short interview and verification of documents of the candidates.

  3. To discuss the policy for submission of original documents during the admission process.
    The matter was discussed and it was resolved as follows :

    4. “Resolved that the original caste certificates, non-creamy layer certificates of the students should be verified at the time of admission.”
    “Resolved further that if the original caste certificate, non-creamy layer certificates or other necessary documents are not produced or made available at the time of admission, ten days’ extension may be granted to the candidate to produce the documents and in case of failure to produce the same, the admission shall stand cancelled. The undertaking to that effect to be submitted by the candidate.
    “Resolved further that all qualifying certificates, mark lists etc. to be verified with original documents by the members of the faculty at the time of interview.”
    “Resolved further that as per the rules of the Savitribai Phule Pune University, University Grants Commission and Maharashtra State, the anti-ragging undertaking to be taken from every candidate at the time of admission.”
    “Resolved further that the gents and ladies hostel admissions to be taken care of by the Rectors.”

  4. To discuss arrangements as regards collection fees.

    5. The matter was discussed and it was resolved as follows :
    “Resolved that the payment of fees to be accepted only by way of demand draft in the name of ‘Principal, ILS Law College’. The Principal may grant permission to pay the fees in instalments at her discretion on application by the student.”

  5. Any other business with the permission of the Chair.

    6. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 Meeting No  02
 Stakeholder  Students of 1st B.S.L. LL.B.
 Date  28/06/2013
 Venue  Principal Pandit Auditorium
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi  (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Ms. Smita Sabne (Faculty) Co-ordinator IQAC
  3. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Ms. Rutuja Sawant Head Clerk : Member
  7. Ms. Smita Wadikar Junior Clerk: Member
  8. Fulltime faculty members
  9. I B.S.L. LL. B Students

The IQAC meeting with the 1st B.S.L. LL.B. students was held on 28-06-2013 in Principal Pandit Auditorium at 2.30 p.m.

The IQAC Co-ordinator welcomed the students of the 1st B.S.L. LL.B. for the meeting.

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. To orient the students about the Indian Law Society and ILS Law College.

    2. Principal oriented the students about the history of the Indian Law Society, ILS Law College, its establishment, the founder members, its vision, mission & core values.

  2. To explain the academic activities and facilities available for the students.

    3. Principal gave a detailed review of the curricular, co-curricular activities of the College, and also spoke about legal aid centre of the College. The Principal also spoke about the library, hostel, gymkhana and other facilities available on the campus.

  3. To convey the time table of the Course.

    4. The time table for all the divisions and classrooms allotted were informed to the students.

  4. To explain the rules & regulations of attendance and discipline.

    5. The rules & regulations as regards attendance policy, dress code, code of conduct on campus & off campus, use of mobile etc. were explained by the Principal to the students.

  5. To explain the anti-ragging policy of the College.

    6. The Principal explained in detail anti-ragging policy of the College and also referred to the provisions of the Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1999.

  6. To discuss any other subject with the permission of the Chair.

    7. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 Meeting No  03
 Stakeholder  Faculty
 Date  01/08/2013
 Venue  Principal’s Office
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Dr. Anjali Maydeo (Senior Faculty Member at Karve
    Institute of Social Work) : Member
  7. Ms. SwateeYogessh (ILS Alumnus) : Member
  8. Mr. Aniket Kanade (ILS Alumnus) : Member
  9. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  10. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  11. Fulltime faculty members : Invitees

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. Review of Minutes of Earlier Meeting dated 14-12-2012.

    2. Resolution: Minutes of earlier meeting held on 14-12-2012 were read and approved.

  2. Discussion of Academic Calendar Resolution:

    3. It was resolved to approve the Academic Calendar prepared in the meeting for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2013-14

  3. Revision and Introduction of Diploma and Certificate Courses Resolution:


    4. It was resolved to revise and introduce following Diploma and Certificate Courses respectively:-

    1. Revision of Foundation of Laws course content for First Year Law Students
    2. Diploma in Competition Laws

  4. Purchase of additional books for LL.M Resolution:

    5. It was resolved to purchase additional books for LL.M and further instructions were given to the Library Staff

  5. Planning of Remembering S.P. Sathe Event

    6. Resolution: It was resolved to conduct the 8th Remembering Professor S.P.Sathe Event on the theme of “Land Laws”. Further, the responsibility of the event was assigned to Mr. Santosh Jaybhay.

  6. Discussion of Feedback

    7. Resolution: In light of feedback for academic year 2012-13, following was resolved after discussion.

    1. That the timings of Library shall be extended till 9.00 pm in the evening.

  7. Planning of National Seminar

    8. Resolution: It was resolved to conduct National Seminar on the topic of ‘Electoral Reforms in India’and the responsibility of coordination was assigned to Dr. Sanjay Jain

  8. Establishment of new Cells


    9. Resolution: It was resolved to establish following Cells

    1. IPR Cell to promote innovative ecosystem, research and allied activities relating to Intellectual Property Rights.
    2. Equal Opportunity cum Enabling Cell as per UGC mandate.

  9. Any other Agenda with the permission of the Chair

    10. Resolution:With the permission of Chair, Dr. TejaswiniMalegaonkar proposed the idea of conducting Client Counselling Competition and it was accepted.

 Meeting No  04
 Stakeholder  Students of 1st LL.B.
 Date  05/08/2013
 Venue  Principal Pandit Auditorium
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  7. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  8. Fulltime faculty members : Invitees
  9. I LL. B Students

The IQAC meeting with the I LL.B. students was held on 05-08-2013 in Principal Pandit Auditorium at 2.30 p.m. The IQAC Co-ordinator welcomed the students of the I LL.B. for the meeting.

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. To orient the students about the Indian Law Society and ILS Law College.

    2. The Principal oriented the students about the history of the Indian Law Society, ILS Law College, its establishment, the founder members, its vision, mission & core values.

  2. To explain the academic activities and facilities available for the students.

    3. The Principal gave a detailed review of the curricular, co-curricular activities of the College, and also spoke about legal aid centre of the College. The Principal also spoke about the library, hostel, gymkhana and other facilities available on the campus.

  3. To convey the time table of the Course.

    4. The time table for all the divisions and classrooms allotted were informed to the students.

  4. To explain the rules & regulations of attendance and discipline.

    5. The rules & regulations as regards attendance policy, dress code, code of conduct on campus & off campus, use of mobile etc. were explained by the Principal to the students.

  5. To explain the anti-ragging policy of the College.

    6. The Principal explained in detail anti-ragging policy of the College and also referred to the provisions of Maharashtra Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1999.

  6. To discuss any other subject with the permission of the Chair.

    7. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 Meeting No  05
 Stakeholder  Alumni
 Date  25/12/2013
 Venue  Conference Hall
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  7. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  8. Ms. Deepti Dole Alumni
  9. Mr. Abhijeet Dhere Alumni
  10. Ms. Ashwini Ingole Alumni
  11. Mr. Shivkumar Diwan Alumni
  12. Mr. Atul Nagare Alumni
  13. Mr. Aniket Kanade Alumni
  14. Full time faculty members : Invitees

The IQAC meeting with Alumni was held on 25-12-2013 in the Conference Hall at 9.00 a.m. and following members were present:

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. To discuss the feedback taken from the students and seek suggestions for introducing practice oriented supplementary course.

    2. In light of students’ feedback for the year 2012-13, following was resolved :
    “Resolved (1) to continue with the existing supplementary courses; (2) to start practice oriented courses with special focus on civil procedure and criminal procedure; (3) to invite more practising advocates and judges to deliver guest lectures; (4) to encourage students to participate more in legal aid activities to get first hand experience.”

  2. To seek suggestions for planning systematic and regular alumni meetings.

    3. The Principal mentioned about the difficulties faced by the College in reaching out to the past students as the recent contact details are not available. It was resolved as follows :
    “Resolved (1) to assign the responsibility to group of alumni from each state or district so that maximum alumni could be contacted; (2) to identify group of alumni from each state or district to assign them the work of collecting maximum data; (3) to create official web page for alumni and to keep them updated through it about College activities; (4) to fix up a date well in advance for alumni meet and convey schedule of alumni meet for maximum participation; (5) to have attractive agenda for the alumni meet.

  3. To seek suggestions for alumni support in legal aid and other College activities.

    4. The matter was discussed and it was resolved as follows :
    “Resolved (1) to continue the practice of taking help of alumni, practising advocates in resolving legal aid cases; (2) to expand the legal aid activity beyond Pune, and to render legal aid in different states with the help of resident alumni; (3) to request alumni to offer internship opportunities to students to give practical exposure; (4) to conduct regular meetings with alumni to develop supplementary courses.

  4. To discuss fixing of a date for alumni meet every year.

    5. It was resolvedas follows :
    “Resolved that in order to secure maximum participation and for efficient planning, it is suitable to fix up a particular date for holding alumni meet every year.”

    “Resolved that from this year onwards, on every 25th December, the alumni meet should be organized.”

    “Resolved further that latest contact details of alumni are to be found from social media sites.”

  5. Any other business with the permission of the Chair.

    6. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 Meeting No  06
 Stakeholder  Faculty
 Date  07/01/2014
 Venue  Principal’s Office
 List of attendees
  1. Ms. Vaijayanti Joshi (Principal) : Chairman (IQAC)
  2. Dr. Jaya Sagade (Vice-Principal) : Member
  3. Ms. Smita Sabne (Fulltime Senior Faculty): Joint Coordinator IQAC
  4. Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya (Librarian) : Joint Coordinator IQAC
  5. Ms. Sathya Narayan (Representative of Indian Law Society’s Governing Council) : Member
  6. Dr. Anjali Maydeo (Senior Faculty Member at Karve Institute of Social Work)
  7. Ms.SwateeYogessh (ILS Alumnus) : Member
  8. Ms. Aniket Kanade (ILS Alumnus) : Member
  9. Ms. Rutuja Sawant (Administrative Staff): Member
  10. Ms. Smita Wadikar (Administrative Staff) : Member
  11. Full time faculty members : Invitees

The Agenda of the meeting was discussed as under:

  1. Review of Minutes of Earlier Meeting dated 01-08-2013:

    2. Resolution:Minutes of earlier meeting held on 01-08-2013 were read and approved.

  2. Discussion of Academic Calendar

    3. Resolution:It was resolved to approve the Academic Calendar prepared in the meeting for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2013-14

  3. Celebration of Republic Week

    4. Resolution:It was resolved toconduct and celebrate 4th Week of January 2014 as Republic Week. Centre for Human Rights undertook the responsibility of conducting the same.

  4. Distribution of Responsibilities for Remembering S.P.Sathe Event

    5. Resolution:It was resolved to assign the responsibility to conduct Conference to Mr. Santosh Jaybhay and responsibility to conduct Moot Court to Dr. TejaswiniMalegaonkar

  5. Discussion on Seminar to be conducted on Environmental issues

    6. Resolution:It was resolved to conduct a seminar on Environmental Law to address the issue of sustainability and the responsibility of conducting the same was assigned to Ms. SonaliJadhav and Ms. SuvarnaNilakh.

  6. Proposal for ugradation of dedicated Lease Line for internet.

    7. Resolution:It was resolved in light of the increased number of usage of online resources and legal databases, to upgrade the speed of internet from 4 MBPS to 20 MBPS, with a dedicated lease line.

  7. Any other business with the permission of the Chair.

    8. As there was no other business to be transacted, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

 Sr. No   Suggestion   Action Taken 
 1  Theme of 8th Remembering S.P.Sathe Event to be “Land Laws”  Remembering S.P.Sathe Event 2014 was organised as under

  1. 8th Remembering S.P.Sathe National Moot Court Competition from 1st to 2nd February 2014.
  2. 8th Remembering S.P.Sathe Public Memorial Lecture 2014 was delivered by Mr. Shreehari Aney, Senior Advocate, Bombay High Court, on topic of ‘Evaluation and Scope of and Laws in India’ on 8th February 2018.
  3. 8th Remembering S.P.Sathe National Conference was conducted from 8th to 9th February 2014.
 2  To conduct National Seminar on Electoral Reforms in India  
Two Day National Seminar on ‘Political & Judicial Perspective on Electoral Reforms in India’ was organised on 6th to 7th September 2013 by Centre for Public Law.
 3  Establishment of New Cells  

  1. To promote innovative eco system, research and allied activities relating to IPR, Intellectual Property Rights Cell was established at ILS.
  2. Equal Opportunity cum Enabling Cell is established as per UGC mandate.
 4  Organisation of Client Counselling Competition  First ILS Intra-College Counselling Competition was organised on 14th and 15th December 2013.
 5  Celebration of Republic Week Centre for Human Rights Celebrated Republic Week from 20th to 26th January 2014. The Celebration constituted of 6 different activities and events.
 6  Seminar on Environmental Law  
ILS – Hariyali (Environmental Law Cell) organised a seminar on ‘Attributing Economic Value to Natural Environment: Possibilities and Challenges’ on 15th February 2014
 7  
Upgradation of Internet Speed with dedicated leaseline 		 
A dedicated lease line of 20 MBPS was made available in the light of increased usage.
 8  Alumni Meet to be organised on 25th December every year  
Alumni Meet was organised on 25th December 2013
 9  Organisation of Intra College Quiz Competition  

First inter-college Quiz ‘Q’ was organised on 17th August 2013
 10  Student Feedback appreciated Courses offered by Indian Law Society should be continued for academic year 2013-14  
Following Courses were continued and offered in the year 2013-14 –

  1. Diploma in Human Rights and Laws
  2. Diploma in Corporate Laws
  3. Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence and Forensic Science
  4. Certificate Course on Foundations of Law
 11  
Purchase of additional books for LL.M 		 
Additional Reference and text books were purchased for LL.M students.
  Ms. Smita Sabne   Ms. Sikha Bhattacharya   Principal Vaijayanti Joshi
  Coordinator, IQAC   Coordinator, IQAC   Chairman, IQAC