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School of Law Commencement Address School of Law

by Hon’ble Justice Sh. Permod Kohli
73rd Constitution Day Human Right Day
Former Chief Justice, High Court of Sikkim
Celebrated Celebrated

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On 28 November 2022, the MIET School of Law Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December
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celebrated the 73 Constitution Day. During the to heighten the awareness of students and generate
event, the importance of the Preamble was emph- political momentum to foster the upholding of Rights
MIET School of Law hosted a Commencement Address asized and a pledge-taking ceremony was held. and Freedoms enshrined in the constitution of India.
in December 2022, with Hon’ble Justice Sh. Permod
Kohli, Former Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim,
as the Chief Guest. Prof. Ankur Gupta gave a welcome Orientation session on
address, highlighting the great accomplishments of Sexual Harassment Act 2013
Justice Permod Kohli in the field of law. Hon’ble Justice Committee
Kohli then delivered a thought-provoking speech, against
enriching the knowledge of the students on many
aspects of law and inspiring them to work hard as the Sexual
legal profession is very demanding and requires the Harassment
highest standards of professionalism.

Adv. Aseem K. Sawhney spoke about Sexual Harass- Committee against Sexual Harassment was set up to
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ment Act 2013 in this session held on 12 December. ensure safety, fairness and inclusivity on campus. It
He explained the Act's purpose of preventing, prohib- conducts sexual harassment awareness programs &
iting & addressing sexual harassment of women. addresses complaints related to sexual harassment.

International Day - Eliminating Legal Database Lab

Violence Against Women Inaugurated

BBA-LLB (Hons.) Induction Program

Marking the Start of a New Program

On 4th November, Prof. Ankur Gupta, Director MIET Initiatives), Prof. Ashok Kumar (Dean, Academic
welcomed the incoming BBA-LLB students with an Affairs), Prof. Sunita Z. Koul (Dean, School of Law),
inaugural address. He outlined the institution's Mr. Karan Pandoh (Prog. Manager, School of Law),
International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Legal Database Lab started operations at the School
policies, practices, culture, & values, and highlighted Dr. Komila Aggarwal, Mr. Bhanu P Singh, and Mr.
Women was celebrated. An overview of Domestic of Law for both students and faculty. Orientation
the importance of the legal profession in the modern Ramnik Bali (all Faculty Members) guided them
Violence Act 2005 & legal provisions was provided. session for research and overview of Legal Eagle
world. To further help the students adjust to their new through various aspects of the program over the
A pledge was taken by all to further the mission. Web an online legal DB software was also organized.
surroundings, Dr. Sahil Sawhney (GM, Strategic course of the Induction.

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