With the mission to create innovative knowledge, expand limits of human understanding, and produce a wide range of benefits throughout society with the aid of fundamental research, Symbiosis Law School, Noida organized the First Symposium on “The Changing Faces of Terrorism and the Issues of National Security” on April 28, 2012. We are delighted to share that the Symposium was supported by Public Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

The Symposium aimed at not only bringing in the views of experts and researchers but also at disseminating it for the betterment of the existing responsibility that every citizen undertakes for the betterment of the society. The knowledge of various experts specialized in this area set a benchmark for the improvement that still needs to be done to improve the existing scenario. The Symposium was an attempt to facilitate the sharing of experiences of the Diplomats, Ambassadors, Academicians, Advocates, Researchers and learners with each other. The Symposium consisted of technical sessions on numerous issues related to Terrorism and National Security in the present scenario.

The speakers at the Symposium included: H.E. Mrs. Suryakanthi Tripathi, Former Ambassador to Spain; Mr. Timothy G. Haley, Counselor, Regional Security Office U.S.A. Embassy, New Delhi; Mr. Alfred Ndabrasa, First Counsellor High Commission, Republic of Rwanda; Mr. Kalyan Raman, Scholar, Institute for Defense and Strategic Analyses (IDSA); Mr. Joginder Singh (IPS), Former Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI); H.E. Mr. Dembo Badjie, High Commissioner of the Republic of Gambia; H.E. Ousman Tandia, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali. Other Guests of Honour included Mr. David Mees, Cultural Affairs Officer US Embassy; Mr. Gurmohinder Singh, ATA Coordinator, US Embassy.

SLS-NOIDA in collaboration with the School of Law, Bangor University, United Kingdom recently organized another International Seminar on ‘Law of Contracts: The UK Experience’ and the ‘Beneficial Interests in Co-habitation Disputes’, on March 22, 2012. The seminar was an opportunity to facilitate & share experiences of leading Academicians, Advocates and Researchers on the current issues in the field of Contract Law and Family Disputes in The afore mentioned issues were discussed by the eminent speakers with-in the context of practical issues in the United Kingdom and India. Eminent speakers at the Seminar included Mr. J. Gwilym Owen, lecturer in law at Bangor University, BANGOR and Dr Osian Rees, Lecturer in Law Bangor University, BANGOR.

Any breach of contract invariably leads to the question of damages. The only guidance law can give in the case of a breach of contract is to lay down the general principles that do not provide sufficient assistance in dealing with particular cases. The amount of damages recoverable is governed by the extent of actual damage ascertained as a consequence of the defendants act. Conflict however arises, with regard to the decision as to whether the plaintiff can claim pre contract expenditure. The main theme of the seminar discussion was to highlight the grey areas in the law of contract with special reference to the UK experience

Cohabitation, Consortium and Consumption of marriage are the very essence of the Institution of marriage in Family Law. Problems arise with regard to deciding the matrimonial home, use and enjoyment of personal freedoms. The Seminar discussion looked at the disputes with regard to co-habitation in the UK Scenario.

Symbiosis Law School, Noida got past NLIU Bhopal in the finals of Fifth Pro Bono Enviro Moot Court Competition (Tier 5 MPL moot) organised by the School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai. RGNUL Patiala and School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore were the other Semi finalists in the moot court competition.

Guided by a mission to create innovative knowledge, expand limits of human understanding, and contribute towards creating a range of societal benefits, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA in collaboration with the School of Law, Northumbria University, UK organized International Seminar on "Legal Education and Human Rights in the United Kingdom and India" on March 6, 2012.

The seminar was an opportunity to facilitate and share experiences of leading Academicians, Advocates and Researchers on the current issues in the field of Legal Education and Human Rights Scenario in the United Kingdom and in India. Issues that were explored within the framework of the Seminar included but are not limited to: General Clinical Pedagogy; Legal Education and Human Rights; Criminal Justice and Human Rights; Social Justice and Legal Education System in India.

To create awareness amongst Corporates, NGOs, Civic & Government Bodies regarding the value and importance of social responsibility so as to bridge the gap between the privileged and the disadvantaged sections of the society, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA recently organized a two day National Conference on “Emerging Issues of Corporate Social Responsibility” between 26 and 27 November, 2011. The Conference aimed at bringing the views of experts, researchers, academia and students to the forefront, with the purpose of creating substantial positive change in the Social Scenario.

Conference: INFOCOM-ASSOCHAM Organised Media and Entertainment Conference

Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA is the only Law School in India, chosen by the INFOCOM, India's leading IT Conference and Exhibition from the house of ABP Group and ASSOCHAM, India's Premier Apex Chamber of Commerce to draft a report on 'Creating Virtual Wealth: Importance of Intellectual Property in the Animation and Gaming Industry’ which was published and presented in INFOCOM - ASSOCHAM organized Media and Entertainment Conference-first edition of the EME Awards, being held on 19th February, 2011 at the IT C Sonar in Calcutta. The drafting team involved Dr. C J Rawandale, Director, SLS-NOIDA Mr. Rodney Ryder, Managing Partner, Scriboard, Prof. Sukhvinder Singh, Assistant Professor, SLS-NOIDA and Mr. Ayan Das, Ms. Arveena Sharma, Ms. Nikita Arora and Mr. Shivshankar Swaminathan, all first year learners, at SLS, NOIDA.

Chief Guest: Mr. Ram Jeth Malani, MP, Rajya Sabha, Former Union Law Minister
Guest of Honor: Mr. Soumitra Bose, Head (Content), Digital, ESPN Star Sports
Venue: Symbiosis International University, NOIDA Campus
Date: 23rd August

Educational entrepreneur, S.B. Mujumdar still uses his first car, a 1977 Ambassador. He lived in his old two-bedroom flat, clambering up and down the staircase for three decades, till sciatica forced him to move house. As the tall, distinguished man, clad in his signature white khadi shirt, walks towards you, it takes a while to register that this simple septuagenarian is the chancellor of a university with a budget in excess of Rs. 1 billion, campuses stretching across 400 acres and 38 institutes teaching 200 courses. EDU brings you face- to-face with the man who single-handedly built Symbiosis, a multidisciplinary educational institution of international repute...